[Android Head-Units] whitewolf8111:
So I think it would be good to create a discussion thread here on XDA for the amazing BMW I-Bus App.

This app is a requirement for anyone with an aftermarket Android head unit and a BMW factory DSP amp, and a must have for any BMW fanatics!

For those that don't know;

"The I-BUS app is an Android application that serves to display your on-board computer on an Android device and integrates many comfort / coding functions in your vehicle." - And so much more!

ON-BOARD COMPUTER

Reproduce the original on-board computer completely.

In addition, there are many other values to display that were previously not possible.

LIGHT CONTROL

You have always missed comfort blinking and cornering lights in your vehicle?

The app can do that and much more.

CODING

Code your light module, PDC and DSP in the vehicle by yourself.

The range of functions varies depending on year of manufacture and vehicle.

PDC

Use the app to display the exact distance and a visualization of the original parking system.

INFORMATION

View information about your vehicle, such as service data, coded units and language and VIN.

DSP

Use the I-BUS app to control the original digital sound processor without losing settings or sound quality.

First, lets start with all the valuable links I have accumulated:

I-Bus App HomePage - Downloads & General Info​

I-Bus App FAQ - A good place to start​

I-Bus App Wiki - A good read with a lot of useful info​

Official I-Bus App Forum - The main I-Bus App forum​

Original I-Bus App Thread - E39-Forum (German forum)​

Xtrons Wiki - The main brand recommend by I-Bus App​

BMW Head Unit Install Guide - A great thread with a lot of very useful install info that I helped with.​

Resler USB Interface for I-Bus App - The ONLY Recommended USB to I-Bus Interface. - Resler USB Interface purchase page​

I-Bus App Shop - THE place to buy App licenses and head unit install accessories​

My recommend setup:

Head Unit - Xtrons or Avin ( I use the Xtrons in my sig)​

MCU - At least v3.40 (For GS MCU's) (I'm currently running v3.62 GS without any problems) I will not link any MCU's as there is risk involved in updating the MCU. Do your research first!​

ROM - Hal9k Mod V5 Android 10​

Launcher - FCC Car Launcher - For me, this is the best launcher and works well with the I-Bus App.​

Steering Wheel Controls (SWC):

**If you're having issues with your SWC's or can't get any keycodes to pull up, the first thing you need to do is:​

In the I-Bus App, Go to Settings; Other; And make sure BOTH the 2nd and 3rd options down are checked and enabled for "Steering wheel button control (Enable control of music and volume with steering wheel buttons.(without CAN bus box)" and the "PX6/PX5/PX3 device (steering wheel control head units with PX5/PX3 boards)".​

None of my keys, except volume (because the MCU controls volume), worked at all without these options enabled.​

*Update* With the latest versions of the I-BUS App, it now has assignable SWC's, plus a "Long press" option for the Next and Previous buttons... Though I currently can't get the long press to work . But everything else works great!​

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I-Bus App issues:

Some report stability issues with I-Bus app, mostly crashing. Some people are also having issues with the touchscreen and buttons stops responding. I can't say as though I have ever had the touch screen or button issue, but I did have some crashing issues. To me, the touchscreen and button issue would seem to have more to do with the MCU than it would the I-Bus app, but it's hard to say.​

Lately, everything is working MUCH better for me. I'm not quite sure what made everything run so much better, maybe the updates to the I-BUS app or a combination of all these things I've done recently:​

Updated to v3.62 MCU (I have a GS MCU)​

Updated from Malaysk Android 8 ROM to Hal9k Mod V5 Android 10​

Updated to latest Beta version of FCC Car Launcher. This is one of the best running versions I've used thanks to all the hard work @SpeedFire- has put in. Others are reporting good results with this launcher and the I-Bus app too! Please give it a try!​

So let the discussion begin! I will try to help when and where I can.:good: