Great, I did the same thing on the 2017 F56. This new system is really different and so much more enjoyable to use. I also changed the digital speedometer and LCI2 turn signals, now it's a new car!
I love those trim piece tools. It makes everything so much easier. But everytime that plastic cracks, I think "oh, no what did I just break?". I would freak out to do that on my own, I am good at things, but my extent of messing with a electrical component is installing puddle lights. You guys are beyond brave.
I did the upgrade on my F60 & coded it. Also to note is the MOST port needs to have the RED light coming out on the side that has the "locking clip".If your MOST cable has not been made well, you then need to switch the cables at the end it plugs into the cluster.There are tiny clips at the back of the MOST cable clip which when raised, will release the MOST cables from their "clip casing".You also may need to raise the white plastic tab, on the other side of MOST clip to release the 2 cables.If your light is coming out from the wrong side, you can do this to correct your MOST cable.Its easier to do this on the side of the Digital cluster, than on the side of HeadUnit.If your MOST cable is not emitting light on the correct cable, the eSys coding software will not be able to find the KOMBI/Digital cluster!.Hope it helps.
Good job. Just a small tip for others. Better not to pull the trims from the air vents that way. Pull the whole vent inc the trim out in one. Takes a bit of wrestling to get them out complete, but saves busting them.
I wish Mini would support the even older cars in the same way. I've got an R60 Countryman and it would be great to get CarPlay without having to go dodgy Android aftermarket. I love the way Porsche is supporting cars all the way back to the 90s.
No worries! Everything does work, except features that require a MINI Connected subscription, however if you had that connected to your car before the upgrade, it would work with this. That is all hosted on BMW's servers so we can't do much about that unfortunately.
Thanks so much for subscribing and watching!! I had to find a bulk distribution center and got a whole bunch. I may be able to find you a unit. Send me a dm on instagram or an email with a picture of what you have now!
Hello, yes it would fit an F55! Unfortunately the coding is quite complicated, thats why we teamed up with a BMW specialist to provide a hardware + coding package. If you are interested, please send me an email or a dm on instagram.
Thanks so much! I did debate doing that, but its super easy to brick your couple grand head unit and there is a bunch of variables that could make it not work. If you check out the minif56 forum online, I think people have described there how to do it.
Hi Ethan, i lost my door chimes/seatbelt chime once i got this installed. I also lost the ring circle color as it was. Only time its completely lit up is wen i hit the breaks and it turns red. Normally, only a small piece (bottom left ‘corner’) is green the rest is not lit. At times it shows that same green in the one ‘corner’ and then a yellow or purple section lights up, yes while the bottom right hand corner is still lit….not to mention, the radio doesn’t work :(
Cool install. 1 did not install a GPS antenna (not a wifi dongle), 2 did not install the OABR connector to be able to code/flash the unit in the car for any future updates. 3. you need to update the BDC to be able to use the themes.. who ever sold the unit to you could at least inform you :)
Thanks for the kind words!! For the head unit, touchscreen, idrive controller, and cables it’s 1800 euros + shipping. If you already have a touchscreen, much cheaper. If you send me an email or Instagram dm, I can get you sorted out.
Hey, I just bought a 2022 Countryman S All4 that doesn't have Apple CarPlay. Nobody can give me a straight answer about whether I can upgrade/update it to get Apple CarPlay. Looking for advice -- thank you!
Great content on this topic!! Can you share the prt#s and any sources? I apologize in advance if it’s in the comments, my YT app is being all kinds of cranky and only showing 3 comments:(
it is a pity that you did not show whether there is a plug from the central speaker behind the main unit. I would love to change the speakers for the better and start with the center speaker. later I had harman kardon and in the current one I do not have 😭
The old white cable can be populated into the 2nd USB port on the Unit and can be used to drive power to a USB port in the Dash or Glove box.I am not sure if that can be coded to play Media files as well.I was able to get power through that port.
@@carcreationsyt typical Mini, these components are difficult to get a hold of. Making it impossible for ppl to upgrade their units for better navigation etc. They need to be sued.
Did you have to buy a new usb cable to run to the USB media port from the head unit?.I believe you can actually chop the plastic tabs on the old white cable and slot it into the USB port.What do you think?.
