[BeamerNub]

How do the CIC units work then? Do you keep both IDrive and have access to Android? I don't really know enough about these ones.

[azw131]

As I have started to look into these units more seriously I have found that while PX5 units almost guarantee the desirable A7850 chip for good sound, there are also PX3 units that include the same. See this unit from a Golf below:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4-Co...7d3ea07a90024e

What I have also found is that none of the units for the E90 that are PnP are PX5. This means one has to track down a PX3 unit which offers the A7850 chip. Making things more difficult, none of the PnP E90 units advertise having the A7850 chip. HOWEVER, as previously mentioned in this thread some do show output in line with what the A7850 chip (or similar) offers. I have contacted the manufacturer of the following unit to verify what chip it has (it advertises 4x50 output):

https://www.belsee.com/belsee-8-8-in...cc-idrive.html

I will update with their reply. This unit also includes a 1 yr warrantee and would be a great buy at the offering price if it can actually produce good sound.

UPDATE: None of the E90 PNP OEM Type Units have an audio processing chip/amp (even though they say so on AliExpress!!). AVIN and the other units that look like AVIN that maintain OEM functionality all use the stock car amp through the AUX connection. Also, AVIN is releasing its new version of the E90 Unit which will run 7.1.1 in the coming weeks. This will hopefully solve the audio issues, and if not, it will at least be capable of running a DAC.

[officer140]

Originally Posted by Cchristianh20

do you have the 8.8 inch screen that replaces the factory cic if so do you recommend getting it. I plan on upgrading my cic and this seems to be the only option

I do have the 8.8” screen but mine was a CCC unit. Shouldn’t make a difference though.

[Cchristianh20]

Originally Posted by officer140

I do have the 8.8” screen but mine was a CCC unit. Shouldn’t make a difference though.

I wanted to know if you like the unit or not

[Cchristianh20]

Originally Posted by azw131

As I have started to look into these units more seriously I have found that while PX5 units almost guarantee the desirable A7850 chip for good sound, there are also PX3 units that include the same. See this unit from a Golf below:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4-Co...7d3ea07a90024e

What I have also found is that none of the units for the E90 that are PnP are PX5. This means one has to track down a PX3 unit which offers the A7850 chip. Making things more difficult, none of the PnP E90 units advertise having the A7850 chip. HOWEVER, as previously mentioned in this thread some do show output in line with what the A7850 chip (or similar) offers. I have contacted the manufacturer of the following unit to verify what chip it has (it advertises 4x50 output):

https://www.belsee.com/belsee-8-8-in...cc-idrive.html

I will update with their reply. This unit also includes a 1 yr warrantee and would be a great buy at the offering price if it can actually produce good sound.

UPDATE: None of the E90 PNP OEM Type Units have an audio processing chip/amp (even though they say so on AliExpress!!). AVIN and the other units that look like AVIN that maintain OEM functionality all use the stock car amp through the AUX connection. Also, AVIN is releasing its new version of the E90 Unit which will run 7.1.1 in the coming weeks. This will hopefully solve the audio issues, and if not, it will at least be capable of running a DAC.

what os is the head unit running now

[azw131]

Originally Posted by Cchristianh20

what os is the head unit running now

4.4 which is very dated.

[MJBO]

Looking forward to the 7.1 units, wouldn’t even consider one running 4.4. The OS is almost 5 years old at this point!

The specs are way too old to offer decent performance with current apps, and that’s assuming the app even runs on 4.4.

[Cchristianh20]

Originally Posted by azw131

4.4 which is very dated.

The link to the website that you posted say its in stock for 509 im thinking about buying it do you know anyone who purchased the 7.1 already the 4.4. is out of the question

[azw131]

Originally Posted by Cchristianh20

The link to the website that you posted say its in stock for 509 im thinking about buying it do you know anyone who purchased the 7.1 already the 4.4. is out of the question

I would recommend waiting for AVIN to release their version. The hardware will likely be the same across all the units but AVIN has been good about support and updates for their units. You likely will not get the same support from other vendors.

