[SteveAus]

I’ve just had my car updated to software version 03/2021 at the dealership.
With limited driving, I can’t see any major improvements apart from the tachometer now works in Sports Mode (automatic setting on the iDrive).
I know this can be fixed in previous versions by changing 6 lines of code, but this is a problem that is well known by BMW and I can confirm that the issue has been addressed in version 03/2021.
I was a bit peeved that it took two visits to the dealership to get the problem sorted.
In the first place, it took more than a month to get a service booking for my first year inspection and oil change and, at the time, I had asked (insisted, actually!) for the software to be updated to 03/2021. I was told only after the service (at 5:00 pm) that I would need special permission to do this from BMW (WTF?). The “permission” came through a few days later, but still involved me having to take the car back to the dealership. To me, this seems a waste of my time, not to mention the inconvenience.
One of the problems with these hi-tech cars is that the salespeople, service people and mechanics do not drive these cars on a regular basis and do not fully understand all the features of the vehicles. We, Joe Public, who have bought, own and drive the cars know more about the software systems and how they should work than the people at the dealership service centers.
As an adjunct, I was told that changing code on your car could affect warranty. My response was “Bullsh#t”. Activating or deactivating simple codes built in by BMW will not affect warranty. Turning off ASS or the iDrive start up warning will not affect your warranty. If BMW do not want you to touch certain codes they make them untouchable within the codes.

OK, rant over.
If you’re booking your car in for a service and need a software update, make sure it is arranged with “special permission” prior to taking your car into the dealership.

[SteveAus]

Oh, one more thing.
When doing a software update at the dealership, I was told that car battery would be on charge during the update process.
Don’t believe everything you’re told!
My battery was charged to just over 80% when I dropped the car off, and was charged to only 50% by the time I arrived home. This proves that this particular dealership relied on a near fully charged battery to do the software update......
I have been able to quote these numbers as I have a CTEK battery monitor installed on my car.

[ClearSkies]

Good to hear the next update fixes the sport HUD

[erawamai]

Originally Posted by SteveAus

In the first place, it took more than a month to get a service booking for my first year inspection and oil change and, at the time, I had asked (insisted, actually!) for the software to be updated to 03/2021. I was told only after the service (at 5:00 pm) that I would need special permission to do this from BMW (WTF?). The “permission” came through a few days later, but still involved me having to take the car back to the dealership. To me, this seems a waste of my time, not to mention the inconvenience.

One of the problems with these hi-tech cars is that the salespeople, service people and mechanics do not drive these cars on a regular basis and do not fully understand all the features of the vehicles. We, Joe Public, who have bought, own and drive the cars know more about the software systems and how they should work than the people at the dealership service centers.
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1 month for a service booking is a bit rough but SA only has on dealer, right?

The sales guy I bought off was pretty good. He drove one as a demo and was well aware of the features and knew I was across the product.

Nothing worse than a sales person who does not know their product.

[SteveAus]

Originally Posted by erawamai

1 month for a service booking is a bit rough but SA only has on dealer, right?

The sales guy I bought off was pretty good. He drove one as a demo and was well aware of the features and knew I was across the product.

Nothing worse than a sales person who does not know their product.

Yes, only one BMW dealer in Adelaide.......nothing worse than a monopoly.
Although salespeople know a fair amount of the features of the car, they can’t get to know everything. Even the BMW Genius admitted that he did not know ALL the features of the car. He explained that because he drives, but does not own a BMW, it’s very difficult to know all the nuances of a particular model.

[Slideit]

Originally Posted by SteveAus

In the first place, it took more than a month to get a service booking for my first year inspection and oil change and, at the time, I had asked (insisted, actually!) for the software to be updated to 03/2021. I was told only after the service (at 5:00 pm) that I would need special permission to do this from BMW (WTF?). The “permission” came through a few days later

Thanks for the heads up Steve.
The oil change is an extra request, where you'd pay for it outside of any service plan, is that correct?
My 1 year is coming up soon.

[SteveAus]

Originally Posted by Slideit

Thanks for the heads up Steve.
The oil change is an extra request, where you'd pay for it outside of any service plan, is that correct?
My 1 year is coming up soon.

Yes, that’s correct. This oil change is outside of the service plan (my choice). Next year it will be at BMW’s cost.
I asked for just a simple oil change and oil filter......cost: $249.00.

[Slideit]

Originally Posted by SteveAus

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I asked for just a simple oil change and oil filter......cost: $249.00.

WTH! Maybe I'll get a quote from an outside service place.

[SteveAus]

Originally Posted by ClearSkies

Good to hear the next update fixes the sport HUD

If you don’t want to wait for version 03/2021 to go public, you can code the tacho in sport mode by changing 6 lines of code with either BimmerCode Expert or E-sysx.

[Bambazonke]

Originally Posted by SteveAus

If you don't want to wait for version 03/2021 to go public, you can code the tacho in sport mode by changing 6 lines of code with either BimmerCode Expert or E-sysx.

My service manager is well aware of the risks of doing an OTA update and the cost in recovering the vehicle to fix it should it go wrong as i reside 400kms from them and is very proactive in doing updates especially if there is a function that i may not be aware of that has been improved e.g. driver assistance functions like lane change assistant behavior.

