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Obtain software updates from the BMW website.
On BMW’s software update website, you can look for the most recent ConnectedDrive software version for your vehicle if it has a more recent iDrive system or if it is an older vehicle with a factory-installed Combox.
BMW will check its records after receiving your VIN to see which software is already in your vehicle. If there is a newer version, you can download the file directly from BMW’s website (for example, upd07044 or UPD11024), which is prepared to be transferred to a formatted USB flash drive. FAT32 and exFAT are the proper BMW software update USB formats. Installing the software update requires inserting the flash drive into a USB port. Without needing to visit the dealer, you’ll then be able to connect a wider range of devices to your BMW and start using more multimedia functions in your vehicle.
BMW’s software update website will let you know if there isn’t a more recent version of the software available for your vehicle. In that situation, a straightforward software update won’t be sufficient to offer the functions you’re lacking.
How much does updating BMW software cost?
It costs nothing to update the software on your BMW through BMW ConnectedDrive. The iDrive software update from BimmerTech starts at $249.
There are three ways to update the software on your BMW iDrive:
- With the iDrive software upgrade from BimmerTech
- through the webpage for BMW ConnectedDrive
- by means of the BMW ConnectedDrive App
By 2022, BMW will have updated its software to version 21-07. The most recent BMW software updates will always appear on your BMW control panel and My BMW App if you wish to stay informed.
How can I tell if the software in my BMW is current?
How will I be informed when an upgrade is ready? Similar to when other new software is made available to your phone, any newly available update packages will be instantly announced as a notification on your BMW control display or on your smartphone via the BMW app.
How do I update the firmware on my BMW iDrive?
Download any updates that are accessible on a USB drive. Place the USB drive into a USB port on your car. Select “Settings” from the menu on your iDrive device. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen after clicking “Software Update.”
How do I update the software on my car?
When you bring your vehicle in for servicing, such as an oil change, brake job, or tune-up, many dealerships install new software. The dealer can establish which, if any, software upgrades are accessible for your particular vehicle using the VIN number for your car.
Can you upgrade the software on the car?
Yes, as modern cars increasingly depend on computers and sophisticated software to manage everything from on-board entertainment to engine performance.
Users of smartphones and computers are used to receiving notifications when a software update is available, being prompted to install it right away or later, or having updates downloaded automatically. It’s not surprising that drivers and automakers are paying more attention to vehicle software updates and that the techniques for delivering these updates are evolving given the computer power that’s inside today’s cars and controls crucial vehicle functions, like engine performance and navigation systems.
What version of BMW iDrive is currently in use?
16 December 2021, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey BMW customers are already receiving the most recent technological advancements with iDrive 7. Updates to the BMW News app featuring podcast-based news, the most recent Remote Software Upgrade (version 21-07), and the addition of SiriusXM’s Pandora channels are among them.
Can I get a technological upgrade for my BMW?
Nearly the entire BMW fleet—more than 30 BMW models—can now be upgraded remotely. Until the interim version has been downloaded and installed, vehicles with software older than version 20-07 cannot install the most recent version.
What iDrive is found in a 2018 BMW?
There are currently the following BMW vehicles made since 2018 that support BMW iDrive 7.0:
- BMW 3 Series G20
- BMW 4 Series G22
- BMW 5 Series G30
- BMW 6 Series G32
- BMW 7 Series G11
- BMW 8 Series G15
- G16 BMW M8
- BMW Z Series G29
- I01 BMW i3
- BMW i8 I12 / I15
- G01 BMW X3
- G02 BMW X4
- G05 BMW X5
- G06 BMW X6
- G07 BMW X7
- G08 BMW X8
How much does a BMW iDrive repair cost?
The CCC, or Car Communication Computer, may be broken and cause the BMW navigation system to malfunction. BMW navigation and iDrive will not function if BMW CCC is unsuccessful. The navigation system may occasionally function erratically. At BMW dealerships, the cost to fix or replace the CCC navigation unit ranges from $1000 to $1600.
Can I add Apple CarPlay to my BMW?
With firmware beginning with iOS 7.1, Apple CarPlay(r) Preparation is available for all iPhone devices starting with the 5. You must have the optional additional ConnectedDrive Services, which include BMW apps, in order to utilize Apple CarPlay(r) Preparation in a BMW vehicle (6AK). Additionally, your BMW must be outfitted with Navi Professional.
