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Apps & Software
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
i99dash
FeaturedVerified
Third-party
Turn your BYD screen into a smart cockpit — Arabic AI voice assistant + Telegram remote control
•Conversational AI voice assistant (full Arabic + English): “set temp to 22”, “open the window”, “where’s my car?”
•Remote control via Telegram: lock/unlock, start AC, locate the car (car must be powered on)
•Thousands of global radio stations + live TV channels on the car screen
•Full comfort control: AC, seat heat/cool/massage, ambient lighting, fragrance system
•Mini-app store: Prayer Times, Quran, wallpapers — new free mini apps monthly
•Arabic, English and Russian · one-time ~5-min pairing, automatic OTA updates
Supports DiLink 5.0 (Song Plus/L, Han, Tang, Seal 07/06 GT, Sea Lion 06/07, Denza N7/N8/D9) and DiLink 5.1 (Han L, Tang L, Denza N9, Z9). Note: the international Atto 3 (DiLink 4) is not on the published compatibility list. Activate: scan the QR on the car screen, log in with Telegram.
Car ScreenTelegramFree tier · 48h trial of the ONE premium plan, then ~$50/yearWebsite
BYD App
Verified
Official
Official BYD companion — remote control, charging status, and car location
•Remote lock/unlock and AC start
•Battery state of charge + remaining range
•Remote seat ventilation and heating
•Find car (flash lights / honk)
Available in Gulf app stores for official-dealer cars. China imports may need a Chinese account — ask the dealer before buying.
iOSAndroidFree
Import Screen Toolkit
Verified
Third-party
The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen
•GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
•Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
•Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
•Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
•Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs
Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.
Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen
•Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
•No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
•Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app
Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.
Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source
•Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
•Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
•Works without root on Android 14/15/16
Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.
•Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
•Reads/clears fault codes on most brands
Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.
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LFP for Gulf summer
Liquid-cooled Blade LFP — the right chemistry for August heat, with excellent daily-cycle tolerance.
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Worry-free trips
430 real km + 200 kW charging means a 20-min stop every 3-4 driving hours — a relaxed Gulf travel rhythm.
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China import = Chinese UI
Verify English UI and OTA before shipping, and prepare a GB-T/CCS2 adapter plus a local SIM solution.
Summer Survival Mode
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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Keys & Access
BYD app
Recommended
Bluetooth digital key.
NFC card
Backup card.
Key fob
Backup fob.
Driving Assist
DiPilot (God's Eye C)
L2
ACC + lane centering + auto lane change on highways.
AEB
Automatic emergency braking.
Auto park
Self-parking.
Blind spot
Side alerts.
360° camera
Surround view.
Safety
⭐
C-NCAP 5 stars
Top Chinese rating.
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Blade LFP
Proven thermal safety.
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CTB structure
Cell-to-body rigidity.
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Full airbags
Front, side, curtain.
Quick Tasks
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
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Pre-cool before driving
Open the car app
Climate → Pre-cool
Set timer (5-15 min)
Get in cooled
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Schedule night charging
Plug in
Charge → Schedule
Set 23:00 - 06:00
Save — car charges automatically
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Camp Mode for sleeping
Park in P
Activate Camp Mode from menu
AC stays on without key
Uses ~1 kWh/hour
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Software update
Connect to WiFi
Settings → Software → Check Update
Accept if available
Updates while parked (30-90 min)
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Setting up sport driving
On screen: Driving → Modes
Choose Sport for full response
Set regen to Standard to avoid jerky lift-off
Enjoy 4.9 s to a hundred
Hacks & Secrets
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
🌴Gulf-Specific
Pre-cool from the app at home
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
💰Money Saver
Schedule charging at off-peak rates
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
🛋️Comfort
Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
🚀Performance
Max regen for less brake wear
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
💰Money Saver
Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
💰Money Saver
RWD for range, AWD for fun
Mostly city driving? The RWD suffices (605 km CLTC, cheaper). The AWD earns its premium only if you'll actually use the 4.9 s.
🚀Performance
One-pedal driving in traffic
Enable max regen — in daily Gulf traffic you'll rarely touch the brakes and gain 5-8% extra range.
💡Tip
Relatively light = agile
Thanks to the CTB-integrated LFP pack it's lighter than most EV rivals — find a mountain or coastal road and you'll see why they called it GT.
💰Money Saver
Daily charge limit 90%
90% covers a full city week and keeps the pack healthier for longer.
🔍Hidden Feature
Close all windows + sunroof from the key fob
Hold the lock button 3–5s to close all windows (and sunroof); holding unlock opens them to vent a hot cabin. Enable it first: Car Settings → Vehicle → Locks.
🔍Hidden Feature
Three-finger swipe controls the climate
Three-finger swipe up/down changes temperature, left/right changes fan speed — works on top of any running app. Documented on Atto 3, Seal, Seal U, Sealion and Dolphin.
💡Tip
Charge the Blade (LFP) to 100% — recommended, not harmful
Unlike NMC packs, the LFP Blade should hit 100% about weekly to recalibrate the SoC reading. Daily 70–80% is fine; parking over a week? Leave it at 40–60%.
🌴Gulf-Specific
Camping Mode: AC runs while the car is off
An OTA update added Camping Mode — AC keeps running with the car powered off while the battery is above 20%. Ideal in Gulf summers for waiting in the car or desert trips.
🔍Hidden Feature
V2L: your BYD is a 3.3 kW mobile outlet
With a V2L adapter in the charge port most BYDs output ~3.3 kW of 220–230V AC — kettle, cooktop and fridge at the kashta. Keep it dry and buy an IP44-rated adapter.
🥚Easter Egg
Built-in karaoke on the car screen
DiLink supports karaoke (OTA in many markets) with UHF wireless mics via USB — lyrics scroll on screen while parked. BYD even has an official 100,000-song karaoke app partnership.
🔍Hidden Feature
NFC card key: tap the driver's mirror
Models like Seal and Dolphin ship an NFC card — hold it within 2 cm of the driver's mirror mark for 1–2s to lock/unlock. Keep it in your wallet as backup if the fob battery dies.
🥚Easter Egg
Say “Hi BYD, rotate screen” — and more voice tricks
The rotating screen flips portrait/landscape by voice — no buttons. The same assistant opens the sunroof, all windows and adjusts AC; the screen also split-screens nav + music.
🔍Hidden Feature
Transparent chassis: see the road under the car
Inside the 360° camera app a “transparent” mode stitches feeds to show what's beneath and around the car — great for high curbs, off-road rocks and tight parking.
💡Tip
Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto came via free OTA
BYD's V1.8.0 OTA added wireless CarPlay to Atto 3, Seal and Dolphin (Android Auto came earlier). Check Settings → System Update — Gulf availability depends on your car's spec.
💰Money SaverAdvanced
Buying a used BYD? Here's how to check the battery properly
A cheap OBD dongle + Car Scanner shows SoC, cell voltages and temps (a great first screen) — but true SOH is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD. Before paying: get a dealer diagnostic report (VDS) or an independent shop with a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
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