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      11-20-2021, 07:38 PM   #1
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CarPlay Full Screen in the M5

Wanted this for 3 years in my 2019 M5 and finally had to dig in myself.

I did multiple searches to find instructions. I was able to piece together what i needed to know through various posts.

There are folks out there providing coding services as usual but I have tools so why not. I have eSYS and BimmerCode so I went simple first with BimmerCode and found success.

I'm not sure what's relevant here so here are the stats on my System:
CarPlay activated by BMW (1yr). Upgraded by BMW to lifetime.
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1 - Logged into the car with BimmerCode
2 - Headunit [module]
3 - Chose Expert Mode
4 - 3000 HMI [module]
5 - Scrolled for a zillion lines to CARPLAY_FULLSCREEN, tapped > to open
6 - Tapped "aktiv" (was nicht_aktiv)
7 - tap <
8 - tap Back
9 - tap Code

You'll need to reprogram favorites anytime you code the head unit.

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Tried to do the same just now, no luck . I've also tried this maybe a year ago and had the same results as I did today. Still wanted to try it, thinking that maybe BimmerCode changed something with their update, after seeing your thread.

Once I coded it, on the right of the CarPlay screen I just get a white box. Same results on my '19 M5 and my wife's '19 X3
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Tried to do the same just now, no luck . I've also tried this maybe a year ago and had the same results as I did today. Still wanted to try it, thinking that maybe BimmerCode changed something with their update, after seeing your thread.

Once I coded it, on the right of the CarPlay screen I just get a white box. Same results on my '19 M5 and my wife's '19 X3
You have to be on version "NBTevo_X" or above for this to work.
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Tried to do the same just now, no luck . I've also tried this maybe a year ago and had the same results as I did today. Still wanted to try it, thinking that maybe BimmerCode changed something with their update, after seeing your thread.

Once I coded it, on the right of the CarPlay screen I just get a white box. Same results on my '19 M5 and my wife's '19 X3
You have to be on version "NBTevo_X" or above for this to work.
Both cars are NBTevo_X
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      11-22-2021, 06:36 PM   #5
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Shoot I was about to do this.
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Both cars are NBTevo_X
What I-Step are you on?
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Both cars are NBTevo_X
What I-Step are you on?
I recently did this with this method from another forum member and it was a no brainer. Worked fine and highly recommend. Current FX makes it like $27 USD.
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euro* I've seen on other threads when researching this that the white box appeared - I'll try to find the reference.

Do you have other coding setup? Perhaps another setting is causing an issue?

This is a bummer.

ps I added a couple more data points (in my first post regarding my system but I doubt that has any bearing.
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Tried to do the same just now, no luck . I've also tried this maybe a year ago and had the same results as I did today. Still wanted to try it, thinking that maybe BimmerCode changed something with their update, after seeing your thread.

Once I coded it, on the right of the CarPlay screen I just get a white box. Same results on my '19 M5 and my wife's '19 X3
You have to be on version "NBTevo_X" or above for this to work.
Both cars are NBTevo_X
Also how is your CarPlay activated? From BMW or aftermarket?
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For reference my CarPlay was activated by BMW (1yr). Upgraded by BMW to lifetime.
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euro* I've seen on other threads when researching this that the white box appeared - I'll try to find the reference.

Do you have other coding setup? Perhaps another setting is causing an issue?

This is a bummer.

ps I added a couple more data points (in my first post regarding my system but I doubt that has any bearing.
111174.3.210
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BimmerCode Full Version: 4.1 (12440) - 13.1.0
Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 dongle
I ended up getting M5 coded by a member here from the forum, and he did the full screen for me with some patch file, and remote coding over esys

About your other questions, CarPlay in both cars came from factory, lifetime.

M5 had other coding, X3 didn't have any coding before.
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Just wanted to chime in and say this worked like a charm on my 2019. The previous owner did the trick to get it full screen but BMW flashed my iDrive when taking care of a recall. This trick worked on brought my back to full screen from split screen. Thanks RobRed !
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Carplay full screen is possible from Soft N, now the newest is Y
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Just wanted to chime in and say this worked like a charm on my 2019. The previous owner did the trick to get it full screen but BMW flashed my iDrive when taking care of a recall. This trick worked on brought my back to full screen from split screen. Thanks RobRed !
Awesome glad I could inspire you :-)
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euro* I've seen on other threads when researching this that the white box appeared - I'll try to find the reference.

Do you have other coding setup? Perhaps another setting is causing an issue?

This is a bummer.

ps I added a couple more data points (in my first post regarding my system but I doubt that has any bearing.
111174.3.210
North American EVO 2018-2
BimmerCode Full Version: 4.1 (12440) - 13.1.0
Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 dongle
I ended up getting M5 coded by a member here from the forum, and he did the full screen for me with some patch file, and remote coding over esys

About your other questions, CarPlay in both cars came from factory, lifetime.