[SteveAus]

Noticed something new today with the new software version.
A message flashed up on the HUD saying something like “side impact evasion activated....”
It flashed up on the screen for only a moment and I didn’t have enough time to read the entire two line message. I didn’t notice the car behaving any differently and can only assume that the danger passed very quickly.
I was in heavy multi-lane traffic at the time, with vehicles waiting to enter from a side road.
If it shows itself again, I’ll endeavor to read the entire message.

[SteveAus]

Ah....one more thing.....I noticed that forward collision avoidance system seemed to be a bit more sensitive than before. In this case, a car was turning from a side road in front of me at the same time a pedestrian stepped off the pavement. So, I’m not quite sure what the alert was triggered by....could have been a combination of both. From a driving perspective, the danger was not serious as I had seen both events and had assessed them to not be a danger.
When this alerts you, a red vehicle icon appears in the HUD and flashes. It is accompanied by audible beeping sounds.

[NoSUV4Me]

Originally Posted by SteveAus

Ah....one more thing.....I noticed that forward collision avoidance system seemed to be a bit more sensitive than before. In this case, a car was turning from a side road in front of me at the same time a pedestrian stepped off the pavement. So, I'm not quite sure what the alert was triggered by....could have been a combination of both. From a driving perspective, the danger was not serious as I had seen both events and had assessed them to not be a danger.
When this alerts you, a red vehicle icon appears in the HUD and flashes. It is accompanied by audible beeping sounds.

I've noticed it to be more active, although sometimes inappropriately so
The other day there was NOTHING in front of me on the road it suddenly braked... but no red flashing. No shadows or puddles (unlike some of the posts on this issue)
I dunno
Needs some calibrating

[Slideit]

Originally Posted by SteveAus

Ah....one more thing.....I noticed that forward collision avoidance system seemed to be a bit more sensitive than before. In this case, a car was turning from a side road in front of me at the same time a pedestrian stepped off the pavement. So, I’m not quite sure what the alert was triggered by....could have been a combination of both. From a driving perspective, the danger was not serious as I had seen both events and had assessed them to not be a danger.
When this alerts you, a red vehicle icon appears in the HUD and flashes. It is accompanied by audible beeping sounds.

Yup, since I updated (month or so) I've had 3 such warnings. vs possibly only once in the 10 months before the update. One of those 3 I couldn't determine what the trigger was, the other 2 I could, though I'd still say it was being hyper-alert.

[Tezza77]

Originally Posted by SteveAus

Ah....one more thing.....I noticed that forward collision avoidance system seemed to be a bit more sensitive than before. In this case, a car was turning from a side road in front of me at the same time a pedestrian stepped off the pavement. So, I’m not quite sure what the alert was triggered by....could have been a combination of both. From a driving perspective, the danger was not serious as I had seen both events and had assessed them to not be a danger.
When this alerts you, a red vehicle icon appears in the HUD and flashes. It is accompanied by audible beeping sounds.

when using active cruise, the car will start to slow sometimes when a car is in the next lane, no car in front.

my previous gen 3 series BMW had active cruise and didnt do this, very annoying when you have traffic behind and it starts to brake for no reason.

[:Jon:]

Originally Posted by SteveAus

Noticed something new today with the new software version.
A message flashed up on the HUD saying something like “side impact evasion activated....”

Ive seen that message, and I’m on the November 2020 version.

[Slideit]

Just as an FYI, mine was upgraded to 3.2021 at the service a couple of weeks ago. I mentioned in the booking notes that I wanted this done. When I go there it seems the notes hadn't been carried over. So I asked for it on the day, and it seems it was needed to fix passenger seat heating problem, so they did it. Nothing about permission.

[Bmwphile]

Originally Posted by SteveAus

Ah....one more thing.....I noticed that forward collision avoidance system seemed to be a bit more sensitive than before. In this case, a car was turning from a side road in front of me at the same time a pedestrian stepped off the pavement. So, I’m not quite sure what the alert was triggered by....could have been a combination of both. From a driving perspective, the danger was not serious as I had seen both events and had assessed them to not be a danger.
When this alerts you, a red vehicle icon appears in the HUD and flashes. It is accompanied by audible beeping sounds.

FWIW, I have noticed that if a pedestrian activates the warning system it displays as 2 red arcs on either side of the dash, and not the red vehicle at the top.

[raj10800]

My idrive has no menu which shows update software

[NoSUV4Me]

Originally Posted by raj10800

My idrive has no menu which shows update software

Does it show up in your myBMW app as available?

[TikiTourer]

Originally Posted by raj10800

My idrive has no menu which shows update software

Originally Posted by raj10800

My idrive has no menu which shows update software

if you have I-Drive 7 it should be at Car, Settings, General Settings, scroll down to Remote Software Upgrade.
In some countries,G20s are available with previous I-Drive version and non digital dash. In that case, only your dealer can do the software upgrade.

[raj10800]

Originally Posted by TikiTourer

if you have I-Drive 7 it should be at Car, Settings, General Settings, scroll down to Remote Software Upgrade.
In some countries,G20s are available with previous I-Drive version and non digital dash. In that case, only your dealer can do the software upgrade.

Originally Posted by TikiTourer

if you have I-Drive 7 it should be at Car, Settings, General Settings, scroll down to Remote Software Upgrade.
In some countries,G20s are available with previous I-Drive version and non digital dash. In that case, only your dealer can do the software upgrade.

I have the latest idrive version 7 but do not see this option on the idrive menu - also OTA updates is not enabled in my car - is there anyway I can enable this thru coding