7/2021.20 Software update installed Anything to Report?)

RLL RACER · 07-20-2021, 08:27 AM

Got the 7/2021.20 update installed yesterday. I know it just was released the other day by BMW NA, and figure very few have it installed at this point, but wanted to see if anybody has found or knows of any major changes or updates to report about?

Was told it squashed many bug fixes including Alexa fault messages, heads up stuff, HK audio, Drivers assist pro etc.

We all remember last years July update was quite significant with Android auto etc

Please chime in this could reveal some cool stuff!

k4sh_90 · 07-20-2021, 05:46 PM

Can't say for the '21s but I know the '20s are trying to avoid the 3/2021.50 update like the plague.

laidback93 · 07-20-2021, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by v_ckash623

Can't say for the '21s but I know the '20s are trying to avoid the 3/2021.50 update like the plague.

Just got the notice for this particular update. I own a 2020. Should I be worried? I’d love to hear feedback from other 2020 owners who performed the upgrade.

k4sh_90 · 07-20-2021, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by laidback93

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Originally Posted by v_ckash623

Can't say for the '21s but I know the '20s are trying to avoid the 3/2021.50 update like the plague.

Just got the notice for this particular update. I own a 2020. Should I be worried? I’d love to hear feedback from other 2020 owners who performed the upgrade.

There's a few threads, namely a big one in the Engine modification section. Word is that the update neutered some of the exhaust burbles that we've come to know and love. I got the notification this morning for 3/2021.50, but figured out I could disable the Remote Software Upgrade function altogether to stay on 11/2020.50.

RLL RACER · 07-21-2021, 08:46 AM

I got a 3/2021.56 ota update months back.. Seems like that was full of glitches. So far i think the 7/2021 fixes them, and most likely adds some new goodies.Time will tell.

laidback93 · 07-21-2021, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by v_ckash623

There's a few threads, namely a big one in the Engine modification section. Word is that the update neutered some of the exhaust burbles that we've come to know and love. I got the notification this morning for 3/2021.50, but figured out I could disable the Remote Software Upgrade function altogether to stay on 11/2020.50.

I’m currently on 11/2020.50 and I think I’ll keep it that way for now.

I swear that my exhaust has been quieted down compared to whatever software I was running back in December 2019 when I bought the car. It seemed to be so much more livelier back then.

DavidXJ · 07-21-2021, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by v_ckash623

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Originally Posted by laidback93

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Originally Posted by v_ckash623

Can't say for the '21s but I know the '20s are trying to avoid the 3/2021.50 update like the plague.

Just got the notice for this particular update. I own a 2020. Should I be worried? I'd love to hear feedback from other 2020 owners who performed the upgrade.

There's a few threads, namely a big one in the Engine modification section. Word is that the update neutered some of the exhaust burbles that we've come to know and love. I got the notification this morning for 3/2021.50, but figured out I could disable the Remote Software Upgrade function altogether to stay on 11/2020.50.

Absolutely. Best to avoid this, especially if you have a '20 and care about the acoustics. Out of interest, how did you go about disabling the update function? If turned off 'auto download' on the My BMW app, but could find an equivalent option on the car's on-screen menu when it comes to remote software settings. Any advice about how to block these things would be gratefully received!

k4sh_90 · 07-21-2021, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidXJ

Absolutely. Best to avoid this, especially if you have a '20 and care about the acoustics. Out of interest, how did you go about disabling the update function? If turned off 'auto download' on the My BMW app, but could find an equivalent option on the car's on-screen menu when it comes to remote software settings. Any advice about how to block these things would be gratefully received!

Sure thing. If you go into:

Car > Settings > General Settings > Data Privacy

And select the option for "Individual Selection", you should get a menu where it lists off all the different options. One of them is Remote Software Upgrade. Unchecking the box disables the function on iDrive and stops the prompting.

DavidXJ · 07-21-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by v_ckash623

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Originally Posted by DavidXJ

Absolutely. Best to avoid this, especially if you have a '20 and care about the acoustics. Out of interest, how did you go about disabling the update function? If turned off 'auto download' on the My BMW app, but could find an equivalent option on the car's on-screen menu when it comes to remote software settings. Any advice about how to block these things would be gratefully received!

Sure thing. If you go into:

Car > Settings > General Settings > Data Privacy

And select the option for "Individual Selection", you should get a menu where it lists off all the different options. One of them is Remote Software Upgrade. Unchecking the box disables the function on iDrive and stops the prompting.

