BMW MMI vs Android Screen Upgrade | f22 m235i | f30 328i

It's not as if the MMI or Android Screen is better than the other but one is a more convenient upgrade than the other and easier to install depending on what your BMW has. I hope you enjoyed this vs series, have a safe and FUN time during the holidays and I'm looking forward to seeing you next year!

00:00 Intro
00:19 Quick answer
00:59 Safety Alert
01:10 Upgrading the base head unit
02:49 Pros of the android screen
03:17 Adding bluetooth music
03:57 Upgrade driving experience
04:30 Android screen Install
04:54 Cons of the Android Screen
05:52 idrive controller
06:53 Pros of MMI
07:12 Comparing Installation
08:00 How to hide the MMI box
09:38 Cons of the MMI box
09:43 Expandable storage
13:12 Summary

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[CartubeCoIl]

I took the MMI route, why? even though I had the 6.5" and payed extra to retrofit 8.8" screen I preferred it over android unit for two main reasons. F series are not designed like the G series for touch screen, the screen is not in ideal distance from our hands. The second reason is AA or CP is good enough for me and don't distract me as much as android where you can install anything you want. I am really happy with the MMI unit, it has wireless connection which start to work as soon as I open the car so when I am in drive, it's all working.

[arthurfulford]

Sorry... meant to start that with nice video! Haven’t found anyone else do a comparison video of the two. Was looking prior to ordering the MMI. Keep up the good work, your videos have definitely been a added value to BMW community. 👍

[todddooley]

Thanks brother, this is exactly the information I was looking for

[Schnitzerci]

Great comparison review. Thanks. Don't agree with swapping controls on the steering wheel though, you clearly don't use cruise enough. Most people are right handed, don't forget that.

[KingDav]

There is a third solution, upgrading the head unit to a newer iDrive version.
I own a 2016 BMW F36 with iDrive 4.0 and I can upgrade to iDrive 6.0 by installing a newer original BMW head unit.

[WhatTheFlipOfficial]

I had the android screen on my M4 and regretted not going with "THE CORRECT" MMI box with wireless android auto. If you use carplay it's a toss up and you'll enjoy the larger and higher def screen. I've since sold the car and bought another one, this time I'm going with the MMI box. The price difference is insignificant, however wireless AA is a life changer for android users. There are very few android screens that can do wireless android auto. Not the shitty android mirror link, but the true wireless android auto that is in newer cars.

[neonpolo]

thanks for the video, answered all of my questions regarding a new screen or the mmi box. subscribed!

[ramyemam_]

Great informative video!
I just got an F20 it has the larger screen and 7 buttons iDrive controls, I used the MMI unit before on an Audi A4 and always felt that I needed the screen to be touch enabled, so for the F20 I am more leaning towards replacing the screen with a touch one that supports Apple CarPlay, my worries are the screen quality may not be as good as the factory one, any thoughts on this?

[paolomari]

Thank you for the videos...nice tips!
I have a question that might sound stupid but....if I want to use an app like torque, the only options is the Head Unit, right? Thank you again!

[hbone]

Oh wow I just noticed that BMW swapped the controls on the steering wheel. On my E46 the cruise control buttons are on the right. You are so right.

[iulianghinea]

Regarding the buttons oh the steering wheel buttons - I use cruise control buttons 10 time more than media buttons...

[arthurfulford]

I have the MMI in my F36 with the factory 8” screen. I also have the HK stereo so installation was tight as the head unit is larger. I placed the MMI box under the center console storage tray. I like it, especially since I got wireless CarPlay. But I’m on my second unit and will be returning it soon. Even after multiple firmware updates I have issues with the MMI randomly displaying a blank screen and/or rebooting. So I’ve ordered a fully loaded high spec Android screen. It was definitely more money, so hopefully it does the job. I like that it has some more flexibility and the bigger screen, 10.25”, is a plus. 🤞

[amkkoo]

What mmi box did you recommend? The link no longer works.

[Mau]

More accurately, might you know whether the newer Idrive controller is a simple plug and play. Have a '15 F22 235i with the older Idrive and smaller screen.

[jamessteal]

What android screen would you recommend?
Thanks

[lellisga]

First minute of the video: Why you are and Fast answer. Subscribing

[samtaybron]

Help I have the basic CIC Sysyem with the 6.5 screen. Someone gave me a CIC MMI Prime box but the video cable does not fit my screen. What do I do?

[youngodyssey]

Nice video, can you use this on 328i 2013

[sleepyghost]

Man it’s like me and you do the same mods haha thanks for all your vids!

[finnleygordon]

Do android head units still use the iDrive controller and let you access I Drive system