Unlike Android Auto, which is a CarPlay-like app, Android Automotive is built into the car from day one — replacing the need for any in-house software. But what does this mean if you have an iPhone? The box itself at a high level is fundamentally a small Android device with 4GB RAM and 64GB Flash running Android 11. It can connect to a car over a USB cable and (I think) talks Carplay with your car; which is weird, because it's running Android internally, but go figure. The touchscreen in the car works well enough with it.
When considering a CarPlay and/or Android Auto retrofit, your iDrive version will primarily determine the most appropriate solution to integrate CarPlay and/or Android Auto. Note : BMW themselves do not support OEM android auto, if you have an android phone and want to retrofit android auto you need to select our IMI-1000 retrofit kit no matter
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