[jlapicki]

My 2022 M440i just got a message that it is preparing to update software from 2021.30 to 2021.50 .......what is affected and should I accept the update?...thanks

[jlapicki]

Anybody??

[Aziego]

That is the version on my car that I just picked up. Everything works as intended, so can’t comment compared to older versions.

[madpistol]

Must be a '20 only update. My '21 hasn't received one.

[jlapicki]

Originally Posted by madpistol

Must be a '20 only update. My '21 hasn't received one.

Nope....my 440 is a 2022 model that I picked up in October...

[gnolivos]

Originally Posted by madpistol

Must be a '20 only update. My '21 hasn't received one.

My MY22 is still on 30. No update triggered here yet

[RSnic]

Guys,

FYI.

BMW puts out software updates three times a year: March (03); July (07); and November (11). These are initially available at dealers and Over The Air (OTA) is available one cycle behind-- so, for example, November update is available in Mar.

BMW uses a simple means to identify software update versions, MM/YYYY.xx, where:
* MM is month
* YYYY is year
* xx is minor version number

You can check what version your car has by selecting CAR, SETTINGS, GENERAL, REMOTE SOFTWARE UPDATE (or something to that effect)

Hope that helps

[GRB60]

From a BMW press release:
"Unnecessary steering interventions can be avoided with the improved Lane Departure Warning on narrowing roads without centre markings, as well as calculated cornering.
See what your BMW sees: This is possible with the new Assisted View. When Active Cruise Control (ACC) is activated, the BMW recognises the traffic situation around the vehicle in moving traffic, even in fog. This function offers more comfort and safety – now also in China.
More comprehensive data collection of traffic information via enhanced RTTI (Real-Time Traffic Information) allows BMW Maps to plan routes and predict arrival times even more precisely.
Spotify podcast playlists are now available in the car through BMW Connected Music. Logging in via the Spotify app in the car and BMW Connected Music automatically activates this feature.
Enhanced driver detection in the vehicle ensures the correct driver profile is loaded, no matter where the vehicle key is in the vehicle.
The new BMW M Sound Control for the BMW M3 and BMW M4 promises pure emotion – whether starting the engine, changing gears or switching between driving experience modes. In any case, a customisable interior sound and a unique BMW M Sound Experience is guaranteed.
Advanced volume control for Android smartphones connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth provides an enhanced sound experience for streaming music or podcasts."

I got the update last week. It doesn't seem to have affected any of the things I typically use. It did reset a few things that required me to set my preference again, but no big deal.

[jlapicki]

Originally Posted by GRB60

From a BMW press release:
"Unnecessary steering interventions can be avoided with the improved Lane Departure Warning on narrowing roads without centre markings, as well as calculated cornering.
See what your BMW sees: This is possible with the new Assisted View. When Active Cruise Control (ACC) is activated, the BMW recognises the traffic situation around the vehicle in moving traffic, even in fog. This function offers more comfort and safety – now also in China.
More comprehensive data collection of traffic information via enhanced RTTI (Real-Time Traffic Information) allows BMW Maps to plan routes and predict arrival times even more precisely.
Spotify podcast playlists are now available in the car through BMW Connected Music. Logging in via the Spotify app in the car and BMW Connected Music automatically activates this feature.
Enhanced driver detection in the vehicle ensures the correct driver profile is loaded, no matter where the vehicle key is in the vehicle.
The new BMW M Sound Control for the BMW M3 and BMW M4 promises pure emotion – whether starting the engine, changing gears or switching between driving experience modes. In any case, a customisable interior sound and a unique BMW M Sound Experience is guaranteed.
Advanced volume control for Android smartphones connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth provides an enhanced sound experience for streaming music or podcasts."

I got the update last week. It doesn't seem to have affected any of the things I typically use. It did reset a few things that required me to set my preference again, but no big deal.

Now that's what I was looking for.....thanks!

[gnolivos]

I'm miffed that Bmw doesn't seem to be managing OTA updates as advertised. I have triggered an update from vehicle and still nothing.

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by gnolivos

I'm miffed that Bmw doesn't seem to be managing OTA updates as advertised. I have triggered an update from vehicle and still nothing.

Have you tried using the My BMW app on your phone to check for an update? The last update I had was initiated by the app and not my car. Just a thought as it seems BMW kind of changed the methodology a bit compared to previous OTA updates. At least that's what I had observed this last time around.

[elambo]

Mine also showed up on the phone app first. I had it download, then it transferred to the car.

I don't know if anything of real merit changed with the update. Feels the same to me.

[jg4c]

Originally Posted by RSnic

Guys,

FYI.

BMW puts out software updates three times a year: March (03); July (07); and November (11). These are initially available at dealers and Over The Air (OTA) is available one cycle behind-- so, for example, November update is available in Mar.

BMW uses a simple means to identify software update versions, MM/YYYY.xx, where:
* MM is month
* YYYY is year
* xx is minor version number

You can check what version your car has by selecting CAR, SETTINGS, GENERAL, REMOTE SOFTWARE UPDATE (or something to that effect)

Hope that helps

Thanks for posting this clear explanation. A rarity on this forum. No offense members. That would explain why my 2022 G20 manufactured in October with current version 07/2021.62 is not updating to the November software on the app or in the car OTA. I’d either have to go to the dealer to get the update, or wait until March for it to update OTA.

[kush43]

So why my g20 2019/07 get only 07/2020.54 version? I cant get the 2021 update ?