Trying to update maps

PG325 · 11-28-2021, 11:43 AM

I know this has been talked about to death, but I think this may be a new problem. I purchased the medium package recently primarily for maps as my car has not been updated since new in 2013.

I've downloaded the 2022-1 West Europe file from BMW and that was only 21.6gb, does that sound correct?

Copied this to a 64gb usb and it copied exactly the same amount of data, but it is just one file.

I've put the USB into the port under the arm rest and nothing happens, I was expecting it to come up with a progress screen.

Can't work out how to get a screen shot of things into a message at the moment, that may help!

NanasBack · 11-28-2021, 12:33 PM

If you are using the BMW Download Manager, it should indicate there is a problem with the download or the extraction to USB stick, if either is incomplete or not correct .

Is it possible to download without using the Download Manager?

SW6Steve · 11-28-2021, 12:57 PM

Did you format usb to fat32?

G82Dude · 11-28-2021, 01:17 PM

...when you say "copied"; did you do it or the download manager? It's a ZIP which the s/w unzips and copies to your USB drive. There are normally lots of files and several root folders. Download and try copying it again! And as Steve says, FAT32 format is best for map updates (and music)...

Not sure how big the W Europe file should be for your system, but they are at least that. Think my latest one for iDrive 7 system (Europe Live 2021-3) was around 28GB ZIPped.

Kermit · 11-28-2021, 01:34 PM

I think mine was 36GB when extracted to the USB stick in the end (NBT Evo).

Also, make sure you put the stick in after the ignition is switched on... it didn't recognise my update when I put the stick in before turning on ignition.

Allworth · 11-28-2021, 02:35 PM

File size looks right.

Make sure to:
-format USB drive to FAT32
-put your files to root of USB drive (no parent folder)

PG325 · 11-28-2021, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allworth

File size looks right.

Make sure to:
-format USB drive to FAT32
-put your files to root of USB drive (no parent folder)

The USB stick is formatted ok, but the file I downloaded from BMW is just a single file of 21.6 GB, doesn't looked to be zipped either.

If I can work out how to add an image I will attach to this thread.

PG325 · 11-28-2021, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PG325

The USB stick is formatted ok, but the file I downloaded from BMW is just a single file of 21.6 GB, doesn't looked to be zipped either.

If I can work out how to add an image I will attach to this thread.

This is how the BMW file appears when downloaded, just one file. It's the same when copied to the USB stick.

MY340i · 11-28-2021, 04:21 PM

Needs to be unzipped

G82Dude · 11-28-2021, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PG325

This is how the BMW file appears when downloaded, just one file. It's the same when copied to the USB stick.

Didn't think they gave them names like from BMW? Almost looks like a torrent! Rename the file to add a file extension of .ZIP. Then try unzipping to the ROOT of your USB...

Davidsr · 11-29-2021, 03:31 AM

It might be that you can't update them that way. I had same issue with my 2015 unit. When it was in at dealer for servicing I asked them to look at why it didn't work and I was told mine could only be updated via the dealer supplied USB stick. Was a bit annoyed that BMW had let me purchase that package for it.

drykoke · 11-29-2021, 05:22 AM

2015 pre-LCI model. On Friday, I updated map after signing up to Black Friday Connected Drive M.

1. Use BMW Download Manager.
2. It saves entire file to hard disk, then it prompts you to allow it to transfer to USB.
3. After the Download Manager confirmed completed transfer, I plugged USB stick into car.
4. Started the engine, then IDrive asked if I wanted to update.
5. Yes, then it asked for Password (which BMW had just sent to my email).
6. 30 minutes later, all completed while I was driving around.

Hassle free.
Let the Download Manager handle everything. There's no need to fiddle with file names, or unzipping etc.

t5pilot · 11-29-2021, 04:04 PM

If you've paid for the update in the connected store @PG325, you need to use the BMW Download manager. It is the only way to extract the files & FSC codes correctly to your USB drive.
If you've paid for an FSC code from another vendor, then downloaded the map file, you will need to decompress it from whatever format it's in, with 7-Zip or similar.
The image you've posted, as has been said, looks like a 3rd party download. Which you don't want if you have paid for it from BMW.

HighlandPete · 11-29-2021, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drykoke

2015 pre-LCI model. On Friday, I updated map after signing up to Black Friday Connected Drive M.

1. Use BMW Download Manager.
2. It saves entire file to hard disk, then it prompts you to allow it to transfer to USB.
3. After the Download Manager confirmed completed transfer, I plugged USB stick into car.
4. Started the engine, then IDrive asked if I wanted to update.
5. Yes, then it asked for Password (which BMW had just sent to my email).
6. 30 minutes later, all completed while I was driving around.

Hassle free.
Let the Download Manager handle everything. There's no need to fiddle with file names, or unzipping etc.

Same here, exactly how mine works.

PG325 · 11-30-2021, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t5pilot

If you've paid for the update in the connected store @PG325, you need to use the BMW Download manager. It is the only way to extract the files & FSC codes correctly to your USB drive.
If you've paid for an FSC code from another vendor, then downloaded the map file, you will need to decompress it from whatever format it's in, with 7-Zip or similar.
The image you've posted, as has been said, looks like a 3rd party download. Which you don't want if you have paid for it from BMW.

The package was purchased from BMW in their Black Friday offer, and I have been using the their Download Manager.

I did notice yesterday that I had not ticked for it to allow access to private networks,only public, so tick this box, and now it appear to have downloaded a file of approximately 27GB, then validated it, and then it asked me where I wanted it saved (USB drive).

