** UPDATE 18/05/2022 - Carplay and Android Auto now available and confirmed working! **
FAQs:
1) What's the issue ?
New Vehicles in Europe Produced from week 1 2022 have a slightly different version of the iDrive headunit. The software that enables Wifi/Carplay/Android Auto in this hardware revision was not ready in time, so instead of delaying the builds, BMW temporarily disabled the following features:
- 6P1 cars miss the following from the factory:
- Ability to pair 2 smartphones
- Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
- Remote Software Updates
- WiFi Hotspot
2) Is my car affected ?
If it was built between January and April 2022, it is likely. You will have a
6P1 option code on your order sheet / VIN lookup.
You can also check the recall lookup tool:
https://www.bmw.ie/en/topics/owners/...l#recallLookup
3) What software does my car need to be running ?
Wifi was re-activated as part of the
22-03-550 istep update. You need to be running this or newer.
4) When is the software available to correct this ?
The software to re-enable Wifi is available now at dealerships. If you ring them you should be able to book an appointment to have it installed.
If you can't visit a dealership, a remote software upgrade is being deployed on the 28th May 2022.
For Android Auto/Carplay, this feature will be available on all cars from the 19th May 2022. You will notice a new service called "Smartphone Integration". On or after this date, just go to Apps, option click and do a "Update apps and services". Then turn off your car and come back to it 30 minutes later, and it should be activated.