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AVIN 8.8inch - who has this?
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12-16-2018, 10:06 PM | #309 |
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I'm curious why you can't just buy the 7.1 version and then update it to 8.1.
Also, I don't hear many people stating how glad they are to have gone with this unit. Can someone please break down the pros and cons and maybe difficulties during install or things that needed to be corrected during or after install? Thanks |
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12-17-2018, 09:55 AM | #310 |
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So I just bought this unit...the 10.25 e9x AVIN
For those owners or even the owners of the 8.8 idrive version can you please chime in? 1.) Does this unit have mirroring capabilities, some reviews says it does but I'm not sure. 2.) How does Airplay work? It advertises Airplay, is that same as mirroring? 3.) If it actually does mirroring or Airplay, why would you need iphone carplay adapter? 4.) I did not buy a Map, which is the best offline map to use? 5.) I have a authentic iGo sd map card on my other e91, can I copy and use on my other e91 avin unit? Probably not due to licensing, is it worth it to buy a map card? $50 seems kind of steep on avin's site as you can get maps for $15-20 on eBay or apparently people are downloading them? Not sure what to do, if it can mirror my iphone or if airplay works, I don't need a map card, right? Theoretically I can just mirror my phone's map app, right? |
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12-17-2018, 02:09 PM | #311 | |
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Just wanted to chime in here.
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12-17-2018, 03:00 PM | #312 |
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Thanks for the reply! The mirroring, how does it work? When you say wifi, are you using your own wifi hotspot off of your phone? Or does the unit give off a wifi signal and you connect to the unit's signal? I bought a iphone carplay adapter off of eBay, but who knows when it'll arrive as it's from China. I couldn't stomach the fact of paying 100+ for the adapter through AVIN, as it seems like they are price gouging all of their accessories on their site. I also bought the rear view cam off of eBay too and i'll had success with all of the chinese eBay cams for years and years since the e39/e46 days and multiple e9xs, that cam only costs a fraction of the price AVIN is charging... |
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12-18-2018, 05:00 AM | #315 | |
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12-19-2018, 01:26 PM | #316 |
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@Rshames appreciate the response here. I would primarily be using the knob to hit the next song button in CarPlay. I would be able to program this to iDrive knob to the right yeah?
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12-19-2018, 08:38 PM | #317 | |
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This solution has been excellent for me. For the record, there are effectively two CarPlay adapters, one that uses software called AutoPlay and one that use software called AutoKit. There are numerous companies selling one or the other under varying brand names, but the APK is what drives it. I have both and have been partial to the AutoPlay dongle because they have been regularly updating and improving it. The only thing I don't know is if there is any dependency on the version of iDrive or whether it's CCC or CIC. The CIC system being newer, I would imagine is fully compatible with scrolling via AutoPlay. Not so sure about the oldest version of CCC iDrive. I believe there were effectively two version of iDrive used with the e90 CCC system. I have the CCC system, but the newer version of iDrive. I actually swapped my one button controller out for the multi-button controller from the CIC system and it works out of the box. |
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12-20-2018, 12:11 PM | #319 | |
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If you goto the AutoPlay app without a phone connected, there is a settings button in the upper left of the display. Then in the upper right, there is a help button that will explain how to get to the secret menu. Once in the secret menu, there is a key learning function. Press the Select button on the screen, then push the knob to the left twice. |
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12-20-2018, 02:58 PM | #320 | |
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I have a dongle that uses the AutoKit app, which has been updated pretty regularly as well (latest update was 11.18). Only problem is when trying to get into the secret menu by pressing the version number a password field pops up. Any idea what this password could be? |
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12-20-2018, 03:25 PM | #321 | |
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12-21-2018, 09:46 AM | #322 |
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im going to get one of these in a few months, but ive been wondering, is it really worth getting through avin if they're the same units you find on aliexpress?
its easier to return to avin if it arrives defective, but aside that, does avin put out fixes/patches or updates that you wouldn't normally find? Or does their tech support provide anything special that you couldn't find on this forum or a google search? |
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12-22-2018, 08:04 AM | #323 | |
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12-26-2018, 12:13 AM | #324 |
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Has anyone bought the same unit off of ali express or anywhere else. I see a canadian 4x4 site selling them and saying people sell fakes with lesser android versions etc. Also, is sound quality just as good as say plugging your phone into the aux? How is bluetooth call quality?
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12-26-2018, 10:53 AM | #325 | |
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12-26-2018, 11:28 AM | #326 |
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I ordered a unit from the AVIN USA website. The 10.25 e90 unit's webpage said it was in stock in California so that's what made me buy it from there (being I'm in CA myself). I even had to pay sales tax which I didn't mind because for some reason the units from AVIN were cheaper from AVIN than anywhere else as they had a sale..........
But what pissed me off was that it didn't ship from California. It shipped from China SMH. They did ship it DHL Express which is the equilavent to local domestic shipping times (it arrived in 3 days as advertised). I wasn't pleased that I had to pay California tax on an item that shipped from China and to top it off the harness was damaged during shipping. Mostly cosmetic damage to the outer casing of one of the harnesses, but still, I paid for a brand new undamaged product. Other than those issues, the unit looks beautiful. The sound quality and build quality is good to me and the install was pretty simple. The cutting of the dash is not that hard and you have a decent amount of room for error as when the unit and bezel sits on top, the bezel covers everything underneath. Everything is set up and ready to go, but I'm not finalizing everything yet because I'm still waiting on my back up cam and my carplay adapter to arrive from eBay. Pretty good buy and I'm thinking about buying another one for my other e91 wagon, but I already have a dynavin in that one (best fitting aftermarket headunit). |
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12-27-2018, 01:04 PM | #327 | ||
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12-27-2018, 01:14 PM | #328 |
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Yeah, I feel you on that but they had the cheapest 10.25 units out there at the time I was looking to buy.
I paid $379 for mine and on alibaba it was more than that and on eBay it was $500-600. Plus they made the claim they had them in stock in CA. That's the only reason I bought from them. Plus their website looked legit with an updated layout. |
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12-28-2018, 07:39 PM | #330 |
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Having worked with many on this sight, I have to report back on my purchase experience with AVIN.
Having once been a fan of AVIN & purchasing their product, I can whole heartedly recommend you dont use them. I experienced unacceptable audio flaws in their product, and they have gone quiet on me for 30 days, not responding to my many email & phone requests for return & refund, even though that is their policy. Seems very short sighted & a real lack of customer service. Im not trying to resolve this through PayPal & will update on how that goes |
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