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Apps & Software
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
Li Auto App
Verified
Official
China app needs a +86 number today — the international edition arrives with the export version
•Remote climate, fridge and seat pre-conditioning
•Vehicle status, charging and range monitoring
•International edition: email registration, local maps, OTA
Current Gulf L7/L8/L9/MEGA imports are China-spec needing the Chinese app + Chinese number (usually set up by the exporter). The official international edition launches Middle East-first (Al Fahim UAE, Naghi KSA) with email registration.
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.
An app store of 100+ screen-adapted apps for Li Auto and Zeekr — installed from a laptop or the MagicBox dongle
•Apps re-scaled for the car displays (nav, video, music)
•Installs on all three Li Auto screens incl. the rear
•Re-install support after OTA updates
The de-facto standard in the Russian Li Auto community (Russian UI). Gulf owners can replicate the same result free via plain ADB (adb install -g) — the service just adds convenience and a curated catalog.
•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.
Switch climate to Recirculation. Clean cabin filter bi-weekly during storm season.
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Inter-Gulf travel
Kuwait → KSA: full charge + Hail stop. Avoid >130 km/h — cuts range 25%.
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Tire pressure in heat
Adjust by temperature: +0.2 bar for each 10°C above 25°C to prevent blowouts.
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The LFP summer advantage
LFP chemistry tolerates daily full charges and high heat — the i6 suits harsh daily Gulf use better than the NMC i8.
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
Phone key (Li Auto app)
Recommended
Passive entry and app pre-cooling.
Key fob
Traditional backup.
Driving Assist
Li AD Max (NOA)
L2+Not in Gulf
NOA is tied to China maps — inactive in the Gulf on import units.
ACC + lane centring
Works globally without maps.
AEB
Emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
Safety
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Li Auto high-rigidity body
Same 'EV Fortress' philosophy as the i8.
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Thermally stable LFP pack
Lower thermal risk than NCM in hot climates.
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Full airbag suite
Front, side and full-length curtain airbags.
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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Weekly LFP calibration
Charge to 100% once a week
Leave it plugged an extra hour after finishing
Range readings stay accurate
Hacks & Secrets
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
💰Money Saver
RWD for savings
The RWD trim is cheaper and gives 720 km CLTC — ample for Gulf city use; you only lose launch performance vs AWD.
🌴Gulf-Specific
Get the master account transferred BEFORE the car ships
The current Li Auto app needs a Chinese number. Have the exporter transfer the master account or authorize your number before shipping, and switch the system to English. (An email-based international edition arrives with the official export version.)
🛋️Comfort
Turn the L9 second row into a real cinema
One-tap theater mode: the 21.4-inch 3K rear screen drops, captain's chairs recline with footrests, Dolby Atmos + Vision kick in. The second-row seats have 4D vibration units pulsing in sync with the movie audio — a feature many never discover.
🌴Gulf-Specific
The fridge keeps cooling 24h after you lock the car
The 8.8L console fridge in the L7/L8/L9 holds 0–7°C (or warms 35–50°C) for up to 24h after locking. In Gulf heat: leave drinks overnight and they're still cold for the morning run.
🔍Hidden Feature
Plug a PlayStation into the rear screen — there's a 1.1 kW outlet
The L9 has an HDMI input for the rear screen plus an in-cabin 220V outlet rated 1.1 kW. Hook up a Switch or PS5 and game on the 21.4-inch screen with Dolby Atmos — a mobile gaming room.
🔍Hidden Feature
Point at a window and say “open this”
The L9's cabin ToF cameras track where you point. Point at any window and say “open this” — that exact window opens. Works from the rear seats too.
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Agent & parts
Your agent & parts in Kuwait
Large grey-import fleet (L6–L9 listed widely in Kuwait); no official channel, no local factory warranty, app/connectivity may need workarounds.
Warranty: no local warrantyBattery: Official GCC warranty terms not yet published (launch pending); grey imports carry no factory warranty locally