So I now have the following on a USB ready to plug into the car, hopefully this will install itself later.

bishbosh · 11-30-2021, 04:50 AM

Yes, that is what the directory structure should look like.

PG325 · 11-30-2021, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PG325

The package was purchased from BMW in their Black Friday offer, and I have been using the their Download Manager.

I did notice yesterday that I had not ticked for it to allow access to private networks,only public, so tick this box, and now it appear to have downloaded a file of approximately 27GB, then validated it, and then it asked me where I wanted it saved (USB drive).

So I now have the following on a USB ready to plug into the car, hopefully this will install itself later.

It appears to be installing, but can I turn the ignition off and then will it restart when it's switched back on?

t5pilot · 11-30-2021, 11:37 AM

Yes you can....

sensible · 11-30-2021, 02:05 PM

BMW Download Manager is the way forward. It does it all for you. Used it at least 7-8 times without a problem.

11-28-2021, 11:43 AM	#1
PG325 Private First Class 37 Rep 199 Posts Drives: BMW e30 325i & f32 435i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Trying to update maps I know this has been talked about to death, but I think this may be a new problem. I purchased the medium package recently primarily for maps as my car has not been updated since new in 2013. I've downloaded the 2022-1 West Europe file from BMW and that was only 21.6gb, does that sound correct? Copied this to a 64gb usb and it copied exactly the same amount of data, but it is just one file. I've put the USB into the port under the arm rest and nothing happens, I was expecting it to come up with a progress screen. Can't work out how to get a screen shot of things into a message at the moment, that may help!
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11-28-2021, 12:33 PM	#2
NanasBack Lieutenant 200 Rep 542 Posts Drives: EB 335 oil burner Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Staffs, UK iTrader: (0)	If you are using the BMW Download Manager, it should indicate there is a problem with the download or the extraction to USB stick, if either is incomplete or not correct . Is it possible to download without using the Download Manager? __________________ 335d xDrive
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11-28-2021, 12:57 PM	#3
SW6Steve Lieutenant 94 Rep 431 Posts Drives: F30 330d Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	Did you format usb to fat32?
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11-28-2021, 01:17 PM	#4
G82Dude - 290 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: M4CMxD Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	...when you say "copied"; did you do it or the download manager? It's a ZIP which the s/w unzips and copies to your USB drive. There are normally lots of files and several root folders. Download and try copying it again! And as Steve says, FAT32 format is best for map updates (and music)... Not sure how big the W Europe file should be for your system, but they are at least that. Think my latest one for iDrive 7 system (Europe Live 2021-3) was around 28GB ZIPped.
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11-28-2021, 01:34 PM	#5
Kermit Second Lieutenant 125 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive Shadow Edition Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I think mine was 36GB when extracted to the USB stick in the end (NBT Evo). Also, make sure you put the stick in after the ignition is switched on... it didn't recognise my update when I put the stick in before turning on ignition.
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11-28-2021, 02:35 PM	#6
Allworth First Lieutenant 204 Rep 380 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive20d (E84) Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Stoke-on-Trent iTrader: (0)	File size looks right. Make sure to: -format USB drive to FAT32 -put your files to root of USB drive (no parent folder)
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11-28-2021, 04:21 PM	#9
MY340i Major 720 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: Various Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Needs to be unzipped
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11-29-2021, 03:31 AM	#11
Davidsr Enlisted Member 16 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW 320D Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	It might be that you can't update them that way. I had same issue with my 2015 unit. When it was in at dealer for servicing I asked them to look at why it didn't work and I was told mine could only be updated via the dealer supplied USB stick. Was a bit annoyed that BMW had let me purchase that package for it.
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11-29-2021, 05:22 AM	#12
drykoke Private First Class 87 Rep 146 Posts Drives: Peugeot 408 1.2GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	2015 pre-LCI model. On Friday, I updated map after signing up to Black Friday Connected Drive M. 1. Use BMW Download Manager. 2. It saves entire file to hard disk, then it prompts you to allow it to transfer to USB. 3. After the Download Manager confirmed completed transfer, I plugged USB stick into car. 4. Started the engine, then IDrive asked if I wanted to update. 5. Yes, then it asked for Password (which BMW had just sent to my email). 6. 30 minutes later, all completed while I was driving around. Hassle free. Let the Download Manager handle everything. There's no need to fiddle with file names, or unzipping etc.
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11-29-2021, 04:04 PM	#13
t5pilot Colonel 978 Rep 2,069 Posts Drives: M4 CP & S1000 XR Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Yorkshire - UK iTrader: (1)	If you've paid for the update in the connected store @PG325, you need to use the BMW Download manager. It is the only way to extract the files & FSC codes correctly to your USB drive. If you've paid for an FSC code from another vendor, then downloaded the map file, you will need to decompress it from whatever format it's in, with 7-Zip or similar. The image you've posted, as has been said, looks like a 3rd party download. Which you don't want if you have paid for it from BMW. __________________ /// BM3 + M-Power ///
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bishbosh Lieutenant Colonel 840 Rep 1,992 Posts Drives: F30 335d Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 335d [0.00]	Yes, that is what the directory structure should look like. __________________ if I've helped - an Appreciate would be, er, very appreciated!
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sensible Lieutenant Colonel 810 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: BMW 420i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Midlands UK iTrader: (0)	BMW Download Manager is the way forward. It does it all for you. Used it at least 7-8 times without a problem.
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