iDrive 7 update 07/2021 available now

ojwhitt · 11-10-2021, 01:14 AM

Just got July 2021 update for my 330e here in Australia. Seems like they pushed this one way faster than usual.

No new features I can see however I feel like the car charges faster and electric range seems a lot more accurate.

Korbainethor · 11-10-2021, 10:16 AM

Had a check and my 2020 330i isn't showing any new update yet.

xfelix · 11-16-2021, 02:58 AM

Still not show any update on 330i

Slideit · 11-24-2021, 05:25 PM

Still nothing for my 330e. Come on BMW

NoSUV4Me · 12-14-2021, 05:24 AM

I had it done today during service; can't see much diff??

Slideit · 12-16-2021, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NoSUV4Me

I had it done today during service; can't see much diff??

In software development it is accepted that the best way to avoid new bugs in an update is to not introduce new features

digitallust · 01-05-2022, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Slideit

Still nothing for my 330e. Come on BMW

Just wondering if anyone with a 2019 G20 has received the 07/2021.Xx update OTA yet?
My VIN has always been one of the first but still nothing. Wouldn't surprise me if this is the point where they say "we no longer support the hardware in 2019 g20"

AustraliaG20 · 01-05-2022, 04:01 PM

I have a 2018 G20 and haven't got it, but not worried about it. They won't drop support while under warranty. I'd be worried once iDrive 8 comes out though.

xfelix · 03-04-2022, 07:48 PM

Is BMW Australia going to wait till July 2022 to push 07/21 update?

erawamai · 03-06-2022, 10:27 PM

Have not had it pushed to my car yet.

achk · 03-17-2022, 04:10 PM

Just got pushed to my phone this morning, yet to upload to the car. I believe it's version 7/2021.85

Car is March 2019 build 330i. Located Melbourne.

ClearSkies · 03-18-2022, 04:14 AM

Also got the notification today for this update

Korbainethor · 03-18-2022, 06:48 AM

Same got the notification today. Installed it after I got home but haven't booted the car up since it finished installing.

tryout9909 · 03-18-2022, 07:40 PM

Howdy All,

Hope all is well on this fine Saturday.

I too got the notification via the My BMW app yesterday.

Downloaded to my phone in a matter of seconds, started uploading to the car then got a message saying it had paused and would restart when phone connected again which was odd as it was still connected.

Every time I start the engine and drive I am now getting this message which I don't recall last time I did this.

I have fully charged the battery overnight (even though I seem to recall it was in the final stage of the update that I needed to charge the battery last time)

So I am stuck at 11% upload.

Oh well its not the end of the world I'll just keep phone connected and see what happens

Good Luck everyone else and happy motoring over the weekend.

Cheers

tryout9909 · 03-18-2022, 11:48 PM

In case this helps anyone.

As mentioned above I was stuck at 11%, I deleted my phone from the list of devices and reinstalled it (Bluetooth and wireless) up load recommenced immediately engine was started and car is now doing upgrade.

I can't guarantee this will fix anyone else's issues but it fixed mine.

I still suggest if you have a battery charger make sure your battery is full charged before starting.

Cheers

Michael BD · 03-19-2022, 07:59 AM

I got the update notification and no problems to update car.

All my coding gone, so I have to fix that up again

SteveAus · 03-24-2022, 04:04 PM

I downloaded and installed 07/2021.85 yesterday and was amazed how much battery power was needed to achieve this, and to reload my BimmerCode modifications.

I have a CTEK battery monitor and started the download with 67%. This was not enough to install the update.
I had to charge the battery for the installation to take place. I was notified that the installation could proceed at 85% battery charge.

Having installed the BMW update, I then made my BimmerCode modifications.

I was amazed to find that the battery charge level had dropped to 27% after both modifications were completed.
The car started without issues and I put the battery on charge overnight.

AustraliaG20 · 03-25-2022, 04:00 AM

85% to 27% is a big drop assuming you weren't doing anything crazy. Maybe an issue with your battery?

I had the same issue with minimum charge though, I also have the battery sense module and had pretty much the same situation as you.

achk · 03-25-2022, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveAus

I downloaded and installed 07/2021.85 yesterday and was amazed how much battery power was needed to achieve this, and to reload my BimmerCode modifications.

I have a CTEK battery monitor and started the download with 67%. This was not enough to install the update.
I had to charge the battery for the installation to take place. I was notified that the installation could proceed at 85% battery charge.

Having installed the BMW update, I then made my BimmerCode modifications.

I was amazed to find that the battery charge level had dropped to 27% after both modifications were completed.
The car started without issues and I put the battery on charge overnight.

Do you use the stop/start function routinely or coded off?

My battery level has been ok since I've coded the stop/start memory on and always has it off. The last two updates downloaded and installed without problem. I only plug my car up to the ctek every couple of months or so. I do pretty much drive it daily now that we are no longer locked down.

SteveAus · 03-25-2022, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AustraliaG20

85% to 27% is a big drop assuming you weren't doing anything crazy. Maybe an issue with your battery?

I had the same issue with minimum charge though, I also have the battery sense module and had pretty much the same situation as you.

I think the issue was that it took a long time to re-code the functions through BimmerCode. Also, I was doing this in the garage and kept forgetting to switch off the headlights. I’m sure the headlights would have put a drain on the battery considering the length of time it took me to re-code.
I don’t think there is a problem with the battery as the car started immediately with only a 27% charge.

SteveAus · 03-25-2022, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by achk

Do you use the stop/start function routinely or coded off?

