[Chuckbuster]

Hoping someone can provide insight here.
I have a Feb 2014 F30 with ProNav, no internet , no bmw apps.
Under the ConnectedDrive menu, it just let me call my local dealer for servicing.

Today, I noticed that it had an option to "Update System" under the ConnectedDrive menu. I clicked this for the hell of it, and noticed that it was using my personal hotspot on my phone for downloading the update. After it had finished I now have an "Internet" option and can open a browser that tethers off my phone.

I knew this option existed, but my car didn't have it, and I don't have the full "ConnectedApps" so why did I suddenly get a browser?

Not complaining!...but just dont understand why this happened...and maybe what else I am missing out on!

[orma]

I don't know. I have everything but the web browser. I looked in my 2014 F30 w/ all the goodies. There was an option to "Update BMW Assist" in the menu but no other update option and there's no browser after letting it do that.

[Sladester100]

Where's the update bmw assist option?
Will have a look for that tomo!

[feng]

Originally Posted by Sladester100

Where's the update bmw assist option?
Will have a look for that tomo!

Go to connect drive and go to options. There's an option there.

[bbog2008]

Originally Posted by orma

I don't know. I have everything but the web browser. I looked in my 2014 F30 w/ all the goodies. There was an option to "Update BMW Assist" in the menu but no other update option and there's no browser after letting it do that.

Same here.

[cdgatti]

Figured the German car electrical gremlins would eventually make it to the internet age!!!

[Sladester100]

Originally Posted by Chuckbuster

Hoping someone can provide insight here.
I have a Feb 2014 F30 with ProNav, no internet , no bmw apps.
Under the ConnectedDrive menu, it just let me call my local dealer for servicing.

Today, I noticed that it had an option to "Update System" under the ConnectedDrive menu. I clicked this for the hell of it, and noticed that it was using my personal hotspot on my phone for downloading the update. After it had finished I now have an "Internet" option and can open a browser that tethers off my phone.

I knew this option existed, but my car didn't have it, and I don't have the full "ConnectedApps" so why did I suddenly get a browser?

Not complaining!...but just dont understand why this happened...and maybe what else I am missing out on!

So I've updated mine (options in connected drive section) and I don't see any internet option

I have BMW Online which I had before but that's not what you're getting at by the sound of it...

You mention it tethers to your phones connection, how was your phone connected, plugged in via USB or connected via Bluetooth when you had the option appear? And where does it appear? Can you take a screenshot of the menu and then the Internet browser open if poss?

Cheers!

[Chuckbuster]

Not near car now, but trying completely unpairing and re-pairing your phone.
When you do, you can go to Bluetooth options and (depending on your car) you can select Bluetooth services for that device:
Contacts
Data
Audio

...Data is what allows iDrive to tether from your phone.
The "Internet" option under ConnectedDrive only appears when you are paired and takes a moment to pop up sometimes until its connected to your personal hotspot.

[feng]

Mine doesn't give me the option for data. Perhaps that's the lack of office? I'm going to code it on when I get a cable.

[orma]

I have office and there's no data option. Using an iPhone tho.

[feng]

Originally Posted by orma

I have office and there's no data option. Using an iPhone tho.

hrmmm no idea then. Both my demo and loaner had data options. They also had 6NR (with cradle etc).

I'm using a 5S, and either via cable or enhanced BT, there is no data option. Just phone and audio.

[DConceicao]

Originally Posted by feng

hrmmm no idea then. Both my demo and loaner had data options. They also had 6NR (with cradle etc).

I'm using a 5S, and either via cable or enhanced BT, there is no data option. Just phone and audio.

Same here but with a 6.
Don't have the "data" option available.
I'll try and update iDrive first (new version is available) and will see if this remains the same.

[feng]

Originally Posted by DConceicao

Same here but with a 6.
Don't have the "data" option available.
I'll try and update iDrive first (new version is available) and will see if this remains the same.

Remained the same for me. I'm not losing sleep over it. I will eventually code apps etc on when I get around to ordering a cable. We have the combox as standard in AU due to teleservices and SOS etc being default options on all BMW AU BMWs.