Confirming AMI self install is quite possible--succeeded today on first try. Lots of info inside... - Page 3

Brozee · 09-21-2010, 05:23 AM

After considering the AMI unit and install as a potential Christmas gift to myself I had a few questions to brush up on. I know that there is the possibility to use a USB based mode of playing music; as you can also use the bluetooth dongle, or the ipod jack.

1. I'd like to use both my iPhone as well as a external hard drive via USB. Is it possible to simply switch between the two in the MMI?

2. I know there is a official Audi branded external USB hard drive. I'm sure that if you use another usb powered hard drive such as a simple western digital drive you can use that as well. (As long as it is formatted in the correct format; I'm guessing FAT32 not NTFS) Correct?

If these two options are possible I'd most definitely be getting one for this Christmas.

Thanks for future replies.

Update:
It seems after I found some information for #2; the Audi limited edition external HDD is 250GB and pre-formatted to be FAT32. This confirms my thoughts in thinking any usb-powered external hard drive would work.

ModestW12 · 09-21-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Brozee

1. I'd like to use both my iPhone as well as a external hard drive via USB. Is it possible to simply switch between the two in the MMI?

You cannot have them both plugged in at the same time because AMI has only one cable interface. You would need a USB interface cable for the hard drive and an iPod dock connector interface cable for the iPhone. Even if you connected the iPhone via bluetooth, the bluetooth dongle plugs in via a USB interface cable (which means you still can't plug in the hard drive). Of course if money was no object, you could just remove the CD changer and install 2 AMI units (assuming MMI source selection would see both, this is where you select between CD changer, AMI, and TV/Aux Video/DAB (if you have TV Tuner/DAB module installed).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brozee

2. I know there is a official Audi branded external USB hard drive. I'm sure that if you use another usb powered hard drive such as a simple western digital drive you can use that as well. (As long as it is formatted in the correct format; I'm guessing FAT32 not NTFS) Correct?

Yes any USB hard drive (or USB thumb drive for that matter) will work when properly formatted. (I'm confirming your confirmation)

Brozee · 09-21-2010, 10:55 AM

Well thanks for the reply. After thinking of it, I wouldn't even use the HDD function anyways as I'd just use the iPhone's playlists. I just think its horse crap that the bluetooth dongle is so expensive. Just complete crap.

ModestW12 · 09-21-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brozee

I just think its horse crap that the bluetooth dongle is so expensive. Just complete crap.

Seconds before opening an new browser window to check this forum, I was looking at price of the bluetooth dongle on kufatec.com and thinking the EXACT same thing.

A8L Man · 12-16-2010, 06:42 AM

I installed my AMI unit, and it boots up and says Audi Music Interface, but then it says please wait...., and then it says TV/DVD not installed on the screen???

A8L Man · 12-24-2010, 07:19 PM

I got a brand new audi music interface kit shipped from uk with the most splitter and power splitter for 523 shipped...however I got everything plugged in, ipod shows audi on the screen, but I can't get MMI to recognize the unit???I even tried plugging the unit in directly still would recognize it, any ideas???do I have to reset something for mmi to read it???

IndyA8L · 12-25-2010, 10:56 AM

Did you tap the "CD" button? The CD buttons toggles between AMI and CD changer.

A8L Man · 12-25-2010, 02:17 PM

yes i tapped the cd button, i also hit the top right button that says source and nothing shows only cd, whats killing me is the screen on the ipod says AUDI when plugged into ami ahhhhh

subit0 · 12-26-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by A8L Man

I installed my AMI unit, and it boots up and says Audi Music Interface, but then it says please wait...., and then it says TV/DVD not installed on the screen???

Can you tell us more about your car - MMI s/w level, what A/V devices are installed, W12 w/DVD option, aftermarket TV/DVD, US vs. European car?

Chances are your best bet to diagnose this problem is to run the VAG-COM diagnostic software. Do you have access to VAG-COM with a CAN bus cable?

A8L Man · 12-26-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by subit0

Can you tell us more about your car - MMI s/w level, what A/V devices are installed, W12 w/DVD option, aftermarket TV/DVD, US vs. European car?

Chances are your best bet to diagnose this problem is to run the VAG-COM diagnostic software. Do you have access to VAG-COM with a CAN bus cable?

i have software D3: HU 27.4.0 0613, all i have is cd changer installed.

09-21-2010, 10:55 AM	#23
Brozee AudiWorld Senior Member 2007 Audi A8 My Garage Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,659	Well thanks for the reply. After thinking of it, I wouldn't even use the HDD function anyways as I'd just use the iPhone's playlists. I just think its horse crap that the bluetooth dongle is so expensive. Just complete crap. __________________ 2007 A8L 6.0L W12 Fully loaded every option Mods: LED's all around, HOEN fogs, hardwired Escort 9500ix, 2011 Maps, MMI v46.1 VCDS Mods: belt chime delete, remote window control. 2005 A8 4.2L w/ all packages. Mods: LED's all around, HOEN fogs, hardwired Escort 9500ix, limo tint, 2011 Maps, MMI v46.1 VCDS Mods: belt chime delete, remote window control. Popular Topics & Help for Noobies: Oil Change Procedure Disable TPMS System AMI Installation AMI Update (Phone not pairing) Remote Window Control Enable Hidden Menu & Enable Battery Meter Fog Light Replacement City Light Bulb Replacement Door, Trunk, & Glove Box LED Change Cabin Air Filter Change Maintenance & Common Problems

12-16-2010, 06:42 AM	#25
A8L Man Audiworld Junior Member 2007 Audi A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 97	I installed my AMI unit, and it boots up and says Audi Music Interface, but then it says please wait...., and then it says TV/DVD not installed on the screen??? __________________ 2007 Audi A8L Midnight Blue Pearl/ Amaretto Interior.

12-25-2010, 10:56 AM	#27
IndyA8L Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 90	Did you tap the "CD" button? The CD buttons toggles between AMI and CD changer. __________________ Gary '06 Quartz Gray A8L Last edited by IndyA8L; 12-25-2010 at 10:58 AM. Reason: Better info

12-25-2010, 02:17 PM	#28
A8L Man Audiworld Junior Member 2007 Audi A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 97	yes i tapped the cd button, i also hit the top right button that says source and nothing shows only cd, whats killing me is the screen on the ipod says AUDI when plugged into ami ahhhhh __________________ 2007 Audi A8L Midnight Blue Pearl/ Amaretto Interior.

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12-24-2010, 07:19 PM	#26
A8L Man Audiworld Junior Member 2007 Audi A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 97	I got a brand new audi music interface kit shipped from uk with the most splitter and power splitter for 523 shipped...however I got everything plugged in, ipod shows audi on the screen, but I can't get MMI to recognize the unit???I even tried plugging the unit in directly still would recognize it, any ideas???do I have to reset something for mmi to read it???

12-26-2010, 07:19 PM
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