My battery level has been ok since I've coded the stop/start memory on and always has it off. The last two updates downloaded and installed without problem. I only plug my car up to the ctek every couple of months or so. I do pretty much drive it daily now that we are no longer locked down.

I keep the stop/start function active (as I did with my 335 which I kept for 7 years on the original battery).
I don’t drive my car daily as I mainly use it for long drives. We use the other two cars for all the short stuff.
The car does so many checks when parked that the battery charge reduces considerably if the car is left un-driven for a few days. Bit annoying if you ask me.
Like you, I only check the battery condition with the CTEK monitor once every month or two, but it’s quite a handy little piece of kit.

Michael BD · 04-02-2022, 01:53 AM

When I did the upgrade, my Apple Carplay screen colour changed to a pure white. Is there anyway to change the colour?

11-10-2021, 01:14 AM	#1
ojwhitt New Member 14 Rep 11 Posts Drives: G20 320i, G20 330i Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	iDrive 7 update 07/2021 available now Just got July 2021 update for my 330e here in Australia. Seems like they pushed this one way faster than usual. No new features I can see however I feel like the car charges faster and electric range seems a lot more accurate. Attached Images
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11-10-2021, 10:16 AM	#2
Korbainethor New Member 5 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Had a check and my 2020 330i isn't showing any new update yet.
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xfelix New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Still not show any update on 330i
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Slideit First Lieutenant 49 Rep 359 Posts Drives: BMW 330e Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Still nothing for my 330e. Come on BMW
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12-14-2021, 05:24 AM	#5
NoSUV4Me First Lieutenant 61 Rep 386 Posts Drives: G20 330i M Sport Join Date: May 2019 Location: Victoria, Australia iTrader: (0)	I had it done today during service; can't see much diff??
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AustraliaG20 Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2019 G20 330i. 2015 F15 M50D. Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	I have a 2018 G20 and haven't got it, but not worried about it. They won't drop support while under warranty. I'd be worried once iDrive 8 comes out though.
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03-04-2022, 07:48 PM	#9
xfelix New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Is BMW Australia going to wait till July 2022 to push 07/21 update?
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03-06-2022, 10:27 PM	#10
erawamai First Lieutenant 162 Rep 305 Posts Drives: BMW 330i G21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Have not had it pushed to my car yet.
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03-17-2022, 04:10 PM	#11
achk Second Lieutenant 133 Rep 259 Posts Drives: BMW U11 iX1 Xdrive 30 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Just got pushed to my phone this morning, yet to upload to the car. I believe it's version 7/2021.85 Car is March 2019 build 330i. Located Melbourne.
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03-18-2022, 04:14 AM	#12
ClearSkies New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Also got the notification today for this update
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03-18-2022, 06:48 AM	#13
Korbainethor New Member 5 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Same got the notification today. Installed it after I got home but haven't booted the car up since it finished installing.
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03-18-2022, 07:40 PM	#14
tryout9909 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: G20 330I MSport Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Howdy All, Hope all is well on this fine Saturday. I too got the notification via the My BMW app yesterday. Downloaded to my phone in a matter of seconds, started uploading to the car then got a message saying it had paused and would restart when phone connected again which was odd as it was still connected. Every time I start the engine and drive I am now getting this message which I don't recall last time I did this. I have fully charged the battery overnight (even though I seem to recall it was in the final stage of the update that I needed to charge the battery last time) So I am stuck at 11% upload. Oh well its not the end of the world I'll just keep phone connected and see what happens Good Luck everyone else and happy motoring over the weekend. Cheers
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03-18-2022, 11:48 PM	#15
tryout9909 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: G20 330I MSport Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	In case this helps anyone. As mentioned above I was stuck at 11%, I deleted my phone from the list of devices and reinstalled it (Bluetooth and wireless) up load recommenced immediately engine was started and car is now doing upgrade. I can't guarantee this will fix anyone else's issues but it fixed mine. I still suggest if you have a battery charger make sure your battery is full charged before starting. Cheers
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03-19-2022, 07:59 AM	#16
Michael BD Lieutenant 25 Rep 467 Posts Drives: BMW M340iXDrive Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I got the update notification and no problems to update car. All my coding gone, so I have to fix that up again
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03-24-2022, 04:04 PM	#17
SteveAus Captain 264 Rep 681 Posts Drives: G20 M340iX Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 G20 M340iX [0.00] 2017 VW Golf Mk7 2. ... [0.00] 2009 Mini Cooper S [10.00]	I downloaded and installed 07/2021.85 yesterday and was amazed how much battery power was needed to achieve this, and to reload my BimmerCode modifications. I have a CTEK battery monitor and started the download with 67%. This was not enough to install the update. I had to charge the battery for the installation to take place. I was notified that the installation could proceed at 85% battery charge. Having installed the BMW update, I then made my BimmerCode modifications. I was amazed to find that the battery charge level had dropped to 27% after both modifications were completed. The car started without issues and I put the battery on charge overnight. __________________ G20 M340iX, Sunset Orange, Tartufo Merino Leather, Pretty Well Loaded, OEM Aero Kit, Drive Recorder, BlackVue Dashcams removed and replaced with ACE 2.0.
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AustraliaG20 Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2019 G20 330i. 2015 F15 M50D. Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	85% to 27% is a big drop assuming you weren't doing anything crazy. Maybe an issue with your battery? I had the same issue with minimum charge though, I also have the battery sense module and had pretty much the same situation as you.
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04-02-2022, 01:53 AM	#22
Michael BD Lieutenant 25 Rep 467 Posts Drives: BMW M340iXDrive Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	When I did the upgrade, my Apple Carplay screen colour changed to a pure white. Is there anyway to change the colour?
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