USB Map Update not working?

Chris1712 · Post by **Chris1712** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:20 pm

Hi gents, got the latest 2019-1 map update with an FSC code. All downloaded and unzipped fine, but the car does absolutely nothing when I plug it in?

Using the glovebox USB port, stick is 64gb formatted as FAT32 and works fine with mp3s on it. Any ideas?

Car is 2014 so should have the newer firmware right? It’s on the latest OTA software update.

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:14 am

Ok, not having idrive myself, have you navigated to the update section on the idrive screen?

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:20 am

Memory stick was empty before use and the files downloaded directly to the drive (ie; not within another file)?

BeardyJon · Post by **BeardyJon** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:11 am

Need to make sure you've got your update files in the root folder of the USB drive, no sub folders or it won't find it.

ihadablackdog · Post by **ihadablackdog** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:51 am

Are you using a Mac or Windows?

I might be talking balls, but I've got an inkling that it formats it slightly differently (still called fat32?).

Anyway, if you aren't already, can you try it on a PC, just incase?

cerbera · Post by **cerbera** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:34 pm

Did I read somewhere that it only recognises up to 32GB memory sticks?
My 2009 model worked fine with a 32GB memory stick in the glove box USB.

Chris1712 · Post by **Chris1712** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:41 pm

Chris1712 · Post by **Chris1712** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:38 pm

cerbera wrote: ↑Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:34 pm Did I read somewhere that it only recognises up to 32GB memory sticks?
My 2009 model worked fine with a 32GB memory stick in the glove box USB.

We have a winner. 64gb stick no worky, 32gb worky!

cerbera · Post by **cerbera** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:07 pm

Chris1712 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:38 pm
cerbera wrote: ↑Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:34 pm Did I read somewhere that it only recognises up to 32GB memory sticks?
My 2009 model worked fine with a 32GB memory stick in the glove box USB.
We have a winner. 64gb stick no worky, 32gb worky!

Champion

gusTaco · Post by **gusTaco** » Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:35 am

cerbera wrote: ↑Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:07 pm
Chris1712 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:38 pm
cerbera wrote: ↑Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:34 pm Did I read somewhere that it only recognises up to 32GB memory sticks?
My 2009 model worked fine with a 32GB memory stick in the glove box USB.
We have a winner. 64gb stick no worky, 32gb worky!
Champion

Some brands are not recognised if over 32GB, from what I've heard.

I've updated my maps using a Sandisk Ultra 64GB, no issue !

Marky264 · Post by **Marky264** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:04 am

I have a 2011 35iS,

Is the Map Update worth It to you think? Not sure what Version It's running but It looks very out of date! How much does the USB Files set you back?

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:43 am

Marky264 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:04 am I have a 2011 35iS,

Is the Map Update worth It to you think? Not sure what Version It's running but It looks very out of date! How much does the USB Files set you back?

£6...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007PYBNSC/ ... th=1&psc=1

It’s the cost of the map update that’s the sting ...not the usb stick...

Go the BMW Connected Portal for more info..

Chris1712 · Post by **Chris1712** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:25 pm

Marky264 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:04 am I have a 2011 35iS,

Is the Map Update worth It to you think? Not sure what Version It's running but It looks very out of date! How much does the USB Files set you back?

My maps are 2014 and I've had a handful of bugger ups because of that. Roundabouts in the middle of nowhere and a few one way streets that have changed direction! So yeah for me I needed the update, YMMV.

Maybach_man · Post by **Maybach_man** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:43 pm

Interesting post...just thinking of doing this. Mine is a 16 plate...had a conversation with the people at connected drive and they said I would need a 64 g memory stick..and I would have to install it from the centre USB..not the glove box. I will have a looksie at what you brought...

EssexZed · Post by **EssexZed** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:11 pm

I’ve just had the maps updated on mine at my local BMW dealer for £35. Don’t know if that’s the regular charge but couldn’t have done it myself for much less and saved any hassle.

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