BimmerCode for BMW and MINI

You can change a huge range of hidden settings, like disabling the Auto Start-Stop system, folding your mirrors automatically when locking, enabling video-in-motion for passengers, and unlocking full-screen Apple CarPlay. The app organizes options by your car's control modules, making it easy to find exactly what you want to tweak.

Yes, you need a separate Bluetooth OBD2 adapter that's compatible with the app. Once you plug that into your car's diagnostic port, the app connects wirelessly to your phone and lets you access and modify your BMW or MINI's coding settings.

BimmerCode includes a backup function that lets you save your car's original coding before you make any changes. As long as you create that backup first, you can experiment confidently and restore everything if something doesn't work out.

Connection issues usually come down to using an unsupported or cheap OBD2 adapter. Make sure you have a recommended adapter like the Veepeak OBDCheck BLE+ or a similar one listed on the BimmerCode website, and that your phone's Bluetooth is on and paired correctly.

BimmerCode is more focused on deep customization of hidden features, while Carly leans toward diagnostics and basic coding with a simpler interface. If you want to unlock things like video-in-motion or disable Auto Start-Stop permanently, BimmerCode gives you more control and a wider range of options.