"BMWhat" Mobile Phone App for OBD Diagnosis, Experiences?

Desmo85 · 11-24-2013, 06:04 PM

Does anyone have experiences with this or similiar gadgets?

http://www.ivini-apps.com/bmwhat-android.html

Robbie200 · 12-02-2013, 02:36 PM

I coded folding mirrors and accurate speedometer using the app. Very easy to use and will code many standard options along with getting fault codes. The website lists exactly what can be coded. 2007 onwards can use Bluetooth for coding and diagnosis whilst pre 2007 cars need a cabled connection for coding (they can do fault codes using BT in both pre and post 2007).

Can also do logging on some engines, but it appears my N54 isn't presently supported for this function.

Desmo85 · 12-02-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie200

I coded folding mirrors and accurate speedometer using the app. Very easy to use and will code many standard options along with getting fault codes. The website lists exactly what can be coded. 2007 onwards can use Bluetooth for coding and diagnosis whilst pre 2007 cars need a cabled connection for coding (they can do fault codes using BT in both pre and post 2007).

Can also do logging on some engines, but it appears my N54 isn't presently supported for this function.

Thats awesome, I will order the BT Unit for my 09 E89 right away

guanyum5 · 12-02-2013, 04:36 PM

I just tried the BMWHat Lite app to test compatibility on my 08 e92 335i. It took forever to verify connection.. One thing I'm confused about is, does this use the built-in Bluetooth connection my phone has with the car, or do I also need the separate OBD BT adapter? Thanks.

Robbie200 · 12-02-2013, 06:18 PM

It doesnt use the built in car bluetooth. It uses the bluetooth in the phone to connect with a bluetooth elm327 obd plug. Get the blutooth obd plug from ebay for less than 10 dollars. A cable connection may give quicker communication but you will then need the cable and an otg adaptor to connect usb to your phone.

App is also available on iphone but you need a wifi elm327 rather than bluetooth.

guanyum5 · 12-03-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbie200

It doesnt use the built in car bluetooth. It uses the bluetooth in the phone to connect with a bluetooth elm327 obd plug. Get the blutooth obd plug from ebay for less than 10 dollars. A cable connection may give quicker communication but you will then need the cable and an otg adaptor to connect usb to your phone.

App is also available on iphone but you need a wifi elm327 rather than bluetooth.

Ahh, makes sense. Thanks for the info.

jparnes1 · 12-13-2013, 09:01 AM

The list of compatible E chassis cars doesn't show E89. Anyone try this on their car yet?

Robbie200 · 12-14-2013, 04:21 PM

E89 is listed as ok for coding. Drop the guy an email to confirm. He's pretty quick to respond, although bear in mind the time difference as he's in Germany.

cuddapah · 12-19-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Desmo85

Does anyone have experiences with this or similiar gadgets?

http://www.ivini-apps.com/bmwhat-android.html

Anybody tried this for E89 ? I was wondering which connector I should get for my E89. Any thoughts ?

cuddapah · 04-09-2014, 06:18 PM

An update was released today with new features. I haven't tried any.

Wycy · 04-10-2014, 03:47 PM

Anyone know how this is supposed to be pronounced? Is it "B-M-What" or "B-M-W hat"? Or something else?

flavius · 04-11-2014, 12:58 AM

No coding support for any F-series yet.

markm92 · 10-09-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by flavius

No coding support for any F-series yet.

Is there any support now as of October?

EenyBear · 10-20-2014, 05:52 PM

Lots of details here:

http://www.ivini-apps.com

Limited functionality with my 2007 Z4MC but great with my 2011 X5 via wifi adapter.

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Robbie200 Private 3 Rep 79 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I coded folding mirrors and accurate speedometer using the app. Very easy to use and will code many standard options along with getting fault codes. The website lists exactly what can be coded. 2007 onwards can use Bluetooth for coding and diagnosis whilst pre 2007 cars need a cabled connection for coding (they can do fault codes using BT in both pre and post 2007). Can also do logging on some engines, but it appears my N54 isn't presently supported for this function.
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guanyum5 Private 13 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2011 335is SGM/CR Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 335is [8.50]	I just tried the BMWHat Lite app to test compatibility on my 08 e92 335i. It took forever to verify connection.. One thing I'm confused about is, does this use the built-in Bluetooth connection my phone has with the car, or do I also need the separate OBD BT adapter? Thanks.
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Robbie200 Private 3 Rep 79 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It doesnt use the built in car bluetooth. It uses the bluetooth in the phone to connect with a bluetooth elm327 obd plug. Get the blutooth obd plug from ebay for less than 10 dollars. A cable connection may give quicker communication but you will then need the cable and an otg adaptor to connect usb to your phone. App is also available on iphone but you need a wifi elm327 rather than bluetooth.
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12-13-2013, 09:01 AM	#7
jparnes1 Colonel 252 Rep 2,386 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	The list of compatible E chassis cars doesn't show E89. Anyone try this on their car yet? __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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12-14-2013, 04:21 PM	#8
Robbie200 Private 3 Rep 79 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	E89 is listed as ok for coding. Drop the guy an email to confirm. He's pretty quick to respond, although bear in mind the time difference as he's in Germany.
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cuddapah First Lieutenant 44 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	An update was released today with new features. I haven't tried any.
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Wycy Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Anyone know how this is supposed to be pronounced? Is it "B-M-What" or "B-M-W hat"? Or something else?
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04-11-2014, 12:58 AM	#12
flavius Private First Class 46 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2019 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	No coding support for any F-series yet. __________________ -Experienced driver; cocomats
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EenyBear Accidentally in BMW 15 Rep 221 Posts Drives: Z4MC & R1200S Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Lots of details here: http://www.ivini-apps.com Limited functionality with my 2007 Z4MC but great with my 2011 X5 via wifi adapter.
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