New 2021 - 2 Map Update Available

Yossi123 · 05-07-2021, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil1703

Downloaded to laptop and copied to EXFAT formatted 32GB USB
Put USB in car socket but nothing happens
Connected drive chap advised to do system update and give it 24 hours before trying again
Just wondering if, like when doing the software update a while ago, battery charge level has an affect 🤔

Maybe try formatting the flash drive to the FAT32 file system?

And just to be sure, you verified the downloaded file and unpacked it to the USB drive using the Download Manager app, right?

Phil1703 · 05-07-2021, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Axeman15

Have you tried rebooting idrive

Bit reluctant to try that at the moment (plus not sure how to do that without doing a google search &#129300

I've got battery on charge so will try again in morning and there's possibility system update may have completed 🤞

Keith_C · 05-07-2021, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil1703

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Originally Posted by Axeman15

Have you tried rebooting idrive

Bit reluctant to try that at the moment (plus not sure how to do that without doing a google search )

I've got battery on charge so will try again in morning and there's possibility system update may have completed

Rebooting iDrive is easy, just depress the volume knob until the screen goes blank, around 15 seconds or so, it's only like restarting your phone or PC when it's playing up, it does sort out quite a few gremlins.

Never had a problem updating maps due to the battery situation, that only affects OTA updates. As long as you download through the BMW manager and let it install it onto the USB it should be fine.

What I would do is try another flash drive it everything else fails, I have one that refuses to work when doing updates so I only use a SanDisk one now that has USB on one end and USB-C on the other end and use the USB-C in the armrest.

Phil1703 · 05-08-2021, 03:30 AM

Yossi - I use a MacBook Air and had issues copying map update file to USB formatted to FAT32. When I spoke to Apple support they told me to use EXFAT which worked 👍

Keith - thanks for advice. Somethings there for me to try on this wet and miserable morning 👍

Yossi123 · 05-08-2021, 01:55 PM

I tested USB with EXFAT and it was recognized without problem and the update initialized. So filesystem is not an issue here.

As Keith_C wrote above - downloading via Download Manager and proper installation on the USB is the key here.
Download is in one huge single file, which needs to be validated and extracted on the stick into a number of folders and smaller files - you are not skipping that part, are you?

225 · 05-08-2021, 04:14 PM

Looks like I need to give this a go as well mine is on 2020-2!

Phil1703 · 05-09-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Yossi123

I tested USB with EXFAT and it was recognized without problem and the update initialized. So filesystem is not an issue here.

As Keith_C wrote above - downloading via Download Manager and proper installation on the USB is the key here.
Download is in one huge single file, which needs to be validated and extracted on the stick into a number of folders and smaller files - you are not skipping that part, are you?

So started again and this time downloaded straight onto new usb formatted exfat
Put into car usb socket and still nothing
Also tried via armrest usb c socket to no avail
Have rebooted system
Not sure what to try next 🤔

chrisnoy · 05-09-2021, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil1703

So started again and this time downloaded straight onto new usb formatted exfat
Put into car usb socket and still nothing
Also tried via armrest usb c socket to no avail
Have rebooted system
Not sure what to try next 🤔

When i did mine i inserted the USB but saw nothing happen. It was happening in the background. I went to Nav, settings and then Update and there was a download timer screen. Just in case you might be expecting something obvious to happen when you insert the USB.

Phil1703 · 05-10-2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Axeman15

Have you tried rebooting idrive

Yep did a reboot
Going to try again later then if still no luck connected drive chap said he’d get technical boffin to assist

Bugsyt1959 · 05-10-2021, 10:03 AM

When i used download manager for the new map updates to a mac, I just get one large text edit file which is 29.98 GB. How do I extract the files needed for transferring to 64 GB exfat formatted flash drive, any ideas.

Yossi123 · 05-10-2021, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugsyt1959

When i used download manager for the new map updates to a mac, I just get one large text edit file which is 29.98 GB. How do I extract the files needed for transferring to 64 GB exfat formatted flash drive, any ideas.

On PC, after the Downolad Manager finishes downloading then the verification process starts. After that you have to chose a destination USB drive from a drop down select field, the files are extracted and you are good to go.

It looks something like this:

225 · 05-10-2021, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Yossi123

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugsyt1959

When i used download manager for the new map updates to a mac, I just get one large text edit file which is 29.98 GB. How do I extract the files needed for transferring to 64 GB exfat formatted flash drive, any ideas.

On PC, after the Downolad Manager finishes downloading then the verification process starts. After that you have to chose a destination USB drive from a drop down select field, the files are extracted and you are good to go.

It looks something like this:

I just did it for mine. Formatted the drive as ntfs as its didn't like fat32 initially and all good.As per the screen shot everything should be done via the download manager onto a blank drive.

newway · 05-10-2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil1703

So started again and this time downloaded straight onto new usb formatted exfat
Put into car usb socket and still nothing
Also tried via armrest usb c socket to no avail
Have rebooted system
Not sure what to try next ��

I updated mine successfully with an exFAT USB drive. two things to look out for:
1. only the big USB Type A port below the center console is capable of data transfer. All other USB Type C ports can only be used for charging (I know right?

)
2. The downloaded map is one big (~30G) file, after downloading it to your PC, you need to use the download manager to extract it to your USB drive.

After these put the drive to your car's USB A port, start the car,
navigate to "Navigation" -> "Settings" -> "Map Update" and it was detected.

willougs · 05-10-2021, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by newway

1. only the big USB Type A port below the center console is capable of data transfer. All other USB Type C ports can only be used for charging (I know right?

