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      10-02-2020, 02:31 AM   #1
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has anyone received the July update with Android Auto yet? today I dropped my car for servicing and requested they update the software. they refused, saying they only update if there is an issue!
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has anyone received the July update with Android Auto yet? today I dropped my car for servicing and requested they update the software. they refused, saying they only update if there is an issue!
Should have insisted you did have an issue..."I can't use Android Auto!"
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has anyone received the July update with Android Auto yet? today I dropped my car for servicing and requested they update the software. they refused, saying they only update if there is an issue!
I have contact BMW customer support, still waiting to hear back, I though there would have been an over the air update by now
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has anyone received the July update with Android Auto yet? today I dropped my car for servicing and requested they update the software. they refused, saying they only update if there is an issue!
Same my dealer went so far as to say that 3/2020 was the latest update. Why are the dealers doing this not like it cost money for them
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has anyone received the July update with Android Auto yet? today I dropped my car for servicing and requested they update the software. they refused, saying they only update if there is an issue!
Same my dealer went so far as to say that 3/2020 was the latest update. Why are the dealers doing this not like it cost money for them
exactly. and the non luxury dealers always update the latest software during servicing.i would have thought that's part and parcel of servicing. BMW's subscription services like OTA, MAPS update etc are a joke. surely nobody renews these. is like throwing money down the drain.
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      10-04-2020, 01:43 AM   #6
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My dealer (UK) told me last month that no update was available for my car. Currently running 11.2019 only had 1 OTA update in 11 months ownership of my G21. Staggering how ignorant the dealer network are. I even sent them links to threads on this forum. But they still didn't update my software. BMW should be hugely embarrassed by this.

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this is what BMW wrote to me:
"Please be advised that Android Auto at this stage is only available for the vehicle production date past July 2020 or August 2020 depending on the model. BMW Group Australia currently cannot confirm the availability of Android Auto on vehicle build prior to July 2020 production.
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complete BS.
 
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      10-04-2020, 11:01 PM   #8
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and when I asked how come other countries are having Android Auto retrofitted, this is their response:
"Please note that BMW in Europe may be in their own independently managed market and we are unable to comment on different market."
looks like we in Australia are being shafted.
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I'm in New Zealand and got it with the 07/20 update. Seems it's a tough task getting it without having an issue with the idrive. I explained that the screen switched off while driving once while the car was in for a recall and they updated it.
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and when I asked how come other countries are having Android Auto retrofitted, this is their response:
"Please note that BMW in Europe may be in their own independently managed market and we are unable to comment on different market."
looks like we in Australia are being shafted.
Does your online bmw user manual list Android Auto?
If it does you would have a valid reason to complain as it's not available.

Until then, I suspect the dealer would only be able to update your software if you were experiencing an issue/issues that the new update resolved
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Just got my G20 back from its 1-year service and the dealer updated my iDrive software to 07/2020.60 which should from what I've read have Android Auto enabled but there is no option to launch it from the app section (Car Play is now there, but it's of no use to me). The updated electronic iDrive manual now makes mention of Android Auto so wondering if anyone else is seeing it who has the latest software or is there another activation step that is pending before this is available to Australians?
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Just got my G20 back from its 1-year service and the dealer updated my iDrive software to 07/2020.60 which should from what I've read have Android Auto enabled but there is no option to launch it from the app section (Car Play is now there, but it's of no use to me). The updated electronic iDrive manual now makes mention of Android Auto so wondering if anyone else is seeing it who has the latest software or is there another activation step that is pending before this is available to Australians?
Same story here. Didn't see AA at first. I rebooted iDrive and it showed up.
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Merami, what do you mean when you say you "rebooted iDrive"

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Merami, what do you mean when you say you "rebooted iDrive"

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Held the button for -30s until the screen turned off. I am seeing other Australians (and a NZer) having issues with it. I hope it's not a regional thing, as it's working for me now (US).
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Haven't see the OTA yet. Head maybe November or December but who knows.
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received the update today. it's downloading at the moment
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received the update today. it's downloading at the moment
Hope for an update from you soon!
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dealer updated my M340i to 07.2020.60 today. Android Auto is simple to set up and works well..it appears as another source in the Media menu. My Pixel phone supports Wireless Android Auto. You can then select individual phone Apps for Android Auto use. I just enabled Maps, Spotify and TuneIn Radio and all worked straight away. With Spotify you get all of the Album graphics and track info.. Happiness filled
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dealer updated my M340i to 07.2020.60 today. Android Auto is simple to set up and works well..it appears as another source in the Media menu. My Pixel phone supports Wireless Android Auto. You can then select individual phone Apps for Android Auto use. I just enabled Maps, Spotify and TuneIn Radio and all worked straight away. With Spotify you get all of the Album graphics and track info.. Happiness filled
I received 7/2020.54 over the air today and good old AA, not that I use android lol

Still really annoying 2019 builds can't option remote start or Apple key
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received the update today. it's downloading at the moment
Hope for an update from you soon!
dealer updated my M340i to 07.2020.60 today. Android Auto is simple to set up and works well..it appears as another source in the Media menu. My Pixel phone supports Wireless Android Auto. You can then select individual phone Apps for Android Auto use. I just enabled Maps, Spotify and TuneIn Radio and all worked straight away. With Spotify you get all of the Album graphics and track info.. Happiness filled
I received 7/2020.54 over the air today and good old AA, not that I use android lol

Still really annoying 2019 builds can't option remote start or Apple key
@digitallust - you can get remote start but it's at a cost of $690 once off... I am waiting for digital key available for IOS devices..
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received the update today. it's downloading at the moment
Hope for an update from you soon!
dealer updated my M340i to 07.2020.60 today. Android Auto is simple to set up and works well..it appears as another source in the Media menu. My Pixel phone supports Wireless Android Auto. You can then select individual phone Apps for Android Auto use. I just enabled Maps, Spotify and TuneIn Radio and all worked straight away. With Spotify you get all of the Album graphics and track info.. Happiness filled
I received 7/2020.54 over the air today and good old AA, not that I use android lol

Still really annoying 2019 builds can't option remote start or Apple key
I can get Remote Start on my 2019 build M340i. It appeared in my Connected Drive App store after the upgrade to 07.2020 69. It is one off fee of NZ $550..I think I'll manage without it.
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