Software updates discussions

DAC17 · 01-11-2020, 03:37 PM

Anyone know if the coming AA availability will allow the car to read texts from a Galaxy S9? Thinking of buying an M340i, and would like to have that feature. Of course, $20K Hyundais will already do that...

BMW5151 · 01-11-2020, 10:05 PM

I have a 2020 X3 M40i and there is no problem with text interface. iDrive 7 reads them to you and allows replies. However, be aware that whenever the phone receives an update from the carrier, the ability to reply seems to disappear. You have to re-bood the iDrive by holding the volume know in for 30-45 seconds.

And BTW, I really am disappointed in the iDrive 7. Except for the quality of some Navi functions, it is indeed a step backwards from iDrive 6.

premier3is · 01-12-2020, 12:48 PM

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Same here, it seems like a bug squashing update compared to the July update. Still no assisted driving view for those of us with pre-July factory software. I noticed a new driving style widget for eco mode driving and minor user interface tweaks.

For me, I had an issue with my digital key card not unlocking my doors (but could start the engine). Super frustrating because I am a runner and I don't like going out with a key in my running shorts. That problem is resolved. I was also having an issue with the android app constantly telling me "time to leave to..." some random address I've never entered into the navigation and no longer being able to send directions to the car from the Android app. I hope this is resolved now but the bug only happens on weekdays for some reason. The update reset my memory seats and bmw techs moved the seat... 😡 so hard to find the old position.

Can anyone confirm the seat memory gets reset? It took me weeks to find the ideal seating position. I would hate to have that happened when i take my car in

In my previous Lexus which didn't have memory seats I would ask them not to move my seat to which they always said we will try not to but sometimes the technician may need to take it for a drive after service and they may need to adjust it. They always moved it, took me days to get it back to where I liked it at.

I thought I was the only picky one, but glad to see it's not just me lol. If my memory seat got reset and moved I would be equally frustrated.

Burrcold · 01-12-2020, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by premier3is

In my previous Lexus which didn't have memory seats I would ask them not to move my seat to which they always said we will try not to but sometimes the technician may need to take it for a drive after service and they may need to adjust it. They always moved it, took me days to get it back to where I liked it at.

I thought I was the only picky one, but glad to see it's not just me lol. If my memory seat got reset and moved I would be equally frustrated.

I absolutely hate when anything gets changed but I'm the same way with seats. I have to have memory seats lol. I actually was on the fence about getting an Audi RS3 but the all manual seats was a no go...the thought of them being moved around and always having to adjust them would have driven me nuts.

premier3is · 01-12-2020, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by premier3is

In my previous Lexus which didn't have memory seats I would ask them not to move my seat to which they always said we will try not to but sometimes the technician may need to take it for a drive after service and they may need to adjust it. They always moved it, took me days to get it back to where I liked it at.

I thought I was the only picky one, but glad to see it's not just me lol. If my memory seat got reset and moved I would be equally frustrated.

I absolutely hate when anything gets changed but I'm the same way with seats. I have to have memory seats lol. I actually was on the fence about getting an Audi RS3 but the all manual seats was a no go...the thought of them being moved around and always having to adjust them would have driven me nuts.

I hate even when my rear view mirror gets adjusted lol. No wonder why I don't let anyone drive my car... and if you drive it, don't adjust shit.

Burrcold · 01-12-2020, 04:22 PM

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I hate even when my rear view mirror gets adjusted lol. No wonder why I don't let anyone drive my car... and if you drive it, don't adjust shit.

Haha same here. That's why my wife doesn't drive my cars, and I rarely ever have passengers.

premier3is · 01-12-2020, 04:23 PM

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I hate even when my rear view mirror gets adjusted lol. No wonder why I don't let anyone drive my car... and if you drive it, don't adjust shit.

Haha same here. That's why my wife doesn't drive my cars, and I rarely ever have passengers.

Same, keep my car clean as fuck. And if you riding as a passenger no food or drinks lol.

Tam the Bam · 01-16-2020, 06:35 AM

Re: software updates. I posted this in the UK forum (I’m in the UK) but may be applicable to others.

I contacted connected drive regarding the fact that I’ve had no OTA software updates since taking delivery of the car in September.

Following their e-mail response I’ve since booked my car in for tomorrow 17/2 and have been assured the software update will be done free of charge. However the fact that the response states that they don’t know when OTA will be fixed is concerning.

This was the response.

“In relation to the OTA Software Updates, as your vehicle has iDrive 7 this means that this is available for your car. When a new update is available for your car a message will appear on your vehicle iDrive prompting you to begin the update.

However currently there is a known issue with this which is currently being worked on, where the updates are not being received in vehicles.

At this time we are advising customers to have this updated at their nearest BMW Centers for now, as there currently isn’t a time frame for when this will be resolved.”

Tam the Bam · 01-17-2020, 04:42 PM

Re : post above.

