Software updates discussions

tommy_sn · 07-20-2020, 10:41 AM

Hi

It there a way to "force" an update with new software? I know you can search manually for an update in the car - but is there some other tricks here?

greekcs · 07-20-2020, 11:55 AM

I wish theyd just make the firmware downloadable on a PC so we could side load via USB.

ghost96 · 07-20-2020, 12:10 PM

Does anyone know if US dealers have this update yet? I've been waiting for Android auto since I got my car and want to get the update asap. I know some people in the UK have it but haven't heard of any in the US.

del82 · 07-20-2020, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by greekcs

I wish theyd just make the firmware downloadable on a PC so we could side load via USB.

Couldn't agree more. They do it for map updates which are far bigger so why not for firmware? Save all the hassle and everyone asking dealers to update. Madness.

LarrySinNJ · 07-21-2020, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by del82

Couldn't agree more. They do it for map updates which are far bigger so why not for firmware? Save all the hassle and everyone asking dealers to update. Madness.

I'm in the US and I got a Map Update OTA and didn't even know it.

helmet91 · 07-21-2020, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by greekcs

I wish theyd just make the firmware downloadable on a PC so we could side load via USB.

100%

I have a US-spec G20 here in the Netherlands... Some BMW Connected stuff works (which surprised the heck out of me), but I'm not sure this type of update is going to work.

I guess I'll see what happens over the next few weeks.

juhcobywankenobi · 07-21-2020, 07:26 PM

My car is at the dealership still since they are waiting for the passenger air vent part that broke. I told them that in CarPlay when you mute a playback source it does not resume and my iDrivd randomly reboots. They are not planning to update the software...

Any other issues that have been found in the software that is addressed in the latest 7/2022? Currently on 11/2019.70

themur · 07-21-2020, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by juhcobywankenobi

My car is at the dealership still since they are waiting for the passenger air vent part that broke. I told them that in CarPlay when you mute a playback source it does not resume and my iDrivd randomly reboots. They are not planning to update the software...

Any other issues that have been found in the software that is addressed in the latest 7/2022? Currently on 11/2019.70

I would find a new dealer.

juhcobywankenobi · 07-21-2020, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by themur

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Originally Posted by juhcobywankenobi

My car is at the dealership still since they are waiting for the passenger air vent part that broke. I told them that in CarPlay when you mute a playback source it does not resume and my iDrivd randomly reboots. They are not planning to update the software...

Any other issues that have been found in the software that is addressed in the latest 7/2022? Currently on 11/2019.70

I would find a new dealer.

I'm in SoCal, what dealer is good? Lol

themur · 07-21-2020, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by juhcobywankenobi

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Originally Posted by themur

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Originally Posted by juhcobywankenobi

My car is at the dealership still since they are waiting for the passenger air vent part that broke. I told them that in CarPlay when you mute a playback source it does not resume and my iDrivd randomly reboots. They are not planning to update the software...

Any other issues that have been found in the software that is addressed in the latest 7/2022? Currently on 11/2019.70

I would find a new dealer.

I'm in SoCal, what dealer is good? Lol

Pm me your city and I'll gladly give you some recommendations if I have them.

RSnic · 07-22-2020, 04:35 PM

Hi,

For anyone who has received the 07/20 software update, two quick questions:
• First, does include previous updates (like Drive Recorder & Spotify)?
• Does the ParkMobile App now work?

Thanks!

CinnamonRage · 07-27-2020, 10:56 AM

I got an update notification yesterday. Was super excited about 07/2020 and guess what, it wasn’t it. It was 11/2019.70 when I had 11/2019.50. A tiny upgrade. I could have cried - I was excited about the updates :-(

VipinLJ · 07-27-2020, 10:03 PM

The only update I'm looking forward to is the one with AA. Else I'm sticking to my 07.2019.38. No issues so far and I have everything I need

Though it would be nice if my car let me know that there was an update. Apparently mine still says no update.

IMSamson · 07-29-2020, 03:51 AM

I just read this on Android Police:
"To my surprise, the Android Auto update had in fact been loaded onto the car when I got it back." (from the dealer.)
"It seems like this update can only be performed by the dealer, given that the remote software upgrade menu had told me my software was up-to-date when I checked."

Link:
Android Police - Android Auto Update is now Available

Rocket455 · 07-29-2020, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by IMSamson

Link:
Android Police - Android Auto Update is now Available

Ugh. That's not a very flattering review of the AA update at all ....laggy, unreliable and buggy in general. I'm hoping it's not across the board; still waiting for the update on my end.

