iPod/USB package and iPhone 3G

Tennberg · 12-02-2008, 06:56 PM

I took delivery of an '09 E90 335i xDrive today and it came with the iPod/USB package. When I plugged my iPhone 3G into the cable, the phone immediately said "This accessory is not compatible with your phone" and did not charge.

I know this is due to the way Apple changed the pin setup on the connector, so that many accessories that worked with the original iPhone and iTouch no longer work with the 3G.

Is BMW aware of this issue? Do they have a cable that is compatible, or will I eventually need to buy my own third-party cable?

bsamoul · 12-02-2008, 07:02 PM

I've seen the 3G being charged in an 08 335. Did you hit no for airplane mode and it still didn't charge? The only thing Apple did to the connector was change it so firewire couldn't charge the phone. But the car's usb should...

mroach · 12-02-2008, 07:08 PM

I get the same message with my 3G when I use a Belkin charger + 3.5mm adapter thing. It's really annoying. It won't charge my 3G but will charge a 2G. F'n Apple.

Tennberg · 12-02-2008, 07:37 PM

Hmm..so plugged it back in, it gave the same "Airplane mode?" question, but this time it's charging. I guess I'll just have to test it for a week and see what happens.

jun · 12-02-2008, 08:26 PM

Interesting. My iPhone works perfectly fine when plugged in to my car (09 335 w. iDrive)

RodTheFemur · 12-02-2008, 08:27 PM

My phone charges, but it lists the device as not supported and I cannot access playlists etc when it is connected. Any thoughts??

2007 e90 with iPod option.

bsd107 · 12-03-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jun

Interesting. My iPhone works perfectly fine when plugged in to my car (09 335 w. iDrive)

My phone works fine when plugged in, but the phone says the car is not compatible and asks me if I want to go into airplane mode when I connect it. If I say "no", the iPhone 3G works fine as both an audio player and a Bluetooth phone.

I still need to check whether it charges....

This is on a 2009 E90 w iDrive.

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Tennberg Private First Class 18 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i w/ xDrive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i xDrive Sedan [0.00]	iPod/USB package and iPhone 3G I took delivery of an '09 E90 335i xDrive today and it came with the iPod/USB package. When I plugged my iPhone 3G into the cable, the phone immediately said "This accessory is not compatible with your phone" and did not charge. I know this is due to the way Apple changed the pin setup on the connector, so that many accessories that worked with the original iPhone and iTouch no longer work with the 3G. Is BMW aware of this issue? Do they have a cable that is compatible, or will I eventually need to buy my own third-party cable?
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Tennberg Private First Class 18 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i w/ xDrive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i xDrive Sedan [0.00]	Hmm..so plugged it back in, it gave the same "Airplane mode?" question, but this time it's charging. I guess I'll just have to test it for a week and see what happens.
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jun First Lieutenant 17 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	Interesting. My iPhone works perfectly fine when plugged in to my car (09 335 w. iDrive)
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RodTheFemur Private First Class 10 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Surrounded by Reality iTrader: (0)	My phone charges, but it lists the device as not supported and I cannot access playlists etc when it is connected. Any thoughts?? 2007 e90 with iPod option.
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