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BYDMate

Android companion app that extends BYD DiLink with HUD and voice AI.

💎 Hidden gem★ 362 stars⑂ 71 forksNOASSERTIONupdated 2026-10

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// project facts

Project facts

BYDMate is an open-source writing project by AndyShaman (AndyShaman/BYDMate on GitHub). It has 362 GitHub stars and 71 forks, is released under the NOASSERTION license, and was last updated on GitHub on 2 October 2026.

Repository: AndyShaman/BYDMate
GitHub stars: 362
Forks: 71
License: NOASSERTION
Last updated on GitHub: 2 October 2026
Category: Writing
Listing: Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site: GitHub

// how it works

How it works

Clone the repository
Download the source and open it in Android Studio.
Build the APK
Compile the debug build with Gradle.
Install on DiLink
Sideload the APK onto your BYD head unit.
Configure features
Enable split-screen, HUD, and camera options in the app.

// features

Why people love it

DiLink 3.0/5.0/5.1 support

Targets BYD head units including UI7.

Split-screen layouts

Run apps in 1/3 and 2/3 splits.

Cluster and HUD nav

Navigation on the instrument cluster and HUD.

Blind-spot cameras

Camera popups triggered by turn signals.

Russian voice AI agent

Voice assistant support in Russian.

Kotlin Android app

Native Android codebase.

// run it

Run it yourself

Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and open it in Android Studio.
```
git clone https://github.com/AndyShaman/BYDMate.git
```
Step 2 — Build the APK
Compile the debug build with Gradle.
```
./gradlew assembleDebug
```
Step 3 — Install it
Sideload the APK onto your DiLink head unit.
```
adb install app/build/outputs/apk/debug/app-debug.apk
```

// use cases

What you can build

Add split-screen multitasking to a BYD head unit.
Mirror navigation to the instrument cluster.
Get blind-spot camera popups on turn signals.
Use a Russian voice assistant while driving.

// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains BYDMate?

It is an open-source project at AndyShaman/BYDMate with 71 forks.

Is it free for commercial use?

No license is asserted in the repo data — treat it as all-rights-reserved until the author adds one.

Which cars does it support?

BYD vehicles with DiLink 3.0, 5.0, or 5.1 (UI7) head units.

How do I install it?

Build the APK and sideload it onto the head unit.

Is it affiliated with BYD?

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