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      07-03-2020, 09:52 PM   #1
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Android Auto

I'm sure this has been discussed but I couldn't find a thread on it so I apologise.

I keep reading that Android Auto is now available on all models. I have a 2020 m340 and haven't seen it pop up.

Has anyone been able to connect?

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      07-04-2020, 12:29 AM   #2
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Nobody has Android Auto at the moment.

Basically from hearing arouns you need to be on version 7/2020 to get Android Auto. Dealers might get this version available to them in the coming weeks so after that you can go and have them update you to 7/2020.

If you want to wait for an OTA BMW said that can be expected in Q3 2020. So anywhere from there to November when 11/2020 comes out is a reasonable time frame.
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According to this video, it should be available for iDrive 7 users with an OTA update.

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      07-09-2020, 03:37 AM   #4
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The OTA updates seem to be staggered presumably to manage the load on BMW’s servers. Also it looks like you need a fully charged battery before an OTA update will install. HTH
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      07-21-2020, 06:35 AM   #5
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AA is installed on my M340iX.

For those interested, AA is integrated into the instrument cluster (and HUD) but appears to be pretty basic when compared to BMW's ID7 native solution.

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      07-21-2020, 07:23 AM   #6
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Did you just get the car and it came installed?

What software version are you running?
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      07-21-2020, 07:37 AM   #7
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Did you just get the car and it came installed?

What software version are you running?
My M340iX is an early 2020 (Apr/19) and updated to 20-07-525 offline. BMW pushed OTA AA license to my vehicle yesterday, ~2 weeks after the update.

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      07-21-2020, 11:18 AM   #8
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My M340iX is an early 2020 (Apr/19) and updated to 20-07-525 offline. BMW pushed OTA AA license to my vehicle yesterday, ~2 weeks after the update.

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Hi Larry - how did you get yours updated? via dealer?
Also from Canada and haven't received any OTA updates yet
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      07-21-2020, 04:36 PM   #9
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Im Located in CA, Went in for service today and they happen to install the 07/2020 update in my car and yes equipped with andorid auto! asked some of the service advisors about the andorid auto they are clueless, but yes the service departments should have the update.
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      07-21-2020, 04:55 PM   #10
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Hmmm....in CA as well. Just got back from an oil change and my dealer didn't seem to know anything about this major update. The rollout seems to be pretty sporadic.
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      07-22-2020, 05:58 AM   #11
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larrylam646 ,

Two wuick question about 7/20 software update:
• First, does include previous updates (like Drive Recorder & Spotify)?
• Does the ParkMobile App now work?

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      07-22-2020, 07:51 AM   #12
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Was recommended to book my car in to have the 07/2020 update for AA but the dealer just rang and knows nothing about it? Standard BMW with mixed messages.
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      07-22-2020, 10:30 AM   #13
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Was recommended to book my car in to have the 07/2020 update for AA but the dealer just rang and knows nothing about it? Standard BMW with mixed messages.
I called BMW Connected Drive North America. They had no idea about Android Auto and a software update for July. Also they said Android Auto is only available on 2021 models. To which I asked, isn't the whole point of OTA updates so this doesn't happen. - either way they had no idea. This iDrive 7 update business is very frustrating to customers. (i.e. dealers don't want to update the car; OTA doesn't seem to work for some users or markets)
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      07-22-2020, 10:57 AM   #14
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I called BMW Connected Drive North America. They had no idea about Android Auto and a software update for July. Also they said Android Auto is only available on 2021 models. To which I asked, isn't the whole point of OTA updates so this doesn't happen. - either way they had no idea. This iDrive 7 update business is very frustrating to customers. (i.e. dealers don't want to update the car; OTA doesn't seem to work for some users or markets)
Yea they won't have the slightest clue regardign to the "andorid auto update" maybe try referencing it as the 07/2020 ( july's idrive update). Maybe tell them your buddy got the update installed on his car at your dealer and see if they actually would get off their ass and go actually check haha.
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      07-22-2020, 10:59 AM   #15
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Hmmm....in CA as well. Just got back from an oil change and my dealer didn't seem to know anything about this major update. The rollout seems to be pretty sporadic.
You're in CA as well I see, I went to the buena park location. Just say your buddy got the july 2020 idrive update see if that helps.
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You're in CA as well I see, I went to the buena park location. Just say your buddy got the july 2020 idrive update see if that helps.
I think I'm going to wait till the first week of August; don't expect the OTA for my VIN to be delayed beyond that...figured I waited THIS long for Android Auto, what's a few more days
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      07-23-2020, 04:23 AM   #18
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larrylam646 ,

Two wuick question about 7/20 software update:
• First, does include previous updates (like Drive Recorder & Spotify)?
• Does the ParkMobile App now work?

Thanks!
  • Yes, all of the native ID7 apps are still there after updating to 07/20.
  • I do not have ParkMobile in APPS. Perhaps it is not available in the Canadian market.

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      07-23-2020, 08:41 AM   #19
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I am due for service in a month or so. I will ask then. Glad to see AA as I have a Samsung phone. I have checked a couple of times no OTA's
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      07-23-2020, 07:15 PM   #20
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In NY, clueless dealer had no idea about any updates coming. Assured me that AA was never coming to BMW. Pointed them to BMW's press releases and they said it was fake. The car is fine, but this is easily the worst dealer I've ever encountered.
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In NY, clueless dealer had no idea about any updates coming. Assured me that AA was never coming to BMW. Pointed them to BMW's press releases and they said it was fake. The car is fine, but this is easily the worst dealer I've ever encountered.
lol now that's a rich one. That the BMW Press Release is fake.

Hopefully you have another dealer nearby to use instead.
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      07-24-2020, 01:57 AM   #22
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In NY, clueless dealer had no idea about any updates coming. Assured me that AA was never coming to BMW. Pointed them to BMW's press releases and they said it was fake. The car is fine, but this is easily the worst dealer I've ever encountered.
Lord, run as far away as you can from that dealer, next they'll say oil changes are fake news and warranty is only a suggestion!
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