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Android Auto for iDrive
I don't now if this is a known thing here.
There is an Android app which lets you connect your phone with iDrive to control apps (e.g. Spotify, PowerAmp, Plex, VLC, SoundCloud, Tidal) through iDrive. So you can use those apps in your car without touching your phone. It's called AndroidAutoIdrive: https://github.com/hufman/AndroidAutoIdrive You can download the current release here: https://github.com/hufman/AndroidAutoIdrive/releases I use it for example in combination with Poweramp and internet radio. So this let's me listen to internet radio stations in my F82. Google Maps is also supported but you have to do some things on your own to get it running. You can find a list of all supported apps and features here: https://github.com/hufman/AndroidAut...ented-features EDIT: If you like the project and want to support the developer, buy him a coffee using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/q4JVoxz Don't forget that BMW would charge you at least 300$ for something like this as an "option". Last edited by ogakul; 08-28-2020 at 01:54 AM.. |
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Good to know! So, … How does it work? What do I download it to, PC ---> USB ---> M4? Or, directly on/to phone? Details, please! Cheers!
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Downloaded the latest APK, installed it just fine.
This has some neat functionality for basic music listening and getting some options while playing spotify, like going through playlists and what not. Def something most people want instead of full Android Auto. I haven't figured out how to recompile to add google maps to see how that works, if I attempt that tonight I'll update and review here. They said its basic functionality but thats probably worth it as well considering its free... |
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For reference, I'm curious about the google maps thing....damn work day! |
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I assume you plug it into the USB on the center console not under the arm rest right? Did you get a chance to test out Amazon/Youtube Music? If you start it then start this app, do they show up with album text and all that?
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Then connect your phone with USB or Bluetooth to the car. USB is more reliable currently but Bluetooth works too with some connection issues at times. The developer is working on to make Bluetooth more reliable. |
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I have not been able to get the google maps feature to work, it seems there is a custom file modification needed but I am not able to find clear directions just yet. I will be attempting tonight after work, if I figure it out I'll make a walk through.
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Then you have do download the git repo and add the key to Code:
~/.gradle/gradle.properties Code:
AndroidAutoIdrive_GmapsApiKey Will try it in the next days if I can motivate myself Last edited by ogakul; 07-15-2020 at 04:32 AM.. Reason: corrected API key link |
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was looking at this over my lunch, looks like there are issues with maps which is why its left out, also the individual API key, I managed to put it all together, but it is weeeeeeiiirrrdddd. I've joined his github/gitter I'll see what I can add over the coming weeks.
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Hence the "issues" yes. Looks like hes about to release a 1.3 iteration soon, this will be a fun quarantine project.
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If you like the project and want to support the developer, buy him a coffee using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/q4JVoxz
Don't forget that BMW would charge you at least 300$ for something like this as an "option"... |
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I am using a Huawei Mate 20 Pro and have downloaded and installed the app. And have BMW connected installed as well. Spotify is not showing album artwork and I can not see playlists, using a bluetooth connection. Am I missing something?
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works good wired, I'm only able get audio by Bluetooth but that is expected for 2015 f30. basically give similar controls to what is available to iPhone users using the officially supported connected apps. I also like the message notifications popping up. it would be pretty awesome if somebody could integrate waze or Google maps
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Also can I ask how you get connected via bluetooth for BMW connected. I just can't seem to get it to hook up. |
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Did you download the mini connected app? I also had a problem with the phone only allowing charging (pixel 3xl Android 10). Switched cables and it seems to have gone away. The latest developer build of the app has more information under connections. I was always able to connect via Bluetooth for bmw connected. Are you not able to get into the app? When connected I get a notification in the status bar. The only time I had an issue with BMW connected was when I was using an ad blocker lol |
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If you have developer mode enabled on your phone, make sure to turn it off. I found that with Android 9 onwards, having it enabled causes weird behaviors in many apps.
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