[Cchristianh20]

got it ive been waiting to update that screen for the longest so that I can have my phone actually work in my car

[officer140]

Originally Posted by Cchristianh20

I wanted to know if you like the unit or not

I’m very happy with my unit

[Cchristianh20]

Originally Posted by officer140

I’m very happy with my unit

even with the 4.4.0 android os

[e36mcab]

Originally Posted by officer140

I do have the 8.8” screen but mine was a CCC unit. Shouldn’t make a difference though.

Do you have rear PDC and a rear camera?

I was wondering if the dynamic parking lines work with the CCC.

[toddyus]

Originally Posted by BeamerNub

Take a photo, I'll see if I can recognise it.

if you go into the About, you can usually identify them from the MCU. There should be 3 letters which indicate the manufacturer.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/and...-mtcd-t3476880

Here is the about screen. I have the unit installed and the sound quality is good. I have a Logic 7 system and replaced a CCC iDrive unit. Bluetooth audio is very quiet, but only the expected drop off in sound quality.

[Cchristianh20]

Originally Posted by toddyus

Here is the about screen. I have the unit installed and the sound quality is good. I have a Logic 7 system and replaced a CCC iDrive unit. Bluetooth audio is very quiet, but only the expected drop off in sound quality.

how long have you had this unit for I see that its running the 7.1.1 which is the newest os for this head unit did it update by its self it used to be the 4.4.?

[officer140]

Originally Posted by e36mcab

Do you have rear PDC and a rear camera?

I was wondering if the dynamic parking lines work with the CCC.

I do have rear pdc and aftermarket camera. The dynamic parking lines do work!

[officer140]

Originally Posted by Cchristianh20

even with the 4.4.0 android os

Not sure which version of Android it currently rocks but since I'm an iOS guy, it's all new to me

[BeamerNub]

MCU says GS, which means it's probably Xtrons as they use the same code for their stuff.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/and...hread-t3573881

GS - XTRONS

[geltance]

Hi,

can anyone advise on how to fit the harness wiring? For 8.8 unit? I can plug all the wires where needed, however having difficulties putting CCC unit back in as the new harness gets in they way in the back

Thanks for any advice

[Cchristianh20]

Originally Posted by geltance

Hi,

can anyone advise on how to fit the harness wiring? For 8.8 unit? I can plug all the wires where needed, however having difficulties putting CCC unit back in as the new harness gets in they way in the back

Thanks for any advice

I seen online that you have to cut the shoulder off abit where did you order yours from is it the newer version running the 7.1.1

[toddyus]

Originally Posted by Cchristianh20

how long have you had this unit for I see that its running the 7.1.1 which is the newest os for this head unit did it update by its self it used to be the 4.4.?

I've only had it for about a week. I contemplated for a long time getting the AVIN, but was reticent to buy a unit with such an old operating system and weak specs. I bought this unit from AliExpress under the brand, "Navifly."

There's little doubt it's the same basic unit Avin will be selling. This is Android 7.1.1 with a 32G ROM and 2GB RAM. Double the specs of the AVIN.

Unfortunately I never used the AVIN to compare, but overall this unit is solid. I'm prepping a more detailed write-up.

I don't believe the 4.4 units will be able to update to the 7.1.1 ROM.

[toddyus]

Originally Posted by Cchristianh20

I seen online that you have to cut the shoulder off abit where did you order yours from is it the newer version running the 7.1.1

This is probably the biggest gripe I have with the unit I purchased. The harness and it's branches are too short. Fitting the main harness behind the lower head unit just took a lot of trial and error for me. Ultimately, I ended up pushing it off to the right (facing the unit) and had to kind of reach under from the passenger footwell and pull it while pushing in the head unit.

It will fit. You just need to be patient fitting it.