Updating iDrive software

Eimal · 01-26-2018, 03:53 PM

Hi guys, I'm trying to update the idrive software on my 435xd GC, but it keeps telling me Ican't update the software. O have tried 2 different USB sticks both formatted with fat32 and placed the . bin file in the root directory. Any ideas or suggestions?

I think the update only provides USB and BT improvements but it would still be nice to be on the latest software.

current version
Media: MB-001.047.003
Telephone: TB-001.047.003

teaston · 01-26-2018, 04:45 PM

I thought that message just meant you already have the latest software for your car?

Eimal · 01-26-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

I thought that message just meant you already have the latest software for your car?

When I went online and put in the last 7 digits of the Vin on the BMW update site, it came up with software UPD05062 for cars after Feb 14.

teaston · 01-27-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vorph

That’s old one

Is this the newest one? Mine also says software can’t be updated:

Wibbles · 01-27-2018, 01:09 PM

BMW no longer release software updates via USB, it's all in the firmware now.

teaston · 01-28-2018, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

BMW no longer release software updates via USB, it's all in the firmware now.

Interesting! Mine actually had the i-level updated last week, but all my coding in the HU-NBT2 was still there so obviously they didn’t update the HU for some reason, in which case I wonder if the BT software version was updated!?

Wibbles · 01-28-2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Interesting! Mine actually had the i-level updated last week, but all my coding in the HU-NBT2 was still there so obviously they didn’t update the HU for some reason, in which case I wonder if the BT software version was updated!?

Nope, if the coding is there then they didn't update the headunit.

Eimal · 01-29-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

BMW no longer release software updates via USB, it's all in the firmware now.

Thanks for clearing that up, I will just ask the dealer to update at the next service

teaston · 01-29-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Eimal

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Originally Posted by wibbles

BMW no longer release software updates via USB, it's all in the firmware now.

Thanks for clearing that up, I will just ask the dealer to update at the next service

Make sure to tell them you've have problems with the BT connection to your phone.

SW6Steve · 01-29-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Is this the newest one? Mine also says software can’t be updated:

Mines a 65 plate, been in for MPPK recently and my software shows the same as yours. Shrug!!

teaston · 01-29-2018, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Is this the newest one? Mine also says software can’t be updated:

vorph ?

crazybones · 01-30-2018, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Eimal

When I went online and put in the last 7 digits of the Vin on the BMW update site, it came up with software UPD05062 for cars after Feb 14.

Was that from the BMW UK update site - UPD05062 hasn't changed for me on the UK site for the last couple of years. If I use the BMW.com/update check, it advises that I am up to date.

Eimal · 01-30-2018, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by crazybones

Was that from the BMW UK update site - UPD05062 hasn't changed for me on the UK site for the last couple of years. If I use the BMW.com/update check, it advises that I am up to date.

Yes it was the UK site, I will try the .com version of the site and see what it comes up with.

vorph · 01-30-2018, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

vorph ?

Looks to me like evo ID4, definitely not latest.

teaston · 01-30-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by vorph

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Originally Posted by teaston

vorph ?

Looks to me like evo ID4, definitely not latest.

So to get newer BT software it would have to be ID5 or 6?

vorph · 01-31-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

So to get newer BT software it would have to be ID5 or 6?

Sorry, just flashed one ID4 from 11/15 to F020-17-11-540 level and got exactly same as above, my bad

TBH I never upload software via usb as flashing head unit delivery all in one.

teaston · 01-31-2018, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by vorph

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Originally Posted by teaston

So to get newer BT software it would have to be ID5 or 6?

Sorry, just flashed one ID4 from 11/15 to F020-17-11-540 level and got exactly same as above, my bad

Ok thanks mate!

LesAshmore · 11-22-2018, 07:09 AM

I realize this is an old thread, But I experienced same and phoned BMW Connected drive, they told me to take it to my local agent, which I did, I was told that the software wasn't compatible with my I-Level software and would need to update that, They gave me the cost which I thought was very reasonable, but I am wondering what the update gives you and if it is worth it.
Does anybody know what it gives?

Wibbles · 11-22-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LesAshmore

I realize this is an old thread, But I experienced same and phoned BMW Connected drive, they told me to take it to my local agent, which I did, I was told that the software wasn't compatible with my I-Level software and would need to update that, They gave me the cost which I thought was very reasonable, but I am wondering what the update gives you and if it is worth it.
Does anybody know what it gives?

It won't do much for the cost of the upgrade IMHO.

LesAshmore · 11-22-2018, 03:57 PM

It is only £100 so it's not a lot, My son has later software and his android phone works well with his system whilst mine doesnt so am thinking of going ahead

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