Avin USA 10.25 android system install DIY

madmunky · 01-08-2018, 05:15 AM

Anyone here who had to connect the Avin unit to the Aux able to test their audio quality and report back if this works with bass. Mine worked without having to connect to Aux but it lacks bass and the sound quality, in general, is bad so I've just been out and tested an iPhone connected to the BMW Aux port and the sound is fine making me conclude the issue is either with how its connected to the Aux or it has to be the Headunit. Maybe if its the way it's connecting I can try plug in the audio Aux out to my BMW Aux in and resolve the sound issues.

Anyone who had to fix the Aux issue also able to post any pictures on how they connected it up?

ShaunDT · 01-08-2018, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by itsdrogbaaa

So Avin unit is installed (12/2017 version) and I'm not getting ANY sound from the android side at all. Also the rear camera install is completed and the new unit has a 12v power source for the cam. Also not working. Any assistance would be appreciated. Apple CarPlay works well though other than the no sound thing. BMW side is fine so it's not the optical cable I don't think.

I had the same issue, did you run the aux to the armrest?

ShaunDT · 01-08-2018, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stlb5

My phone is connected via Bluetooth to the BMW side.

Hmm, when I do that I don't get any sound at all. My BT and sounds works on the bmw side, but once i go to the android side I get nothing unless I use the aux.

stlb5 · 01-08-2018, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaunDT

Hmm, when I do that I don't get any sound at all. My BT and sounds works on the bmw side, but once i go to the android side I get nothing unless I use the aux.

The iPhone is the only audio source I use, I don’t use any android audio sources. One thing I’ve noticed is that when I start the car, the Bluetooth will pair and start playing pretty quickly. Once the Avin comes up and as soon as CarPlay makes a connection, audio will go quiet even though I can still see audio progressing. I have to use the audio butting near the idrive controller to switch to fm radio and then back to BT audio and it plays fine. Like several things, this seems like a game of chasing work arounds, but I’m still way happier than just having a 6.5” non nav system.

madmunky · 01-08-2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaunDT

Hmm, when I do that I don't get any sound at all. My BT and sounds works on the bmw side, but once i go to the android side I get nothing unless I use the aux.

Make sure on your phone you will have two sound output sources lists 'Autobox' and 'BMW XXXXXX' select the BMW one.

madmunky · 01-08-2018, 06:24 AM

Either of you running the Aux to the armrest? if so I take it you still have the sound quality issues?

a803sgo · 01-08-2018, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by itsdrogbaaa

So Avin unit is installed (12/2017 version)

Running the December release?

stlb5 · 01-08-2018, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by madmunky

Either of you running the Aux to the armrest? if so I take it you still have the sound quality issues?

Yes and yes. When I run through BMW BT it sounds fine.

madmunky · 01-08-2018, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by stlb5

Yes and yes. When I run through BMW BT it sounds fine.

Thanks so rules it out being the way its connected so it must be a head unit issue.

I found this application which im going to try see if any EQ settings may help

https://labs.xda-developers.com/stor...dewitt.viperfx

madmunky · 01-08-2018, 08:19 AM

Well that application doesnt work

I've played around with the setting and this is best I can get, still not up to the BMW audio but usable.

Strangely with CarPlay the Volume is controlled by the GPS Volume in the picture.

KevDon92 · 01-08-2018, 11:31 AM

Is anybody using USB extensions to run them to the center console?

a803sgo · 01-08-2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KevDon92

Is anybody using USB extensions to run them to the center console?

I used a double extension to run them to ports under the passenger footwell.

Shouma · 01-08-2018, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by a803sgo

I used a double extension to run them to ports under the passenger footwell.

What about the AUX cable that comes with the unit? Does it need an extension to connect it to the AUX in the armrest?

a803sgo · 01-08-2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Shouma

What about the AUX cable that comes with the unit? Does it need an extension to connect it to the AUX in the armrest?

Nope but I've got a splitter for it.

KevDon92 · 01-08-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by a803sgo

I used a double extension to run them to ports under the passenger footwell.

What do you mean by ports under there?

a803sgo · 01-08-2018, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KevDon92

What do you mean by ports under there?

Bought this...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flush-Moun...72.m2749.l2649

Ran it to the passenger footwell, next to the power socket.

aclearersky · 01-08-2018, 05:28 PM

I bought this solely for the bluetooth feature cause i didn't want to have to plug in my phone every time i get into the car. My car is an e90 without the idrive and doesn't have the enhanced bluetooth or i wouldn't have bought it. Im very disappointed honestly. I think the display looks awesome but it fails at its main objective, music. The sound quality with this thing is trash compared to bmw's stock system. I can use my tune2air bluetooth and the audio sounds fine and as soon as i connect to the bluetooth via the avin it gets static and tinny sounding even when still playing through the tune2air bluetooth. Do not buy until they fix the audio quality.

