[BMWSKI]

How long has your code worked for now defero? More than a couple of days??

[dopper99]

Bmwski, did you get a code on a piece of paper too? I'm annoyed my dealer appeared to have removed mine so I can't update it.

[-AndyH-]

Originally Posted by Defero

Thanks for the information.
I have tried the 2014-1 maps on my car, built in September, the car asked for the code, I entered the code that was supplied when I collected the car and this worked

I think in a few days, your car will ask for an update code - at least this is what has happened to other people.

The code provided is an activation code that the dealer puts in when doing the pre-delivery inspection.

[BMWSKI]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Bmwski, did you get a code on a piece of paper too? I'm annoyed my dealer appeared to have removed mine so I can't update it.

I definitely did...but can I find it now??? Can I heck
I think it might be in the car but reading other posts I reckon it will ask for a new code after a couple of start ups anyway. I believe new codes are around £30 which isn't too bad I guess...
I just need the confidence to understand and download Torrent files

[Alkidrew]

Where do I find the FSC code that came with the car? looked through stuff in the manual and there is a certificate thing referring to the alarm, tire pressure etc but cant find anything relating to nav

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by BMWSKI

I just need the confidence to understand and download Torrent files

I'll add something in a bit on how to do this. It doesn't warrant a new thread as I haven't managed to complete the upload of maps due to not getting hold of a code yet, but I can describe what I've done so far.

[Defero]

Originally Posted by BMWSKI

How long has your code worked for now defero? More than a couple of days??

Did the update today, fingers crossed it will work.
Looks like it may not work long term from reading other posts, if not then I will have to make a call to BMW or pay for a code

I will update as things change.

[nordberg]

If my car arrives next week with the old maps, I will be straight on to the stealers. Totally unacceptable for such an expensive system....

[dopper99]

Note, the following is for Pro Media. The torrent file will be different if you have Business Media.

This is what I did to download the map 2014 files….

First, download and install the following software:

http://www.freetorrentviewer.com/ (used for opening the torrent file)
http://www.philipp-winterberg.com/so...tract_frog.php (used for extracting the rar files)

Note, the above are Freeware, but careful when you install them as they often try to install web browser toolbars and the like. Just read each dialogue when installing and uncheck the boxes of any additional stuff you dont want.

Then, go buy a 32GB USB drive. I bought a Sandisk from Amazon for about £11. Always comes in useful for other stuff.

1) Go to http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=893113 and scroll down the first post and locate Europe_NEXT_2014-1.torrent.txt in the attached files section. Download this file.
2) Rename Europe_NEXT_2014-1.torrent.txt to Europe_NEXT_2014-1.torrent.
3) Open up the Torrent Viewer software and load in Europe_NEXT_2014-1.torrent.
4) The download of the map files should now take place. It will download several rar files and an instruction txt file. This will take around 3 hours or more depending on your connection. It will put the files in C:\Users\<username>\My Downloads.
5) Once downloaded, open up the txt instruction file and follow the instructions.

Note the the above will take several hours of downloading\extracting\copying etc....

I loaded the files onto the root of the USB stick and put the stick into the USB port of the car. After a couple of seconds, the following screen appears.



Then click Start Update and I got the following screen. But as I've said, this is as far as I've got as I need to get a code....



Hope this helps.

[Alkidrew]

Thanks dopper, that's a great help. Downloading. Let us know how you get on with a code. Dracon seems to be the man.

[sahajesh]

I'm downloading now, although I'd hope/expect that with an end March delivery, it would have 2014-1 maps.

[-AndyH-]

It's a bit of a joke the map updates.

They are atrociously expensive in the first instance - £250-350. Seeing as BMW appears to have semi-annual updates now, that's costing you £500-700 a year if you want to keep everything up to date. If you do a lot of travelling, I can see why you would want the maps up to date.

It's already one of the most expensive sat nav systems out there and the cost of the updates make it a very very very expensive system over the life of the car. Over 5 years, regular updates will have cost you £2,500 - £3,500...scary really!

If I had the NBT map code generation tool, I would make it available to all at an instant.

[Thackers]

Originally Posted by dopper99

This is what I did to download the map 2014 files….

First, download and install the following software:

http://www.freetorrentviewer.com/ (used for opening the torrent file)
http://www.philipp-winterberg.com/so...tract_frog.php (used for extracting the rar files)

Note, the above are Freeware, but careful when you install them as they often try to install web browser toolbars and the like. Just read each dialogue when installing and uncheck the boxes of any additional stuff you dont want.

Then, go buy a 32GB USB drive. I bought a Sandisk from Amazon for about £11. Always comes in useful for other stuff.

1) Go to http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=893113 and scroll down the first post and locate Europe_NEXT_2014-1.torrent.txt in the attached files section. Download this file.
2) Rename Europe_NEXT_2014-1.torrent.txt to Europe_NEXT_2014-1.torrent.
3) Open up the Torrent Viewer software and load in Europe_NEXT_2014-1.torrent.
4) The download of the map files should now take place. It will download several rar files and an instruction txt file. This will take around 3 hours or more depending on your connection. It will put the files in C:\Users\<username>\My Downloads.
5) Once downloaded, open up the txt instruction file and follow the instructions.

Note the the above will take several hours of downloading\extracting\copying etc....

I loaded the files onto the root of the USB stick and put the stick into the USB port of the car. After a couple of seconds, the following screen appears.



Then click Start Update and I got the following screen. But as I've said, this is as far as I've got as I need to get a code....



Hope this helps.

My I drive shows I have the "EUROPE MOVE 2013"

There appears to be an alternative download which seems to match the description better on mine which is the 7th attachment down rather than the third....Confused.Com

"Europe Move 2014" compared to "Europe Next 2014"

[Defero]

Originally Posted by Defero

Did the update today, fingers crossed it will work.
Looks like it may not work long term from reading other posts, if not then I will have to make a call to BMW or pay for a code

I will update as things change.

The nav has stopped working and is asking for a code.
I have ordered a code.

[nordberg]

Hmm

What we need is the code generation software ....

[Defero]

Originally Posted by nordberg

Hmm

What we need is the code generation software ....

+1

[dazzapb]

Originally Posted by Defero

The nav has stopped working and is asking for a code.
I have ordered a code.

Hi there was that via dracon? how much was that if you don't mind revealing? thanks

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by Thackers

My I drive shows I have the "EUROPE MOVE 2013"

There appears to be an alternative download which seems to match the description better on mine which is the 7th attachment down rather than the third....Confused.Com

"Europe Move 2014" compared to "Europe Next 2014"

I don't really know a lot about the different versions but worked out mine is the NBT version.
The only "Move" related maps on that link is:

Europe MOVE 2014 for CIC Business Navigation Systems

Have you got Business Media (as opposed to Pro Media) ?

[Alkidrew]

Originally Posted by dopper99

I don't really know a lot about the different versions but worked out mine is the NBT version.
The only "Move" related maps on that link is:

Europe MOVE 2014 for CIC Business Navigation Systems

Have you got Business Media (as opposed to Pro Media) ?

Mine is business nav so yes, the poster should get move. Dracon updated his original post afterwards and explains it in the middle of the multi page thread

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by Alkidrew

Mine is business nav so yes, the poster should get move. Dracon updated his original post afterwards and explains it in the middle of the multi page thread

Arr right, I'd better edit my post above as that's only for Pro Media....

[-AndyH-]

Originally Posted by nordberg

Hmm

What we need is the code generation software ....

Even with this...you still need to get a coding cable + ESYS to get the file from your car.

[Defero]

Originally Posted by dazzapb

Hi there was that via dracon? how much was that if you don't mind revealing? thanks

I used this site
http://bmw-navi.co.uk/
One off code is £29

Looks to have worked.