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E90Eric · 03-17-2012, 06:37 PM

It has to be through a stock Apple cable (not the Y). I wasn't even aware that the Y cable's still worked in newer BMWs. These were originally used as a way to play DRM content off of your device by BMW as a workaround, I think this is no longer needed. Can you confirm that your car will not work with a stock cable in the USB port in the center console? I know that Album art only functions with the normal cable in my car, the Y cable though doesn't even work. The USB port in the center console should be able to control the iPhone and give album artwork, per the BMW USA site iPod connectivity via USB is standard (at least in the states).

03-17-2012, 06:37 PM	#9
E90Eric Private 11 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2009 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	It has to be through a stock Apple cable (not the Y). I wasn't even aware that the Y cable's still worked in newer BMWs. These were originally used as a way to play DRM content off of your device by BMW as a workaround, I think this is no longer needed. Can you confirm that your car will not work with a stock cable in the USB port in the center console? I know that Album art only functions with the normal cable in my car, the Y cable though doesn't even work. The USB port in the center console should be able to control the iPhone and give album artwork, per the BMW USA site iPod connectivity via USB is standard (at least in the states). __________________ 2011 335i LCI Sedan, Sapphire Black, Oyster Dakota Leather, Premium, Cold Weather, Sport w. Paddles, iDrive, iPod, Premium Sound, Comfort Access.
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