ThunderBob wrote:

Successful conclusion! After purchasing powerfukuk’s 10 inch to 11.4 brackets and wiring kit (they wouldn’t sell just the wiring adapter), I installed the adapter and plugged it in to the appropriate input. I then used my GAP tool to change the CCF to the 11.4 setting. Unfortunately the screen stayed dark. I also tried the 13 inch setting with no success. I reverted back to my original plug and changed the CCF to the 10 inch setting. The screen came back to life although it still had the “stretched” look. I contacted the vendor (through the Alibaba app) to find out what was needed for them to update my screen. They indicated that I needed a windows computer with an Ethernet port and either TODESK remote software or TeamViewer. To tell you the truth, I was a little nervous about about turning over complete control of my computer and my Defender to someone on the other side of the planet; however, I decided to go forward. I ensured my battery was fully charged (kept my CTEK connected). Connected my laptop to the Defender and told them to begin. After they took control of my laptop the Defender behaved just like it was being updated with the GAP tool. After about five minutes we were done with the programming. I was presented with a blank screen! I was asked to scroll up from the bottom of the screen and a menu came up showing a selection for a 10 inch screen. I was instructed to tap on selection until it showed 11.4. I then was directed to shutdown the car, lock it and wait 15 minutes. After the time elapsed (it seamed like hours) I climbed back into my seat and started the car. Success! All screen functions were in perfect resolution. Would I do it again? Absolutely! I originally wanted to upgrade to a 11.4 inch OE screen but noted that no one seems to have successfully upgraded a new screen with the GAP tool and I wasn’t successful at hunting down a good used screen through eBay. I took a chance with AliExpress specifically WIMAFUN Manufacturer Store and couldn’t be happier.

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Clark4x4 wrote:

So... 13.1 upgrade DONE!!!

but, I used a USED Range Rover Sport screen, so not brand new, I guest has coded for Range Rover Sport...

and is a "destructive" method... you need to cut some trims, at lease to install in the way I prefer, there is a kit (powerfull) to do it in not destructive way

so first test used screen is working. IMPORTANT, need to add the 2 adittional power wires (PINS 6 and 7):


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connect, change CCF, multican 641, couple of reboots and voila:


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after check everything is working, all images are good, defender model, not RRS!!!... then to finish installation, enter in destructive way... we need to adapt one plastic piece first:

cut some space for connectors (in orange) and made new holes to use plastic trim from 11.4 in 13.1 screen: (yes, I do 2 more than I needed.. I take wrong lenght)



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I need to check lenghts several times, (the idea is keep same bottom position, I add 2 mm to get more space) but at the end I got plastic trim as I wanted (yes, I do 2 more than I needed.. I take wrong lenght):



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Ok, now I can install screen. but upper trim need some work.... more or less you need to remove this area:




I user a multy tool, first separate the fabric from plastic, and use a piece of metal to avoid cutting fabric, so at the end:



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put upper trimm and that's all!!!



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If some of you are interested in my previous 11,4 screen... check for sale area

Cheers!!!

LostCause wrote:

ThunderBob wrote:

Successful conclusion! After purchasing powerfukuk’s 10 inch to 11.4 brackets and wiring kit (they wouldn’t sell just the wiring adapter), I installed the adapter and plugged it in to the appropriate input. I then used my GAP tool to change the CCF to the 11.4 setting. Unfortunately the screen stayed dark. I also tried the 13 inch setting with no success. I reverted back to my original plug and changed the CCF to the 10 inch setting. The screen came back to life although it still had the “stretched” look. I contacted the vendor (through the Alibaba app) to find out what was needed for them to update my screen. They indicated that I needed a windows computer with an Ethernet port and either TODESK remote software or TeamViewer. To tell you the truth, I was a little nervous about about turning over complete control of my computer and my Defender to someone on the other side of the planet; however, I decided to go forward. I ensured my battery was fully charged (kept my CTEK connected). Connected my laptop to the Defender and told them to begin. After they took control of my laptop the Defender behaved just like it was being updated with the GAP tool. After about five minutes we were done with the programming. I was presented with a blank screen! I was asked to scroll up from the bottom of the screen and a menu came up showing a selection for a 10 inch screen. I was instructed to tap on selection until it showed 11.4. I then was directed to shutdown the car, lock it and wait 15 minutes. After the time elapsed (it seamed like hours) I climbed back into my seat and started the car. Success! All screen functions were in perfect resolution. Would I do it again? Absolutely! I originally wanted to upgrade to a 11.4 inch OE screen but noted that no one seems to have successfully upgraded a new screen with the GAP tool and I wasn’t successful at hunting down a good used screen through eBay. I took a chance with AliExpress specifically WIMAFUN Manufacturer Store and couldn’t be happier.

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Thanks for all this valuable info Thunderbob. I was also looking at AliExpress option considering size and the fact it comes with pre wired adaptor and mounts. You mentioned in an earlier post that the screen only powers on when the vehicle is running. So no screen power up on just entry to vehicle and such. Was this still the case once you had it coded correctly? I have a v4 Gap tool already was this what you used for your original coding that did not work?

@lost cause The screen powers on and off exactly like the OEM screen;

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there is no difference. When I used my Gap tool (v4 with latest firmware) the screen acted just like it would if I had the wrong screen size entered in the CCF ie like the screen was not powered on. When I reverted back to the original CCF setting the screen powered on albeit with the slightly stretched display. When the vendor made the change’s remotely via my laptop, I could change the resolution via the screen change as shown on my original post. No need to change the wiring or use an adapter. Not as satisfying as @Clark 4x4 solution but much easier and the end result essentially the same.

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