BYD UAE — App Sideloading Guide
Region-specific guide for BYD head units configured for the United Arab Emirates. DiLink 3 configuration uses country code 971 and a local USB password path unless a newer strategy overrides it.
13.1.33.xxxxxxx.x or 13.1.32.xxxxxxx.x. The method varies by firmware, chipset and vehicle; look up the matching combination before proceeding. This guide may not cover every combination.INSTALLATION METHODS
USB — Third Party Apps 971
The reverse-engineered DiLink 3 installer configuration treats UAE as a local-password region with no APK allowlist.
- Format a USB drive as FAT32.
- Create
Third Party Apps 971. - Copy the APKs into it.
- Connect the drive to the data USB port.
- Enter
BYD6125Fwhen prompted.
Engineering menu → ADB
Pair Bluetooth, dial *#91532547#*, and if the IMEI/password screen appears use BYD Secret. Enable wireless/USB ADB and install normally.
adb connect CAR_IP:5555
adb install -r app.apk
Downgrade 2404 → ADB → Package Installer
Only use this route when the version shown by the car starts with 13.1.33..
- Download 13.1.33.2404.
- Prepare
BYDUpdatePackage\msm8953_64\UpdateFull.zipon a FAT32/exFAT USB drive. - After 2404 boots, pair Bluetooth and dial
*#91532547#*. - Use BYD Secret with the IMEI digits shown by the head unit.
- Enable
Wireless adb debug switchandDebug mode when USB is connected. - Install PackageInstallerUnlocked.apk, then install normal APKs from File Manager or ADB.
adb connect CAR_IP:5555
adb install -r app.apk
Middle East online verification
If the head unit is configured for BYD cloud verification rather than the local-password strategy, the Middle East/Africa verification backend is used. In that case the USB flow can request QR/cloud approval instead of accepting a local password.
Regional configuration / reference
| Item | Value / behavior |
|---|---|
Country code | 971 |
Folder | Third Party Apps 971 |
DiLink 3 password | BYD6125F |
APK whitelist | None in analyzed DiLink 3 config |
Online verification region | Middle East / Africa |
Sources and downloads
- Reverse-engineered installer configuration
- 13.1.33 unlock guide
- 13.1.33 firmware archive
- Android Platform-Tools
Research reviewed 14 September 2026. BYD changes installer policies between software builds. Always verify the full IVI version before flashing firmware.