Need help with radio upgrade

Shewii · 03-28-2019, 08:59 PM

So, after scouring these forums and searching on google for hours I'm still at a loss and need help.

I'm looking to replace my 6.5" screen with something more modern.
Basically I'm looking for a way to play Spotify and have access to google maps.

here is my predicament, the information i have gathered regarding CIC/NBT is making me confused.

My 335 has the build date:2012-06-25 according to mdecoder.com, that (i think) means i have the CIC, but the LVDS connector on the back of the screen is a 6-pin, and as far as i know those came on the NBT´s.

I don't have a combox in my trunk but my car is to old to have NBT (my research tells me they integrated into the headunit in 14).

I also don't have navigation, but i can connect my phone to make calls via bluetooth if that is any help.

So I've looked at the 10" android units on eBay/aliexpress and they say they only work 2013 and up with the 6-pin connector. So then do i have a 6-pin CIC???

I'm so lost in all this that any help would be gratefully accepted.

Best Regards
Shewii

Mikesmith2939 · 03-30-2019, 03:47 AM

A picture of your connector to the screen would help.

I installed tha Android unit on my 2013 F30 that has cic but nbt connector.

Shewii · 03-30-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikesmith2939

A picture of your connector to the screen would help.

I installed tha Android unit on my 2013 F30 that has cic but nbt connector.

Picture from google, but the connection is the same, didn't snap a pic when i took it apart to check.

I ordered this yesterday: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...30174c4ddEssxC

Since they say it works on both CIC and NBT with the 6pin connection, i only hope it works on my 2012, will update when i have installed it.

Mikesmith2939 · 03-30-2019, 12:40 PM

That looks like the same connector on mine.

03-28-2019, 08:59 PM	#1
Shewii New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW F30 335i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Need help with radio upgrade So, after scouring these forums and searching on google for hours I'm still at a loss and need help. I'm looking to replace my 6.5" screen with something more modern. Basically I'm looking for a way to play Spotify and have access to google maps. here is my predicament, the information i have gathered regarding CIC/NBT is making me confused. My 335 has the build date:2012-06-25 according to mdecoder.com, that (i think) means i have the CIC, but the LVDS connector on the back of the screen is a 6-pin, and as far as i know those came on the NBT´s. I don't have a combox in my trunk but my car is to old to have NBT (my research tells me they integrated into the headunit in 14). I also don't have navigation, but i can connect my phone to make calls via bluetooth if that is any help. So I've looked at the 10" android units on eBay/aliexpress and they say they only work 2013 and up with the 6-pin connector. So then do i have a 6-pin CIC??? I'm so lost in all this that any help would be gratefully accepted. Best Regards Shewii
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Mikesmith2939 Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2013 320i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	A picture of your connector to the screen would help. I installed tha Android unit on my 2013 F30 that has cic but nbt connector.
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Mikesmith2939 Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2013 320i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That looks like the same connector on mine.
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