[XxThe_RemedyXx]

Originally Posted by Mashman

You don't need to remove it, but you need remove the panel to look at the label on the front of the headunit. Look at the first 4 digits of the serial number, if it's B14x it's 2GB, if it's B21X it's 4GB. There should also be another number below for hardware version if it's HW:2.x it's 2GB for 4GB it should be HW:3.x

I had no idea there were different hardware specs re memory... So IF you have the 4GB version, then what are the coding possibilities, ID6 LITE?

[Mashman]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

I had no idea there were different hardware specs re memory... So IF you have the 4GB version, then what are the coding possibilities, ID6 LITE?

Then you should be able to flash the unit to a newer version, that has ID6_Lite, and not have any issues.

You can flash an EVO unit that only has 2GB of memory, to a newer version that has ID6_Lite, but the problem is that you will run into it randomly rebooting.

[steve@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by Mashman

Then you should be able to flash the unit to a newer version, that has ID6_Lite, and not have any issues.

You can flash an EVO unit that only has 2GB of memory, to a newer version that has ID6_Lite, but the problem is that you will run into it randomly rebooting.

The reboots tend to happen more when you're on much longer drives and using route guidance. I've had one reboot twice on a 75 mile trip but if your drives are relative short, you might only see it happen once a week or less.

[Mashman]

Originally Posted by Neneonline

Can you please share with me a link to a place where they show how to do this?

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

Originally Posted by Mashman

Then you should be able to flash the unit to a newer version, that has ID6_Lite, and not have any issues.

You can flash an EVO unit that only has 2GB of memory, to a newer version that has ID6_Lite, but the problem is that you will run into it randomly rebooting.

Interesting... Is there any way to verify which hardware version I have without removing trims?

[Mashman]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Interesting... Is there any way to verify which hardware version I have without removing trims?

Not that I know of. You only need to remove the bottom trim piece. In the video I linked to, you can see the label with the hardware version, as soon as he takes off the lower trim piece.

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

Originally Posted by Mashman

Not that I know of. You only need to remove the bottom trim piece. In the video I linked to, you can see the label with the hardware version, as soon as he takes off the lower trim piece.

Could this be coded with Bimmercode or is Esys required?

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

I'm sorry guys I'm a bit confused so forgive my ignorance... I have a 2014 335i xDrive which I believe is running iDrive 4. I recently had the car at my dealer where they were trying to troubleshoot some transmission software weirdness. As part of their troubleshooting, they updated my cars software to the latest version (not sure of specific number but this was a few months ago). After the update I had new features in my dash like "Steering wheel heat on/off" and a few others. The software update made my iDrive snappier. After the update all of my coding was wiped out so I'm sure they updated it.

Now my question is. If I have iDrive 4, can I got to iDrive 6_lite IF I have 4GB HU? I thought ID4 to ID6_lite required a hardware swap?

[MarkoSK]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Now my question is. If I have iDrive 4, can I got to iDrive 6_lite IF I have 4GB HU? I thought ID4 to ID6_lite required a hardware swap?

Yes, ID4 to ID6 always requires a HW swap. You can try flashing your HU, but it will be unstable and reset/reboot often.

[emulajavi]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Could this be coded with Bimmercode or is Esys required?

Yes. Just go to expert mode on HU_NBT_EVO and look for HMI_ID_Version and change it from id5_plus_plus to to id6_light

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

Originally Posted by emulajavi

Yes. Just go to expert mode on HU_NBT_EVO and look for HMI_ID_Version and change it from id5_plus_plus to to id6_light

But from what I'm reading doing this will result in issues in iDrive (rebooting, crashes etc.) correct?

[Bambazonke]

Originally Posted by Bambazonke

Hi there I have 2016 X3 with a NBT2 running ID5. I tried the above but it did not work. I suspect it has something to do with the current I Level. The car was assembled in June 2016 and the current I Level is FO25-16-03-502. Is there any thing I can do myself to update the software in order for it to work. The car is due for it's first annual check in June. Can I ask my dealer to update the software if I cannot do it myself if so what exactly must I ask him to do?
Thanks

A year later and I have eventually got my dealer to update the NBT2 unit to the latest I level last week. FDL coded the unit this morning to ID6 Lite and all is working as expected only issue is I have a 3 series image and not an X3. Can anyone send me a link to getting a FSC code for Carplay. The local Connected Drive site does not give me an option to purchase one locally.

