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Anyone here with a 2015 F22 built in March or later? https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1143681 Nav Pro OTA maps update: Too good to be true? https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1116749 . |
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At times I ask myself why am I going so far for the last status info in the myBMW app but my G05 has it so here I am |
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01-06-2022, 06:56 PM | #269 | |
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When I look up my VIN on realoem and look up the telematics control unit for my car, only the 4G ATMs show up... |
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01-06-2022, 07:21 PM | #270 | ||
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Why do you assume it was an "EVO" version of ID4, where does it display this? Or are you just going off your vehicle's built date? Your vehicle should of made the cutoff for a 4G telematics but it's possible it might of been built right at the bleeding edge of when BMW made the crossover from 3G to 4G. As you can see by the 2 Series threads I earlier listed from 2015, some 03/2015 and beyond 2 Series was the first BMW vehicles to get 4G telemetry, with OTA map updates. ID4 NBT Evo or the Evolution version specifically only came with 4G telematics, including 2GB of RAM to be able to download and cache large map updates. A 3G connection would not be able to complete this task, hence, this feature was only available in the EVO version of ID4. Unfortunately, if that's the current equipment you have in your vehicle, for whatever reason, the dealer is correct in stating that this upgrade is not possible. |
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Am I right in thinking there may still be a path possible if I upgrade my antenna as well? Or am I really SOL? Appreciate all your detailed responses |
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01-06-2022, 07:43 PM | #272 | ||
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For one, the chipsets consists of an array of logic gates and for compatibility reasons, there are just not enough available logic gates in the chips between the two to achieve this, even if it was upgradable with just a software flash to 4G from 3G. In addition, 4G requires a lot more memory and buffering than 3G, since it supports a much higher data rate, which the current 3G iDrive hardware in your vehicle would not be able to support 4G. So, I'm sorry to say, if your vehicle has a 3G hardware, it's stuck that way unless you rip everything out; from iDrive unit to telematics box and upgrade it all from scratch. https://vocal.media/01/how-to-conver...to-a-4-g-phone |
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I found a lot of interesting info on this subject in the link below:
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01-07-2022, 05:35 AM | #275 |
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Anyone else with a 2016 that supposedly cannot be upgraded?
If we're talking about mid sequence 2015's being at the bleeding edge of a hardware change the enables the software upgrade to work…. What sort of edge am I at? |
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01-07-2022, 06:45 AM | #276 | |
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If it says "4G" - which I'm guessing it does for a 2016 MY, then you're good to go for this upgrade offer. You can also run the iDrive to the main ConnectDrive menu and see if "4G" displays on the upper left hand corner of the screen. . |
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This is the new TCM that the dealer installed in my 2016 with ID4 EVO. I've been having intermittent connected drive issues since it was swapped over.
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For my F34, I just received my mailed "Unfortunately, for your vehicle, there is no technology upgrade available ..."
BMW just dropped the resale value of this car by over $2K ! I guess I might as well remove the shark fin. My next car will be Audi. |
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What year is your F34 ?
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My 2018 F30 is fine, but I just received a nicely packaged colored brochure for my 2016 F48 that states my X1 will lose functionality of its connected drive services because of the old telematics. Edit: and that there was nothing that can be done! |
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Just got off the phone with BMWNA and they confirmed that my 2016 320i is equipped with NBT Evo ID 4.2.
They also confirmed what I already knew (via letter) that my vehicle is not eligible for the upgrade(s) needed to keep ConnectedDrive services active. Also interesting to note, they did specifically mention aftermarket options being a possibility. Anyone have insight on the easiest way (preferably software) to upgrade an NBT Evo ID 4.2 headunit to add functionalities including keeping ConnectedDrive operating? |
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01-12-2022, 06:45 PM | #283 | |
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Edit: does your screen show 4G? If so then your car should be upgradable. |
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01-12-2022, 07:06 PM | #284 | |
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If Im being completely honest, aftermarket doesnt scare me that much (unless major hardware required)... because what does scare me is having my DME locked when they realize the car has been tuned and to a lesser extent erasing any coding done. Assuming the coding can be replaced. It really is strange how some basic NBT units can/will be upgraded by BMW whiles others not. Maybe they are cutting me and others off for low optioned, basic models vs those who paid more originally? I have no idea at this point. |
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NBTEvo is not the ONLY hardware requirement to be eligible for the telematics hardware retrofit BMW is offering. To be eligible, your car needs to be equipped with NBTEvo and a 4G ATM (telematics unit). There is a small population of vehicles equipped with NBTEvo and 3G ATMs (ask me how I know!). BMW is not offering an upgrade path for 3G equipped cars and is deactivating all 3G ATMs next month and removing/blacklisting all associated VINs in their Connected Drive database. For the ATM, simply go look if the model # on your ATM (mine was in my trunk). If it references 4G you are eligible, if it references 3G you are SOL. Professional Nav vs. EntryNav vs. the base HU might also be a requirement but I did not have that issue. One tried and true DIY retrofit path exists to keep all services, which I have PMed you about |
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