[ypk]

Hello,

I've seen a few of you who recently got M2C delivery have fullscreen carplays and navigating other threads, some seem to have found a way to unlock it through some upgrade done by BMW.

I picked up my car in January 2021 and just came back from a service where I asked about this upgrade - the SA told me it wasn't possible as the hardware is incompatible. Even if they wanted to, they couldn't do it.
So I decided to write to "BMW Genius" who told me this:

Apple CarPlay is currently only available for full screen use in BMW vehicles equipped with iDrive 7.0. The 2021 BMW M2 Competition Coupe was manufactured with iDrive 6.0.

At this time, we do not offer a software update or modification to make Apple CarPlay full screen for vehicles equipped with iDrive 6.0. We also do not offer an update to allow iDrive 7.0 for your BMW. I regret any disappointment this may cause.

FWIW, I also went down the route of bimmercode, found the option and enabled it. However the screen didn't stretch and left some white artifacts on the right side when using carplay .

Was anyone in a similar situation and got it working? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[BarryB]

I have a 2019 and want this too.....

[chris719]

Originally Posted by ypk

Hello,

I've seen a few of you who recently got M2C delivery have fullscreen carplays and navigating other threads, some seem to have found a way to unlock it through some upgrade done by BMW.

I picked up my car in January 2021 and just came back from a service where I asked about this upgrade - the SA told me it wasn't possible as the hardware is incompatible. Even if they wanted to, they couldn't do it.
So I decided to write to "BMW Genius" who told me this:


FWIW, I also went down the route of bimmercode, found the option and enabled it. However the screen didn't stretch and left some white artifacts on the right side when using carplay .

Was anyone in a similar situation and got it working? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

My June build 2021 car has this stock. If you had the latest everything I'm guessing it would work.

[No_curebimmer]

Originally Posted by ypk

Hello,

I've seen a few of you who recently got M2C delivery have fullscreen carplays and navigating other threads, some seem to have found a way to unlock it through some upgrade done by BMW.

I picked up my car in January 2021 and just came back from a service where I asked about this upgrade - the SA told me it wasn't possible as the hardware is incompatible. Even if they wanted to, they couldn't do it.
So I decided to write to "BMW Genius" who told me this:

FWIW, I also went down the route of bimmercode, found the option and enabled it. However the screen didn't stretch and left some white artifacts on the right side when using carplay .

Was anyone in a similar situation and got it working? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Check this thread and the OP kubax86 can hook you up!

BIMMER-REMOTE.COM|BMW NBT EVO|Apple CarPlay|Fullscreen|VIM|Miracast Activation https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1634925

I personally used his services and couldn't be happier: full screen CarPlay is spot on (my M2C is '19 though).

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by chris719

My June build 2021 car has this stock. If you had the latest everything I'm guessing it would work.

Same with my May Production.
However, I know people with the 2020 model that have updated and works fine

[chris719]

Originally Posted by DFW_M2C

Same with my May Production.
However, I know people with the 2020 model that have updated and works fine

That's what I mean, I assume if you got the latest iSTEP etc it would be full screen since the hardware is the same.

[KevinC]

It's sad indeed when both an SA and a "BMW Genius" both provide the same 100% inaccurate answer to a simple question.

I don't know when the cutoff date was, but my car was built in mid-March of this year and has full-screen CarPlay from the factory. From what I've gathered from other threads, everyone from slightly before my build date to the end of the run also received it.

As others have said, Kubax can hook you up. But I don't believe for a millisecond that BMW couldn't provide the update - if they just knew it existed.

[cvitt]

My car is from 2018 and I activated it via easybimmercoding (and ENET Cable).

BMW did update my NBTEvo with the latest connected drive as the car was for a motor firmware update (now with the connected services active on app to check the fuel level, the status of the doors etc). But they mentionned me it was not possible to code carplay because my car didn't support it.

