[Discussion] [Unofficial] BMW I-Bus App

[blue_racer]

I've got the Avin Avant 4 PX6 with Android 9.0. I believe this means only MCU GS 3.30 is compatible with my unit, correct? My unit is already running MTCE_GS_V3.30_3 so does this mean there's no update for me?

Well 3.30 was older than 3.67 or 3.73 - So guess there is an update available!? ;-)

 

[Kd7iwp]

Well 3.30 was older than 3.67 or 3.73 - So guess there is an update available!? ;-)

Sorry, for the confusion. I see that there are the higher versions, but we’re listed under Avant 4 PX6 Android 10. Since I have Android 9 I figured that meant the newer versions were not compatible.


I installed the new iBus launcher you mentioned but it still doesn’t seem to start up the iBus app, though I did put it in the list of auto start apps and also told it to check every minute if the app is open.

 

[blue_racer]

Sorry, for the confusion. I see that there are the higher versions, but we’re listed under Avant 4 PX6 Android 10. Since I have Android 9 I figured that meant the newer versions were not compatible.


I installed the new iBus launcher you mentioned but it still doesn’t seem to start up the iBus app, though I did put it in the list of auto start apps and also told it to check every minute if the app is open.

Oh, sorry. I will check my wiki.
But MCU's do more refer to the type "MTCD/MTCE" and "GS" - Android version was not important as far as i know.

Aktuelle Firmware – Wiki rund um Android-Navis für BMW E38/E39/E46/E53

xtrons.ibus-app.de

 

[OzzE38]

Thought members may be interested in this, it may save them from wasting time and money with solutions that do not work.
My Resler is linked to a dash mounted Samsung Tab A 7 lite (I wanted to keep my E38 OEM equipment) and an issue has been running more than a single dongle which drains the battery over a long trip, say within 6 hours, I regularly travel 12 hours (1300 klms) at a time so I have tried all the Chinese adapters, which say they will pass through a charge to the tablet as well as power the OTG item, probably 6 or 7 products, none worked.
Finally, I found an adapter that works with three USB A dongles attached so I can run the Resler, Apple Carplay and a trackball controller all together whilst charging the tablet powered by a single direct connection to the fuse box. Plus there is an Android App which means the screen is always active.
There is a list of compatble Tablets on their website, that have been pre-tested

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I use the iDrive app as my launcher: https://idrive.ibus-app.de/

 

[whitewolf8111]

Hope everyone has been doing well!
@blue_racer, It's been a while since an app update... Can you give us any clues on, and when what's to come?

 

[UncleHungry]

Thanks for this thread!

If there are any questions regarding the I-BUS app, please feel free to ask me as support of it. :highfive:

I’m hoping you can help me here. I just installed an Avin Avant 4 with the I bus app. The issue I’m having is it doesn’t seem to recognize the DSP as it doesn’t show in the app. When I start the car I get audio for about 30 seconds and then it shuts off. I have no idea where to start. Thanks.

 

[whitewolf8111]

I’m hoping you can help me here. I just installed an Avin Avant 4 with the I bus app. The issue I’m having is it doesn’t seem to recognize the DSP as it doesn’t show in the app. When I start the car I get audio for about 30 seconds and then it shuts off. I have no idea where to start. Thanks.

Sounds like a license issue. Have you purchased both license's?

 

[UncleHungry]

Sounds like a license issue. Have you purchased both license's?

I was unaware there were different licenses until right now, thanks. I’ll buy the license. What do I do then?

Edit: bought the additional license and unlocked it. Turned the key off for a couple minutes and Dsp still isn’t there. Also tried to reset app data with no luck.

Also, checked with INPA and it still reads the DSP.

 

[blue_racer]

Hope everyone has been doing well!
@blue_racer, It's been a while since an app update... Can you give us any clues on, and when what's to come?

Hi, we're working on an app for E60/E90 etc by CAN BUS.
Further we got a lot support do do and fit the app for Android 12 units - this update will come soon.
We are currently spending a lot of time on the issue of error reading and coding. The implementation will very likely require DeepOBD and, due to the immense amount of work involved, this additional function will probably not be included in the current licences. However, we are not yet ready to give a concrete plan and release date.

I was unaware there were different licenses until right now, thanks. I’ll buy the license. What do I do then?

Edit: bought the additional license and unlocked it. Turned the key off for a couple minutes and Dsp still isn’t there. Also tried to reset app data with no luck.

Also, checked with INPA and it still reads the DSP.

So you've ordered the AVIN incl. Resler module and license for our app? May you send me your VIN (e.g. by PM) to check this? Or are you the one who contact me in facebook too?

 

[Ivan Pronin]

Good afternoon, did anyone have experience installing i-bus on a Mini one / cooper 200-2006? with all the declared possibilities, only the activation of the standard amplifier works for me

 

[whitewolf8111]

Good afternoon, did anyone have experience installing i-bus on a Mini one / cooper 200-2006? with all the declared possibilities, only the activation of the standard amplifier works for me

Almost sounds like a license issue: @blue_racer ?

 

[Ivan Pronin]

Almost sounds like a license issue: @blue_racer ?