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Originally Posted by IMSamson

"It seems like this update can only be performed by the dealer, given that the remote software upgrade menu had told me my software was up-to-date when I checked."

This is all over the place too, seems like no method to the madness that I can decipher for the roll out. Some folks did an OTA, others through the dealer, and others yet where there's no OTA and dealers are completely unaware too. Regardless, if AA is buggy and crappy then this update is pretty useless to me.

Keane1975 · 07-29-2020, 09:09 PM

Last time I did an over the air remote software update it reflashed my car and deleted my stage 2 tune and had to do it over. Has this happened to anyone with this update ?

Thanks

juhcobywankenobi · 07-31-2020, 07:33 PM

Just got a call from the dealer. Brought my car in and they were unable to program it. "Link flap failure" whatever that means. My SA says they are putting the latest version on, but doesn't know what that is. Fingers crossed it's 07/2020, I wouldn't mind the turn directions from CarPlay in my HUD.

del82 · 08-01-2020, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocket455

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMSamson

Link:
Android Police - Android Auto Update is now Available

Ugh. That's not a very flattering review of the AA update at all ....laggy, unreliable and buggy in general. I'm hoping it's not across the board; still waiting for the update on my end.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMSamson

"It seems like this update can only be performed by the dealer, given that the remote software upgrade menu had told me my software was up-to-date when I checked."

This is all over the place too, seems like no method to the madness that I can decipher for the roll out. Some folks did an OTA, others through the dealer, and others yet where there's no OTA and dealers are completely unaware too. Regardless, if AA is buggy and crappy then this update is pretty useless to me.

From what I understand, the current OTA updates are for 11.2019.XX which doesn't have AA.

Once everyone has that installed then 07.2020.XX will roll out OTA at the end of 2020.

Unless you have an issue with your car and the dealer updates the software to 07.2020. Dealers won't just update it for AA, they/you need to find a reason like issues with iDrive etc.

Rocket455 · 08-01-2020, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by del82

From what I understand, the current OTA updates are for 11.2019.XX which doesn't have AA.

Once everyone has that installed then 07.2020.XX will roll out OTA at the end of 2020.

Hmmm...news to me. I have 07.2019.XX, so based on the info you provided, I guess I'll have to wait till the end of the year.

eddiehaug · 08-03-2020, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket455

Hmmm...news to me. I have 07.2019.XX, so based on the info you provided, I guess I'll have to wait till the end of the year.

You can go to your dealer and ask them to install 03.2020, which is pretty stable.

I think it's wise to wait a few months before installing 07.2020, all software is buggy in the first releases, so I guess we'll have to wait for Oct-Nov before we get a stable version. Otherwise, instead of one we'll have to pay two or three visits to the dealer.

Henessy · 08-04-2020, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy_sn

Hi

It there a way to "force" an update with new software? I know you can search manually for an update in the car - but is there some other tricks here?

Did you manage to find out?

themur · 08-05-2020, 11:26 AM

Bit of a novice question, what is the difference between a software update and a software integration level update or are they interchangeable?

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juhcobywankenobi Private First Class 36 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 330i [0.00]	My car is at the dealership still since they are waiting for the passenger air vent part that broke. I told them that in CarPlay when you mute a playback source it does not resume and my iDrivd randomly reboots. They are not planning to update the software... Any other issues that have been found in the software that is addressed in the latest 7/2022? Currently on 11/2019.70
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CinnamonRage Private 17 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2016 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I got an update notification yesterday. Was super excited about 07/2020 and guess what, it wasn’t it. It was 11/2019.70 when I had 11/2019.50. A tiny upgrade. I could have cried - I was excited about the updates :-(
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VipinLJ Petrolhead 1942 Rep 3,521 Posts Drives: ‘20 330i,‘16 X3,‘18 SQ5,‘17 A7 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois iTrader: (2)	The only update I'm looking forward to is the one with AA. Else I'm sticking to my 07.2019.38. No issues so far and I have everything I need Though it would be nice if my car let me know that there was an update. Apparently mine still says no update. __________________ Current: 2020 BMW 330i xDrive 2018 Audi SQ5 Prestige 2017 Audi A7 Prestige
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IMSamson New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Audi A6, BMW 3 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I just read this on Android Police: "To my surprise, the Android Auto update had in fact been loaded onto the car when I got it back." (from the dealer.) "It seems like this update can only be performed by the dealer, given that the remote software upgrade menu had told me my software was up-to-date when I checked." Link: Android Police - Android Auto Update is now Available
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