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  • Ron Zundefined Ron Z

    @paul69 I have a 2022 K16 GTL, and I'm hoping I can get the RAM mount I ordered setup on the bike. I plan on using the center stem mount, but I'll have to experiment with different RAM arms to see what will fit the best. Do you have a picture of how you mounted yours on the K16?

    And I agree about the BMW Connected App, and I just hate that there's no way to set shaping points that don't announce. Every waypoint that you use to shape the route for the roads you want is announced, and it gets quite irritating after a while.

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    @Ron-Z said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

    Every waypoint that you use to shape the route for the roads you want is announced, and it gets quite irritating after a while.

    yes it is, and also constantly dropping out of connection.

    i have not received the item yet, i have bought a Ram X grip and a double ended flexi arm, 450mm, i will attach that to a handlebar mount, i can then place the tablet in any position i need.

    to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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      @Ron-Z said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

      Every waypoint that you use to shape the route for the roads you want is announced, and it gets quite irritating after a while.

      yes it is, and also constantly dropping out of connection.

      i have not received the item yet, i have bought a Ram X grip and a double ended flexi arm, 450mm, i will attach that to a handlebar mount, i can then place the tablet in any position i need.

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      @paul69 My setup with the TFT and Connected App has been very stable with my iPhone. I have all the latest updates to the TFT software, Connected App and phone.
      But the issue I have with it is the lack of shaping points and the app’s recalculation algorithm. If BMW ever gets these things fixed I might go back to it. Having the ability to control everything - nav, music and phone via the bike’s control wheel and not having to take your hands off the bars is very nice.

      2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental
      iPhone 14 Pro Max w/QuadLock mount
      Apple CarPlay in Carpuride W603D w/front-rear cameras
      Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 w/RAM mount

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        @Ron-Z said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

        Every waypoint that you use to shape the route for the roads you want is announced, and it gets quite irritating after a while.

        yes it is, and also constantly dropping out of connection.

        i have not received the item yet, i have bought a Ram X grip and a double ended flexi arm, 450mm, i will attach that to a handlebar mount, i can then place the tablet in any position i need.

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        @paul69 said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

        i have bought a Ram X grip and a double ended flexi arm, 450mm

        Hmm, with such an arm you can put your tablet right in your face... 😉
        Are you not afraid such a long arm will swing around with vibrations on the bike? Especially since it is flexible?

        I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

        Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

        Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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        • Con Hennekensundefined Con Hennekens

          @paul69 said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

          i have bought a Ram X grip and a double ended flexi arm, 450mm

          Hmm, with such an arm you can put your tablet right in your face... 😉
          Are you not afraid such a long arm will swing around with vibrations on the bike? Especially since it is flexible?

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          hi @Con-Hennekens said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

          Hmm, with such an arm you can put your tablet right in your face...
          Are you not afraid such a long arm will swing around with vibrations on the bike? Especially since it is flexible?

          there is danger this may happen, I may be able to wrap the flexi arm around or through my bars, maybe even use cable ties, this is to try and stop it from obscuring the TFT, it is arriving today, i will have to experiment.

          although if it does not work it will an expensive experiment, i will just have to sell it on ebay.

          to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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          • Ron Zundefined Ron Z

            @paul69 My setup with the TFT and Connected App has been very stable with my iPhone. I have all the latest updates to the TFT software, Connected App and phone.
            But the issue I have with it is the lack of shaping points and the app’s recalculation algorithm. If BMW ever gets these things fixed I might go back to it. Having the ability to control everything - nav, music and phone via the bike’s control wheel and not having to take your hands off the bars is very nice.

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            @Ron-Z said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

            My setup with the TFT and Connected App has been very stable with my iPhone. I have all the latest updates to the TFT software, Connected App and phone.

            hi @Ron-Z

            my devices and connected app are all updated, iPhone 13 pro, I went for a a short ride on Sunday, approx 3.5hrs, the TFT lost map view 3 times, my helmet remained connected as did my phone, the music was still playing. it is only the map view that drops out. This is why I will not trust it at the moment, oh yeh and also the continuous announcement of every way/via/shaping point or whatever label/name you want to use.
            TBF the connection between phone, intercom and TFT is seamless, hopefully BMW will sort out the map view.