So i tried it and it worked, i only had to buy an wifi antenna on amazon and install it myself and everything is working like a charm

The explanation if possible (extract is below also) :

Note that Full Screen will ONLY be active on cars with version:
NBTevo_N or NBTevo_O (USB Activation)
NBTevo_P, NBTevo_Q, NBTevo_R, NBTEvo_S, NBTEvo_U, NBTEvo_V, NBTEvo_W, NBTEvo_X (ENET Activation)

Checking NBTevo version is easy:

Go to "Navigation" ->
Choose "Map" ->
Press Options button ->
Select "Navigation settings" ->
Scroll down to "Position and version" ->
Select "Version information"

[HFW003]

Plenty available on eBay, that’s where I got mine

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by No_curebimmer

Check this thread and the OP kubax86 can hook you up!

BIMMER-REMOTE.COM|BMW NBT EVO|Apple CarPlay|Fullscreen|VIM|Miracast Activation https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1634925

I personally used his services and couldn't be happier: full screen CarPlay is spot on (my M2C is '19 though).

This. I did this and it works!

[yuriydee]

Originally Posted by No_curebimmer

Check this thread and the OP kubax86 can hook you up!

BIMMER-REMOTE.COM|BMW NBT EVO|Apple CarPlay|Fullscreen|VIM|Miracast Activation https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1634925

I personally used his services and couldn't be happier: full screen CarPlay is spot on (my M2C is '19 though).

Yep I can also vouch for this too. Ive had the full screen Carplay for almost a year now with no issues thus far. Just need to buy that cable and have a windows laptop or VM handy to install the patch.

[dmcM2C]

My car was built the first day or two of March and came with full screen CarPlay, when I asked my CA about she said they had been coming like that.

[ADDONE]

Originally Posted by dmcM2C

My car was built the first day or two of March and came with full screen CarPlay, when I asked my CA about she said they had been coming like that.

My 2021 was one of the first built in late June, 2020 (delivered 9/11/20 at Performance Center), and it does not have full-screen CarPlay. I kind of like it like that since I can still use the right side split screen view for media, etc. Do those of you with full-screen have the option for split screen view, or is it full-screen only?

[dmcM2C]

Originally Posted by ADDONE

My 2021 was one of the first built in late June, 2020 (delivered 9/11/20 at Performance Center), and it does not have full-screen CarPlay. I kind of like it like that since I can still use the right side split screen view for media, etc. Do those of you with full-screen have the option for split screen view, or is it full-screen only?

I'm pretty sure I can still do split screen because when I asked about the full screen she showed me how to change it to split for Nav but I use the Apple Maps so rarely ever use split screen, if anything I'll use the split car play feature which will have maps and media at the same time.

[ypk]

Thank you everyone for the helpful responses. I tried poking BMW a bit more, but they just don't want to help.

So I'm getting the setup to flash it with bimmer-remote, will report back.

I've also gathered my various versions installed:
IStep F020-20-07-525
NBTevo_V20153I
Tel TB-007.020.010
Media MB-007.020.010

[ypk]

Reporting back, bimmer-remote did the job just fine. Been using it a few days and it works flawlessly.

[tomtea]

after reading up on this thread and the ones referenced in it, i figure it was time to get full screen carplay for my 2020 m2c.

went the kubax86 route and it worked flawlessly

[KernowBMW]

Originally Posted by tomtea

after reading up on this thread and the ones referenced in it, i figure it was time to get full screen carplay for my 2020 m2c.

went the kubax86 route and it worked flawlessly

Another recommendation for Kubax86, used his remote download service to add CarPlay to my 2017 OG M2 with full screen. Great value, easy to use and he replied really quickly with troubleshooting advice.

[DadVibes]

Another shout out to kubax86 / Bimmer-Remote. The process is unbelievably simple, so long as you have a Windows laptop to use.

[BigKutta]

After several months of use, I can report that it works very well still. no issues

[mikeyymonster]

I've been sitting on this for months gonna try it tonight

[keylime503]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

After several months of use, I can report that it works very well still. no issues

Same, in case anyone was worried about this. I've had full screen carplay enabled for many months now and I've never once had an issue.