Pics: iPhone 6 in an F30

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 09-19-2014, 08:21 PM

In case you were wondering how well the iPhone 6 (4.7" model) fits in your F3x (or F8x)...
The 6 doesn't quite lay flat on the cup holder cover, but it would probably take some aggressive maneuvering before that would be an issue. Note, I do not have the snap-in adaptor in my center console. That is the phone just laying in there. Apple leather case affixed.

Thescout13 · 09-19-2014, 08:39 PM

I'm having Bluetooth issues are you with the new one in my f30

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 09-19-2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

I'm having Bluetooth issues are you with the new one in my f30

Didn't use it in the car yet. I went outside to dispose of some trash and used the opportunity to snap a few pics.

Blubaron79 · 09-19-2014, 10:40 PM

Waiting for new snap in adapter before I get the 6

raqautle · 09-20-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

I'm having Bluetooth issues are you with the new one in my f30

I'm also having issues with Bluetooth but I still have my iPhone 5 and updated to iOS 8

Mainly listening to music so far, won't change songs

Blubaron79 · 09-20-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by raqautle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thescout13

I'm having Bluetooth issues are you with the new one in my f30

I'm also having issues with Bluetooth but I still have my iPhone 5 and updated to iOS 8

Mainly listening to music so far, won't change songs

I have this snap in adapter and haven't noticed anything different with the iPhone music.

34.50 · 09-20-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by raqautle

I'm also having issues with Bluetooth but I still have my iPhone 5 and updated to iOS 8

Mainly listening to music so far, won't change songs

I have a iPhone 5S (AT&T, 32 GB), and upgraded to iOS8. Everything works as iOS7 did - over bluetooth, I can make calls, and listen to music (including changing tracks). This is on my 2013 335i (CIC) - it does take longer to connect/pair to my phone every time, which is a little annoying

TiresOnFire · 09-20-2014, 03:49 PM

34.50, regarding the speed comment... just an idea, check your iPhone Bluetooth setting to see if it is set to sync contacts. Try turning it off to see if this speeds it up.
Settings/Bluetooth/touch the blue i in the circle to the right of the "My Device" being the BMW. Turn off Sync Contacts. Hope this helps you.

Gastoys · 09-20-2014, 05:10 PM

That is the number reason why I did not buy iPhone 6 - too big! Well that and there are issues with the newly released phone, I hate bieng first time buyer

34.50 · 09-20-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BillFuchs

34.50, regarding the speed comment... just an idea, check your iPhone Bluetooth setting to see if it is set to sync contacts. Try turning it off to see if this speeds it up.
Settings/Bluetooth/touch the blue i in the circle to the right of the "My Device" being the BMW. Turn off Sync Contacts. Hope this helps you.

Great suggestion! Will try it out next time. Just wondering if there are any downsides to doing this (like new/updated contacts potentially not showing up in iDrive?)

TiresOnFire · 09-20-2014, 06:05 PM

If you do as I suggest I don't believe any contacts will show, but perhaps it will allow you to isolate the cause then decide which is most important.

beto_L.A. · 09-20-2014, 07:23 PM

F36 No NAV, IPhone 5s IOS 8,
Calls have dropped, music stops playing because it looses Bluetooth connection, sometimes the information of the tracks doesn't display but once the next track plays all the info will display.
Never happened with IOS 7.

chrisny · 09-21-2014, 03:11 AM

Thanks for sharing. How does it fit in the little compartment on the left side of the steering wheel, that little second glove box under the dash?

Looks like you need an easy pass lol

nbmw1 · 09-21-2014, 10:04 PM

Hi, does anybody know if they are planning or already have made a snap in adapter for the iPhone 6, and if so does anybody know the website?

dL. · 09-22-2014, 01:35 AM

Can somebody tell me if the 6 Plus will fit in the cup holder? A picture would be great.

Thanks!

dL

aadams1x · 09-22-2014, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dL.

Can somebody tell me if the 6 Plus will fit in the cup holder? A picture would be great.

Thanks!

dL

I dont think the iPhone 6 Plus fits in the boot let alone cup holder :-)

Austinformedude · 09-22-2014, 06:50 AM

I can tell you for a fact that the iphone6+ does NOT fit in the cup holders, and is not very safe in the little cubby in front of them. I put mine in a case and leave it sideways across both cup holders, and it fits well there, but you loose a cup holder.

