Bmw screen coding problem. Cic

Jonesf21 · 01-01-2023, 09:48 AM

Hey. I have upgradred my orignal 6.5 inch screen to 8.8 inch, with CarPlay. When im in the original menu, it still thinks is a 6.5 screen, so i get Blackbar / halfscreen. How do i code it away?

Bmw f21 120d from 2013

IJO · 01-02-2023, 01:47 AM

Easiest is with the BimmerCode app and a compatible interface (see their website for a list of these).

Jonesf21 · 01-02-2023, 03:36 AM

Hey IJO. I have BimmerCode and a compatible interface. How do i do?

IJO · 01-02-2023, 05:17 AM

Have you checked that the 8.8" screen was an option?

Enter the last 7 digits of your vin into realoem.com/bmw

and then find the head unit and display types.

If there is no 8.8" option it might not be possible.

For Bimmercode you have to select Expert mode - there maybe an upgrade cost and then see this post:

https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/s...#post-13709837

Look for the 3000 HMI HU lines and if it is possible these will be present:

DISPLAY_SIZE_RESOLUTION 8.8"
DISPLAY_VARIANTE Brietes (widescreen)

If they are not, it won't be possible.

This thread for an i3 is helpful.

https://electric.guide/electric-cars...tp-id-7d4b8933

I tried to upgrade my 2014 116i with BMW Professional Radio but couldn't do it - there was no option so I bought a 10.25" Android unit from Aliexpress.

This works okay for the cost (£188) but the 4G doesn't work in Europe (no LTE support) so I have to use my phone as a hot spot. It keeps the original 6.6" Idrive display and you can switch between this and the Android screen by touching it or pressing the home button.

Jonesf21 · 01-02-2023, 05:58 AM

Hey. I have tried the guide. But i cant find the Display_size_resolution at all? Maybe that means it isnt possible

Jonesf21 · 01-02-2023, 05:59 AM

My last 7 vin is J488780

IJO · 01-02-2023, 06:10 AM

I don't think it will be possible, like with my 116i. (which had a Champ 2 head unit which is similar to a CIC.)

Realoem doesn't show the 8.8" as an option for your car.

I've concluded that you need to have a NBT head unit unless you have S606/609 in the decoded vin list. Mine had 663 so not possible and bimmercode did not show those two options either.

Jonesf21 · 01-02-2023, 06:46 AM

Ohh thanks. I Will wait a few days, to see if anyone Can solve it

IJO · 01-02-2023, 07:39 AM

Yes, I would love to be proved wrong as I have a 8.8" sceen that I cannot use.

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Jonesf21 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Bmw 120d 2013 f21 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Bmw screen coding problem. Cic Hey. I have upgradred my orignal 6.5 inch screen to 8.8 inch, with CarPlay. When im in the original menu, it still thinks is a 6.5 screen, so i get Blackbar / halfscreen. How do i code it away? Bmw f21 120d from 2013 Attached Images
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01-02-2023, 05:17 AM	#4
IJO Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 221 Posts Drives: BMW 116I F20 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Have you checked that the 8.8" screen was an option? Enter the last 7 digits of your vin into realoem.com/bmw and then find the head unit and display types. If there is no 8.8" option it might not be possible. For Bimmercode you have to select Expert mode - there maybe an upgrade cost and then see this post: https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/s...#post-13709837 Look for the 3000 HMI HU lines and if it is possible these will be present: DISPLAY_SIZE_RESOLUTION 8.8" DISPLAY_VARIANTE Brietes (widescreen) If they are not, it won't be possible. This thread for an i3 is helpful. https://electric.guide/electric-cars...tp-id-7d4b8933 I tried to upgrade my 2014 116i with BMW Professional Radio but couldn't do it - there was no option so I bought a 10.25" Android unit from Aliexpress. This works okay for the cost (£188) but the 4G doesn't work in Europe (no LTE support) so I have to use my phone as a hot spot. It keeps the original 6.6" Idrive display and you can switch between this and the Android screen by touching it or pressing the home button.
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Jonesf21 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Bmw 120d 2013 f21 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Hey. I have tried the guide. But i cant find the Display_size_resolution at all? Maybe that means it isnt possible
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Jonesf21 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Bmw 120d 2013 f21 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	My last 7 vin is J488780
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01-02-2023, 06:10 AM	#7
IJO Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 221 Posts Drives: BMW 116I F20 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I don't think it will be possible, like with my 116i. (which had a Champ 2 head unit which is similar to a CIC.) Realoem doesn't show the 8.8" as an option for your car. I've concluded that you need to have a NBT head unit unless you have S606/609 in the decoded vin list. Mine had 663 so not possible and bimmercode did not show those two options either.
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Jonesf21 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Bmw 120d 2013 f21 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Ohh thanks. I Will wait a few days, to see if anyone Can solve it
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01-02-2023, 07:39 AM	#9
IJO Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 221 Posts Drives: BMW 116I F20 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yes, I would love to be proved wrong as I have a 8.8" sceen that I cannot use.
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