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      04-15-2021, 11:30 AM   #1
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2021 4 Series: Map Updates

I'm considering either the 2021 430i or x4.

How are map updates done on these newer models? I thought I read somewhere that maps are now cloud-based and either always up to date or the updates are done OTA (over the air) either automatically or thru Settings. Thanks!
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I'm considering either the 2021 430i or x4.

How are map updates done on these newer models? I thought I read somewhere that maps are now cloud-based and either always up to date or the updates are done OTA (over the air) either automatically or thru Settings. Thanks!
There are still map updates delivered OTA. The cloud based bit is more around the navigation and traffic updates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIOEKx2edAA
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Updates are done over the air for the BMW maps, alternatively can be downloaded as a full file on a computer onto a USB stick.

Android Auto or CarPlay maps taken through a phone feed will always be up to date
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Updates are done over the air for the BMW maps, alternatively can be downloaded as a full file on a computer onto a USB stick.

Android Auto or CarPlay maps taken through a phone feed will always be up to date
So, if I got a 2021 model, I can do an OTA map update somewhere in Settings? And is it free to do so?
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So, if I got a 2021 model, I can do an OTA map update somewhere in Settings? And is it free to do so?
The OTA does it itself when the car has enough charge and Internet signal, I've personally found it happens rarely as its slowly downloading a 28gb file. I always download the full update onto the computer and update via USB

It's usually subscription based but comes with the car free for 3 years
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      04-23-2021, 04:40 PM   #6
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Updates are done over the air for the BMW maps, alternatively can be downloaded as a full file on a computer onto a USB stick.

Android Auto or CarPlay maps taken through a phone feed will always be up to date
How do you download it? I am on the connecteddrive website and I'm subscribed to free map updates, but does not allow me to download anything on the computer.
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How do you download it? I am on the connecteddrive website and I'm subscribed to free map updates, but does not allow me to download anything on the computer.
ConnectedDrive online login, go to my account then onto my vehicles. Click vehicle details of said car, scroll down and you'll see map updates. Manual map updates is at the bottom with the program to download
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      05-04-2021, 11:42 AM   #8
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I just checked, this doesn't work for Canadians..

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ConnectedDrive online login, go to my account then onto my vehicles. Click vehicle details of said car, scroll down and you'll see map updates. Manual map updates is at the bottom with the program to download
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      05-17-2021, 05:00 AM   #9
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This doesn't work in Australia either. Only option is to download from the website. Then install via a USB drive.

Australian maps are quite outdated. Current version for us is 2020-1.
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      05-17-2021, 08:59 AM   #10
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I had the dealer update my maps when I was in for an oil change.
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      05-17-2021, 10:35 AM   #11
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My 2020 M240i has updated itself to 2021-1 map, whereas my 2021 M440i is still using 2020-2..
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