Brilliant--I really appreciate the guidance. The route through the settings now seems completely logical, of course; but the system itself rather buries that route, hardly making the optionality via-a-vis updates self-evident, since it doesn't situate the disabling function alongside the remote software info/download prompt. Anyway, thanks. I've now turned it resolutely off!

k4sh_90 · 07-21-2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidXJ

Brilliant--I really appreciate the guidance. The route through the settings now seems completely logical, of course; but the system itself rather buries that route, hardly making the optionality via-a-vis updates self-evident, since it doesn't situate the disabling function alongside the remote software info/download prompt. Anyway, thanks. I've now turned it resolutely off!

No problem at all, cheers!

cc009 · 07-21-2021, 01:35 PM

I'm still on 7/2020.48 with my 21', still says no update available so

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MurrayB · 07-22-2021, 12:49 PM

The car just downloaded and I installed 03/2021. I will disable the downloads until better data appears.

Savoir · 07-22-2021, 02:13 PM

2019 330i burbles are all but gone! Can any of those piggyback systems bring them back?

elambo · 07-22-2021, 03:31 PM

I'm now getting the Rough Road Ahead messages in the HUD so the car must have updated. I haven't noticed any other changes, but I've only been in the car about a half hour since the update. Exhaust note seems to be the same (M440i always driven in Sport+ mode).

davefromfla · 07-22-2021, 03:58 PM

I updated to 07/2021.50 and no change in exhaust. I have the MPE on my M440ix. I also disabled the rough road app- didn't see that useful here.

RLL RACER · 07-22-2021, 05:41 PM

Please keep us all posted on any new finds with this July update.

exokiss · 07-22-2021, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidXJ

Absolutely. Best to avoid this, especially if you have a '20 and care about the acoustics. Out of interest, how did you go about disabling the update function? If turned off 'auto download' on the My BMW app, but could find an equivalent option on the car's on-screen menu when it comes to remote software settings. Any advice about how to block these things would be gratefully received!

Best to avoid all this is to call BMW and turn off your Connected Drive subscription until further notice. I bring the money to my honey so she doesn't need to know why a blonde hair ended up on the second row. As for the upgrade, I'm good with my X7 "straight out of the dealership" software version.

TurtleBoy · 07-23-2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by elambo

I'm now getting the Rough Road Ahead messages in the HUD so the car must have updated. I haven't noticed any other changes, but I've only been in the car about a half hour since the update. Exhaust note seems to be the same (M440i always driven in Sport+ mode).

That is a new App and not part of iDrive. It was pushed out during the regular Apps and Services update.

elambo · 07-23-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

That is a new App and not part of iDrive. It was pushed out during the regular Apps and Services update.

Gotcha - thx!

hdmidnite · 07-23-2021, 09:11 PM

i just got .67 installed on tuesday at the dealer and whatever dignity the '21 had its gone. it doesnt even do the low burbles it had. I have to punch it hard and let off to get small burbles.

myM340 · 07-23-2021, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hdmidnite

i just got .67 installed on tuesday at the dealer and whatever dignity the '21 had its gone. it doesnt even do the low burbles it had. I have to punch it hard and let off to get small burbles.

Real shame to hear..

RLL RACER · 07-24-2021, 09:45 AM

I noticed today some new and more intelligent responses and answers out of the BMW assistant.

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RLL RACER Second Lieutenant 94 Rep 212 Posts Drives: BMWM8TurnerM6(2)M3's(1)Bavaria Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	I got a 3/2021.56 ota update months back.. Seems like that was full of glitches. So far i think the 7/2021 fixes them, and most likely adds some new goodies.Time will tell.
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elambo Lieutenant 241 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2021 M440i convertible Join Date: May 2021 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I'm now getting the Rough Road Ahead messages in the HUD so the car must have updated. I haven't noticed any other changes, but I've only been in the car about a half hour since the update. Exhaust note seems to be the same (M440i always driven in Sport+ mode).
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davefromfla First Lieutenant 114 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2021 M440ix Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I updated to 07/2021.50 and no change in exhaust. I have the MPE on my M440ix. I also disabled the rough road app- didn't see that useful here. __________________ Previous: E36 M3, E46 M3, 135i, M235i, 440i
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hdmidnite Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: m340i Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i just got .67 installed on tuesday at the dealer and whatever dignity the '21 had its gone. it doesnt even do the low burbles it had. I have to punch it hard and let off to get small burbles.
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RLL RACER Second Lieutenant 94 Rep 212 Posts Drives: BMWM8TurnerM6(2)M3's(1)Bavaria Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	I noticed today some new and more intelligent responses and answers out of the BMW assistant.
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