G30 Screen Mirroring Always On Coding Possible?

FadyDizzle · 12-23-2017, 07:15 PM

Hi all,

I've read a bit about coding and tried browsing some of the free software before buying the cable and messing around with my car (namely looking through BMW Coding Database) and I have a question on the availability of a feature...

I currently have in my 2017 G30 the screen mirroring feature on my android phone which works well but when the car is in park of course. There are times where my built in navigation absolutely sucks (whether inefficient routes or getting me to the wrong location) and for those times I'd like to just use Google Maps. Since Android Auto doesn't exist on BMW, I'm wondering if there's a coding feature that allows you to put screen mirroring in always on mode even while driving so I can use Google Maps Navigation those times I can't rely on the iDrive nav. Is that possible? If so, can someone point me in the right direction to find the instructions to code such a feature?

Thank you!

Almaretto · 12-24-2017, 09:58 AM

Video in motion.

FadyDizzle · 12-24-2017, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

Video in motion.

Great, thank you, so I see for the F10 a Function Value "Video_Front_Locked" - I assume that's what I have to code (active by default, so deactivate it) in order to get the function to work as I'd like on my G30?

Almaretto · 12-24-2017, 04:48 PM

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Great, thank you, so I see for the F10 a Function Value "Video_Front_Locked" - I assume that's what I have to code (active by default, so deactivate it) in order to get the function to work as I'd like on my G30?

Negative. You need Bimmercode or other commercial solution. E-sys can only unlock to 39 mph.

FadyDizzle · 12-29-2017, 10:02 AM

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Negative. You need Bimmercode or other commercial solution. E-sys can only unlock to 39 mph.

Thanks, so I got a cable on ebay (Ethernet to ODBII) and I got Bimmercode on my phone but Bimmercode seems to want a specific adapter. Is there anything as user friendly as bimmercode seems to be that I can use from my computer using the ethernet to ODBII to do some basic coding (even if the only to 39 mph to try it out)?

I got a bunch of software from the instruction guide (E-sys, Psd, etc.) but not sure where to start. Any other guides on the forums you can point me to? Thanks.

Almaretto · 12-29-2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FadyDizzle

Thanks, so I got a cable on ebay (Ethernet to ODBII) and I got Bimmercode on my phone but Bimmercode seems to want a specific adapter. Is there anything as user friendly as bimmercode seems to be that I can use from my computer using the ethernet to ODBII to do some basic coding (even if the only to 39 mph to try it out)?

I got a bunch of software from the instruction guide (E-sys, Psd, etc.) but not sure where to start. Any other guides on the forums you can point me to? Thanks.

Coding: Getting Started Guides, Tips, & Cheat Sheets

You can use Launcher Cheat Codes and set to 39mph.

mobilejo · 12-31-2017, 01:02 PM

The correct adapter for Bimmercode was very cheap on Amazon. And it worked perfectly to unlock VIM for me.

Having said that, it was the only thing that I found Bimmercode useful for, but for the VIM alone it was worth it.

FadyDizzle · 12-31-2017, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mobilejo

The correct adapter for Bimmercode was very cheap on Amazon. And it worked perfectly to unlock VIM for me.

Having said that, it was the only thing that I found Bimmercode useful for, but for the VIM alone it was worth it.

So to go the Bimmercode way (which seems simpler than the laptop and cable solution) all I need is the app and the below device? Might just go that route and return the cable I got...

https://www.amazon.com/Vgate-Elm327-...rds=bimmercode

mobilejo · 12-31-2017, 06:00 PM

Correct. It's super simple

FadyDizzle · 01-13-2018, 10:19 AM

Can someone tell me where the odb2 port is? I tried looking under the passenger side footwell area based on a YouTube video and I can't find the same port, I can only find the area to replace fuses. I'm wondering if the YouTube video was for a European model and it's different in the u.s. for some reason. Thanks

Almaretto · 01-13-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FadyDizzle

Can someone tell me where the odb2 port is? I tried looking under the passenger side footwell area based on a YouTube video and I can't find the same port, I can only find the area to replace fuses. I'm wondering if the YouTube video was for a European model and it's different in the u.s. for some reason. Thanks

It is on drivers side. Superior lateral wall of footwell space.

FadyDizzle · 01-13-2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

It is on drivers side. Superior lateral wall of footwell space.

Is it exposed or do I have to remove the cover?

Almaretto · 01-13-2018, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FadyDizzle

Is it exposed or do I have to remove the cover?

No cover.

View post on imgur.com

FadyDizzle · 01-13-2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

No cover.

View post on imgur.com

Ok, thanks so much, those pics are so helpful.

Almaretto · 01-13-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FadyDizzle

Ok, thanks so much, those pics are so helpful.

FadyDizzle · 01-13-2018, 07:55 PM

Thanks again, everything looks like it worked out. Took some time to get it connected initially but once it connected, coded using BimmerCode (I had a ton of Google Play credit from Opinion Rewards app, so got to use that to unlock the coding feature). I did VIM, changed the ringtone, turned off the warning when you turn on the car.

That said, any other things anyone recommends trying out?

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FadyDizzle Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 201 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	G30 Screen Mirroring Always On Coding Possible? Hi all, I've read a bit about coding and tried browsing some of the free software before buying the cable and messing around with my car (namely looking through BMW Coding Database) and I have a question on the availability of a feature... I currently have in my 2017 G30 the screen mirroring feature on my android phone which works well but when the car is in park of course. There are times where my built in navigation absolutely sucks (whether inefficient routes or getting me to the wrong location) and for those times I'd like to just use Google Maps. Since Android Auto doesn't exist on BMW, I'm wondering if there's a coding feature that allows you to put screen mirroring in always on mode even while driving so I can use Google Maps Navigation those times I can't rely on the iDrive nav. Is that possible? If so, can someone point me in the right direction to find the instructions to code such a feature? Thank you!
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mobilejo Colonel 1110 Rep 2,068 Posts Drives: G06 X6 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	The correct adapter for Bimmercode was very cheap on Amazon. And it worked perfectly to unlock VIM for me. Having said that, it was the only thing that I found Bimmercode useful for, but for the VIM alone it was worth it.
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FadyDizzle Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 201 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Can someone tell me where the odb2 port is? I tried looking under the passenger side footwell area based on a YouTube video and I can't find the same port, I can only find the area to replace fuses. I'm wondering if the YouTube video was for a European model and it's different in the u.s. for some reason. Thanks
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FadyDizzle Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 201 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks again, everything looks like it worked out. Took some time to get it connected initially but once it connected, coded using BimmerCode (I had a ton of Google Play credit from Opinion Rewards app, so got to use that to unlock the coding feature). I did VIM, changed the ringtone, turned off the warning when you turn on the car. That said, any other things anyone recommends trying out?
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