Android Auto Radio Carplay BMW 3 Series E46

Android Auto Radio CarPlay BMW 3 Series E46

Elevate the driving experience in your E46 BMW 3 Series with this complete multimedia system, which integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions, both wirelessly and via cable. Keep your smartphone easily connected and access your favorite apps while enjoying an intuitive and modern interface.

Full Connectivity with Mirror Link and Voice Commands

With the Mirror Link feature, project your phone's content directly onto the 9-inch touchscreen. Enjoy your favorite music on Spotify, navigate worry-free with Google Maps or Waze, and control everything with voice commands, making your driving safer and more efficient.

Keep all the original functions of your BMW

This system has been designed to preserve all of your vehicle's original features. Don't worry about losing control of the steering wheel or information about your car's fuel consumption and route. With this Android radio, you can manage everything directly from the screen, without sacrificing any of the factory features.

Technical Specifications

• Operating System: Android 13
• Touch Screen: 9 inches, resolution 1024*600 - 1280*720 (optional Octa version)
• Connectivity: Android Auto + Apple CarPlay
• Processor: Quad Core 1.2GHz (Octa Core 1.6GHz optional Octa version)
• RAM: 1GB DDR3 (2GB/4GB/6GB/8GB options available)
• Storage: 32GB (64GB/128GB/256GB options available)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, WIFI (optional 4G network Octa version)
• Built-in GPS
• Mirror Link Function
• Steering Wheel Control
• RDS + DSP

CONTENT OF THE KIT:

• Screen, custom frame, power cable, USB cable, GPS module, rear camera cable, antenna cable, CANBUS module (if the model has CANBUS), 4G antenna (Octa version only) and RCA wiring with SIM card slot (Octa version only) .

If your car radio cable interface is 17 pin and 4 pins are empty, this radio is not suitable for your car, DO NOT BUY IT!

FOR MODELS WITH AN AMPLIFIER IN THE TRUNK, INSTALLATION WITH OUR EXTENDER IS REQUIRED:

BMW Radio Amplifier Wiring Extension

FOR MODELS WITH FIBER, THE CONNECTOR IS APPROPRIATE, IT IS NORMAL FOR THE CONNECTOR WE PROVIDE WITH THE RADIO TO CRACK SLIGHTLY WHEN CONNECTED

The QUAD variants are our most affordable options, featuring a quad-core processor, 1024x600 resolution, RDS, DSP, GPS connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. These variants do not support 1080P rearview cameras.

The OCTA variants feature an Octa-core processor, 1280*720 HD resolution, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G (by inserting a SIM card) RDS connectivity, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay systems, additional RCA wiring with SIM card slot and DSP equalizer options.

CANBUS Configuration (for vehicles with CANBUS)

Make sure the CANBUS module is properly connected:

Quad :

Enter the Car Settings application, Factory section , CarType Configuration , password 000000 / 16176699 , select the canbus brand and car model

Octa :

Enter the Car Settings application, Factory section , CarType Configuration , password 000000 / 8888 , select the canbus brand and car model

Steering wheel control configuration (for vehicles WITHOUT CANBUS)

Quad :

Make sure that no CANBUS configuration has been previously applied by going to Car Settings , Factory section , CarType Configuration , password 000000 / 16176699 , check that no option is selected, then go to General , SWC and leave it on Learning

After this go into Car settings , Factory section , Learning physical keys and configuring the controls to your liking

Depending on the software, the last step may be to enter the SW Learning application to configure the controls to your liking.

Octa : 

Make sure that no CANBUS configuration has been previously applied by going to Car Settings , Factory section , CarType Configuration , password 000000 / 8888 , check that no option is selected, then go to General , SWC and leave it on Learning

After this go into Car settings , Factory section , Learning physical keys and configuring the controls to your liking

Depending on the software, the last step may be to enter the KeyStudy application to configure the controls to your liking.

Rear Camera Connection

VEHICLES WITH CANBUS

* THE ⓸ CABLE IS LOCATED IN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS OF THE RADIO, IN SOME MODELS IT IS USUALLY LABELED AS "REVERSE" OR "BRAKE" . IF IT IS NOT LABELED, IT IS MARKED IN THE FOLLOWING PHOTO AS ⓷ .

VEHICLES WITHOUT CANBUS

* THE ⓸ CABLE IS LOCATED IN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS OF THE RADIO, IN SOME MODELS IT IS USUALLY LABELED AS "REVERSE" OR "BRAKE" . IF IT IS NOT LABELED, IT IS MARKED IN THE FOLLOWING PHOTO AS ⓷ .

Rear Camera Settings

Quad : 

Go to Settings , Factory , Password 000000 , Reverse Detection.

Octa :

Go to Settings , Car Infotainment , About device , click on the gear at the top right , password 8888 or 8878 , Backar Setup , look for CamType and select the appropriate option for our camera