M5 had other coding, X3 didn't have any coding before.
Can you hook me up with this guy who did the remote coding? I dont even have apple carplay in my 18. I was going to activate it through connected drive but im scared ill get the 3/4 screen and wouldnt waste 300 bucks on that
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euro* I've seen on other threads when researching this that the white box appeared - I'll try to find the reference.

Do you have other coding setup? Perhaps another setting is causing an issue?

This is a bummer.

ps I added a couple more data points (in my first post regarding my system but I doubt that has any bearing.
111174.3.210
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BimmerCode Full Version: 4.1 (12440) - 13.1.0
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I ended up getting M5 coded by a member here from the forum, and he did the full screen for me with some patch file, and remote coding over esys

About your other questions, CarPlay in both cars came from factory, lifetime.

M5 had other coding, X3 didn't have any coding before.
Can you hook me up with this guy who did the remote coding? I dont even have apple carplay in my 18. I was going to activate it through connected drive but im scared ill get the 3/4 screen and wouldnt waste 300 bucks on that
Vick, His whatsup: +60 12-396 9654
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euro* I've seen on other threads when researching this that the white box appeared - I'll try to find the reference.

Do you have other coding setup? Perhaps another setting is causing an issue?

This is a bummer.

ps I added a couple more data points (in my first post regarding my system but I doubt that has any bearing.
111174.3.210
North American EVO 2018-2
BimmerCode Full Version: 4.1 (12440) - 13.1.0
Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 dongle
I ended up getting M5 coded by a member here from the forum, and he did the full screen for me with some patch file, and remote coding over esys

About your other questions, CarPlay in both cars came from factory, lifetime.

M5 had other coding, X3 didn't have any coding before.
Can you hook me up with this guy who did the remote coding? I dont even have apple carplay in my 18. I was going to activate it through connected drive but im scared ill get the 3/4 screen and wouldnt waste 300 bucks on that
Vick, His whatsup: +60 12-396 9654
For some reason its not working on whatsapp
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euro* I've seen on other threads when researching this that the white box appeared - I'll try to find the reference.

Do you have other coding setup? Perhaps another setting is causing an issue?

This is a bummer.

ps I added a couple more data points (in my first post regarding my system but I doubt that has any bearing.
111174.3.210
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BimmerCode Full Version: 4.1 (12440) - 13.1.0
Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 dongle
I ended up getting M5 coded by a member here from the forum, and he did the full screen for me with some patch file, and remote coding over esys

About your other questions, CarPlay in both cars came from factory, lifetime.

M5 had other coding, X3 didn't have any coding before.
Can you hook me up with this guy who did the remote coding? I dont even have apple carplay in my 18. I was going to activate it through connected drive but im scared ill get the 3/4 screen and wouldnt waste 300 bucks on that
Vick, His whatsup: +60 12-396 9654
For some reason its not working on whatsapp
Not sure. Make sure you enter the number correctly to your contacts. That number is 100% correct and works
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euro* I've seen on other threads when researching this that the white box appeared - I'll try to find the reference.

Do you have other coding setup? Perhaps another setting is causing an issue?

This is a bummer.

ps I added a couple more data points (in my first post regarding my system but I doubt that has any bearing.
111174.3.210
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BimmerCode Full Version: 4.1 (12440) - 13.1.0
Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 dongle
I ended up getting M5 coded by a member here from the forum, and he did the full screen for me with some patch file, and remote coding over esys

About your other questions, CarPlay in both cars came from factory, lifetime.

M5 had other coding, X3 didn't have any coding before.
Can you hook me up with this guy who did the remote coding? I dont even have apple carplay in my 18. I was going to activate it through connected drive but im scared ill get the 3/4 screen and wouldnt waste 300 bucks on that
Vick, His whatsup: +60 12-396 9654
For some reason its not working on whatsapp
Not sure. Make sure you enter the number correctly to your contacts. That number is 100% correct and works
Nvm i got it to work thank you!
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has anyone got a simple fix for the white box on the side? I coded fullscreen carplay and got carplay looking like euro* pic. My car is EVO -N and has lifetime carplay.
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has anyone got a simple fix for the white box on the side? I coded fullscreen carplay and got carplay looking like euro* pic. My car is EVO -N and has lifetime carplay.
Simple solution - buy one of the many USB or ENET solutions out there. Process is completely automated.
  • Evo-N or O can be USB activated
  • Evo-P or higher requires ENET
I recommend ENET solution as it will future proof you, in case vehicle software gets updated to P or higher.

Alternative would be convincing dealership to update software to X so you could simply code via BImmercode or E-sys.
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