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      07-17-2020, 05:27 PM   #1
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Android auto idrive 7.0

its now mid July...where is the download to update idrive 7 cars to have android auto? BMW said was coming by July?
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      07-17-2020, 07:44 PM   #2
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its now mid July...where is the download to update idrive 7 cars to have android auto? BMW said was coming by July?
If you have a G30 2029-2020 with idrive 7, you need to have a dealer install. There are no RSU for our cars.
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      07-18-2020, 07:23 PM   #3
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I have a 2020 f44 with idrive 7.0 and hoping for OTA update to begin.
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      07-19-2020, 03:05 AM   #4
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From what I've read, F44 will be an OTA update but the rollout is model by model, there's no ETA confirmed other than "starting in July"
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      07-27-2020, 09:29 AM   #5
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End of Q3-Beg of Q4.

As seen on the 3 series forum. Seems legit.
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      07-27-2020, 02:55 PM   #6
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End of Q3-Beg of Q4.

As seen on the 3 series forum. Seems legit.
Sounds about right, new to BMW but OTA updates are new with Idrive 7? I wouldn't be in any hurry to be a guinea pig!
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      07-27-2020, 07:00 PM   #7
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Asked dealer today...they had no clue. 3rd or 4th quarter well just wait I guess.
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      07-28-2020, 03:30 AM   #8
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Sounds about right, new to BMW but OTA updates are new with Idrive 7? I wouldn't be in any hurry to be a guinea pig!
YEah its part of the new ID7, in an effort to keep the cars current. Its been going on for a while on the other models, not perfect and depends on location. Its pretty straight forward I would say.

If you want an earlier update you can always ask the dealer to update it for you manually.
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      07-29-2020, 02:15 AM   #9
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Engadget reporting the upgrade is available from dealerships, just not OTA quite yet apparently....
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      10-07-2020, 01:51 PM   #10
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How can you determine whether you have Android auto installed or not? I may have and just not be aware
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      10-07-2020, 05:15 PM   #11
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How can you determine whether you have Android auto installed or not? I may have and just not be aware
2021 deliveries have the newer software already the 2020 models have to wait for over tha air update. My dealer guy says prob dec Jan free ota or if I really need it they would do in shop but charge..I'll wait. Also you need the full professional cockpit setup idrive 7.0.
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      10-09-2020, 12:16 AM   #12
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2021 deliveries have the newer software already the 2020 models have to wait for over tha air update. My dealer guy says prob dec Jan free ota or if I really need it they would do in shop but charge..I'll wait. Also you need the full professional cockpit setup idrive 7.0.
2020's can be updated by the dealer, how willing they are I guess depends on your regions policies on updates, and individual service centres, but my car is a 2020 (June build) and was updated prior to delivery to 07/2020

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How can you determine whether you have Android auto installed or not? I may have and just not be aware
It will appear in one of the side menus. I can't remember which one it is from an activation standpoint (my car was only delivered recently) but its the one that has carplay and the bmw connected store shortcuts on it.
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      10-09-2020, 06:51 PM   #13
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2020's can be updated by the dealer, how willing they are I guess depends on your regions policies on updates, and individual service centres, but my car is a 2020 (June build) and was updated prior to delivery to 07/2020



It will appear in one of the side menus. I can't remember which one it is from an activation standpoint (my car was only delivered recently) but its the one that has carplay and the bmw connected store shortcuts on it.
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      10-10-2020, 05:51 PM   #14
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Mine has it, you click apps on the side bar and android auto will be there. My phone doesn't support wireless android auto though and can't seem to get it to connect with a wire either.
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      10-10-2020, 06:09 PM   #15
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Mine has it, you click apps on the side bar and android auto will be there. My phone doesn't support wireless android auto though and can't seem to get it to connect with a wire either.
That’s the spot, I did find it again after posting but didn’t update my post because I figured someone else would know where I meant much like CarPlay I believe Android Auto does not support cable mode. BMW are all in on wireless systems so don’t even allow it as a fallback. As long as you have the minimum specifications for wifi (iirc it’s 5GHz support) once you can update to Android 11 you should be able to use it as it will no longer be only on specific brands
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      10-11-2020, 09:18 PM   #16
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That’s the spot, I did find it again after posting but didn’t update my post because I figured someone else would know where I meant much like CarPlay I believe Android Auto does not support cable mode. BMW are all in on wireless systems so don’t even allow it as a fallback. As long as you have the minimum specifications for wifi (iirc it’s 5GHz support) once you can update to Android 11 you should be able to use it as it will no longer be only on specific brands
Ahh thanks that has saved me more bad heads then. Been trying every different cable I could find and messing with app settings .
Loving the car though, seen alot of negative comments on forums and Facebook but I can't fault mine. It Turns heads too. They look way nicer in person Imo
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      10-16-2020, 04:37 AM   #17
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BMW Group rolls out biggest Remote Software Upgrade in company history.......

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...ompany-history
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      10-29-2020, 05:08 PM   #18
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BMW Group rolls out biggest Remote Software Upgrade in company history.......
Like this https://pro-academic-writers.com/blo...tific-abstract or this
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...ompany-history
just installed it yesterday
some much features, take me a whole day and I didn’t even tried half of them

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      10-30-2020, 07:23 AM   #19
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Verizon 7.2020.54 just arrived OTA for me in the US.

Installed, but have not played with it yet. After initial restart of car, Android auto not in apps list.. hoping it shows up next time I start car this afternoon.

Fingers crossed.
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      10-30-2020, 03:40 PM   #20
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I have not noticed any change to exhaust sound at cold start. Will add commentary tomorrow or Sunday, after a decent drive.

To get Android auto to actually work, I did need to reboot I drive. Press radio power/volume button in and hold for 20 seconds..

Personally, I will only use it for music streaming, not nav, but that's my personal preference.
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      11-01-2020, 05:18 PM   #21
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There are a few people on my Facebook thread on f44 owners that said the update removed the pops and bang from the exhaust ,m. I have not done the update yet can anyone confirm or deny this that has done the update ???
I spent a good bit of time driving around today doing errands. Oops and burbles from the exhaust when accelerating are still there. I even turned off radio and opened windows, just to be certain it was not the "active sound" I was hearing. This is a US spec m235 gc.

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      11-02-2020, 06:58 PM   #22
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Seems download avail in many markets including usa for f44. Up here in Canada still running ver 11/2019.5 ...guess will have to keep waiting.
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