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      11-25-2019, 08:57 PM   #1
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CarPlay and Android Auto to be free for life in AU?

https://www.caradvice.com.au/810137/...-android-auto/

Looks like BMW has finally come to its senses and include CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment from next year.

I wonder what's going to happen for exisiting owners on the existing 12 months subscription.
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      11-26-2019, 07:22 AM   #2
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Are they going to do a OTA for 2020 and 2019 model year cars???
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      11-26-2019, 08:10 AM   #3
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Are they going to do a OTA for 2020 and 2019 model year cars???
It would be nice
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      11-26-2019, 03:10 PM   #4
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This is good news.
I’m going to check with my dealer that this is going to be included in my Jan 2020 build.
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      11-26-2019, 03:14 PM   #5
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This should be free everywhere just like it is for Hyundai.
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      11-27-2019, 11:51 PM   #6
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I called my dealer yesterday and he knows nothing about CarPlay being gratis for next year.
If this is happening, it hasn’t filtered down to the dealerships in Australia just yet.
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      12-04-2019, 09:46 PM   #7
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Just got the email from BMW Australia. It is going to be free in AU as well.
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      12-04-2019, 09:53 PM   #8
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Just got the email from BMW Australia. It is going to be free in AU as well.
Same here, received an email stating that it would be included for my car which is a March 2019 build, so seems if you new current model can handle it, you will get for free.
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      12-04-2019, 10:28 PM   #9
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Hmmm... no email here. March 2019 build and May 2019 delivery. Hope I don't miss out. 🤞
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      12-04-2019, 10:53 PM   #10
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Hmmm... no email here. March 2019 build and May 2019 delivery. Hope I don't miss out. 🤞
You should be entitled to it
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      12-04-2019, 11:16 PM   #11
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Are they going to do a OTA for 2020 and 2019 model year cars???
Yeah would be nice to have android auto, since I have a Galaxy S9. Perhaps a dealer or OTA update. What about USA?
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      12-05-2019, 02:46 AM   #12
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      12-05-2019, 09:42 AM   #13
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Hmmm... no email here. March 2019 build and May 2019 delivery. Hope I don't miss out. 🤞
Mines a March build, July delivery and I got the email this morning, maybe check you junk folder
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      12-07-2019, 07:53 PM   #14
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I called my dealer yesterday and he knows nothing about CarPlay being gratis for next year.
If this is happening, it hasn't filtered down to the dealerships in Australia just yet.
Still showing as a $450 one time fee for my M2...not worth paying that, simply a blatant rip off.
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      01-02-2020, 12:27 AM   #15
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Hey guys,

Is there any new news on android auto coming available for the xdrive? I am an android user and it's really sh*tting me off not being able to pair the app across
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      01-14-2020, 01:55 PM   #16
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My M2 is still showing as having to pay a one of $450.00 charge
Seriously I should have bought a $20K Kia!!
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      01-14-2020, 03:56 PM   #17
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This from BMW re my question of an existing vehicle that is ready for ACP but has not previously subscribed other than the $1 month trial.
So basically they still want you to pay the $450.00
seems so trivial and if they simply put it in the price then those that lease would be easier accommodated.


Thank you for contacting BMW Group Australia.

We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention and following up regarding our recent offer of extension.

If you have a valid minimum or above of a 1 year subscription for the Apple Car Play service currently on your vehicle or have ever had a full 1 year subscription valid in the past, you will automatically receive an unlimited subscription to the service with no respective end date as a form of goodwill from BMW Group Australia.

This transition is currently in progress and all BMW vehicles that are compatible for the lifetime option will see it update accordingly in their ConnectedDrive. You should not see any disruptions to your service during this time as it will happen accordingly in the background.

If your vehicle is compatible it will show as being able to be purchased through the following link when you enter your Vehicle identification Number (VIN) . It cannot be retrofitted if your vehicle is not equipped with ConnectedDrive.

https://www.bmw-connecteddrive.com.a...#/portal/store

If in the past you have only purchased a 1 month trial for $1.00, you will not receive the automatic update for the lifetime service option. However you will still be able to purchase the lifetime option should you wish to. This has already been revised on our BMW ConnectedDrive website. The lifetime option for any compatible vehicles is now at a discounted rate of $450.00 for the unlimited option. For your personal reference we have attached the link for this below.

https://www.bmw-connecteddrive.com.a...e/Base_CarPlay

The goodwill is a new and revised offer BMW Group Australia have introduced based off of the valued feedback of our loyal BMW customers. The offer commenced as of the 5th of December 2019, therefore any prior purchases to the Apple Car Play services would unfortunately not able to be refunded. However please keep in mind if you have purchased anything above a 1 year service already it will still be extended for you. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but nonetheless will pass your feedback on for future developmental purposes.

We thank you for your time and hope this clarifies any prior confusion.
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      05-09-2020, 10:55 PM   #18
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I'm confused... My car is a January 2020 build yet it doesn't seem to have carplay? It is asking for 450 to install
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      05-17-2020, 10:38 PM   #19
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I'm confused... My car is a January 2020 build yet it doesn't seem to have carplay? It is asking for 450 to install
They want you to pay, your car is ACP ready they can activate it remotely.
My M2 (2017) is also ACP ready and I had it for a one month trial at $1.00...to the minute of 31 days they turned it off...Just typical BMW, you pay for everything as an extra, the newer cars now get it for free.
I will not pay $450 for something that is free in a $20K Kia/Hyundai, and really is not all that great anyway.
Pretty pathetic really.
The next request for payment will be the expiry after 3 years of the map updates then the real time traffic updates then the concierge services then the...……….you get the drift!!

I just use Spotify via the Bluetooth...try and avoid other functions while driving anyway and will probably let all the other stuff lapse.

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      05-17-2020, 10:52 PM   #20
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I'm confused... My car is a January 2020 build yet it doesn't seem to have carplay? It is asking for 450 to install
Check with your dealer. When I purchased my 330i in 2019, it came with one year of ACP subscription included as standard. This then subsequently became free for life.
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      05-17-2020, 10:56 PM   #21
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I'm confused... My car is a January 2020 build yet it doesn't seem to have carplay? It is asking for 450 to install
You'll have to check this with your dealer. My 2020 Jan guild came with ACP and it's expiry is set to 2099 or something! I.e. essentially unlimited

Does your car have iDrive 7?
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