Is an improvement in BMW maintenance worthwhile?
In comparison to maintenance from independent repair shops, the BMW maintenance plan typically costs more. It might not be worthwhile if you drive fewer than 15,000 miles annually, which is the national average. However, if you use your car a lot, the maintenance plan might be more beneficial.
Can independent shops modify a BMW’s service record?
Yes, insofar as they have independent access to the BMW and Mini to update the online service history, is the short response.
When did BMW introduce Apple CarPlay?
In 2017, BMW released Apple CarPlay as an add-on that was only available with vehicles that had built-in navigation.
Previously an option, CarPlay is now a requirement for all BMW models with navigation systems.
You must determine whether CarPlay has been enabled on a used BMW manufactured before 2020.
It’s crucial to remember that the automobile needs a wifi antenna and head unit that are compatible. If your vehicle has the necessary configuration in place, your nearby BMW dealership will be able to let you know.
Although it’s unlikely that the technology will be put in BMWs manufactured between 2014 and 2016, a small number may do so given that retrofitting is technically doable.
BMW iDrive is it free?
All eligible BMW vehicles with the software installed are eligible for free registration with ConnectedDrive. For three years, most BMW vehicles come standard with it. BMW offers the majority of the Digital Services capabilities separately or as a trial since it understands that not all owners will want or require all of the ConnectedDrive functions.
The majority of these have different prices, ranging from PS1 for a one-month trial of real-time traffic data to PS79 for a map update for the My Journey system. BMW, on the other hand, offers four ConnectedDrive packages that range in price from PS59 to PS239 and run for a full year. As the price rises, each bundle includes more ConnectedDrive features.
Only BMWs with the most recent OS7 infotainment system and up receive Apple CarPlay for free, which may surprise some BMW owners. When their BMWs reach their third anniversary, some owners will still be required to pay up to PS265 for Apple CarPlay. In 2020, BMW vehicles finally offered Android Auto connectivity as an option, providing wireless integration to the vehicle’s infotainment system at no additional cost.
When does BMW ConnectedDrive end?
Select automobiles will no longer be supported for ConnectedDrive services starting in February 2022 due to cellular carriers’ phase-out of the 3G network.
What 3G-compatible BMW models are impacted?
BMW does not provide a list of models that are affected, but it does affirm that any 3G telematics-equipped vehicles will no longer be able to access any ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist services. Services that require a voice connection, including BMW Assist eCall and Concierge Services, will even be lost in some 4G-enabled automobiles.
Please upgrade iDrive 5 to iDrive 6.
I made the decision not to (have 2017 also). I somewhat prefer how the idrive 5 looks. If the five series’ idrive 6 had gesture control or the parking option, I would move to it. I dislike the enormous blocks of information, and the menu does not appear as attractive when you zoom out to see a bigger selection. The next thing with idrive 5 that I don’t like is that it forgets to turn on AUTOH (the handbrake in traffic, which idrive 4 also did not have but idrive 6 in the five series does), and the seatbelt chime sound is quite obnoxious and it starts straight away if you do not fasten your seatbelt. I really don’t want idrive 6, but I’m scared that if I enhance the performance or add performance brakes, they’ll update the software and install it. The one improvement to the graphics on the 6WB that I would enjoy is that the visuals on the facelifted 4 series series appear better (but have zero clue how it looks for 2018 X5). Although I don’t own a M vehicle, some of the aforementioned still holds true. Cheers
“We regret to inform you that your vehicle’s iDrive 5.0 system cannot be upgraded to the iDrive 6.0 system. We sincerely regret any trouble this may have caused.”
When you spend $120,000 on one of their vehicles and they are unable to change the software, it is very depressing.
Yes, my 2017’s build date (complete) is 8/31. Before the move to the iDrive 6.0, to be exact.
Is it possible to quickly determine whether you have iDrive 5 or 6? I’m not sure if a menu item mentioned the program version you were using.
I apologize for bringing up an old question, but does the touchscreen still function while coding this? Or are there any things that you would get in a more recent automobile that aren’t present?
Is the problem that it graphically represents the erroneous car in the display still present? Does it still not show an X5 after this patch has been coded in?