Read an interesting post about this. I want to know what happens if you disconnect the battery because I’m new to iDrive. or disable the iDrive’s control fuse?
I’m not sure, but you might not want to completely disconnect the batteries in a BMW without taking some precautions because I’ve heard that if the car loses all power, it might enter an anti-theft mode. I’m not sure because I don’t work on my autos.
Anyhow, that wasn’t the type of reset the OP was referring about (nor the one I was talking about).
When you lock the car and turn it off, iDrive completely shuts off for roughly 12 minutes. In most BMWs, you can restart the computer for the idrive system, navigation, etc. by holding down the volume button for 20 to 25 seconds constantly. The volume is only momentarily turned off when the volume button is pressed; the system is not restarted.
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For the life of me, I can’t get the names of contacts to appear whenever I receive a text. For years, this tool worked well. However, all of a sudden, I am only receiving phone numbers and not contact names. I’m using iOS 13’s most recent version.
2. SiriusXM just provided a three-month trial, and despite my repeated attempts, the automobile would not get their refresh signal. The subscription is active and functions properly on my phone, so it’s unclear why the car isn’t using it.
Can the idrive computer be restarted? Any assistance would be appreciated even though I don’t necessarily want to reset it and loose all my settings.
1. It’s not your iDrive; there are many of us who are experiencing the identical problem.
2. I’ve never used SiriusXM, so I have no idea.
I think the only way to reset it is to press and hold the radio power knob for 20 seconds or till it resets.
I mistakenly believed that I was the only one whose contacts no longer shown in text messages. It used to operate flawlessly before abruptly ceasing. I repeatedly attempted re-syncing but failed and soon quit caring.
If it restarts by holding the button down, kindly let us know. I attempted this procedure unsuccessfully in my prior 2015 435i, as well as in our 2015 x5 and 2016 x6. It only worked in my 2006 328i, which was my very first BMW.
Force a reboot by long-pressing and holding the eject and mute buttons. Not exactly a reset, though. It’s the same as starting your car.
I mean, I don’t really care because I can just check it on my Apple Watch, but still. When something works for a while and then abruptly stops operating, it annoys me.
Yes, I completely concur. I’d like to see them on a screen, so strange…
A 2012 650i Convertible with 23K miles was recently purchased. It is preloaded with voice recordings and radio/navigation presets from the previous owner. Just a ton of info that has been preserved. Is it feasible to remove everything from this and transmit it in its original form?
Definitely helpful Google link I bet you’ve been waiting forever to pull that sleazy trick on someone.
I am aware of how to delete radio presets, but I would like to know how to delete everything, including navigation history, store data, radio content, all drivers, and all recorded music.
There must be a technique they employ to accomplish this when a car is traded to the dealer, right? They are unable to assign a tech to delete each and every item, and searching for everything takes hours.
Go to settings from the iDrive main menu. Position the iDrive controller to the right while in the settings menu. After that, move it to the right one more time to see the option to remove all personal information. I haven’t used it, but it’s in my car.
Start the operating system again.
The iDrive software and head unit itself should be examined after all mechanical components that might be the reason for your iDrive restarting have been ruled out.
The reboot feature in BMW’s operating system is a wonderful feature that few people are aware of. You only need to press and hold the volume button for about 30 seconds while your BMW is in standby (this is crucial).
After 30 seconds have passed since you released the volume button, you can press it again to turn the operating system back on.
If you’re not quite sure how to go about doing this, check this BMW instructional video here, which walks you through the steps.
How is a BMW manually reset?
The mechanic will reset the computer in your BMW after the service is complete so it can record your mileage and let you know when the car will need maintenance again in the future. However, the techniques listed below can help you if you maintain your own car but are unclear of how to reset the computer system.
- With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position.
- For TEN seconds, press and HOLD the ODOMETER button. It can be found at the Instrument Cluster’s extreme bottom LEFT corner.
- The dash screen will display FGSTNR along with a number. Your chassis number is this (See image example).
- The LAST FOUR numerals are added. Ex: 3+4+5+6= 18 (taken from the image above). Your UNLOCK CODE is going to be 18.
