Current Owners

RickMonet · 06-15-2015, 04:53 PM

Should current owners of F8x cars expect a software update to iDrive when 2016 cars are available?

Will the update be over-the-air or need to go to dealer?

Perhaps there is historical precedence or word-of-mouth from a dealer that provides some concrete evidence.

Thanks

SamS · 06-15-2015, 05:19 PM

Over the air map updates only apply to MY2016 M3/M4.

If you want a significant update (i.e. not just a minor Bluetooth update), you'll need to visit the dealer and convince them to do it free.

antych · 06-15-2015, 05:34 PM

Isn't it free while on warranty?

SamS · 06-15-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by antych

Isn't it free while on warranty?

Is what free?

gthal · 06-15-2015, 08:01 PM

My bet is there will not be an upgrade available for pre-2016 cars.

rebirth24 · 06-15-2015, 09:28 PM

We need a damn connected drive update for the Android based phones. Stupid Germans..

antych · 06-16-2015, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamS

Is what free?

The iDrive update. Why would you need to convince them to do it for free? I expect they will update it every time the car is serviced. Some updates suppose to arrive through OTA anyway.

Technic · 06-16-2015, 08:31 AM

iDrive updates are only performed if there is a reproducible issue with your system.

You need to convince them that you have a reproducible issue or BMW will not pay the dealer to perform the update. That is the way it works.

Quote:

Originally Posted by antych

The iDrive update. Why would you need to convince them to do it for free? I expect they will update it every time the car is serviced. Some updates suppose to arrive through OTA anyway.

antych · 06-16-2015, 10:13 AM

At least some of the updates can be downloaded from http://www.bmw.com/update and installed via USB. There was also a security update pushed OTA this year, so perhaps the new system is more flexible and easier to upgrade. Maybe they only charge for major versions?

Brosef · 06-24-2015, 03:57 PM

isn't the new iDrive upgrade mostly a hardware change? that's what I had heard.

RickMonet · 07-01-2015, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

iDrive updates are only performed if there is a reproducible issue with your system.

You need to convince them that you have a reproducible issue or BMW will not pay the dealer to perform the update. That is the way it works.

I have heard this as well - what I am hoping for is a SW Update to iDrive that will have a new option to select to retain (persist) your engine/suspension/steering modes after restart.

That would be very helpful and convenient.

Technic · 07-01-2015, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickMonet

I have heard this as well - what I am hoping for is a SW Update to iDrive that will have a new option to select to retain (persist) your engine/suspension/steering modes after restart.

That would be very helpful and convenient.

That setting has never been implemented in any BMW yet. Not even code-able, and plenty of sharp coders have searched and tried for years and nothing.

emfo · 07-24-2015, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antych

At least some of the updates can be downloaded from http://www.bmw.com/update and installed via USB. There was also a security update pushed OTA this year, so perhaps the new system is more flexible and easier to upgrade. Maybe they only charge for major versions?

Thanks for this info! I went and it looks like I have some updates, so I'm gonna give them a go!

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