)

That doesn't seem to be the case on mine. I successfully updated the maps on Thursday evening using a usb-c memory stick in the port under the armrest.

rodc271 · 05-10-2021, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by newway

1. only the big USB Type A port below the center console is capable of data transfer. All other USB Type C ports can only be used for charging (I know right?

)

Definitely not the case, the USB-C in the centre console works for transferring maps and playing music etc.

Keith_C · 05-10-2021, 05:19 PM

Yep, I do everything through the USB-C port, updates and adding music to the hard drive.

eddiehaug · 05-10-2021, 05:58 PM

I just updated mine a few hours ago. I downloaded the file to my desktop the day before. Extracted (unzipped) the file. Today I connected the USB-C memory stick and copied all the files inside the resulting (from the extraction) folder into the drive. Connected the USB-C stick into the port under the arm rest and the update message popped up immediately. I updated, reset iDrive (just in case) and all good.

You don't need to use the Map Downloader to unzip the file, you can do it manually as well. Just make sure you copy the contents of the folder you get to the memory stick, not the folder itself, and it should work fine. I've done this several times before and it always works.

I have a 64GB thumb drive formatted in EXFAT.

If you wanna follow the progress you have to go to NAV-->Settings-->Update and you'll see it. You can drive the car while it updates as well, no problem.

eddiehaug · 05-10-2021, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugsyt1959

When i used download manager for the new map updates to a mac, I just get one large text edit file which is 29.98 GB. How do I extract the files needed for transferring to 64 GB exfat formatted flash drive, any ideas.

Mac OS includes a tool called Archive Utility. Right click the file and open it with it. It'll extract the files into a folder. Copy the contents of that folder into the USB drive. That's all.

newway · 05-11-2021, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rodc271

Definitely not the case, the USB-C in the centre console works for transferring maps and playing music etc.

I would be happy to be wrong. Initially when I try to connect to the USBC with a flashdrive it cannot be detected. So I check the manual and it only mentioned data transfer for USBA port in the center console (See attached).

I will try again, I will be more than happy if it is my drive/connector/file system that's not compatible.

Thanks for your info!

willougs · 05-11-2021, 03:42 AM

But also mentions data transfer for Nav

Bugsyt1959 · 05-11-2021, 06:54 AM

Hi all, thanks for all the advice, just unzipping file from download manager to 64 GB flash drive. Will try to update soon.

Bugsyt1959 · 05-11-2021, 10:54 AM

Just finished updating latest maps, unzipped to 64 GB flash drive on mac which was formatted to exfat. Placed in centre console USB port took approximately 15 minutes to complete. My original problem was caused by me trying to put the text edit file directly on to flash drive without unzipping it to the flash drive. Thanks for all your help.

05-08-2021, 03:30 AM	#26
Phil1703 Private 18 Rep 75 Posts Drives: BMW 320D Touring G21 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Yossi - I use a MacBook Air and had issues copying map update file to USB formatted to FAT32. When I spoke to Apple support they told me to use EXFAT which worked 👍 Keith - thanks for advice. Somethings there for me to try on this wet and miserable morning 👍
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Yossi123 Private First Class 78 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 330xi G21 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	I tested USB with EXFAT and it was recognized without problem and the update initialized. So filesystem is not an issue here. As Keith_C wrote above - downloading via Download Manager and proper installation on the USB is the key here. Download is in one huge single file, which needs to be validated and extracted on the stick into a number of folders and smaller files - you are not skipping that part, are you?
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Bugsyt1959 Enlisted Member 22 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW G21 M Sport + 330d xdrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (0)	When i used download manager for the new map updates to a mac, I just get one large text edit file which is 29.98 GB. How do I extract the files needed for transferring to 64 GB exfat formatted flash drive, any ideas.
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Keith_C First Lieutenant 179 Rep 326 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M Sport Plus Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yep, I do everything through the USB-C port, updates and adding music to the hard drive. __________________ 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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eddiehaug Lieutenant 743 Rep 515 Posts Drives: i4M50 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Norway iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW i4M50 [0.00]	I just updated mine a few hours ago. I downloaded the file to my desktop the day before. Extracted (unzipped) the file. Today I connected the USB-C memory stick and copied all the files inside the resulting (from the extraction) folder into the drive. Connected the USB-C stick into the port under the arm rest and the update message popped up immediately. I updated, reset iDrive (just in case) and all good. You don't need to use the Map Downloader to unzip the file, you can do it manually as well. Just make sure you copy the contents of the folder you get to the memory stick, not the folder itself, and it should work fine. I've done this several times before and it always works. I have a 64GB thumb drive formatted in EXFAT. If you wanna follow the progress you have to go to NAV-->Settings-->Update and you'll see it. You can drive the car while it updates as well, no problem. __________________ Current BMW: i4M50 (G26, 2023) Previous BMWs: 330e Touring xDrive (G21, 2021), 330e (G20, 2019), 530e (G30, 2018).
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Bugsyt1959 Enlisted Member 22 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW G21 M Sport + 330d xdrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (0)	All help appreciated Hi all, thanks for all the advice, just unzipping file from download manager to 64 GB flash drive. Will try to update soon.
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Bugsyt1959 Enlisted Member 22 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW G21 M Sport + 330d xdrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (0)	Update latest maps all sorted. Just finished updating latest maps, unzipped to 64 GB flash drive on mac which was formatted to exfat. Placed in centre console USB port took approximately 15 minutes to complete. My original problem was caused by me trying to put the text edit file directly on to flash drive without unzipping it to the flash drive. Thanks for all your help.
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