Hey, thank you for your videos! Is it possible to update my 2014 F56 with a 8.8“ non touchscreen via a software update to get the new UI and just buy the touchscreen instead of the full unit?
Hello, thanks for watching! Sorry for the late response! It is not possible to update to id6 without having a ton of issues. You would have to get the new system. You may be able to upgrade the software to id5 and splitscreen carplay if you have a nbtevo unit. If you are interested in either of these options send me a dm on instagram or an email and I will help you out!
I upgraded from the Entry Nav to NBT EVO HU head unit.I had to shave the tabs around the USB connector and rotate it 180degrees before i plugged it in.On the display cable, i sliced the power wires from the connector and made them separate>I then rotated the cable 180 degrees just as the usb connector & also plugged in the power cables with the black wire facing forward. Apparently the NBT Evo Display & USB cables are different in pin configuration to the Entry Nav Basic media Head Unit.The above method is just a modification to make the old cables work with the new Head Unit.The USB & Display ports now face and connect from the forward while the rest of cables connect from behind the head unit.
The Aux/USB trim need to be approached by digging/removing the trim around the radio and then working your way downwards.You will encounter a few screws and some strong metal clips before you reach the Aux/USB trim.Not difficult.@@pauljohnson4052
If MINI releases an os that is compatible with the old hardware, then yes. However the 2024/25 cars I have seen looks like they will not have compatible software
Thanks for the video - I have a 2012 countryman that currently doesn’t have any screen at all, and would like to upgrade? Do you know if that’s possible (right dimensions and everything) and where I can purchase a new unit with a screen?
can you send me a link to the entertainment system? My mom has a 2017 Mini Cooper F56 and she wants to upgrade the entertainment system. So I am trying to help her find the best one.
Hi Lee Fantastic video, you are a real crack. Do you know how I can connect a rear camera directly to the entertainment system. My mini is a 2022 Cooper SE Electric. Thank you very much
Hello, thanks for watching! The only way to do it, is to do an oem retrofit. The other way is to get a mmi box and connect it to that. I recently did a video on the android mmi box, that will work for the camera upgrade.
Yeah absolutely. Will need some coding but wouldn’t take long for someone who knows how to code. If your interested send me a dm on instagram or an email and I can try to help you out
Hi! Nice video :) I‘m currently in the process of purchasing a „new“ mini. Unfortunately most of the ones I‘m looking at have the smaller screen (cooper, 4 doors, mostly 2016). I was wondering how to tell if the smaller display has touch or not? Because I‘m not really sure …. Thanks for the help!
Thank you!! Usually anything 2018 and newer is touchscreen. It is hard to tell though as even the ones with the upgraded interface can end up being a non touch screen
👍wow what a nice tutorial on you tube, just like all your tou tube movies i love them. I heve a queston about upgrade the entertainment system. I have a Mini cooper S (5 doors F55) from 2015. I het possibe that i also upgrade the entertainment system in my Mini tot te 2022 entertainment. If it is possible what do i need then? thank you Bas
Thank you!! It should be possible! I can help you get a unit with coding if you want? Send me a dm on instagram or an email and I would love to help you out!
Awesome video! I know you said you can do this to any cooper, but i wanted to ask just in case if it would work with a 2012-2014 era mini countryman without a nav system already.
@@stiksandstones BMW started production of F60 since 2016 releasing the 2017 model for a MINI Countryman... from the range of years @W Lieb mentioned that is an R60 without a doubt...
Hello, great video, I have a 2016 Clubman, I have already bought the 8’8 navigator, but I don’t know what cables I have yo buy…. could you help me??? A greeting
Send me a dm on instagram or an email and I can help you out. Let me know what cables your old one already has. Off the top of my head you need the display, new USB cable, wifi/bluetooth, and gps. You will also need it coded.
@@carcreationsyt Ok, thanks for answering, as soon as I can I'll send you a photo of the navigator I have on and the cables it has and you can tell me which ones I would need to buy... A greeting and I congratulate you for your.
Are us saying the MOST cable from the Fakra connector, connects to the new 8.8" display?.Does not the NBT EVO HeadUnit have its own Display port just like the old HeadUnit?.
