#HOW DO YOU INSTALL IDRIVE HARD DRIVE ANDROID#
Even though the Android unit supports the factory iDrive display if you are switching over from the smaller 6.5" screen (like we did) the display will be distorted since it will be "stretched" to fit the larger 8.8" screen.
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You do not lose any of the vehicle’s original functionality with the Android unit.
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All of the vehicle's original iDrive functionality remains intact (you can easily access the original factory iDrive screen). The Android screen comes with a wiring harness that simply plugs into the back of the old head unit. We were very pleased with its overall functionality. The new Android 10.0 operating system with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 core 4GB RAM processor is very fast and works seamlessly.