Asterisks when receiving calls...

Jlomb436 · 05-10-2010, 09:31 PM

Okay, so I actually searched and surprised nothing came up.

When I receive a call on my phone, I-Drive will grab it and I'll immediately look to the screen. I see a bunch of asterisks. I don't get it. When I first had the car, it worked for a good portion. Now, the asterisks are popping up more and more. The last 4-5 phone calls it seems I can't see the persons name. I have to reach into my pocket and grab the phone.

So odd. Whats up?

nyknickfan · 05-10-2010, 09:35 PM

+1 I get the same problem like half the time

Alan@PYSpeed.com[retired] · 05-10-2010, 10:04 PM

mine does the same thing.

Cultr · 05-10-2010, 10:50 PM

Me as well

fruition3000 · 05-10-2010, 11:01 PM

Something to do with the encryption between the phone and your car....i think

chrisE92 · 05-10-2010, 11:05 PM

I always wondered the same thing. someone help!

shoes · 05-10-2010, 11:09 PM

Same here...

I thought I was getting blocked calls, but when I look at my phone (iphone) I can see the number/contact.

Alan@PYSpeed.com[retired] · 05-10-2010, 11:18 PM

i love the stars. i like guessing who is calling.

Javier · 05-10-2010, 11:38 PM

i get the asterisks when i dial from the actual phone and not from the bluetooth interface.

I never get them on incoming calls.

try to figure out exactly in what call scenarios you get the asterisks so we can better diagnose the problem

AndreyATC · 05-10-2010, 11:42 PM

Same here
It worked fine with older versions of my iPhone, but once upgraded to 3.0, i get asterisks 90% of the time

Jlomb436 · 05-10-2010, 11:59 PM

Bummer. I thought I was the only one for a second, and now it seems like the bulk of the peeps have the same issue.

WELL, maybe we can gather some info yea? I have the following:

09 335i with I-Drive (not sure what version) Smartphone integration
iPhone 3g (software 3.1.3)
Asterisks 75% of the time on incoming calls

Add anything else you think is important.

nyknickfan · 05-11-2010, 12:04 AM

It seems like I get the asterisks more when I use my iphone directly rather than through idrive and for about half of my incoming calls

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Originally Posted by Alan@PYSpeed.com

i love the stars. i like guessing who is calling.

chrisE92 · 05-11-2010, 12:15 AM

07 E92 without idrive, but premium package with bluetooth connectivity
iphone 3gs 3.1.2
I get asterisks for about 50% of my incoming calls, never outgoing.

py335 · 05-11-2010, 12:21 AM

get the same thing sometimes! very annoying

Cultr · 05-11-2010, 12:31 AM

actually it is true, it seem I haven't had the *****'s until i updated to 3.0 OS for the iphone, is everyone having the problem using an iphone?

VTECaddict · 05-11-2010, 12:33 AM

Happens to me more often than not. iPhone 2G with OS 3.1.2

///Mik3 · 05-11-2010, 12:59 AM

had it happen to me once, but it was only that one time so far. I've only had my car for 3500 miles so far though. Also, i've got an htc winmo phone, not an iphone.

shoes · 05-11-2010, 01:01 AM

Seems to be an iphone thing then...

iNinja · 05-11-2010, 01:20 AM

same here on an iPhone 1st gen... seems to be mostly incoming calls from what I've experienced

Jlomb436 · 05-11-2010, 01:47 PM

Bummer! I wonder if BMW will do anything about it.

SPANAK · 05-24-2010, 05:30 PM

The same thing is happening to me with a BB Tour.

I get the **** when I dial out, but I can see the name when someone calls.
Also when someone calls the call is answered automatically, there is no option to accept or reject.

