X1 purchased last year has Carplay factory fitted but as a long time Samsung user I would like to take advantage of my Google Maps and data package which gives me realtime traffic guidance.

I looked at serveral usb adapters but see "not compatible with BMW" on some - does any one have experience of using android/samsung with carplay ? And how do I know if I have wireless or wired carplay as i don't have an iphone.

I have connected my samsung via cable to the car and it registers a android device but it seems to only offers to show BMW apps that I have on my phone.

Thanks

Mike

Hi Mike

Welcome to the Forum

Can you not turn Carplay off ? Access your car's infotainment system settings, find the section for Apple CarPlay or Connectivity Settings, and disable or turn off the CarPlay option. Once it's turned off try to turn on Android Auto in your BMW, connect your Android phone to the car using a USB cable, then follow the prompts on your car's display to enable Android Auto. Make sure your phone has the Android Auto app installed and is compatible with your BMW model.

Hope this Helps

Dave

No Progress , connecting phone to car with USB C to C cable allows "android phone" to show in display. Even with Apple Car Play off no attempt to load any apps from phone. Suggests that BMW apps on phone may be connected but that is not what I am interested in.

Connects with bluetooth for calls etc but that is basic stuff. Guess I am going to have to shell out for for a wireless android converter if I can find one

Hi Mike

How frustrating, my neighbour uses a USB dongle he brought from Ebay he has a 2010 3 series and he uses his for Carplay (Interesting the Dealer told him it wouldn't work as his car was to old) I will ask him how it works this evening just out of interest

Dave