Thanks so much for posting!!!
Collected my 2016 Macan S TD yesterday and managed to install Android Auto using this MIB hack, today!

 

Quick question - Any idea how I can check if I successfully updated to the latest 2022 Maps? Or was does this require an additional download / install steps?

 

It is a different process. You need to download the map. And the update is done via PCM.

 

I've seen other posts that say using MIB will disable BOSE audio. Is this true?

Also, I didn't see the map updates from that link. Any pointers?

 

I've seen other posts that say using MIB will disable BOSE audio. Is this true?

Also, I didn't see the map updates from that link. Any pointers?

My car has BOSE and the audio still works, is there a way to tell if it has been disabled?

I couldn't find the map updates so didn't bother. I use Google Maps / Waze for navigation now anyway!

 

Thanks for replying. I figured it would be talked about more if the Bose thing was a real issue.

Since I was updating the car I would try to update the map as well. I might not bother.

 

r than trying to program the garage door open

 

No issues with mine (Bose).

 

Carplay enabled... it was easier than trying to program the garage door openers.

 

I installed the MIB AIO on my 2018 Macan S today. Nav updated but i cannot access CarPlay. anyone else have this problem?

 

Did you go into engineering green menu and enabled CarPlay?

 

This same thing exists for PCM 5.0 as well through the same group it's just not MIB AIO but there is a toolbox

 

Does the PCM 5.0 toolbox work the same "automated" way

 

Thanks Santirx- I did go to the green menu, confirmed that both CarPlay and Android Auto were checked and clicked save and then did a reboot. The CarPlay icon did not show on the menu screen after the reboot. I was wondering if I need to use an obd tool to enable CarPlay?

 

Car Play will not show up until you plug in a phone.

 

Thanks wobbletop- not sure I understand. Head unit is BT enabled and doesn’t require usb to connect. Are you saying I have to use a cable one time in order to get icon to appear on menu screen?

 

Does the 2018 have wireless Car Play? I didn't think so. You need to use a cable to access Car Play.

The BT connection is simply for phone access (calls, audio, etc) and not Car Play.

 

This is correct. You don’t have wireless CarPlay. You’ll need a aftermarket device such as carlinkit to enable wireless CarPlay.

And yes, @wobbletop is correct. You need to connect the phone in order for the CarPlay icon to show. Even after the first CarPlay pairing, when you disconnect the phone the icon will disappear. It only shows with the phone connected and properly paired with CarPlay.

 

Thanks folks and apologies for the swirl. The 2018 is a new car to me. Has anyone on this forum covered head unit upgrades for PCM 4 in the Macan?

 

I did an upgrade with an Android unit from PCM3.1, but know of some folks who have used my videos as guidance to upgrade PCM4.0 in 2017/18 Macan.

You just need to make sure that the fiber converter is MOST150.

Installing another 12.3" Android Radio unit in my 2015 Porsche Macan...

 

Does the PCM 5.0 toolbox work the same "automated" way

No, it's not an insert sdcard and do the thing solution. You do need an Ethernet dongle that you plug into the car and then use a generator over a specific port to get a handshake to gain root access while in the RED menu (two finger salute top right) once you have root you can then use the toolbox to upgrade similar to mib.

I have links for all the free software that that team released. They are at mibsolution.one where they also host their more incredible bash

 

thanks for this, are there instructions anywhere on how to do this for PCM 5?

 

thanks for this, are there instructions anywhere on how to do this for PCM 5?

Same ones I sent you back in July in the DM's

The instructions are in the toolbox zip file or the main mh2p folder

The instructions are uploaded though at Mibwiki.one

 

Hi ! can I kindly ask you the same instruction ?
I'd really appreciate
thank you
regards
Federic

 

@steveo17

 

Hi all,

I want to perform the hack on my 2017 Macan. It has already Carplay but I am a big fan of the Google ecosystem hence I need Android auto.