@@carcreationsyt Awesome ,Thanks.I will also be swapping my HeadUnit from EnaVevo to NBT EVO ID6 soon.I will plug my MOST cable and leave it dangling at the speedometer area for a possible use in an upgrade to the 6WB cluster.
If you send me a dm on instagram or an email, I can get you a quote for the entire system including coding to your vin. Send the dm with a pic of your Home Screen icons so I know what hardware you currently have
We were able to team up with a BMW supplier to get the parts. If your interested send me an Instagram DM or email and I can help set you up with a parts + coding package
Hey mate ! Apart from the touchscreen on the new LCI2 screen that has this software by default. Is there any difference in brightness, contrast at all with the new display ? Tempted to buy a used LCI2 touchscreen and add it in but if I can simply update the screen on my 8 inch to have the software and its literally the same panels minus the fancy new piano touch buttons then I might be wasting my money lol. Thanks bud.
It is a new panel, but I would not say the quality is much different. If you have an 8.8" touchscreen now, there is a high likely hood we can update the software! Send me a dm on instagram or an email with your navigation version and I can get you a quote. To find the navigation version go to maps, hit the option button on your controller, go to version (or something to that affect) then send me a picture of the version info.
Thanks! It depends on what your car is equipped with. Send me an email or insta dm with your vin and a picture of your current unit and I could get a better quote
I have a 2020 LCI F54 with what looks just like this screen except for lack of full screen Apple Play. Do I need a hardware upgrade or a software upgrade to get full screen?
Im thinking about getting a 2022 Mini S 3 door hardtop with the Harman Kardan sound upgrade. I heard that they (Mini or HK) have eliminated the 1/8” (3.5mm) Aux input jack. Can you confirm that and is there any way to add that back in?
Yeah I believe your right. Is there a reason you need aux instead of plugging in your phone via usb? You should be able to fit the piece from an older car in as long as your head unit has the port.
I can find you a unit plus coding, just send me a dm on instagram or an email with your vin and a picture of your current unit and I can get you a quote!
My USB port on the 2018 F60 is a stand alone port, without the auxilary pin port.Do u think i would still need a new cable to make connection with NBT head unit?.
Good question. If you where to upgrade, I would say still get the new one as it’s longer to fit around the bigger head unit. Although if your saying you have a 2018, you probably have a touchscreen. If that’s the case you only need the software upgrade.
I have a 2017 Mini Clubman S, and am looking at doing this very same upgrade, only for Android Car Play. Where could I find ALL these parts? Not totally sure that I can do it thought since I have the base model? Only the "S" model not a JCW or ALL4...
Oh cool!! Unfortunately the system does not support android auto, just android mirrorlink and Apple CarPlay. If you are still interested let me know and I can help you out.
If I am reading your question right, I believe it is included in the large plug you put into the head unit with all the little cables on it. Not sure of the official name
@@carcreationsyt There is actually a little ECU unit that connects via a Y cable between the iDrive unit & HeadUnit.This ECU unit allows you to write on your Idrive surface to choose a song/artist/phone directory etc.The part# 6582-9320275.Thanks.
Hello , thank you for the video I want to upgrade mine Clubman 2018 with Non touchscreen 5 icons by a new one like yours I'm living in Belgium. What will be the cost of the whole pack ? And does it fit with my car ? Thank you
At 10.03, you mentioned about a old white cable that you chose not to use.Why is that?. What is that cable originally meant to do?.Is that the USB port?.
Harmon Kardon works with this! Some people have said that it even sounds better after the upgrade as I guess mini did some changes with these later units
Did you have to do any coding? Or its all just plung and play? Do you have any recommended site where to get all the stuff needed? Im planning to upgrade a 2020 cooper s with the small display
There was a lot of coding before it was sent, then a little after. I am teaming up with BimmerFixes to sell the units with coding. If your interested, send me a dm on Instagram or an email and I can help you out.
Hello great video, I have a mini cooper F56 from 2015 and I happen to have an evo id6 with a touch screen, could I install it for the other one? Thanks
Thanks! Yes, you should be able to simply flash the new OS! Send me a dm on Instagram or email and I’ll get back to you with pricing and stuff. Might be a few days to get back.
