PEMP Linux Screen for BMW F30 F31 F32 F33 F34 F35 F20 F21 F22 NBT CIC Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay Retrofit Android Auto 328i 320i Accessories Radio (2012-2017)

3 week update: It's been solid in performance. It hasn't glitched once. Response is quick when changing.screens, etc. When you start the car, it connects to your phone reliably and very quickly. Apple CarPlay resumes playing when you start the car. If you're connecting through regular Bluetooth instead of CarPlay, to resume playing music, you just need to touch the Bluetooth button and then play button on the screen, which I think is something you have to do in most Factory systems anyway. The only consistent oddity I've found is the equalizer screen loses touch sensitivity after a few touches. Just hit the back button and open The Equalizer screen again. Not a big deal because you'll rarely access this screen after initial setup. I never realized how useless the BMW iDrive is til now. The only thing in the factory system you'll frequently access is the backup camera when you're in reverse. This unit automatically switches to the factory system in reverse for the backup cameras. Then, it switches back to itself when you shift out of reverse.Original review:Prior to this, I tried to install a Road Top brand unit and had sound problems. This PEMP unit had no issues. Both units probably have the exact same software. All that's different are the icons and colors and both have different "themes", really just color changes. I suspect all these units are clones of each other with minor differences.It does everything I expect it to do. Sound quality is no worse than the original sound. It does use the Aux jack for sound. Some people claim this makes it sound worse than going directly through your car's i-drive Bluetooth, but I don't think that's true. It has an actual equalizer, which is an huge improvement over the i-drive's tone setting.Don't expect it to be 100% perfect before you change your settings. In the car's i-drive you have to select Front Aux and change the volume. Some people say to set it to 1. I don't know why. On this unit, if you set to 1, the sound is so low you have to turn up the music, which makes the car's chime noises super loud. I set mine to max.Anywho, I didn't expect much after the Road Top disappointment. So, I got more than I expected.

I recently installed this Apple CarPlay screen in my 2014 BMW 435i, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. The installation was surprisingly easy—even for someone with limited experience working on car electronics. The instructions were clear, and everything fit perfectly into the existing setup without the need for any major modifications.Once installed, the screen booted right up and connected seamlessly with my iPhone. The interface is smooth, responsive, and looks like it came straight from the factory—very clean and modern. It integrates beautifully with the rest of the car’s interior.Troubleshooting and adjusting settings was also a breeze. I had a couple of questions during setup, but everything was intuitive, and the system is very user-friendly.Now I’ve got full access to navigation, music, messages, and calls, all through a crisp and vibrant display. It works flawlessly and makes driving so much more convenient and enjoyable.Highly recommend this upgrade if you’re looking to modernize your BMW without spending a fortune. Excellent value for the price!

I replaced my 8.8" screen with this a few years ago. The screen looks nice and the touchscreen is responsive. iDrive and steering wheel controls all function out of the box, though there is about a second delay with the steering wheel controls when pausing and forwarding tracks. There is a lot of customization I haven't gotten into, aside from changing the startup screen to a custom one I found online. The downside is, receiving calls through Android Auto kicks me out of it so if I answer the call I have to speak through the phone. Also, music has a bass heavy sound and some tones are drowned out, and with a few songs I can barely hear the vocals. Adjusting the equalizer doesn't fix this. I had a DAC which corrected this but it died after about 1.5 years and I still haven't replaced it. Also, occasionally it won't let me connect my phone to Android Auto via Bluetooth. The connecting icon onscreen will just keep spinning. I have to keep forgetting the Bluetooth connection and try to reconnect again and again and maybe 60% it will work (using Samsung Z Fold 2 and Z Fold 5 phones). Still, overall this is a nice and cheaper alternative than retrofitting a newer BMW system, but I wouldn't recommend it for amateurs unless you have someone knowledgeable to help.

Apple car play works. But my OEM system doesn’t show ANY car stats and is freezing nonstop. The volume button also on the OEM keeps going up and down. I already have it installed so not sure to exchange it or return it. Love the Apple car play but for sure dangerous when you cannot diagnose your car.