[tremor75]

Originally Posted by mbanck

And then that weird hybrid driver assistant view went away? Here is an image of it by the way: https://www.motor-talk.de/bilder/ass...209613743.html

No, that is the standard response. Has nothing to do with the issue
Yep, that is the screen that I have in my car with .39.

[StevenDS85]

The 07/2019.39 is installed on my g20 last Thursday. I must say that Apple Carplay seems to connect better then with the 03/2019 software. Other then that I noticed Spotify as media option outside of Apple Carplay.

[ksheah]

Did the software update turn off your ambient lighting on the driver's side? Very weird

[StevenDS85]

Originally Posted by ksheah

Did the software update turn off your ambient lighting on the driver's side? Very weird

No specific issues with ambient lightning after the upgrade here.

[rajens00]

I also had the dealer update iDrive to 07/2019.39 last week. I noticed several cosmetic enhancements with instrument cluster maps, icons, equalizer control. They fixed the radio "Presets" media source not being saved and the radio volume going up after the personal assistant speaks and returns control. I haven't checked the slow thumbwheel response yet.

I noticed one new bug when saving the "Presets" in a programmable memory button. When you push the memory button the screen does not change to the Presets list, but it will change the media source to Presets if its not already current.

[Weiner0123]

Ever since I got my iDrive updated I have not had any Bluetooth and car play problems... thank god.. and yeah minor visual upgrades that actually look nice,

[StevenDS85]

Originally Posted by Weiner0123

Ever since I got my iDrive updated I have not had any Bluetooth and car play problems... thank god.. and yeah minor visual upgrades that actually look nice,

Same here. Bluetooth and Apple Carplay do work smooth now.

[nola2atx]

Did you guys all have to go to the dealer for this update? Seems like such a PITA for just software!

[Bigface]

Got the update at dealer today, which took around 1.5 hour. Apple Carplay seems work better now.

[juhcobywankenobi]

What are you guys telling them at the dealer to get it updated? I need my rear armrest fixed the leather is bunching up. Obviously that's not a software updatable item lol.

[StevenDS85]

Just make an appointment at your dealer and mention that you want the iDrive update as OTA is not up and running yet. It takes around 1 hour and is free of charge as it’s part of your warrantee. In my case I received the brandnew car in august with the March software, so better they update it for free!

[mrbonden]

Have any of you with the July update experienced that there is no difference in Sport vs Comfort steering mode? My Sport steering is now the same as Comfort, and I have checked that settings are correct. My car is from March but updated to the latest software (2019.07.39).

[golferboy2312]

Originally Posted by tremor75

No, that is the standard response. Has nothing to do with the issue
Yep, that is the screen that I have in my car with .39.

I had my car at the dealer to fix an issue, they did the update, that is the screen I get now too

[CyclingBroStyle]

Spoke with the regional engineer. I asked if OTA updates work in the US. He responded that BMW has turned it off it was on for the X5 only but they hit some bugs they plan on turning it back on in the next couple months. Let me know if anyone has heard differently. Apparently, when it is turned back on it will update everything including I-Step. We shall see.

[Pauleebe]

Originally Posted by CyclingBroStyle

Spoke with the regional engineer. I asked if OTA updates work in the US. He responded that BMW has turned it off it was on for the X5 only but they hit some bugs they plan on turning it back on in the next couple months. Let me know if anyone has heard differently. Apparently, when it is turned back on it will update everything including I-Step. We shall see.

Thanks for the updated. BMW emailed me back and said the below (not helpful, ha):

Hi Mr. XXXXX,

Thanks for contacting the BMW Genius Team.

BMW offers Over-the-Air updates for your vehicle. We do not have a release schedule, as they occur when made available.

I hope this information is helpful. Thanks again for your inquiry.

For your convenience, BMW Genius Team members can also be reached via the BMW Genius Hotline Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time at 1-844-4GENIUS (443-6487).

Emily T.
BMW Genius Representative

[jdubs]

I made an appointment to get my car's software update and they were extremely reluctant on upgrading to the latest version. Eventually a genuis told me to wait for the OTA updates, and would not update the software. I complained greatly about the car's bluetooth connection and having to factory reset the car's software every 1.5 weeks, but to no avail, they wouldn't upgrade the software.

They did show me how to reboot the head unit, but it seemed rather ridiculous that they're so not confident about the software on the car.

[themnmd]

2 hours yesterday for update and TCU replacement

[mzdial]

It will correct the Bluetooth/Carplay problems. You know better than them from the forum. My car was horrible. Hasn't been a problem in a month since I got the update.

Originally Posted by jdubs

I made an appointment to get my car's software update and they were extremely reluctant on upgrading to the latest version. Eventually a genuis told me to wait for the OTA updates, and would not update the software. I complained greatly about the car's bluetooth connection and having to factory reset the car's software every 1.5 weeks, but to no avail, they wouldn't upgrade the software.

They did show me how to reboot the head unit, but it seemed rather ridiculous that they're so not confident about the software on the car.

[DomiGijzen]

Originally Posted by jdubs

I made an appointment to get my car's software update and they were extremely reluctant on upgrading to the latest version. Eventually a genuis told me to wait for the OTA updates, and would not update the software. I complained greatly about the car's bluetooth connection and having to factory reset the car's software every 1.5 weeks, but to no avail, they wouldn't upgrade the software.

They did show me how to reboot the head unit, but it seemed rather ridiculous that they're so not confident about the software on the car.

Exact same situation as I'm in. Long time ago I had to deal with a company that preferred to have me use a not supported work around instead of applying the designated solution.

[Skeewiff03]

Might be a daft question but for the life of me, cannot find the software version in the car. Where is it?
Cannot find Software Update option under General settings, and I have paid for full connected services package.

[joes_m340]

Originally Posted by Nabzpv

I need ALL of the bug fixes.

same. give me a change log PLEASE

[kohlzor]

Originally Posted by DomiGijzen

Exact same situation as I'm in. Long time ago I had to deal with a company that preferred to have me use a not supported work around instead of applying the designated solution.

I dropped my car of service today and requested a software upgrade mentioning that CarPlay is not working great and no Spotify . They couldn't find the update as it didn't show up as required then I showed a screenshot of the 7/2019 update someone had posted on here and they were able to find it 😉. Car has now been updated so might want to try the above if dealers are hesitant to update.