Newest software for non navigation 2014 BMW?

jy228i · 10-23-2017, 03:59 PM

I got my 2014 BMW without the tech package, and I found it surprising that Bluetooth audio is not standard on such an expensive car. I want to make sure that I have the most up to date software, so can someone please tell me if this is the most updated version (attached)? If not, which software is, and where can I find it? And will the new software add Bluetooth audio streaming capabilities?

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SteveInfante · 10-23-2017, 05:04 PM

Good question. I'm in the same boat.

jy228i · 10-23-2017, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveInfante

Good question. I'm in the same boat.

Actually I found the latest version, although it was released back in 2012. If you go to bmw.com/updates and type in the last 7 digits of your VIN, it?ll give you the option to download the latest software. I?m still not sure if it will add Bluetooth audio streaming capabilities, though.

omera60 · 10-24-2017, 05:08 AM

Another option is to take your car to your dealer/service and have them hook it up to ISTA and update it from there. I believe the latest version of it should be 4.07.31. This usually also updates the car as a whole so you may benefit from it.

SteveInfante · 10-24-2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by omera60

Another option is to take your car to your dealer/service and have them hook it up to ISTA and update it from there. I believe the latest version of it should be 4.07.31. This usually also updates the car as a whole so you may benefit from it.

I'm sure they will charge me for their time since I'm out of warranty.

omera60 · 10-24-2017, 12:35 PM

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I'm sure they will charge me for their time since I'm out of warranty.

I didn’t know that actually

, I was never charged for updating the software and I do it everytime a new version of it becomes available. But things differ from country to country so. If you trust yourself you can try updating it by yourself, all you need is a charger and ISTA+.

SteveInfante · 10-24-2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by omera60

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Originally Posted by SteveInfante

I'm sure they will charge me for their time since I'm out of warranty.

I didn’t know that actually

, I was never charged for updating the software and I do it everytime a new version of it becomes available. But things differ from country to country so. If you trust yourself you can try updating it by yourself, all you need is a charger and ISTA+.

I'm going to call and ask but who knows. Nothing is free at that dealer.

stevodotorg · 10-29-2017, 12:33 PM

You need to update via ISTA. I too have a 2014 228i and although it came with BT voice, it did not come with BT A2DP (audio streaming). You must enable it or ‘unlock’ it. I find it ridiculous that BMW has it locked, I assume so that the dealers can charge you to “install” it. Anyway, buy the cable- the software and guides are out there. Or pay someone to do it.

jy228i · 10-30-2017, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stevodotorg

You need to update via ISTA. I too have a 2014 228i and although it came with BT voice, it did not come with BT A2DP (audio streaming). You must enable it or ‘unlock’ it. I find it ridiculous that BMW has it locked, I assume so that the dealers can charge you to “install” it. Anyway, buy the cable- the software and guides are out there. Or pay someone to do it.

Sounds good, I'll have to look further into it

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