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Apps & Software
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
Geely App
Verified
Official
Geely's overseas app — with Arabic and RTL support
•Remote lock, climate and vehicle status
•Real-time locator + tire pressure monitoring
•Roadside assistance and service-center finder
•10+ languages including Arabic (RTL)
Launched 2025 for overseas users, explicitly optimized for Middle East markets. Works with official Galaxy E5/EX5; older Geometry C support is limited depending on dealer spec.
iOSAndroidFree (connectivity bundle varies by market)Website
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.
LFP is less heat-sensitive than NCM and lasts longer on daily full charges — well suited to our climate if it lands officially.
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
Galaxy App
Recommended
Digital key + remote control (Chinese-first).
Smart fob
Backup.
Driving Assist
Galaxy Pilot
L2Not in Gulf
ACC + lane centering + auto-park — China build only for now.
Safety
🛡️
Rigid SEA body
Platform shared with Zeekr 001.
🎈
6+ airbags
Trim dependent.
Quick Tasks
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
❄️
Pre-cool before driving
Open the car app
Climate → Pre-cool
Set timer (5-15 min)
Get in cooled
🌙
Schedule night charging
Plug in
Charge → Schedule
Set 23:00 - 06:00
Save — car charges automatically
🏕️
Camp Mode for sleeping
Park in P
Activate Camp Mode from menu
AC stays on without key
Uses ~1 kWh/hour
🔄
Software update
Connect to WiFi
Settings → Software → Check Update
Accept if available
Updates while parked (30-90 min)
🖥️
Splitting the 45-inch screen
Swipe down with three fingers
Pick Split View: nav for driver + media for passenger
Drive mode auto-locks passenger video by market
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.
🛋️Comfort
Galaxy E5 Camping Mode — a bedroom on wheels
The Galaxy E5 (EX5 in export markets) has a dedicated Camping Mode keeping climate and power on while parked, with fully reclining front seats on higher trims. Perfect for kashta season.
💰Money Saver
V2L — your E5 is a 3.3 kW power station
Every Galaxy E5 supports V2L: plug the adapter into the charge port and run up to 3.3 kW — cheaper and quieter than a petrol generator at camp. The adapter is often not included; ask the dealer.
💡Tip
Hidden storage most owners never find
The E5 hides compartments under the rear seats, a discrete tray beneath the center console, and a 108L space under the adjustable boot floor — on top of the visible 302L. Great for valuables in mall parking.
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Agent & parts
Your agent & parts in UAE
AGMC (Albatha Holding)
Distributor since 2023; opened Geely's largest overseas showroom (15,800 sqm, Sheikh Zayed Rd) July 2025; geely.ae; hotline 800 43359.
Warranty: 7 yearsBattery: EV/PHEV battery terms per market; KSA vehicle warranty advertised at 7yr/250,000 km (Wallan)