Software updates work for anyone?

speedski · 07-07-2018, 07:33 AM

Got a 17 GC, when I go to the BMW software update page and put the VIN in it lists up the updates available (which also show in the version drop down on the compatibility)

Download the BIN file, put it on a FAT32 formatted USB, plug it in the car and it just says this update in incompatible with this vehicle.

Driving me nuts. Is it working for anyone else? Wondering if they have fixed the amazon music quirk which means it plays the music in the background when trying to use the phone!

speedski · 07-07-2018, 07:56 AM

Its not the maps - they work (getting 2018-2 right now actually)- its the software update for the car that I am struggling to get working..

sensible · 07-07-2018, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by speedski

Its not the maps - they work (getting 2018-2 right now actually)- its the software update for the car that I am struggling to get working..

Yes, realised that afterwards so deleted my post, sorry can't help with that.

Wagstafari · 07-07-2018, 08:57 AM

I've just downloaded and going to try will let you know.

also 17 plate F36.

wag

Wagstafari · 07-07-2018, 09:12 AM

nope didn't work......

Pobsey · 07-07-2018, 09:35 AM

I had this issue, they don’t update the car software that often, so what you have on your car could well be the most up to date.

speedski · 07-07-2018, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pobsey

I had this issue, they don’t update the car software that often, so what you have on your car could well be the most up to date.

The compatibility page shows a newer version in the drop down.

And the download it offers is based on your VIN.

Process seems a bit crap tbh.

Wibbles · 07-07-2018, 04:31 PM

They stopped these USB updates when the nav systems changed to NBT EVO - anything made in 2017 with pro nav has EVO.

Only way to get newer software is either with esys or a dealer update with ISTA+

speedski · 07-08-2018, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

They stopped these USB updates when the nav systems changed to NBT EVO - anything made in 2017 with pro nav has EVO.

Only way to get newer software is either with esys or a dealer update with ISTA+

And yet EVO allows you to select it in the software.

Must admit, not at all impressed with how poorly coded BMW's media software is...

Wibbles · 07-08-2018, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by speedski

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibbles

They stopped these USB updates when the nav systems changed to NBT EVO - anything made in 2017 with pro nav has EVO.

Only way to get newer software is either with esys or a dealer update with ISTA+

And yet EVO allows you to select it in the software.

Must admit, not at all impressed with how poorly coded BMW's media software is...

Yes, it's strange how that is still present in the menu but it's not supported.

SkyJawa · 07-08-2018, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

They stopped these USB updates when the nav systems changed to NBT EVO - anything made in 2017 with pro nav has EVO.

Only way to get newer software is either with esys or a dealer update with ISTA+

How’s it done via esys?

teaston · 07-08-2018, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibbles

They stopped these USB updates when the nav systems changed to NBT EVO - anything made in 2017 with pro nav has EVO.

Only way to get newer software is either with esys or a dealer update with ISTA+

How’s it done via esys?

By updating the i-step, not something you want to risk DIYing unless you really know what you're doing!

vorphlack can help though.

SkyJawa · 07-08-2018, 07:23 AM

Sod that then I’ll wait till I get him to do the alpina gearbox software!

Wibbles · 07-08-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibbles

They stopped these USB updates when the nav systems changed to NBT EVO - anything made in 2017 with pro nav has EVO.

Only way to get newer software is either with esys or a dealer update with ISTA+

How's it done via esys?

By updating the i-step, not something you want to risk DIYing unless you really know what you're doing!

vorphlack can help though.

except he keeps getting banned from F30post

teaston · 07-08-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

except he keeps getting banned from F30post

Oh man, he’s banned again! The mods on this forum are fucking ridiculous!

Derrymilk · 07-08-2018, 06:44 PM

What’s he done now? Called Trumps gun gay?

Wagstafari · 07-14-2018, 02:33 AM

same issues as above

this is my current version.

is that latest then?

wag

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