2016 owners

ynguldyn · 03-05-2016, 10:21 PM

I'm hearing some interesting noises that make me wonder if OTA updates in 2016 vehicles are buggy and can crash the headunit. If you own a 2016, please vote in the poll for stats collection.

To confirm your Nav has updated, go to Nav screen, hit the Option button, then look under Settings. Your update region and the current version will be there. The recent update is version 2016-1.

eluded · 03-05-2016, 10:36 PM

No nav, no problems

ynguldyn · 03-05-2016, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by eluded

No nav, no problems

No useful contribution on the subject either.

eluded · 03-06-2016, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

No useful contribution on the subject either.

Glad I could be of assistance

eluded · 03-06-2016, 12:22 AM

This cracks me up. Over the air updates remind me of automatic updates with windows

pocky · 03-06-2016, 02:20 AM

Someone who lives on the forum and is just a damn pest. We have a big internet jokester on our hands. Sorry you couldn't afford to get a better equipped 340i. Oh wait, because race car right? You are so l33t.

THE_AVIATOR · 03-06-2016, 07:31 AM

How do I know if my car can auto update?
I have 6NS, but final assembly Egypt. Any ideas?

Beowulf65 · 03-06-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by THE_AVIATOR

How do I know if my car can auto update?
I have 6NS, but final assembly Egypt. Any ideas?

"Automatic map update
General information

Depending on the equipment and country version, the navigation data for the home region is transmitted online to the vehicle four times a year and automatically installed and updated.
Changing the home region

1.

"Navigation"
2.

Open "Options".
3.

"Navigation system version"
4.

Select the symbol. (Small gear)
5.

BMW Online is opened. Follow the instructions on the Control Display and select the desired home region."

This function requires NBT_EVO head unit. If you can set your region, your car can do OTA updates.

kenya971 · 03-07-2016, 08:54 AM

Checked my car (6NS) yesterday and an update was actually in progress. I haven't seen or experienced anything out of the ordinary thus far.

x986 · 03-07-2016, 10:06 PM

340i built 3rd week Jan. I have 15-4, and talked to Genius today; he said that 16-1 wasn't avail. yet, and that I can't (or don't have to) manually update.

Baldmonkey22 · 03-10-2016, 06:18 PM

I show an update for 2016-1 on my screen but I don't know if it's done updating yet or not

And I can no longer select the gear symbol under the navigation display

Emilim · 03-10-2016, 06:46 PM

Still on 2015-4. Too early I guess.

Beowulf65 · 03-12-2016, 02:16 PM

The CAN, AL (Alabama right...

) update was downloaded today and continued to do so while the car was turned off in a hand car wash. So, my base version is 2015-4 and I now have 2016-1 for my region. The navigation system rebooted to complete the update with no problems.

RedKloud · 03-14-2016, 04:47 PM

The car's asking me to reboot the system for update. I'm kinda scared to do it. Should I?

Beowulf65 · 03-14-2016, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKloud

The car's asking me to reboot the system for update. I'm kinda scared to do it. Should I?

That depends on whether you want the update or not...though I suspect that the HU system will reboot once you turn off your car and turn it back on. I'm not sure there is any way to avoid a reboot unless you leave your car running forever...

rambalu80 · 03-15-2016, 01:04 PM

Update happened last week. North America version is still 2015-3+, but TX updated 2016-1.

Weaselboy · 03-16-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RedKloud

The car's asking me to reboot the system for update. I'm kinda scared to do it. Should I?

I did mine and it restarted just fine. If I recall the message it asked if I wanted to restart now or let it restart on its own the next time I shut down then started the car. So I think it will restart one way or the other no matter what you do.

hpaco · 04-07-2016, 02:33 PM

I just checked mine a 330i with NBT evo, there is no gear to select under Navigation Version.

No automatic update for me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beowulf65

"Automatic map update
General information

Depending on the equipment and country version, the navigation data for the home region is transmitted online to the vehicle four times a year and automatically installed and updated.
Changing the home region

1.

"Navigation"
2.

Open "Options".
3.

"Navigation system version"
4.

Select the symbol. (Small gear)
5.

BMW Online is opened. Follow the instructions on the Control Display and select the desired home region."

This function requires NBT_EVO head unit. If you can set your region, your car can do OTA updates.

Beowulf65 · 04-07-2016, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hpaco

I just checked mine a 330i with NBT evo, there is no gear to select under Navigation Version.