Halsifer · 09-22-2014, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thescout13

I'm having Bluetooth issues are you with the new one in my f30

Quote:

Originally Posted by raqautle

I'm also having issues with Bluetooth but I still have my iPhone 5 and updated to iOS 8

Mainly listening to music so far, won't change songs

Quote:

Originally Posted by beto_L.A.

F36 No NAV, IPhone 5s IOS 8,
Calls have dropped, music stops playing because it looses Bluetooth connection, sometimes the information of the tracks doesn't display but once the next track plays all the info will display.
Never happened with IOS 7.

This is all happening for me as well. I am unable to select music from the library search over bluetooth. Calls sometimes to not end. And sometimes my contacts will not show up in iDrive. The music selection and search is the most unusable.

I have had iOS 8 beta since the beginning of June. This problem hasn't been an issue in the beta until the final release and should be addressed by either BMW or Apple. Make sure you submit feedback to the companies to notify them of the issue.

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

I have this snap in adapter and haven't noticed anything different with the iPhone music.

That's because the Snap-In is using a direct connection for music, not bluetooth library streaming.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 09-22-2014, 12:21 PM

Left side storage with iPhone 6.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 09-22-2014, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisny

Thanks for sharing. How does it fit in the little compartment on the left side of the steering wheel, that little second glove box under the dash?

Looks like you need an easy pass lol

I live in a condo, so the quarters are for the coin-operated DIY car wash.

crono06 · 09-23-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Left side storage with iPhone 6.

Lolwut? Where is this storage location!? Do all F30's have it?

az8823 · 09-23-2014, 11:22 AM

Since I got the iPhone 6, it doesn't show up in the bluetooth devices for music. Calls and contacts still show up but as of now, it won't stream audio. Everything says it's connected between the phone and BMW. I can't say for sure but I think my iPhone 5 still streamed audio even after I downloaded iOS8.

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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1432 Rep 4,724 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Waiting for new snap in adapter before I get the 6 __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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TiresOnFire Private First Class 32 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2015435i,2015550i,2017M240i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	34.50, regarding the speed comment... just an idea, check your iPhone Bluetooth setting to see if it is set to sync contacts. Try turning it off to see if this speeds it up. Settings/Bluetooth/touch the blue i in the circle to the right of the "My Device" being the BMW. Turn off Sync Contacts. Hope this helps you.
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Gastoys First Lieutenant 15 Rep 342 Posts Drives: 2013 BWM 335i M Sport sapphire Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greater Seattle Area iTrader: (0)	That is the number reason why I did not buy iPhone 6 - too big! Well that and there are issues with the newly released phone, I hate bieng first time buyer
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TiresOnFire Private First Class 32 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2015435i,2015550i,2017M240i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	If you do as I suggest I don't believe any contacts will show, but perhaps it will allow you to isolate the cause then decide which is most important.
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beto_L.A. Major 343 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2020 G20 330i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: north hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	F36 No NAV, IPhone 5s IOS 8, Calls have dropped, music stops playing because it looses Bluetooth connection, sometimes the information of the tracks doesn't display but once the next track plays all the info will display. Never happened with IOS 7. __________________ Current: 2023 G26 430i GC San Remo Green / Red Sensatec M Sport. Previous:2020 G20 330i M Sport (MG/BLK), 2018 F36 4GC LCI (SRB/NB), 2015 F36 4GC (MG/CR), 2012 F25 X328i (JB/CB), 2009 E90 328I sedan (SG/SB), 2004 E46 325I sedan (SG/BLK).
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chrisny Brigadier General 547 Rep 3,307 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks for sharing. How does it fit in the little compartment on the left side of the steering wheel, that little second glove box under the dash? Looks like you need an easy pass lol
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nbmw1 New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 3351 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Hi, does anybody know if they are planning or already have made a snap in adapter for the iPhone 6, and if so does anybody know the website?
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dL. First Lieutenant 79 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2022 M850i Coupe xDrive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Can somebody tell me if the 6 Plus will fit in the cup holder? A picture would be great. Thanks! dL
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Austinformedude Private 10 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2013 328 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I can tell you for a fact that the iphone6+ does NOT fit in the cup holders, and is not very safe in the little cubby in front of them. I put mine in a case and leave it sideways across both cup holders, and it fits well there, but you loose a cup holder.
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az8823 Private 37 Rep 66 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Since I got the iPhone 6, it doesn't show up in the bluetooth devices for music. Calls and contacts still show up but as of now, it won't stream audio. Everything says it's connected between the phone and BMW. I can't say for sure but I think my iPhone 5 still streamed audio even after I downloaded iOS8.
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