I had my car software updated at my dealers today. New version is 11/2019.41. After update my 3D remote view (in the app) worked first time (hasn’t worked for weeks before this).

What has surprised me is the number of previous settings that we’re not carried over into the updated iDrive. Not a big issue but just need to go through setting them to what I want.

alpinewhite3 · 01-17-2020, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

Re : post above.

I had my car software updated at my dealers today. New version is 11/2019.41. After update my 3D remote view (in the app) worked first time (hasn’t worked for weeks before this).

What has surprised me is the number of previous settings that we’re not carried over into the updated iDrive. Not a big issue but just need to go through setting them to what I want.

Did seat memory get reset?

premier3is · 01-17-2020, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by alpinewhite3

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

Re : post above.

I had my car software updated at my dealers today. New version is 11/2019.41. After update my 3D remote view (in the app) worked first time (hasn’t worked for weeks before this).

What has surprised me is the number of previous settings that we’re not carried over into the updated iDrive. Not a big issue but just need to go through setting them to what I want.

Did seat memory get reset?

Lol. The most important one of em all

Tam the Bam · 01-18-2020, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by alpinewhite3

Did seat memory get reset?

Yep....

RedKloud · 01-18-2020, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

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Did seat memory get reset?

Yep....

Did you lose your coding?

Tam the Bam · 01-18-2020, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RedKloud

Did you lose your coding?

I don’t have any coding on the car.... assume you are referring to bimmercode etc.

RedKloud · 01-18-2020, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

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Did you lose your coding?

I don't have any coding on the car.... assume you are referring to bimmercode etc.

Yes.

achk · 01-18-2020, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

Re : post above.

I had my car software updated at my dealers today. New version is 11/2019.41. After update my 3D remote view (in the app) worked first time (hasn’t worked for weeks before this).

What has surprised me is the number of previous settings that we’re not carried over into the updated iDrive. Not a big issue but just need to go through setting them to what I want.

It's Interesting that when I had mine updated to 11/2019.41 from 7/2019.xx, none of my settings were lost. However, a few months earlier, many settings were lost (inc seat memory) when it was updated from 03/2019.xx to 07/2019.

premier3is · 01-19-2020, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by achk

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

Re : post above.

I had my car software updated at my dealers today. New version is 11/2019.41. After update my 3D remote view (in the app) worked first time (hasn't worked for weeks before this).

What has surprised me is the number of previous settings that we're not carried over into the updated iDrive. Not a big issue but just need to go through setting them to what I want.

It's Interesting that when I had mine updated to 11/2019.41 from 7/2019.xx, none of my settings were lost. However, a few months earlier, many settings were lost (inc seat memory) when it was updated from 03/2019.xx to 07/2019.

What was the reason for updating from 07 to 11? Curious what was going on with the vehicle.

Tam the Bam · 01-19-2020, 03:18 AM

No real issues with the software apart from some intermittent glitches and 3D remote view from the App. Not working.

I am annoyed that OTA software updates are not functioning as they should and therefore any bugs that are being fixed are not being put out to users. When I got the reply (see my post, 10 posts above this one) I just decided I would get it done.

Not something I would do regularly as getting to and from the dealer requires time and a bit of fuel. The car was with them for most of a day.

achk · 01-19-2020, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by premier3is

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Originally Posted by achk

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

Re : post above.

I had my car software updated at my dealers today. New version is 11/2019.41. After update my 3D remote view (in the app) worked first time (hasn't worked for weeks before this).

What has surprised me is the number of previous settings that we're not carried over into the updated iDrive. Not a big issue but just need to go through setting them to what I want.

It's Interesting that when I had mine updated to 11/2019.41 from 7/2019.xx, none of my settings were lost. However, a few months earlier, many settings were lost (inc seat memory) when it was updated from 03/2019.xx to 07/2019.

What was the reason for updating from 07 to 11? Curious what was going on with the vehicle.

I went from 07/2019 to 11/2019 mainly because I can now subscribe to the drive recorder. Also I've never had remote 3D view working until the update to 11/2019.

RCtennis3811 · 01-20-2020, 12:00 PM

Same rationale for me. I had a dealer update me from 2019/07 to 2019/11 because Remote 3D View never worked for me. Remote Engine Start via app only worked once for me as well. I love those features and I did pay for them, so I expect to get my money's worth. Now, they work flawlessly as expected.

IMHO, there's no reason to keep 2019/07 if you paid for those features as the consensus seems to be that 2019/11 fixes the issues.

Andy3661 · 01-20-2020, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by achk

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Originally Posted by premier3is

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Originally Posted by achk

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

Re : post above.

I had my car software updated at my dealers today. New version is 11/2019.41. After update my 3D remote view (in the app) worked first time (hasn't worked for weeks before this).

What has surprised me is the number of previous settings that we're not carried over into the updated iDrive. Not a big issue but just need to go through setting them to what I want.

