With Android Auto, you can use the apps of your smartphone in your MINI with Operating System 9 via the mobile data of your smartphone's SIM card or via the personal hotspot.
The personal hotspot is available for MINI models with MINI Operating System 9 with the option "Personal eSIM" (SA 6PA) ex works. Please note: The SIM Reader will only be supported at a later date after a Remote Software Upgrade.