Before starting I haver a few questions for you guys, there are a few things I am not entirely sure to understand:

1. Have you performed the "automatic install" as recommended ?
   1. I am in the Europe region, does it make any difference?
   2. Does the automatic update select the correct version automatically?
   3. Is Android Auto enabled directly?
   4. Does it also perform a full backup?
2. My car has Carplay enabled, is it a problem (I assume not)?
3. I understand that the BOSE update will not be installed, but how can I double-check to be 100% sure?
   1. What to search for in the file metainfo2.txt to confirm there is no risk?
4. Will the automatic update also update the maps (I do not think so)?
5. Is it possible that the unit go in sleep mode during the process and if so what do I need to do?
6. It says it is recommended to have an external power connected to the car and not the engine running, is a battery charger connected under the hood good enough?
   1. Is it absolutely necessary or just a precaution?
   2. Did you have a charger connected while patching your car?
7. Could a future update at my Porsche dealer disable Android Auto?
8. How long does the process take roughly?

Sorry for the long post and thank you for your answers !

 

I’ll answer the questions I can or know for a fact, but it seems based on the fact that you already have CarPlay but want the Android feature, you may be the first one to try this…. Keep in mind that my answers are based on my experience with my 2018 718 Cayman PCM 4.0 (not my Macan)… but PCM is basically the same.

1. YES
1.1. I know of many folks in the 718 forum from many parts of the world that have done this without any issues
1.2. You need to download the correct file for your serial number and copy it in appropriate folder as instructed. Then it does installation automatically.
1.3. No. You need to enter MIB green menu and search for the option and enable it by checking the box.
1.4. It allows you to perform a full backup. Please do so.

2. I assume is not an issue either, but can’t say for sure. You can ask the person that published instructions. He is very accessible.

3. I’m not sure what you mean by Bose update. This doesn’t do any Bose update
3.1. Unsure

4. No. Different process. You download correct map and then you install via PCM options.

5. Mine didn’t go into sleep mode. The installation will most likely keep the unit awake. And is relatively quick.

6. Battery charger connected under hood post is a must. Do not risk it.

7. Unlikely.

8. MIB installation takes probably about 5 minutes. About 20 minutes total, if I remember correctly.

 

Thank you for your feedback. I'll try to get in touch with the author to know more.

PS: congrats for the 718 it's a great car

 

Regarding the Bose issue, there are numerous reports of owners left with no sound after installing MIB on cars with a Bose sound system.

My Macan has Bose, that's why before going for it I want to be hundred percents sure the system will not be updated.

I have found the AIO pre-packaged update which specifically says it will not updtae the Bose system. Now, there is no pre-packaged AIO fw for my specific fw version. Am I taking a big risk upgrading from P3299 to K5126?

 

Following to get the answer to this as well...

 

I had head of these "numerous posts" about no audio on the Bose system, but upon searching, I could not find any. I figured if it was a real problem, it would be easier to find these issues documented online somewhere.

I did the MIB install on my 2017 GTS with Bose to enable carplay/AA without issue.

 

The only thing I can say on this is that I also have Bose and didn’t experience any issue with my MIB CarPlay activation on my 718. The other thing I can say is that there are many folks in the 718 forum who have done this activation on their PCM 4 with Bose via MIB without issues.

I can also say that very early on, there were some people in the 718 forum also asking this same question about Bose, who later applied the MIB CP activation successfully.

718 forum link here for reference:

https://www.718forum.com/threads/android-auto-nav-etc-do-it-yourself-thread.23262/#replies

But, if this is a real concern, then for sure I encourage you to find more information before you do the update. And then post here for others to benefit.

 

Thank you for the feedback, I most likely will go for the OIA package.

My only remaining concern is regarding the potential risk of upgrading from my current firmware which is P3299 to the version of the AIO package i.e. K5126. I was afraid those were completely different firmware trains because of the different letters but I learned that P stands for factory installed and K for fw upgrades installed at a dealership.

I don't think this is a big deal, but I applying the rule that says "Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt"

 

I think I'm going to give this a shot today. 2017 Macan S w/Bose. POG11_P3300 is my version. My only concern is that I don't really have a way to keep the car connected to power other than running another vehicle and connecting jumpers or using my motorcycle battery tender, which is not very powerful.

 

Updating from my last reply. It appears M.I.B was installed correctly when I first tried last week. Today I started working on it again and am able to get to the GEM, however, when I try to run the patch_unit_aio I receive an error that the "Unit holds an unknown patch" and am not able to get past this. Any ideas?

 

Hi All,

First post on this forum.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I got this method to work on '18 GTS.
I mainly wanted to unlock AA, as i was previously using a Carplay to AA converter, and it was very laggy (particularly phone calls).

AA seems to work like a native AA should work in the car. very little if any noticeable lag, and phone calls dont have any noticeable delay.