2020-4 New Maps

Joedeejay · 02-21-2021, 03:12 AM

Just wondering if anyone else has downloaded the latest maps for their car and installed them with no issues? 2020-4 series of maps

Installed mine and now the Sat Nav is stuck in a loop. Tried the 30 second hold of power button to completely restart the idrive but still doing this. Rest of the idrive is behaving.

Vid of said issue

Axeman15 · 02-21-2021, 03:50 AM

I wasn't aware there was a new update. I am downloading now and will let you know later if I have the same issue.
My car is booked in with Sytner on Tuesday for a free 1st year check so if it fails I will ask them to reset it if needed.

Trevikins · 02-21-2021, 04:16 AM

I had exactly the same problem with the last update (2020-3), which I put down to an iffy USB Flash Drive. Changed to a new 64GB Drive formatted as FAT32 and updated using the USB-C Port and it updated OK.

I’ve since updated to 2020-4 with no problems.

xenon · 02-21-2021, 04:33 AM

I thought maps updated OTA?

seelark · 02-21-2021, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

I thought maps updated OTA?

It does OTA once in a blue moon. You can upload the latest once it becomes available if you so wish, as it could be 9/12 months and numerous updates before they get round to sending it, just like the main software update 🤷🏻*♂️

woody320 · 02-21-2021, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Joedeejay

Just wondering if anyone else has downloaded the latest maps for their car and installed them with no issues? 2020-4 series of maps

Installed mine and now the Sat Nav is stuck in a loop. Tried the 30 second hold of power button to completely restart the idrive but still doing this. Rest of the idrive is behaving.

Vid of said issue

Updated no issue. I always find that the opening splash screen does come up a couple of times but that normally because I have failed to remove the USB stick and it starts to try and update all over again.

xenon · 02-21-2021, 05:44 AM

Ok so if you want to pre-empt OTA and do it manually, from where do you download the map updates?

nogy1963 · 02-21-2021, 05:49 AM

Control section in the connected drive portal , under Map Update, its around 30gb download and requires a 64gb Usb stick.

Axeman15 · 02-21-2021, 05:52 AM

Downloaded and installed, no issues.

Joedeejay · 02-21-2021, 10:20 AM

Ah well, cheers guys. I'll use a different USB stick and redownload it all. See if I can reflash it

nogy1963 · 02-21-2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Axeman15

Downloaded and installed, no issues.

Same here no problems

woody320 · 02-21-2021, 10:58 AM

Does anyone know if the system warns you that there is a new update to download? I find myself having to fire up the updater weekly and by sheer chance just noticed the new update after it had gone through its "You have already downloaded this" On this occasion instead it a message popped up stating a new one was available.

nogy1963 · 02-21-2021, 11:15 AM

On my 330D f31 I had a few OTA updates, but usually just keep an eye on Forums for posts regarding updates and then check myself.

srbs73 · 02-21-2021, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Joedeejay

Ah well, cheers guys. I'll use a different USB stick and redownload it all. See if I can reflash it

I just did mine with no issues using 64GB stick. I think you can leave it between runs but I tend to let it complete with the engine running and then restart the nav.

Tam the Bam · 02-21-2021, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Ok so if you want to pre-empt OTA and do it manually, from where do you download the map updates?

See here.... for tutorial

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1712423

xenon · 02-21-2021, 02:39 PM

Thank you.

Keith_C · 02-22-2021, 08:13 AM

It's quite easy, as already said, go to the Map Update in the Control tab on the Connected Portal or you might have already downloaded the BMW Download Manager.

Open the BMW Download Manager and log in.

It should tell you if there is an update based on your VIN.

I put my 32gb USB drive into the PC and do a fresh format in NTFS and leave it there. You can use ExFAT, FAT32 or NTFS.

Start the download, I usually download to a New Folder on my desktop, so select that folder and let it download.

When it's downloaded, open the drop down button and select the USB drive that's just been formatted and it will unzip the files directly to the USB drive for you.

Eject the USB from the PC and either plug into the armrest or cupholder USB port depending on type of USB drive, I use USB-C, start the engine, follow pop ups, go to Nav and scroll to settings and down to update to see progress.

Took about 20mins to install fully.

seelark · 02-22-2021, 08:44 AM

Started the download at lunchtime with me and wife working from home and 2 kids home schooling 🙈

Keith_C · 02-22-2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by seelark

Started the download at lunchtime with me and wife working from home and 2 kids home schooling 🙈

I feel your pain after having two 20+ year old lads who think Youtube and gaming is the be all and end all. Thankfully I ditched Sky's piss poor effort at Broadband and switched to Virgins 600mb Fibre and a Mesh system to give me downloads of over 60mb/sec all round the house.

Joedeejay · 02-22-2021, 04:26 PM

Redownload of the maps and reinstall in the car seems to have sorted it. Phew.

Axeman15 · 02-22-2021, 04:55 PM

Glad it's sorted

GolanTrevize_86 · 02-24-2021, 02:54 PM

I had issues too but different scenario. Last year maps available to download got freeze in 2019-3 (drive 7 road-map live), this affected more people at least in my country. Emailed Connected drive support and they fixed it some month after. In October 2020 2020-2 version was ready so I tried to install it as I've always done in my F30 and before this in my G20.

