Infotainment System

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Earlofdon76

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• Yesterday at 00:25

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Folks,
We have this non-standard infotainment system fitted (pictures attached).
It’s a BMW type but that’s all we know. We haven’t a clue how to work it.
On starting it says Android 4.4 Kit Kat
Google maps won’t work sadly, a message displays saying Google Play has stopped working.
Any help advice gratefully received.
TIA.

 

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backinblack

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• Yesterday at 00:31

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It will use your phones apps, have you paired it with your phone?

 

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Earlofdon76

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• Yesterday at 00:41

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I’ve got an iPhone. Would it work with that?

 

backinblack

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• Yesterday at 00:44

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No idea but there's only one way to find out, try it and see. I would expect it to work on andriod or iphone.

 

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Earlofdon76

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• Yesterday at 00:45

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Thanks. Will have a try later on Sunday. Just realised that I have an old Android ‘phone as well so will give a charge and try also.
Thanks again.

 

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• Yesterday at 16:06

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Android 4.4 is really old. Google maps, etc. needs at least Android 8.

Best solution is as above . . . . connect bluetooth for hands-free and use a modern phone for Nav & Calls.

 

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• Yesterday at 16:31

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Will it update over the mobiles internet?

 

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• Yesterday at 16:33

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backinblack said:

Will it update over the mobiles internet?

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Android 4.4 will not.

 

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• Yesterday at 19:48

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or fit a newer Android ? Plenty out there, but by all accounts a big job !! Glad I don't have one of those rust buckets.

 

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• Yesterday at 23:07

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pwood999 said:

Android 4.4 is really old. Google maps, etc. needs at least Android 8.

Best solution is as above . . . . connect bluetooth for hands-free and use a modern phone for Nav & Calls.

backinblack said:

Will it update over the mobiles internet

backinblack said:

Will it update over the mobiles internet?

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No I tried but no luck. The system was looking for Wi-Fi but I was too far from the house. Never mind!

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