It's Interesting that when I had mine updated to 11/2019.41 from 7/2019.xx, none of my settings were lost. However, a few months earlier, many settings were lost (inc seat memory) when it was updated from 03/2019.xx to 07/2019.

What was the reason for updating from 07 to 11? Curious what was going on with the vehicle.

I went from 07/2019 to 11/2019 mainly because I can now subscribe to the drive recorder. Also I've never had remote 3D view working until the update to 11/2019.

Hope they release the drive recorded subscription in the uk.

RSnic · 01-20-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DAC17

Anyone know if the coming AA availability will allow the car to read texts from a Galaxy S9? Thinking of buying an M340i, and would like to have that feature. Of course, $20K Hyundais will already do that...

DAC17 ,

I have a 2020 M340 & a Samsung S8. I have no problem with viewing or having read to text messages, but can't do anything with Email-- that's what I am hopeful that Android Auto will help.

As you can view below my signature the options in car

Hope that helps

01-11-2020, 03:37 PM	#441
DAC17 Long live BMW M's! 171 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2023 CT5-V Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Anyone know if the coming AA availability will allow the car to read texts from a Galaxy S9? Thinking of buying an M340i, and would like to have that feature. Of course, $20K Hyundais will already do that... __________________ 2023 Cadillac CT5-V 2022 Mazda MX-5 (manual) 2022 Chevy Bolt (being a little environmental)
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01-11-2020, 10:05 PM	#442
BMW5151 Enlisted Member 64 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2022 M550i /2020 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2010 Location: California USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2022 M550ix [0.00]	Text and Samsung S9 I have a 2020 X3 M40i and there is no problem with text interface. iDrive 7 reads them to you and allows replies. However, be aware that whenever the phone receives an update from the carrier, the ability to reply seems to disappear. You have to re-bood the iDrive by holding the volume know in for 30-45 seconds. And BTW, I really am disappointed in the iDrive 7. Except for the quality of some Navi functions, it is indeed a step backwards from iDrive 6. __________________ Current: '22 G30 M550i & '20 F25 X3 M40i
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Tam the Bam Grumpy Old Git 443 Rep 923 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330i RWD M Sport Join Date: May 2019 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 330i M Sport [0.00]	Re: software updates. I posted this in the UK forum (I’m in the UK) but may be applicable to others. I contacted connected drive regarding the fact that I’ve had no OTA software updates since taking delivery of the car in September. Following their e-mail response I’ve since booked my car in for tomorrow 17/2 and have been assured the software update will be done free of charge. However the fact that the response states that they don’t know when OTA will be fixed is concerning. This was the response. “In relation to the OTA Software Updates, as your vehicle has iDrive 7 this means that this is available for your car. When a new update is available for your car a message will appear on your vehicle iDrive prompting you to begin the update. However currently there is a known issue with this which is currently being worked on, where the updates are not being received in vehicles. At this time we are advising customers to have this updated at their nearest BMW Centers for now, as there currently isn’t a time frame for when this will be resolved.” __________________ Retired: F10 520D M Sport E60 520D SE Volvo S60 type R
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01-17-2020, 04:42 PM	#449
Tam the Bam Grumpy Old Git 443 Rep 923 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330i RWD M Sport Join Date: May 2019 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 330i M Sport [0.00]	Follow up Re : post above. I had my car software updated at my dealers today. New version is 11/2019.41. After update my 3D remote view (in the app) worked first time (hasn’t worked for weeks before this). What has surprised me is the number of previous settings that we’re not carried over into the updated iDrive. Not a big issue but just need to go through setting them to what I want. __________________ Retired: F10 520D M Sport E60 520D SE Volvo S60 type R
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01-19-2020, 03:18 AM	#458
Tam the Bam Grumpy Old Git 443 Rep 923 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330i RWD M Sport Join Date: May 2019 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 330i M Sport [0.00]	No real issues with the software apart from some intermittent glitches and 3D remote view from the App. Not working. I am annoyed that OTA software updates are not functioning as they should and therefore any bugs that are being fixed are not being put out to users. When I got the reply (see my post, 10 posts above this one) I just decided I would get it done. Not something I would do regularly as getting to and from the dealer requires time and a bit of fuel. The car was with them for most of a day. __________________ Retired: F10 520D M Sport E60 520D SE Volvo S60 type R
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RCtennis3811 Lieutenant 466 Rep 516 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Same rationale for me. I had a dealer update me from 2019/07 to 2019/11 because Remote 3D View never worked for me. Remote Engine Start via app only worked once for me as well. I love those features and I did pay for them, so I expect to get my money's worth. Now, they work flawlessly as expected. IMHO, there's no reason to keep 2019/07 if you paid for those features as the consensus seems to be that 2019/11 fixes the issues. __________________ 2023 BMW M340i xDrive 2020 BMW 330i xDrive 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i
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