Hello, every now and then that the license is activated, I control the amplifier without any problems, I see information about fuel consumption, speed and temperature, but for example, when the comfort turn signal is activated, 3 blinks, nothing changes, I also tried to download it myself and create a light show, it does not work, programming blocks also not available

P.s I could make a video if it would be easier to solve the problem

 

[whitewolf8111]

Hello, every now and then that the license is activated, I control the amplifier without any problems, I see information about fuel consumption, speed and temperature, but for example, when the comfort turn signal is activated, 3 blinks, nothing changes, I also tried to download it myself and create a light show, it does not work, programming blocks also not available

P.s I could make a video if it would be easier to solve the problem

Have you tried to uninstall and reinstall the app? Perhaps granting a permission was missed. I'm not too sure about the setup on a Mini and light controls. But you shouldn't have to keep activating your license. @blue_racer will have a better idea about this.
Yes, a video might be helpful.

 

[blue_racer]

Good afternoon, did anyone have experience installing i-bus on a Mini one / cooper 200-2006? with all the declared possibilities, only the activation of the standard amplifier works for me

Hello Ivan,
Unfortunately, we have recently discovered that, contrary to our previous information, everything works differently in the Mini R50 than we had previously known.
For this reason, we have logged a Mini and have now created a beta of the app, which can do all the functions - only the tip flashing is not working. Sorry :-(
Unfortunately, only the app can do the functions so far. We still have to adapt the firmware of the Resler module.

We've sent the beta version by mail already. Hoping to get a feedback from you.
Thanks

 

[Ivan Pronin]

Hello Ivan,
Unfortunately, we have recently discovered that, contrary to our previous information, everything works differently in the Mini R50 than we had previously known.
For this reason, we have logged a Mini and have now created a beta of the app, which can do all the functions - only the tip flashing is not working. Sorry :-(
Unfortunately, only the app can do the functions so far. We still have to adapt the firmware of the Resler module.

We've sent the beta version by mail already. Hoping to get a feedback from you.
Thanks

Good afternoon, thanks for the quick response and the beta version, about 50% of the functionality worked correctly in the social network, I hope that everything will be fixed and will work as it should, if you need a list of everything that works and how it works, I can send you a video

 

[blue_racer]

Good afternoon, thanks for the quick response and the beta version, about 50% of the functionality worked correctly in the social network, I hope that everything will be fixed and will work as it should, if you need a list of everything that works and how it works, I can send you a video

Hi, yes please send a video - but if possible to our mail info@ibus-app.de.
Please not that currently only the app was able to perform issues for Mini - firmware of the module have to be fiited first. And we may not find a solution for comfort flashing lights like other companies too :-(
Also you might send a log file (where we may see what the app send and how car reacts) by app menu "about". Please add a note there what we shall look for.

Send a log file for trouble shooting – I-BUS App Wiki

wiki.ibus-app.de

thx

 

[tekhtime]

Anything like this for an Audi? Audi MMI app perhaps? thanks

 

[the_cos]

Hi guys,

So I have something weird going on. My car got really hot a couple days ago (35 deg outside, unknown how hot inside). And my iBus app and resler module are having a fit. When I go into the resler module imformation screen, it says that the firmware is corrupt. So I download new and it flashes successfully. But then the cycle repeats.

On the car itself I am getting a bunch of fun and exciting lights. The airbag light turns on quite a bit, when it does it turns the automatic lights on, which lasts 3-5 seconds then turns off. Sometimes the signal light wont turn on when using the stalk, sometimes it turns on but then doesn't turn off after returning to normal. Once and a while the highbeams have gone on. Finally my tach pinned and set quite high (3000 rpm base).

I've put it in 'garage mode' and most of the issue went away. Although the airbag light still cycles on and off.

I'm thinking something got too hot and is pretty grumpy now. My next step is to remove the module completely and pull the battery for a bit and see if that clears the issues up.

Anyone heard of anything like this? I've had the module for a little over a year and it worked great before this.

 

[blue_racer]

Hi guys,

So I have something weird going on. My car got really hot a couple days ago (35 deg outside, unknown how hot inside). And my iBus app and resler module are having a fit. When I go into the resler module imformation screen, it says that the firmware is corrupt. So I download new and it flashes successfully. But then the cycle repeats.

On the car itself I am getting a bunch of fun and exciting lights. The airbag light turns on quite a bit, when it does it turns the automatic lights on, which lasts 3-5 seconds then turns off. Sometimes the signal light wont turn on when using the stalk, sometimes it turns on but then doesn't turn off after returning to normal. Once and a while the highbeams have gone on. Finally my tach pinned and set quite high (3000 rpm base).

I've put it in 'garage mode' and most of the issue went away. Although the airbag light still cycles on and off.

I'm thinking something got too hot and is pretty grumpy now. My next step is to remove the module completely and pull the battery for a bit and see if that clears the issues up.

Anyone heard of anything like this? I've had the module for a little over a year and it worked great before this.

Hi Cos,
we know a bug in the app refering the info "firmware for the module was defect.." - I will send you a PM with a current beta version with shall solve this.
What may not refer to us were light in the cluster like airbag error light. Please check your fault codes for this.

Kind regards,
André

 

[the_cos]

Hi Cos,
we know a bug in the app refering the info "firmware for the module was defect.." - I will send you a PM with a current beta version with shall solve this.
What may not refer to us were light in the cluster like airbag error light. Please check your fault codes for this.

Kind regards,
André

Got it thanks, I’ll give it a try and see if the other issues correct.

I do know there is a somewhat ‘common’ problem with the ABS seat pressure sensors fail so could just be common.