ShaunDT · 01-08-2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stlb5

The iPhone is the only audio source I use, I don’t use any android audio sources. One thing I’ve noticed is that when I start the car, the Bluetooth will pair and start playing pretty quickly. Once the Avin comes up and as soon as CarPlay makes a connection, audio will go quiet even though I can still see audio progressing. I have to use the audio butting near the idrive controller to switch to fm radio and then back to BT audio and it plays fine. Like several things, this seems like a game of chasing work arounds, but I’m still way happier than just having a 6.5” non nav system.

Thanks! I got it sorted following your instructions. The aux was working for me but the sound wasn't great (no bass).

ShaunDT · 01-08-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by madmunky

Either of you running the Aux to the armrest? if so I take it you still have the sound quality issues?

Yes and Yes. Aux isn't bad though for audiobooks (mostly what I listen to during my commute). For music, the BT is so much better though.

KevDon92 · 01-08-2018, 07:21 PM

Doesn’t the AUX from the AVIN have to be ran to the AUX in the center console?

aclearersky · 01-08-2018, 07:35 PM

So I found somewhat of a workaround for us without bt streaming from BMW. It's a pia but it works. Download Spotify on the avin unit, log in, connect the avin unit yo your phones WiFi hotspot (some carriers charge for this), disconnect the aux cable from the center console that goes to the avin and plug another one in from your phone to the aux port. This long process will let you control Spotify from the unit without steering wheel controls working. You will have good music quality and see Spotify on the display. If you just want Bluetooth connectivity for music and don't have the enhanced BMW Bluetooth but do have an iPhone just buy the tune2air.

stlb5 · 01-08-2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KevDon92

Doesn’t the AUX from the AVIN have to be ran to the AUX in the center console?

I think there are three options:

1 - some people aren’t hooking up to aux and are getting sound, not sure on sound quality

2 - most people do have to hook up the 3.5mm aux to the center console but I don’t think anyone is happy with the audio quality for music

3 - run audio through BMW Bluetooth, stock sound quality

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madmunky Private 15 Rep 87 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Anyone here who had to connect the Avin unit to the Aux able to test their audio quality and report back if this works with bass. Mine worked without having to connect to Aux but it lacks bass and the sound quality, in general, is bad so I've just been out and tested an iPhone connected to the BMW Aux port and the sound is fine making me conclude the issue is either with how its connected to the Aux or it has to be the Headunit. Maybe if its the way it's connecting I can try plug in the audio Aux out to my BMW Aux in and resolve the sound issues. Anyone who had to fix the Aux issue also able to post any pictures on how they connected it up? Last edited by madmunky; 01-08-2018 at 05:23 AM..
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madmunky Private 15 Rep 87 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Either of you running the Aux to the armrest? if so I take it you still have the sound quality issues?
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madmunky Private 15 Rep 87 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Well that application doesnt work I've played around with the setting and this is best I can get, still not up to the BMW audio but usable. Strangely with CarPlay the Volume is controlled by the GPS Volume in the picture.
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aclearersky Private 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Michigan iTrader: (2)	I bought this solely for the bluetooth feature cause i didn't want to have to plug in my phone every time i get into the car. My car is an e90 without the idrive and doesn't have the enhanced bluetooth or i wouldn't have bought it. Im very disappointed honestly. I think the display looks awesome but it fails at its main objective, music. The sound quality with this thing is trash compared to bmw's stock system. I can use my tune2air bluetooth and the audio sounds fine and as soon as i connect to the bluetooth via the avin it gets static and tinny sounding even when still playing through the tune2air bluetooth. Do not buy until they fix the audio quality.
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KevDon92 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Doesn’t the AUX from the AVIN have to be ran to the AUX in the center console?
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01-08-2018, 07:35 PM	#1341
aclearersky Private 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Michigan iTrader: (2)	So I found somewhat of a workaround for us without bt streaming from BMW. It's a pia but it works. Download Spotify on the avin unit, log in, connect the avin unit yo your phones WiFi hotspot (some carriers charge for this), disconnect the aux cable from the center console that goes to the avin and plug another one in from your phone to the aux port. This long process will let you control Spotify from the unit without steering wheel controls working. You will have good music quality and see Spotify on the display. If you just want Bluetooth connectivity for music and don't have the enhanced BMW Bluetooth but do have an iPhone just buy the tune2air.
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