Few annoying things

[greentrbo95gst]

I found some annoying things already and was wondering if there is a fix or maybe software update.

- Ipod connected via USB keeps on disconnecting and I have to go into the media and connect it again. This happens while playing a song.

- HTC One is not able to stream audio via bluetooth.

- Connected drive is not working and it says to call some number.

- Can't reply to text messages via idrive; only read the messages.

Thanks in advance.

[mainly]

my phone constantly loses bluetooth connection. says "phone unavailable" when you press the phone button. crappy.

navigation is also crap. voice activation, crap. its easier to pull out your android, and use the google nav app then to use this crap BMW has.

[greentrbo95gst]

Curious to see if they fixed those issues in 2014

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

I found some annoying things already and was wondering if there is a fix or maybe software update.

- Ipod connected via USB keeps on disconnecting and I have to go into the media and connect it again. This happens while playing a song.

- HTC One is not able to stream audio via bluetooth.

- Connected drive is not working and it says to call some number.

- Can't reply to text messages via idrive; only read the messages.

Thanks in advance.

1. Ipod via USB: This is a known issue and has to do with the music device itself and not the USB port in the BMW. Apple and Android have yet to release fixes.

2. HTC and Bluetooth: Don't know about HTC, but I am able to stream perfectly with iPhone4S and iPhone5.

3. Connected Drive: Call the number.

4. Text Messages: Maybe it's something you are doing wrong.

[nynd]

I couldn't stream from my Iphone.. maybe I'll visit it again...

[greentrbo95gst]

4. Text Messages: Maybe it's something you are doing wrong.

When i click reply it goes to forward rather than reply.

[M54ccibo]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

When i click reply it goes to forward rather than reply.

Have not been able to reply to messages with mine, only read.

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by M54ccibo

Have not been able to reply to messages with mine, only read.

There!! I don't feel alone.

BTW, i tried your getting out of the car technique not to mess up the seat and smacked my head so hard that I saw stars for a bit.

[M54ccibo]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

There!! I don't feel alone.

BTW, i tried your getting out of the car technique not to mess up the seat and smacked my head so hard that I saw stars for a bit.

Just saw that. That sucks. Was trying to think of something witty to say. Couldn't come up with anything

[greentrbo95gst]

Forgot to mention that DVD movies do not play either when parked with the e-brake up.

[kylek13]

dvdinmotion.com or get some coding done

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by kylek13

dvdinmotion.com or get some coding done

Is it remote coding?
I am actually looking for someone in Socal that can do bunch of other things.

[uhn2000]

All good here. Get a blackberry

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by uhn2000

All good here. Get a blackberry

[SF_E60]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

- HTC One is not able to stream audio via bluetooth.

Here's an idea find someone else with a HTC One and see if the problem still persist. Another option would be to root your phone and put a custom ROM at least this will rule out both software and hardware

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by SF_E60

Here's an idea find someone else with a HTC One and see if the problem still persist. Another option would be to root your phone and put a custom ROM at least this will rule out both software and hardware

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=833192

Phone works in 2011 and 2012 cars just fine.

[Rob///M5]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

Is it remote coding?
I am actually looking for someone in Socal that can do bunch of other things.

Look up the board member V12

Quality work. I think he may be able to code remotely. He did a bunch of our cars.

[SF_E60]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=833192

Phone works in 2011 and 2012 cars just fine.

If that's the case then you have to wait till a software update becomes available.

[SilberGrauE60]

I'm sorry, but these are high performance autos, ultimate driving machines, not info-tainment centers. The only audio and visual entertainment I care about are advancing needles on the speedo/tach and melodies from the exhaust.

[Stash21]

And perhaps melodies from the synthetic sound.

[wrsbmw]

Originally Posted by mainly

navigation is also crap. voice activation, crap. its easier to pull out your android, and use the google nav app then to use this crap BMW has.

Actually the navigation is much better than the Android. I used the Android in my 2010 535i with no nav system.

1.) It never loses connection when the phone has no bars
2.) It knows where high traffic areas are and suggests re-routes
3.) It has a good screen and plenty of zoom and pan capability
4.) It allows for alternate routes
5.) You can send it routes from Google maps
6.) It shows you where gas stations are and what brand they are

On the downside, it does do a bad job on locating a specific location from time to time.

[chong0]

pretty sure there was a software update at least for the bluetooth connection.

i upgraded the software (bmw.com/update) on the bluetooth but my note 2 continues to intermittently drop BT connectivity so the update really did not do anything for me.