Well, the car sends a message that the FSC is not correct for the downloaded maps. Since October I'm in touch with bmw connected drive support but they don't solve the problem.

My theory is that they have the VIN changed or something since I contact them the very first time.

However the car updates the maps correctly via OTA.

Thank you in advance.

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Joedeejay Private First Class 64 Rep 120 Posts Drives: BMW G20 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	2020-4 New Maps - issue? Just wondering if anyone else has downloaded the latest maps for their car and installed them with no issues? 2020-4 series of maps Installed mine and now the Sat Nav is stuck in a loop. Tried the 30 second hold of power button to completely restart the idrive but still doing this. Rest of the idrive is behaving. Vid of said issue
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02-21-2021, 03:50 AM	#2
Axeman15 Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 330i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (0)	I wasn't aware there was a new update. I am downloading now and will let you know later if I have the same issue. My car is booked in with Sytner on Tuesday for a free 1st year check so if it fails I will ask them to reset it if needed.
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02-21-2021, 04:16 AM	#3
Trevikins Retired 21 Rep 120 Posts Drives: G20 320i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northumberland, England iTrader: (0)	I had exactly the same problem with the last update (2020-3), which I put down to an iffy USB Flash Drive. Changed to a new 64GB Drive formatted as FAT32 and updated using the USB-C Port and it updated OK. I’ve since updated to 2020-4 with no problems.
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02-21-2021, 04:33 AM	#4
xenon Major General 1394 Rep 8,081 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I thought maps updated OTA?
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xenon Major General 1394 Rep 8,081 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Ok so if you want to pre-empt OTA and do it manually, from where do you download the map updates?
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02-21-2021, 05:49 AM	#8
nogy1963 New Member 5 Rep 20 Posts Drives: G20 M340i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	Control section in the connected drive portal , under Map Update, its around 30gb download and requires a 64gb Usb stick.
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02-21-2021, 05:52 AM	#9
Axeman15 Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 330i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (0)	Downloaded and installed, no issues.
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02-21-2021, 10:20 AM	#10
Joedeejay Private First Class 64 Rep 120 Posts Drives: BMW G20 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Ah well, cheers guys. I'll use a different USB stick and redownload it all. See if I can reflash it
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woody320 Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 286 Posts Drives: G20 330e M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the system warns you that there is a new update to download? I find myself having to fire up the updater weekly and by sheer chance just noticed the new update after it had gone through its "You have already downloaded this" On this occasion instead it a message popped up stating a new one was available.
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nogy1963 New Member 5 Rep 20 Posts Drives: G20 M340i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	On my 330D f31 I had a few OTA updates, but usually just keep an eye on Forums for posts regarding updates and then check myself.
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xenon Major General 1394 Rep 8,081 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Thank you.
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02-22-2021, 08:13 AM	#17
Keith_C First Lieutenant 179 Rep 326 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M Sport Plus Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's quite easy, as already said, go to the Map Update in the Control tab on the Connected Portal or you might have already downloaded the BMW Download Manager. Open the BMW Download Manager and log in. It should tell you if there is an update based on your VIN. I put my 32gb USB drive into the PC and do a fresh format in NTFS and leave it there. You can use ExFAT, FAT32 or NTFS. Start the download, I usually download to a New Folder on my desktop, so select that folder and let it download. When it's downloaded, open the drop down button and select the USB drive that's just been formatted and it will unzip the files directly to the USB drive for you. Eject the USB from the PC and either plug into the armrest or cupholder USB port depending on type of USB drive, I use USB-C, start the engine, follow pop ups, go to Nav and scroll to settings and down to update to see progress. Took about 20mins to install fully. __________________ M240i - Thundernight Metallic - Cognac Interior - M Technology Pack - Technology Plus Pack - Comfort Pack - HK - Driving Assistant - M Adaptive Suspension - 19" 893 M Double-spoke Bicolour Alloy Wheels - Aluminium Rhombicle Interior Trim
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seelark Second Lieutenant 143 Rep 285 Posts Drives: G20 330e M Sport Plus Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Started the download at lunchtime with me and wife working from home and 2 kids home schooling 🙈
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02-22-2021, 04:26 PM	#20
Joedeejay Private First Class 64 Rep 120 Posts Drives: BMW G20 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Redownload of the maps and reinstall in the car seems to have sorted it. Phew.
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Axeman15 Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 330i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (0)	Glad it's sorted
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02-24-2021, 02:54 PM	#22
GolanTrevize_86 New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW G20 320i B48B20B Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Zaragoza, Spain iTrader: (0)	I had issues too but different scenario. Last year maps available to download got freeze in 2019-3 (drive 7 road-map live), this affected more people at least in my country. Emailed Connected drive support and they fixed it some month after. In October 2020 2020-2 version was ready so I tried to install it as I've always done in my F30 and before this in my G20. Well, the car sends a message that the FSC is not correct for the downloaded maps. Since October I'm in touch with bmw connected drive support but they don't solve the problem. My theory is that they have the VIN changed or something since I contact them the very first time. However the car updates the maps correctly via OTA. Thank you in advance.
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