HU_ENTRYNAV2 and WIFI

guigui92350 · 07-17-2019, 02:53 PM

Hello all,

I have a 2018 F20 LCI with HU_ENTRYNAV2.
I had buy a wifi antenna and want to plug it, but when I look at the back I don't see any suitable place to plug it.
Is someone as an explanation ?
Is someone as a technical document of this HU ?

Regards,
Guillaume

guigui92350 · 07-22-2019, 12:49 AM

Ok, finally it seems that there is lot of different model named huentrynav2, mine does not have wifi neither socket to add it, so not possible to put carplay.

shadowant · 09-06-2019, 05:51 AM

Hi,
How you tried to put carplay?
Did you try to activate WLAN through FDL coding and then read errors on your HU?

zackariyha · 02-02-2023, 07:07 AM

Hello. I saw many posts regarding a BMW similar to mine with the same headunits. I am trying to get either apple car play on my current headunit or order a new screen but I am unsure to what head unit will work.

My vehicle is a BMW F20 118i with a Entrynav2 HU.

Map version: Road Map EUROPE Way 2017-2
H1835E1R

VIN: WBA1R520305C75594

I have installed a wifi antenna as I thought that was all I need for my small screen to get carplay however this isnt the case. I was wondering can anyone help me with both Qs I have

1) What do I need to do to get carplay on my entrynav2 after wifi installation. And is it possible to get this for free?

2) If I opt for a bigger retrofit screen which one is best?

I honestly just want it for Waze and to not have my phone stuck on a airvent.

f20roadtrip · 04-19-2025, 05:22 PM

For the first option, after you have installed the Wifi-antenna, which is physically needed for CarPlay to function properly, you need to tell your headunit that it indeed supports Apple CarPlay.
In order to do so, there are some service providers who will generate a special code for you based on your VIN to activate the Apple CarPlay. These services are usually non-free as they involve communication with BMW servers if I remember correctly.
For the actual activation there is also a software needed, but this is normally included with the activation service itself.

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guigui92350 Private 5 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 118i M Sport Ultimate Join Date: May 2019 Location: Paris iTrader: (0)	Ok, finally it seems that there is lot of different model named huentrynav2, mine does not have wifi neither socket to add it, so not possible to put carplay.
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shadowant Enlisted Member 7 Rep 40 Posts Drives: X1 F48 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Russia iTrader: (0)	Hi, How you tried to put carplay? Did you try to activate WLAN through FDL coding and then read errors on your HU?
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zackariyha Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: F20 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 f20 118i [0.00]	Hello. I saw many posts regarding a BMW similar to mine with the same headunits. I am trying to get either apple car play on my current headunit or order a new screen but I am unsure to what head unit will work. My vehicle is a BMW F20 118i with a Entrynav2 HU. Map version: Road Map EUROPE Way 2017-2 H1835E1R VIN: WBA1R520305C75594 I have installed a wifi antenna as I thought that was all I need for my small screen to get carplay however this isnt the case. I was wondering can anyone help me with both Qs I have 1) What do I need to do to get carplay on my entrynav2 after wifi installation. And is it possible to get this for free? 2) If I opt for a bigger retrofit screen which one is best? I honestly just want it for Waze and to not have my phone stuck on a airvent.
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f20roadtrip New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW F20 Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	For the first option, after you have installed the Wifi-antenna, which is physically needed for CarPlay to function properly, you need to tell your headunit that it indeed supports Apple CarPlay. In order to do so, there are some service providers who will generate a special code for you based on your VIN to activate the Apple CarPlay. These services are usually non-free as they involve communication with BMW servers if I remember correctly. For the actual activation there is also a software needed, but this is normally included with the activation service itself.
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