Radio-Upgrade
BMW 1 Series(F20/F21) 2017-2018 Aftermarket Radio Upgrade
BMW aftermarket navigation system has a 8.8-inch touchscreen; it is specially designed to replace the stock radio system on BMW 1 Series(F20/F21) 2017-2018, plug and play, no need to cut wires, free GPS navigation map preloaded for your country. Supports the original car information.
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BMW 1 Series 5-door hatchback (F20) 2017, 2018
BMW 1 Series 3-door hatchback (F21) 2017, 2018
Note above year range is for your reference only. Send a photo of the dashboard(radio system) to us if you are unsure about fitness.
Attention:
1. This product only fits for BMW 1 Series(F20/F21) year 2017, 2018. If your car is BMW 1 Series(F20/F21) year 2011-2016, please buy another product.
2. This product fits NBT and EVO systems with NON-touchscreen only. If the car has an EVO system with a touchscreen, please DO NOT buy this product; it is incompatible.
Original radio system FYI
| Display | 8.8-inch, resolutions 1280 by 480 | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-core 2.0GHz | |
| Memory | 4GB(6GB optional) | |
| Storage | 64GB(128GB optional) | |
| SD/TF card | One 3.0 card slot(Max 128GB) | |
| USB port | USB 3.0 ports(Max 64GB) | |
| Video play | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV 4K, H.264(AVC),H.265(HEVC) etc. | |
| Video input | One video input(RCA port)(optional) | |
| Camera input | One camera video input(RCA port) | |
| Microphone | Internal & External Microphone(optional) | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 module | |
| Network | Wi-Fi/3G(4G) Lte | |
| Audio IC | RK616(Built-in Core module) | |
| GPS receiver | External GPS antenna(include) |
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Navigation * Free maps preload and free updates |
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Network * Wi-Fi/3G(4G) Lte |
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Radio * Remains original BMW AM/FM/Sirius/XM tuner |
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Apple CarPlay(optional) * Support Apple Carplay with iPhone |
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Bluetooth * Hands-free phone call* Load the phone book from your mobile phone * Bluetooth music stream A2DP * Internal & External Microphone(optional) * Compatible with iPhone & Android mobile phones |
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Android Auto(optional) * Support Android Auto with Android phones* Wired connection, not wireless * Charge phone while playing |
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Backup Camera (Camera is optional) * Display reverse image automatically |
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SD/USB * SD card/USB music, video, photo, and ebook |
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TV(TV tuner is optional) * Support ATSC/DVB-T/DVB-T2/ISDB-T |
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DVR(Camera is optional) * support forward video recorder while driving |
| User Manual | Installation Guide | Wiring diagram | ||
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Frequently asked questions:
Is this product plug-and-play? Do I need to program or code my BMW? Do I need to buy an external GPS antenna? Can I still check the car info as the OEM screen?
Answer: Yes, it is totally plug-and-play. It has the same plugs and harness as the original BMW system. You do not need to program your car when installation, totally plug and play. All necessary accessories are included in the package. You do not need to buy anything else to make it work. You can still check the original BMW car info as before.
How do I switch the new Android system to the original BMW NBT/EVO interface?
Answer: Please tap the “Car-infoâ€?icon on the home screen OR long press (3 seconds) MENU button on iDrive to switch to the original NBT/EVO interface.
How do I switch the original BMW NBT/EVO interface to the new Android system?
Answer: Please tap the screen or long press (3 seconds) MENU button on iDrive.
Why does it show “No signalâ€?when tapping “Car-infoâ€?or switching back to the original BMW interface?
Answer: Please check the LVDS port. Make sure you connect the LVDS plug (removed from the OEM screen) to the new screen.
Different systems have different LVDS plugs.
Why is there no audio from the new Android system?
Answer:
A. Please check the AUX-IN cord. Make sure it is plugged into the AUX-IN port on your car.
B. And also, you need to activate the AUX-IN function.
CD/Entertainment/External devices/External audio input (AUX front)/activate.
C. If it is the EVO system on the car, then there is no AUX option. Please activate the USB option to get sound.
Why does the Sirius/XM radio, original car computer info and factory camera not display? Why does the AUX-IN volume stuck on zero and not adjustable?
Answer: Please check the fiber optics plug, you need to move it from the original connector to the new connector we provided.
My car has a factory backup camera. Why does it not display when reversing the car?
Answer: Please check the Settings/system setting/Rear camera type. Make sure the "Original camera" option is activated.