- Press and hold the ODOMETER button one more until the FGSTNR clearing area appears (you will still see numbers in the top section).
- Press the odometer button until the upper Menu area (entering code menu) reaches 19 after the bottom area has cleared; When you do, the text will appear at the bottom: Press the odometer button to enter your unlock code after turning the lock on (from the example above) This is seen in the bottom portion.
- The screen will appear as in the image above after a little period, at which point the menu will once again appear at the top. To access the number 21 menu, press the odometer button (also theentering code menu).
- On the screen’s bottom, it will say: RESET? To complete the reset, press the odometer button.
Your BMW’s computer has been restarted! The existing settings must now be added again, or new ones must be added.
**NOTE: Slowly repeat the procedures if you are unable to reset the BMW computer on your first attempt. If you’re still having trouble, ask the dealership for help or refer to your car’s owner’s manual.
On my BMW, how can I turn off IDrive?
Right-click the controller to move it. It is possible to disable the display in the options menu. Right-click the controller to move it. To make it easy to turn on and off, make a quick jump key for it.
Updates to BMW iDrive are possible?
Installing the software update is no more difficult than updating your navigation’s map, whether you acquire it straight from BMW or us. Simply load the file onto a USB memory stick or other thumb drive, insert it into the armrest USB port, and access iDrive’s Settings menu. Find the Software Update option in the menu, then adhere to the on-screen directions.
Simple to understand. One more concern remains, though: what if you use a BimmerTech upgrade kit to install a Combox or NBT Navigation and BMW later releases a crucial main software update? Not to worry. Simply take out the Combox/NBT before bringing your BMW in for an upgrade. When you receive it back, install it again. Contact our IT staff if it has to be recoded, as it occasionally does, and we’ll have it working again in no time.
If they choose to retrofit NBT EVO with ID5/ID6 into their BMW, Apple aficionados will also be thrilled by the ability to install Retrofit Carplay in an older BMW.
How can I check the service on my BMW iDrive?
If your car has iDrive, you may retrieve the service history by going to Vehicle Information -> Vehicle Status -> Service Requirements -> Service History. You may see illustrations that outline each step on the left side of the page. You will also be able to see the dates of the most recent maintenance and the work that was done if your automobile was built after March 2009.
Additional methods for gaining access to your car’s history are as follows:
- You should check the warranty details, as a good reminder. This will inform you of any remaining coverage or associated benefits. as well as looking over the vehicle health report. This will give you a general idea of the situation and any problems that can arise.
IDrive needs to be reset for a new owner.
A 2012 650i Convertible with 23K miles was recently purchased. It is preloaded with voice recordings and radio/navigation presets from the previous owner. Just a ton of info that has been preserved. Is it feasible to remove everything from this and transmit it in its original form?
How do I delete my iDrive?
You can create a one-to-one match of the local data in the backup set to your account using the Archive Cleanup tool.
If you remove data from your computer that has previously been backed up, that data will also be permanently removed from your IDrive account.
- Click Archive Cleanup in the tool bar under the Backup tab.
- Then select Cleanup Now. A list of the items you want to remove from your account will be generated by IDrive.
- To permanently remove the files from your account, click Delete.
Alternately, you can create recurring automated cleanup by checking the Periodic Cleanup box. Decide how many days and what proportion of the data should be cleaned up.
Note:
- By default, Archive Cleanup evaluates up to 25% of the files in your account’s total backed-up data as candidates for deletion. This will prevent significant file deletions from happening in your account as a result of changes to the program settings or the content of your backup set. Additionally, you can adjust the percentage to suit your tastes.
- To make room in your account, Archive Cleanup permanently deletes material that is no longer present on your machine. Empty folders must be explicitly deleted by users in order to be removed from the account.
- Data from your IDrive account could be automatically deleted as a result of periodic cleanup. Be careful when using/setting this option.
- The reference to a percentage refers to the proportion of your account’s total number of files that are files that are being considered for deletion. This percentage-based control’s goal is to prevent significant file deletions from occurring in your account as a result of unplanned computer events.