            I could have purchased an XT or tomtom, but my tablet works perfectly fine.
            as previously stated, i just need to find a suitable way of attaching it. see my reply to @Con-Hennekens, I might even super glue it to the screen of the bike 🤣 🤣

            to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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              Gerard Wullink
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              Imho one evident advantage of using a tablet/phone on which you install the MRA Navigation Next app over using a dedicated GPS device is missing.

              If you use MRA Navigation you do not have to export a gpx file (which version do I have to use?) in a certain format and copy thay to a device over a third party app/drive/system from Garmin/TomTom or upload them over USB to a device and hoping all information in the gpx will be used during the conversion of the gpx to a route on your device, using the maps en settings of your gps device, to stay on the route the planner intended. That's a lot of steps, one of them being the user. This is a very annoying pain in the a.. for a lot of gps device users out there.

              When using MRA Navigation Next you just open the route (no gpx conversions!) on your phone/tablet, make it available offline (maps/route) and hit navigate. No conversions, so no missing data and when riding no connections needed. Easy as eating a banana.

              This method also makes the MRA development team independant of gpx format definitions and limitations of gps devices. They could add everything they want. Example: add a url to a hard point in the route which gives you info about the opening times etc etc. No Limits!

              If you want to use CarPlay or Android auto, there is a chance version may conflict or some new functionality is missing.

              For me: tablet, absolutely. Downside: most normal tablets/phone use a USB micro or C connector, which does not fit the job. Too fragile and not watertight. Find a rugged one with pogo ins for power supply. Should you be needing Internet on the tablet for something else than MRA, use the hotspot on your phone and keep the phone safe in the pocket.

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              • paul69undefined paul69

                @Ron-Z said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

                My setup with the TFT and Connected App has been very stable with my iPhone. I have all the latest updates to the TFT software, Connected App and phone.

                hi @Ron-Z

                my devices and connected app are all updated, iPhone 13 pro, I went for a a short ride on Sunday, approx 3.5hrs, the TFT lost map view 3 times, my helmet remained connected as did my phone, the music was still playing. it is only the map view that drops out. This is why I will not trust it at the moment, oh yeh and also the continuous announcement of every way/via/shaping point or whatever label/name you want to use.
                TBF the connection between phone, intercom and TFT is seamless, hopefully BMW will sort out the map view.

                I could have purchased an XT or tomtom, but my tablet works perfectly fine.
                as previously stated, i just need to find a suitable way of attaching it. see my reply to @Con-Hennekens, I might even super glue it to the screen of the bike 🤣 🤣

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                @paul69 You have to make sure Auto Join hotspots is off and ask to join hotspots is off. I also have my phone to never screen lock when I’m using the Connected App. I haven’t had any disconnect issues with these settings.

                2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental
                iPhone 14 Pro Max w/QuadLock mount
                Apple CarPlay in Carpuride W603D w/front-rear cameras
                Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 w/RAM mount

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                • Ron Zundefined Ron Z

                  @paul69 You have to make sure Auto Join hotspots is off and ask to join hotspots is off. I also have my phone to never screen lock when I’m using the Connected App. I haven’t had any disconnect issues with these settings.

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                  @Ron-Z said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

                  You have to make sure Auto Join hotspots is off and ask to join hotspots is off.

                  hi
                  i will definitely try this option. i never have an issue with the initial connection via the wifi, it is almost instant.
                  thanks for the tip

                  to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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                    I use a Carpuride W702 in combination with Apple CarPlay. This works excellent for me.

                    iPhone 15,
                    Carpuride W702.
                    Garmin Zumo XT(1) as backup
                    Sena 20S EVO headset
                    Harley Davidson Road King 2017 M8.

