davkar

I actually got a response today from Sardincar, so I suspect they keep an eye on this tread They sent me a new file to upgrade the MCU, so there is obviously a later version, than the one we've got.

Andrew Maddox

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davkar

I haven't tried the update yet, but it looks like a "two stage” update (two separate bin-files) through the USB connection. So hopefully it will work out and solve the issue. I’ll let you know!

davkar

I'd say it work's OK overall. There is no doubt that it feels a bit "aftermarket", but that’s to be expected. Still, once you've switched to the interface, in my case Android Auto, it works really well. I've tried the Apple Carplay functionality with my wife’s iPhone and it seemed to work just as fine (I’m pretty sure the focus when developing the product is Apple Carplay so probably better than the Android Auto functionality).

The sound is actually a lot better when playing Spotify than playing through Bluetooth (I have the Burmester system). I actually had to pull down the base quite a lot from my Bluetooth settings when playing through Android Auto.

The system uses the original microphone so I guess the quality is the same, no issues a least using the phone through Android Auto.

But there’s some annoying bugs such as the Screen flickering. Sometimes the whole system freezes, but it restarts if you unplug and connect the phone again. Also experienced a couple of times that Spotify doesn’t start even though everything looks OK.

To be honest, some of the issues might as well be issues with Android Auto and not the box itself, but hard to tell.

eggsandbacon

I've emailed and even PM'd sardincar, still haven't gotten a response.

Simon Guertin

Hi, can someone do a DIY for retro fit car play ? What are the correct brand we can purchase, etc, to retro fit a Apple Car play in a 2015 C300 ? It looks like there are many options, I am just not sure which one are quality and reliable product. Also, can we safely revert back to the OEM unit if something goes bad ?

Andrew Maddox

There was a ton of brands... I just picked the one that looked the MOST reputable, but they're all going to be based out of China with mostly Chinese support. As I've said, I went with Sardincar and although I haven't gotten mine to work yet, their support has been pretty good. I can't figure out why mine doesn't work though... I've never touched the car but I did buy it used. I've been tempted to buy some of the ones on Aliexpress but I have a feeling I'll have the same result with significantly worse customer support.

Simon Guertin

Thanks, It looks like there are no OEM quality solution out there yet. It is very weird that you have not been able to make your unit work. Looks like a typical chinese vendor. We have worked in the past with Chinese vendors, and we had similar problems. They are willing to learn and make things work at all cost, but the quality is just not on par with the expectation with products from established companies.

DriverNotFound

MBT7

Mercedes really have taken the **** with this.

Good thing is I can easily use my phone wedged into the drinks holder. Still nonsense that they haven't sorted it by the end of 2018 though

nevrozel

I bought a magnetic phone holder for the CD tray, it looks pretty good. This is a much cheaper replacement for CarPlay. ))

cphil19

Unbelievable. So still no options for 2018 c300 with the COMAND 5.5 NTG? Love my car (Designo package).....but the lack of Carplay is just so frustrating....

Antoz88

Hi. I have an audio 20 of 7" of 2015.02
it's possible to install android car?? Or it's necessary buy the interface?
thanks

cphil19

Nope. Anyone with a 17 or 18 upgraded multimedia package is SOL

Antoz88

what is the top of multimedia package and the price??
Thanks

cphil19

Star4life

yes i can upgrade your audio 20 to have carplay or android auto. will need new hardware

fgarcor

How are you doing with the unit? Did you move forward? I am looking into buying the unit also from sandicar but I have a 8" screen. Let's see.

ItchyTasty

I bought the 9.33 in version. Works great thus far.

fgarcor

You had before a 10" screen right? Which one did you haveh? Can you give us a comparison about what is different had improved/worsened in this version in you opinion?, or what are the pros/cons that you see? It would be awesome to see a video but that's too much to ask.
Thanks!

ItchyTasty

Nah, I never had the 10 incher. I didn't like the aspect ratio of it so went with the 9.33 instead.

fgarcor

Ok, so what do you like/dislike from this one?

fgarcor

Hi davkar,
as I am planning on getting one of these boxes and u want to use it with Android Auto, I wanted to ask you where did you get it? By sardincar? And can you start Google assistant by pressing a button or you have to scroll up to the mic? What is your current opinion a few months later?

I got a 10.25" display and I am not entirely happy with the implementation and I end up using Android Auto all the time.

Thanks!

ShakyTom

See here for a somewhat lengthy discussion about the 9 inch Android screen.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-c63s-...er-screen.html