BMW IDRIVE UPDATE NO USB HOW TO
BMW IDRIVE UPDATE NO USB UPDATE
BMW IDRIVE UPDATE NO USB UPGRADE
BMW IDRIVE UPDATE NO USB BLUETOOTH
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I was told it is not as simple as just clicking a button. Bryce is the guy that handles this for me 85, and it seems to take 3 days (it did last time and it is already 2 days this time and still waiting). And I think in fact it did not help last time either - as they had also reset my account on the back end servers back in Dec. My messages get sent to the server no problem from the iPhone but the server is not sending successfully to the vehicle. Even with that my account is still not working (server side is not sending/receiving with the vehicle for the iPhone app).

BMW IDRIVE UPDATE NO USB UPDATE

However, just today, I was able to do the software update when you press the OPTIONS button while in the ConnectedDrive section, per the help of a BMW Genius. seemed to degrade actually over a few days and eventually I am at the point where the iPhone app (in reality the back end servers) are not longer communicating with the vehicle. like warming up the car before I head out in 15 degree weather, and for checking my driving stats, battery SOC, etc.ĬompuMagic wrote:Another update. I suspect they have to do more like manipulate database records, etc.

Nice thing is that if the update does muck up something, you can restore to the previous software version.Īnother update. All eight macros on the programmable buttons stayed intact, too. I see no other apparent changes with the update. (The voice-to-text translation in iOS 8 has really improved.) With a long press of the talk button on the steering wheel, I can dictate a reply to the text with Siri. I think it'd be safer to read SMS messages on the iDrive screen when en route versus having to fish the phone out of a cupholder.

BMW IDRIVE UPDATE NO USB BLUETOOTH

I was hoping to see new a 'Show notifications' slider in the iPhone 6's (iOS8) Bluetooth setting, to see text messages on the iDrive screen, but no dice. On the iDrive screen, the telephone software changed from TN-002.045.001 to TN-002.255.062. Took about two minutes to update the car.

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As I recall, the car prefers flash drives formatted to FAT32.Īfter plugging in my VIN to the site you mentioned, I saw two download options, including an UPD05062 (23.1 MB) file - 'Update for vehicles with production date from March 2014 to present.' I saw the same choice with the last seven of the VIN in your photo. I think Jim might be right and you have a USB drive that's giving the i3 an allergic reaction. My car was built about two months after yours, and I was able to update the media/telephone software tonight. If not, you will agree to do it, on your own risk!!!).CompuMagic wrote:Thanks websterize - that explains it. Power Stabilizer for the car battery (We can do it without it, but is recommended to have one. Windows C drive free space 20GB (SSD recommended) Click here how : ENET Cable BuildĭO NOT use Ethernet to USB Adapters.

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Laptop RAM – minimum 4GB – recommended 8GBįiles – After purchase, go to My Account -> Downloads and you can download the required files needed for the upgrade process.ĮNET Cable – You need to buy it online, or do it yourself. WiFi antenna is not included – you need to purchase on your own – we recommend OEM or Aftermarket.

BMW IDRIVE UPDATE NO USB HOW TO

We will send you a video how to install WiFi Antenna. We recommend doing that for best CarPlay experience. You will only need to plug WiFi antenna in the back of the headunit (process is easy and takes 10 minutes) – without that CarPlay sometimes doesn’t want to work or could be laggy.

Wi-Fi Antenna in your car – either OEM (Part no.61119278133) or Aftermarket plugged to the back of the headunit – to get best CarPlay experience.

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