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                    • Jörgenundefined Jörgen

                      Hi, I use an outdoor tablet about a year (a Oukitel RT3) it works perfect for me and I love the extras you do not have with an CarPlay display or Auto Andriod.

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                      @Jörgen said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

                      Oukitel RT3

                      That seems a very good solution!
                      What type of bike mount do you use, please?

                      I drive a BMW R1250GS and I have the idea to make a custom adapter myself that fits into the original BMW navigator mount 😊

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                      • PieterGundefined PieterG

                        @Jörgen said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

                        Oukitel RT3

                        That seems a very good solution!
                        What type of bike mount do you use, please?

                        I drive a BMW R1250GS and I have the idea to make a custom adapter myself that fits into the original BMW navigator mount 😊

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                        @PieterG said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

                        @Jörgen said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

                        Oukitel RT3

                        That seems a very good solution!
                        What type of bike mount do you use, please?

                        I drive a BMW R1250GS and I have the idea to make a custom adapter myself that fits into the original BMW navigator mount 😊

                        I was using a center stem RAM ball mount with a RAM USB-C powered dock for the tablet.
                        I have since switched bikes to an R18 Transcontinental. Therefor my 8" Android tablet is no longer suitable due to it's size.
                        I now have a Carpuride W603D 6.3" CarPlay screen with front and rear dash cams.

                        2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental
                        iPhone 14 Pro Max w/QuadLock mount
                        Apple CarPlay in Carpuride W603D w/front-rear cameras
                        Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 w/RAM mount

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                        • Michel van Hagen MRA-Founderundefined Michel van Hagen MRA-Founder

                          It remains a personal choice. A CarPlay or Android tablet is relatively cheaper than a premium rugged tablet. But Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are less stable because you are dependent on multiple systems.

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                          @Michel-van-Hagen-MRA-Founder Hi Michel, why should it be less stable? Other apps work fine with AA or AC. The functionality is less, but it can be very stable. I never had problems with Google Maps, Waze, Go Ride, Tom Tom. Only the MRA app seems to have problems with the Here map and AA. I think it takes a bit of development to improve the app, which i think is really a great app. Maybe,in stead of creating new options the focus should be on improving the AA and AC app?

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                          • PieterGundefined PieterG

                            @Jörgen said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

                            Oukitel RT3

                            That seems a very good solution!
                            What type of bike mount do you use, please?

                            I drive a BMW R1250GS and I have the idea to make a custom adapter myself that fits into the original BMW navigator mount 😊

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                            @PieterG Also, if your bike has the BMW navigation cradle, check out Carpuride's W502B Pro or W702B Pro CarPlay screens - they'll connect directly to the BMW mount with no adapter needed.

                            2023 BMW R18 Transcontinental
                            iPhone 14 Pro Max w/QuadLock mount
                            Apple CarPlay in Carpuride W603D w/front-rear cameras
                            Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 w/RAM mount

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                            • Ron Zundefined Ron Z

                              @PieterG Also, if your bike has the BMW navigation cradle, check out Carpuride's W502B Pro or W702B Pro CarPlay screens - they'll connect directly to the BMW mount with no adapter needed.

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                              @Ron-Z said in Android Tablet or CarPlay?:

                              @PieterG Also, if your bike has the BMW navigation cradle, check out Carpuride's W502B Pro or W702B Pro CarPlay screens - they'll connect directly to the BMW mount with no adapter needed.

                              @Ron-Z
                              Thanks for your reply!
                              I know the models you mention. In fact, the manufacturer has screwed a loose BMW adapter to the back of these models, just like with my Carpuride W619B. What I want to do is use such a kind of adapter in combination with a small rugged tablet so that I can also place it in the BMW cradle. This way I can always easily choose between using my BMW navigator IV, the Carpuride W609B or a tablet running the MRA Navigator Next app. 🙂

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