So I called my dealer and asked if I can get a USB cable instead of that useless MDI, and the guy said it can't be done but there's a new iphone 5 (lightning cable) available for $100 (yeah right) so I ordered a USB cable off eBay and I'm waiting for it now, I tried the SD but it was a pain and didn't work, has anybody tried a USB cable (not original USB/aux that's available instead of MDI) can you see artwork or use steering wheel controls while playing a USB stick? Or is it just like the iPod connected to MDI (charging/no controls whatsoever?)
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USB cable instead of MDI
- Thread starter iHayoona
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Why do you say the MDI is useless?
Mine never came with MDI , so my years old ipod touch still has little use,
SD card works as does bluetooth connection (that's the only way I can use my ipod touch in the car(well I could use the 3.5mm socket))
I have used USB sticks in the car and yes it shows the artwork and is contollable from the steering wheel.
Mine never came with MDI , so my years old ipod touch still has little use,
SD card works as does bluetooth connection (that's the only way I can use my ipod touch in the car(well I could use the 3.5mm socket))
I have used USB sticks in the car and yes it shows the artwork and is contollable from the steering wheel.
I say it's useless because I should've been given a choice between USB and MDI, I don't own an old iPod or an iPhone 4S so it's rendered useless, Bluetooth works quite nicely, I'd just like to see artwork
manndegolf
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Singapore
You could have the MDI cable for USB, part number 000 051 446 A.
But I doubt you could see artwork with that, because as far as I know, it works only on the adapter cable for iPod.
You need the 30-pin-to-Lightning adapter if you are using an iPhone 5.
But I doubt you could see artwork with that, because as far as I know, it works only on the adapter cable for iPod.
You need the 30-pin-to-Lightning adapter if you are using an iPhone 5.
I see what you mean, the MDI is the interface to the vehicle, the end of the lead does not need to be ipod, you can have various attachments, there are USB, mini USB, ipod and others iirc.
Had it, only charges the phone, says: accessory not compatible with phone
manndegolf
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Singapore
I only see that message if I am using a USB adapter or something not iPhone-compatible.
May be I take some pictures later.
manndegolf
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Singapore
I got this, work like a charm!
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt87/aPPl3usr/11F98B71-B703-44CA-B390-E25084C22A27_zpsbphnimxl.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt87/aPPl3usr/11F98B71-B703-44CA-B390-E25084C22A27_zpsbphnimxl.jpg
Just received one from eBay, works more than great, artwork and controllability, amazeballs
Midlifecrisis1
New member
- Location
- Australia
Could you post a link or similar to what you have that works?
mcmaddy
Ready to race!
- Location
- Sunderland UK
Is the artwork embedded into the file or just sitting within a music folder?
It has to be embedded, and even then, a few odd ones won't show, but avoid putting artwork into the music folder, it just added to files that you'll probably notice when you choose from the car's music list, as an annoying extra