05-10-2010, 09:31 PM	#1
Jlomb436 Lieutenant 55 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Space Gray 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Asterisks when receiving calls... Okay, so I actually searched and surprised nothing came up. When I receive a call on my phone, I-Drive will grab it and I'll immediately look to the screen. I see a bunch of asterisks. I don't get it. When I first had the car, it worked for a good portion. Now, the asterisks are popping up more and more. The last 4-5 phone calls it seems I can't see the persons name. I have to reach into my pocket and grab the phone. So odd. Whats up?
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05-10-2010, 09:35 PM	#2
nyknickfan Private First Class 11 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2008 Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	+1 I get the same problem like half the time
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05-10-2010, 10:04 PM	#3
Alan@PYSpeed.com[retired] Lieutenant 16 Rep 499 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tri-State iTrader: (0)	mine does the same thing. __________________ *New Customer? Take $10 off on us with Code: C589B63M Web: www.PYSpeed.com (Facebook \| Twitter) Aim: Mai6474 Wheels \| Performance \| Suspension \| Exterior \| Lighting \| Carbon Fiber Wrap
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Cultr Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CA and NYC iTrader: (0)	Me as well
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05-10-2010, 11:01 PM	#5
fruition3000 Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: Down Ocean Drive Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Le-Bron Town iTrader: (0)	Something to do with the encryption between the phone and your car....i think __________________
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05-10-2010, 11:05 PM	#6
chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	I always wondered the same thing. someone help! __________________ photos
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05-10-2010, 11:09 PM	#7
shoes Captain 25 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 07 BSM E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	Same here... I thought I was getting blocked calls, but when I look at my phone (iphone) I can see the number/contact. __________________
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05-10-2010, 11:18 PM	#8
Alan@PYSpeed.com[retired] Lieutenant 16 Rep 499 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tri-State iTrader: (0)	i love the stars. i like guessing who is calling. __________________ *New Customer? Take $10 off on us with Code: C589B63M Web: www.PYSpeed.com (Facebook \| Twitter) Aim: Mai6474 Wheels \| Performance \| Suspension \| Exterior \| Lighting \| Carbon Fiber Wrap
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05-10-2010, 11:38 PM	#9
Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	i get the asterisks when i dial from the actual phone and not from the bluetooth interface. I never get them on incoming calls. try to figure out exactly in what call scenarios you get the asterisks so we can better diagnose the problem __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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05-10-2010, 11:42 PM	#10
AndreyATC Banned 99 Rep 1,828 Posts Drives: 2016 Tesla Model X P90DL Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Tesla Model X [0.00] 2015 Tesla Model S ... [9.00]	Same here It worked fine with older versions of my iPhone, but once upgraded to 3.0, i get asterisks 90% of the time
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05-10-2010, 11:59 PM	#11
Jlomb436 Lieutenant 55 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Space Gray 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Bummer. I thought I was the only one for a second, and now it seems like the bulk of the peeps have the same issue. WELL, maybe we can gather some info yea? I have the following: 09 335i with I-Drive (not sure what version) Smartphone integration iPhone 3g (software 3.1.3) Asterisks 75% of the time on incoming calls Add anything else you think is important.
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05-11-2010, 12:15 AM	#13
chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	07 E92 without idrive, but premium package with bluetooth connectivity iphone 3gs 3.1.2 I get asterisks for about 50% of my incoming calls, never outgoing. __________________ photos
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05-11-2010, 12:21 AM	#14
py335 Lieutenant 18 Rep 466 Posts Drives: '08 AW E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	get the same thing sometimes! very annoying
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05-11-2010, 12:31 AM	#15
Cultr Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CA and NYC iTrader: (0)	actually it is true, it seem I haven't had the *****'s until i updated to 3.0 OS for the iphone, is everyone having the problem using an iphone?
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05-11-2010, 12:33 AM	#16
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	Happens to me more often than not. iPhone 2G with OS 3.1.2 __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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05-11-2010, 12:59 AM	#17
///Mik3 gonna miss the M, but the wagon is sweet! 122 Rep 628 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Wagon Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i Sports Wagon [10.00]	had it happen to me once, but it was only that one time so far. I've only had my car for 3500 miles so far though. Also, i've got an htc winmo phone, not an iphone. __________________
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05-11-2010, 01:01 AM	#18
shoes Captain 25 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 07 BSM E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	Seems to be an iphone thing then... __________________
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05-11-2010, 01:20 AM	#19
iNinja Private First Class 8 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 06' E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2)	same here on an iPhone 1st gen... seems to be mostly incoming calls from what I've experienced
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05-11-2010, 01:47 PM	#20
Jlomb436 Lieutenant 55 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Space Gray 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Bummer! I wonder if BMW will do anything about it.
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05-24-2010, 05:30 PM	#21
SPANAK First Lieutenant 8 Rep 300 Posts Drives: BSM 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (2)	The same thing is happening to me with a BB Tour. I get the **** when I dial out, but I can see the name when someone calls. Also when someone calls the call is answered automatically, there is no option to accept or reject.
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