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iPhone 5 "Not Supported" Error
When I plug in my iPhone 5 using a USB/Lightning cable, I get this Not Supported message.
Has anyone been able to connect iPhone 5 via USB? Btw, iPhone BT connectivity working fine.
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I do have: S6NHA Hands-free with USB interface
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I think BMW released a software update for IDrive a few days back to add iPhone 5 compatibility. There should be a thread around here somewhere.
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I'll have to wait for the Lightning adapter to be available before I can use the Y-Cable.
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Looks like it - maybe some third-party manufacturer will produce a lightning y-cable soon, than you could skip the adapter.
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The explanation I got when I placed my order was that the extended USB functionality for music connection with smartphones (6NF) was needed to get full connectivity with the iPhone. That was directly from the sales rep here in Sweden.
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10-11-2012, 04:09 AM | #9 |
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Indeed. You need the Telephone USB Interface to plug the phone in as you describe. Just use Bluetooth for now.
Also, the lightning connector has rendered the BMW integration useless. Actually, it's rendered the iPhone 5 useless
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There really seems to be mass confusion over what works and what doesn't. There are numerous posts describing the iPhone 5 working fine with the supplied (Apple) cable. For example:
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And if, like most people with an iPhone, you ordered Apps and a Cradle for maximum compatibility then the iPhone 5 is redundant. Also ... lightning? USB2? Are you sure? Lightning? Should be called Candle or something. Thunderbolt was a genuine technological breakthrough. Lightning is an absolute con. It's no surprise that sales of Apple goodies have fallen over the last few years and so they've made a smaller but worse adapter that forces lots of people to buy more goodies without getting ANY benefit other than ... wait for it ... you can put the wire in upside down I suppose Jobs was in the process of dying when he signed it off though so at least there's an excuse why it's crap.
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You have clearly been conned. What's lightning about it? Have you seriously listened to yourself? Have you heard those "plus points"? It's smaller and the cable goes in easier. Whoopee. Who gives a fuck? It does less. It's a backwards step. It's ten year old technology (USB2), doesn't carry analogue audio or video without buying new accessories and requires the purchase of a whole bunch of adapters for your old accessories, some of which still won't work anyway. And it doesn't work properly in a BMW
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The answer is "no". You need the "Y" cable from BMW which is a problem because it doesn't exist yet. Apple is releasing a $30 adapter to convert the old dock connector into Lightning but its unclear if snapping that onto the existing Y cable will make it work. I'm sure you have a beater iPod lying around the house. Buy this old cable, use the old iPod, wait a few weeks to see what others say about compatibility. You were advised to get the Tech Package for iPhone integration, digital speed limit, etc. back when you asked these same questions prior to placing your order. BJ |
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I think the main point from Apple's point of view of the new connector is exactly that it is smaller. This frees up (very) valuable space for other components and possibly the thinner design. So while it may cause us some trouble, I think they did it because it was necessary not just to mess with us.
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Yes, it's lame that it doesnt work with the bmw. I'm pretty sure a software update will fix that.
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Sorry, I'm too poor to be able to afford the Tech Package. I'm coming from a Cooper S, so the 328i is a big step up for me. My next one will be a Z4 or SLK or maybe even Boxter. I'll be sure to load it up with tech then.
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