No automatic update for me

I would guess you do not have 4G?

bimmercar · 04-07-2016, 04:24 PM

i could be wrong, but i think something with my internet is not working for updates. i dont even have real time traffic. traffic was showing the first week i got it, now i have no traffic info, even during rush hour in the city

bimmercar · 04-11-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmercar

i could be wrong, but i think something with my internet is not working for updates. i dont even have real time traffic. traffic was showing the first week i got it, now i have no traffic info, even during rush hour in the city

I just checked, yes my nav version is still 2015-3, i will have my dealer check it... something is definitely not working

View Poll Results: Experience with OTA Nav update on your 2016 F3x
Option 6NH (3G TCU), update went well	2	11.76%
Option 6NS (4G TCU), update went well	5	29.41%
Option 6NH (3G TCU), headunit had issues (crashed or died) in the last 2-3 days	0	0%
Option 6NS (4G TCU), headunit had issues (crashed or died) in the last 2-3 days	0	0%
The car is 2016, but no updates have been requested	10	58.82%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

03-05-2016, 10:21 PM	#1
ynguldyn Brigadier General 7612 Rep 3,427 Posts Drives: battery powered tv on wheels Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	2016 owners - OTA Nav updates OK? I'm hearing some interesting noises that make me wonder if OTA updates in 2016 vehicles are buggy and can crash the headunit. If you own a 2016, please vote in the poll for stats collection. To confirm your Nav has updated, go to Nav screen, hit the Option button, then look under Settings. Your update region and the current version will be there. The recent update is version 2016-1.
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03-05-2016, 10:36 PM	#2
eluded 2JZ-GTE 3005 Rep 3,986 Posts Drives: 340 6MT, 50e, others Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sofia iTrader: (0)	No nav, no problems __________________ A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.
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03-06-2016, 12:22 AM	#5
eluded 2JZ-GTE 3005 Rep 3,986 Posts Drives: 340 6MT, 50e, others Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sofia iTrader: (0)	This cracks me up. Over the air updates remind me of automatic updates with windows __________________ A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.
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03-06-2016, 02:20 AM	#6
pocky Private First Class 96 Rep 142 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SGV, CA iTrader: (0)	Someone who lives on the forum and is just a damn pest. We have a big internet jokester on our hands. Sorry you couldn't afford to get a better equipped 340i. Oh wait, because race car right? You are so l33t.
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03-06-2016, 07:31 AM	#7
THE_AVIATOR Private First Class 15 Rep 106 Posts Drives: F30 320i LCI M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Egypt iTrader: (0)	How do I know if my car can auto update? I have 6NS, but final assembly Egypt. Any ideas?
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03-07-2016, 08:54 AM	#9
kenya971 Private 17 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland, USA iTrader: (0)	Checked my car (6NS) yesterday and an update was actually in progress. I haven't seen or experienced anything out of the ordinary thus far.
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03-07-2016, 10:06 PM	#10
x986 First Lieutenant 96 Rep 378 Posts Drives: '16 340, ex e92 335, ex e46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1996 Ferrari F355 [0.00] 2014 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2020 M340i [0.00]	340i built 3rd week Jan. I have 15-4, and talked to Genius today; he said that 16-1 wasn't avail. yet, and that I can't (or don't have to) manually update.
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03-10-2016, 06:18 PM	#11
Baldmonkey22 Private First Class 15 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lancaster, CA. iTrader: (0)	I show an update for 2016-1 on my screen but I don't know if it's done updating yet or not And I can no longer select the gear symbol under the navigation display Last edited by Baldmonkey22; 03-10-2016 at 06:28 PM..
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03-10-2016, 06:46 PM	#12
Emilim Dust Bunny 98 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2016 F31 328i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Still on 2015-4. Too early I guess.
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03-12-2016, 02:16 PM	#13
Beowulf65 Lieutenant 122 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2016 435i xDrive Gran Coupé Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 435ix Gran ... [0.00]	The CAN, AL (Alabama right...) update was downloaded today and continued to do so while the car was turned off in a hand car wash. So, my base version is 2015-4 and I now have 2016-1 for my region. The navigation system rebooted to complete the update with no problems.
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03-14-2016, 04:47 PM	#14
RedKloud Major 736 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: BMW i4 M50 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	The car's asking me to reboot the system for update. I'm kinda scared to do it. Should I?
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03-15-2016, 01:04 PM	#16
rambalu80 Major 78 Rep 1,240 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 340i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Katy TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	Update happened last week. North America version is still 2015-3+, but TX updated 2016-1.
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04-07-2016, 04:24 PM	#20
bimmercar Captain 182 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 340xi Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northeast US iTrader: (0)	i could be wrong, but i think something with my internet is not working for updates. i dont even have real time traffic. traffic was showing the first week i got it, now i have no traffic info, even during rush hour in the city
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