[Mashman]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

But from what I'm reading doing this will result in issues in iDrive (rebooting, crashes etc.) correct?

If you have a 2014, then you definitely have older hardware (original NBT), and it's not just a simply coding change.

NBT EVO (or NBT2) came out in 2015. It originally ran the same ID4 interface as the original NBT. Later versions of EVO ran ID5, and then ID6.

If you have an EVO with ID5, you can simply code a change to get ID6_light. If you have an EVO with ID4, you can upgrade the firmware and then run either ID5 or ID6_light. If you have a later ID4 version of EVO, and you have 4GB of ram, you will not run into any issues, if you have an early version of EVO with ID4, with only 2GB of memory, you will run into random reboots.

There is no way to update an original NBT with NBT2 firmware.

[Simply]

Originally Posted by Mashman

You can flash an ID4 unit up to ID5 (which includes ID6_light), but the problem is that if your ID4 is one of the earlier ones, that only has 2GB of RAM, then it will suffer with the problem of random reboots.

If your unit is ID B140 or B143, then it only has 2GB, but if it is B209 or B240 it has 4GB, and can be flashed to ID5, and not suffer reboots.

Hey Mate,

I am in a process to buy a F31 from 04/2016. It has ID4 and the Headunit Serial is starting with HB B214 XXX.

So my question is has the headunit 4gb of ram? If yes, could it be upgraded to ID5/6 without a retrofit and any reboots which is happening alot with headunits that has 2gb of ram.

Any idea of this will work?

[Mashman]

Originally Posted by Simply

Hey Mate,

I am in a process to buy a F31 from 04/2016. It has ID4 and the Headunit Serial is starting with HB B214 XXX.

So my question is has the headunit 4gb of ram? If yes, could it be upgraded to ID5/6 without a retrofit and any reboots which is happening alot with headunits that has 2gb of ram.

Any idea of this will work?

I think you should be fine updating the firmware to run ID5/ID6.

The below link has a list of hardware versions, it shows B214 as "Asia OL ID5". Are you importing the car from Asia?


https://cartechnology.co.uk/printthr...d=59327&page=2

[Simply]

Originally Posted by Mashman

I think you should be fine updating the firmware to run ID5/ID6.

The below link has a list of hardware versions, it shows B214 as "Asia OL ID5". Are you importing the car from Asia?


https://cartechnology.co.uk/printthr...d=59327&page=2

That's a no, it's a German car supposedly. Only reason I can think the system should say b114 which is 2gb ram id4. But didn't know 214 could be Asia. Perhaps a retrofitted one? It's a prem. Selection car so this makes it stranger somehow if it is not as is rolling out of the factory. Hmm thanks for your input

Edit:
Mdecoder says that already:
S801 National Version Germany

Edit2: what does OL mean in Asia OL id5.. i see dab/full and OL. Id5 is then the version it can run.

[azengin]

Originally Posted by Almaretto

You should not have 6NH & 6NS. But, you can have 6CP & 6NS or 6NH.

• HU_NBT_EVO > EXBOX 3001 > wert_255 = FF
• HU_NBT_EVO > SYSTEM_EINSTELLUNGEN 3004 > CARPLAY_SWT = aktiv
• HU_NBT_EVO > TELEFON_TELEMATIK_ONLINE 3003 > WLAN_DIAGNOSE = aktiv

Is something missing for the first code? After exbox 3001, I think there should be another entry.

[Berseker]

Is It possibile to apply the id4 skin to a id6 system via this hmi_id_version variabile?

[Larrym240]

Originally Posted by azengin

Is something missing for the first code? After exbox 3001, I think there should be another entry.

Any update on this one; Is this field required?