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by -L-
Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: ANDRIVE gone under.
Replies: 2
Views: 1487

ANDRIVE gone under.

Just thought I'd let everyone know that I got a phone call from Research House, where Andrive used to be based, saying that they have gone under. They left the building on the 29th Jan and my unit which I had left with them 3 weeks ago was in reception (untouched I presume!)
by -L-
Tue Sep 16, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Anyone got an Andrive Headunit for their X5??
Replies: 150
Views: 54491

Re: Anyone got an Andrive Headunit for their X5??

Well after a couple of months trying to get some of this "support" from Andrive that persuaded me to buy one in the first place, I resorted to a rather snotty letter threatening the small claims court. Low and behold, within a few days the refund which was due in July has been made, but still no ...
by -L-
Fri Sep 12, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Antenna Options
Replies: 1
Views: 843

Antenna Options

I've installed an Andrive which was pretty straightforward, but the radio reception is a bit hit and miss.

The Andrive came with an antenna adaptor that gave a blue "ant" cable and the fakra. With the blue cable connected, reception is rubbish. Without it connected, reception is a subject to ...
by -L-
Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Anyone got an Andrive Headunit for their X5??
Replies: 150
Views: 54491

Re: Anyone got an Andrive Headunit for their X5??

Just to add to MrMaloo's review...

It takes about 2 minutes for the Android side to boot up. Doesn't sound long, but it feels like an eternity. The GPS can then take another 30 seconds to a minute to load up. (i'm using Sygic Igo).

I too have issues with the android time and the internal mic.

I ...