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Old May 17, 2025 | 03:42 PM
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Hello, I have an e60 n52 from 2006 with a 6.5" monitor. Can I install an 8.8" monitor and what do I need to change, if at all? According to the pictures, both monitors have the same connector.
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Old May 17, 2025 | 06:16 PM
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You need to change the whole iDrive system if you want a big screen or just install an aftermarket unit
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Old May 18, 2025 | 06:27 AM
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Wouldn’t be too difficult to upgrade to CCC and then get a larger screen. But why bother if it’s just for 20 year old navigation? Are you thinking of a CarPlay retrofit and hence the larger screen is helpful?
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Old May 18, 2025 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by seanjordan20
You need to change the whole iDrive system if you want a big screen or just install an aftermarket unit
After consulting on Croatian forums where everyone says that there is a bit more work involved, I'm still thinking of installing Android, which is much easier to install. The only thing I really wanted was an original BMW navigation system with a large screen.
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Old May 18, 2025 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kd7iwp
Ne bi bilo previše teško nadograditi na CCC i zatim dobiti veći zaslon. Ali zašto se truditi ako je samo za 20 godina staru navigaciju? Razmišljate li o naknadnoj ugradnji CarPlaya i stoga je veći zaslon koristan?
I will probably install Android for a much easier installation and probably cheaper than the original BMW navigation with an 8.8" inch screen
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