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Satnav update !

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:34 pm
by 304frp
Hi all ,
Does anyone know definitively if the nav can be upgraded I have been to bmw direct and , well , may as well not bothered, any advice is greatly received , my car is an e89 2014 year
Thanks in advance

Satnav update !

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:25 pm
by Ming
Hi. I tried to save money and went online to try and get it updated but it didn't work and was a hassle getting my money back.
I rang the local dealers and they did it. Took 5 or 6 hours and cost about £75 I think, but it's updated to the latest 2020 version now

Satnav update !

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:39 pm
by Argyll Andy
Yes, can definitely be done. I did mine a couple of months ago from 2014 - 2021.

The topic was removed because the origin of the files breached forum rules

Satnav update !

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:57 pm
by Pbondar
Two slightly separate concepts here.. :tumbleweed:

The software that governs the user interface and capabilities hasn't been updated since 2015.. :thumbsdown:

You can get upto date maps from BMW.. (other sources are available) :thumbsup:

Satnav update !

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:03 pm
by Stevo1987
Argyll Andy wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:39 pm Yes, can definitely be done. I did mine a couple of months ago from 2014 - 2021.

The topic was removed because the origin of the files breached forum rules
Blagger.

Satnav update !

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:55 pm
by Argyll Andy
Stevo1987 wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:03 pm
Argyll Andy wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:39 pm Yes, can definitely be done. I did mine a couple of months ago from 2014 - 2021.

The topic was removed because the origin of the files breached forum rules
Blagger.
Been called worse, and that’s just today :P

Satnav update !

Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:03 am
by Roddy
Pbondar wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:57 pm
You can get upto date maps from BMW.. (other sources are available) :thumbsup:
E something B something

Just sayin' :D

Satnav update !

Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:59 am
by 304frp
Hi all ,
thanks for your replies ,I finally spoke to parts dept at my local dealers yesterday , very helpful , maps is available as you all state , on a usb to be purchased with relevant code . He advised to wait as there is a new version pending around June price wise was around £80. Will post back in June on this one just to close my question .
Thanks again

Satnav update !

Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:34 am
by AnubisZed
Replying carefully so as to not breach forum rules :?

Three ways to do it;
1) For FREE - sorry but I can't tell you how!
2) Cheap off eBay - possibly not legit!
3) As you've now discovered, from BMW directly - fairly expensive considering what the car cost in the first place!!

There are a number of videos on YouTube giving you step-by-step instructions on how to perform the update, and it is relatively straightforward to do. Basically you put the USB stick (with the new map update on it) into the glovebox USB port, turn on the car and then follow the instructions on the screen. :thumbsup: :driving: