02-23-2013, 04:04 AM | #1 |
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According to BMW updates, there is a connected drive update now available for cars built Nov 12 - Feb 13. It can be found here after entering your vin:
http://www.bmw.com/update However, the BMW UK update site shows no updates available! File name: UPD05004.bin. List of improvements: Software update (MN-1.23.4, TN-1.23.2) Content > Telephone: Improved Bluetooth connection stability. Improved transfer of contact data of the rear-seat telephone. Improved call lists in China. > Multimedia: Improved performance with video display lists with iPOD devices. Improved music playback and stability with iPOD devices and large USB devices. |
02-23-2013, 06:00 AM | #3 |
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I see the same thing. .co.uk says NO, .com says YES when I enter my VIN. I've also tried and failed (as has the dealer) to upgrade via USB.
When was your car built?? Mine was late Sept, so if the release notes are accurate then the image should not be applicable. Have an ongoing query with the dealer why: a - TeleServices Software update no longer shows up on the car (greyed out) b - Software Update on .com says Yes, UK says No. c - If not applicable, why not?- I want iPhone 5 working better (have experienced crashes and locking up when USB connected). Seen on other forums that the reason pre-Nov 2012 build isn't applicable for the update is because it fixes bugs introduced in Nov-2012 and onward cars. However, the release notes aren't detailed enough to confirm that... What's more, when looking at mobile device compatibility check tool on .co.uk, when my VIN is entered the next drop-down box allows you to select which software version - and lo and behold the latest version is selectable (1.23.2)!! I'm all for self service tools/updates, but would be nice if they actually implemented it right :-/ |
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02-23-2013, 07:04 AM | #4 |
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Initially, my car would not accept the update. I'd start the engine and then Idrive and would insert the USB stick. However, upon selecting update via USB, it would say that the "operation is not available".
It then occurred to me that maybe it was the USB stick at fault. I loaded the bin file onto a USB3 stick which was freshly formatted and repeated the procedure. The car immediately found the update and installed it. |
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I believe this can be done whether or not you have the nav option. |
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02-23-2013, 02:29 PM | #8 | |
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02-23-2013, 03:34 PM | #9 |
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Just updated mine - very pleased with it... now the number in software version has changed... Not sure if I can cope with the excitement!
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02-28-2013, 01:51 PM | #10 |
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I updated mine, so easy to do, but felt somewhat felt deflated at the end when I noticed it had done nothing!! At least nothing I could see instantly. Oh well, it must be better as the numbers have gone up
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03-01-2013, 10:36 AM | #11 | |
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03-03-2013, 04:38 AM | #12 |
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For me, it was more that a case of the numbers going up as multipoint now works. This is a major step forward as previously, even if both phones were connected, I had to switch phones before I could accept an incoming call on the phone that was not connected. Now it works automatically which is great when you have 2 mobiles! A great feature and well done BMW for being one of the only manufacturers I believe to have this functionality.
johnbmw6 - I had issues installing the update at first. However, Idrive told me that the operation was not available. This was resolved by using a different USB stick. The file should be downloaded straight to the USB drive - it does not need to be extracted and should not be in a folder i.e. it should be the only file on the USB drive. |
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03-03-2013, 04:42 AM | #13 | |
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03-05-2013, 11:55 AM | #14 |
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Hmmm, if i go to the BMW updates link above and enter my VIN no. it suggests to download an update whereas if i go to the owners section in the BMW UK website > mobile devices > software update and enter my VIN no. there it says no update available I have the latest software???
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03-05-2013, 12:26 PM | #15 |
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Mine did not work again, downloaded to USB turned ignition on plugged in and it said "No software detected"!!!!!!!!!!
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03-05-2013, 03:50 PM | #16 |
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I had the same issue/message when downloading on a MAC. Using a PC solved it.
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03-05-2013, 04:44 PM | #17 |
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Ahh I downloaded through a MAC also, I will run it again through windows thanks J.
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03-06-2013, 03:55 AM | #19 | |
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EDIT: just tried to upload and it said "no software on USB to upload" So fuck it, it stays as is.
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03-06-2013, 04:11 AM | #20 |
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I may try mine later, but as per my post above i'm a bit confused by one site saying there is an update and the other that there isn't! I have a mac but my USB drive is FAT32.
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03-06-2013, 04:15 AM | #21 | |
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I re-formated it on windows 7 if that helps.
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03-06-2013, 04:20 AM | #22 |
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When you go to your disk utility you should be able to choose how you format the disk. That's what happens in the mac and I think for PC too. Rather than right click on the drive then "format" if you go into your disk utility to do it you should get the option (i think).
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