[Mdkcrf250r]

Does anyone know how to make apple CarPlay full screen? I don’t want half of the screen dedicated to reminding me my iPhone is connected. I feel like I’ve tried everything, maybe it’s not possible?

[nelsdvn]

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1634925

[nioh_lbbm2]

Originally Posted by nelsdvn

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1634925

+1 for Kubax. He did my upgrade

[Mdkcrf250r]

How much is it?

[nioh_lbbm2]

Reach out to kubax and ask. it depends if you need an istep update or not. His rates were SUPER reasonable

[Reid]

Originally Posted by nioh_lbbm2

+1 for Kubax. He did my upgrade

I can also vouch for Kubax.

The process was quick and easy.

Highly recommended!

[gphung]

Just had mine done through kubax86 as well. He's very willing to help along the way which is a huge plus.

I only had an older 2013 MacBook Air which has the thunderbolt port, but I did have an Ethernet to Thunderbolt adapter so I hooked up my OBD2 to Ethernet cable through that. I set up Windows 7 on VirtualBox, and it worked well after I figured out the network adapter settings and installed .NET framework (required to run his application).

First attempt looked like success but my split screen was still showing (the right side of the split was white/blank rather than the iDrive album art). However, he provided an FAQ which mentions this issue and to rerun the flash. So I did, and all is working now!

[Kankles]

+1 for Kubax, full screen CarPlay so much better

[izzyM2]

Another shout out for Kubax full screen CarPlay... and I just found out I have touchscreen... lol!

[Habbe77]

+1 for Kubax,, fullscreen is nice.. Can't wait for ios14

[spree]

Has anyone with ‘activated fullscreen carplay’ had any problems with servicing (if they try to update idrive)? Eg this post suggests that this can happen with 3rd party carplay activators...

Originally Posted by Bambazonke

Apps in motion cannot be coded out. I have spoken to someone in the know and they have told me there is a "control" file which is digitally encrypted by BMW AG on the hard drive of the NBT2 unit that cannot be edited by a third party to enable Apps in motion. This file I think also now contains your Apps FSC code as I have interrogated my head units in both my X3 and X5 using E Sys and can only see the Navigation and voice activation codes. I think this is the same file that BMW modifies remotely when you buy Carplay from the Connected Drive store.

However if you have an iphone, Spotify Calendar and the Connected drive App do work in motion if you have ID5 or 6. For some reason Spotify on an Android phone does not work work when in motion

Best option if you have ID5 or greater is to get Carplay otherwise source another unit from overseas at some cost!

Be very careful about sourcing Carplay from 3rd party sources. The latest NBT2 software update that dealers routinely do, checks for this and now rejects the non OEM FSC codes for Carplay plus all your other functions you had before like navigation voice control etc. (Your OEM FSC codes for navigation voice control are replaced by fake codes at the same time you get a fake Carplay code)
This software update also prevents *.bin files on USB drives from reloading the fake FSC codes. E Sys cannot remove these codes and replace them with the original OEM codes that come as a repair kit

[kubax86]

Originally Posted by spree

Has anyone with ‘activated fullscreen carplay’ had any problems with servicing (if they try to update idrive)? Eg this post suggests that this can happen with 3rd party carplay activators...

No risk with servicing.
Fullscreen mod for already activated CarPlay doesn’t do anything harmful.
CarPlay + Fullsreen using ENET, ALWAYS comes with „Restore to OEM” function, so it could be always restored before service then applied again.

[eXcelon83]

This looks perfect. Are you still offering the install Kubax?

[kubax86]

Originally Posted by eXcelon83

This looks perfect. Are you still offering the install Kubax?

PM sent.

[robertpetrea23]

Just got back from doing the full screen install through Kubax’s services. Worked like a charm. Had to ask for his help to configure something with my ethernet and the guy was very willing and helpful. 10/10 would totally recommend. He also provides several other options for activation besides carplay if you want to check them out.

[SM2]

Originally Posted by spree

Has anyone with ‘activated fullscreen carplay’ had any problems with servicing (if they try to update idrive)? Eg this post suggests that this can happen with 3rd party carplay activators...

Yes, I had to re upload after a service update.

[Rub1con76]

What happens if your car has to go to the dealer for service and you get new software, your full screen is lost

[gphung]

Originally Posted by Rub1con76

What happens if your car has to go to the dealer for service and you get new software, your full screen is lost

I suppose if this were the case, just rerun the tool that kubax86 provided you. If it doesn't work, DM him and I'm sure he'll help. It was a pretty pain free experience with him, and others have been saying the same too.

[ASAP]

I installed full screen carplay using KubaX's services... everything works like a charm! Easy and quick install. Very worthwhile upgrade that makes Google Maps, Waze and numerous other apps much more useful.

[eXcelon83]

I installed the full screen CarPlay yesterday via the kubax method. Very easy and worked like a charm. Thanks!

[flybigjet]

For those who've done this with a Mac, could you describe the process?

I'm analog in a digital world, so keeping it simple and using small words is best.

I don't have access to a pc laptop, so it's Mac or nothing.

[PackPride85]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

For those who've done this with a Mac, could you describe the process?

I'm analog in a digital world, so keeping it simple and using small words is best.

I don't have access to a pc laptop, so it's Mac or nothing.

Can't be done natively in mac OS. You would need to run Windows inside a VM using Parallels or Fusion.