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Post by sars » Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:36 am

john-e89, :oops:
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Post by ori » Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:44 am

sars, you collecting today?

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Post by Ian J » Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:11 pm

ori wrote: Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:58 am
dealer told me that they had a memo go round today that more spec is missing on every bmw until further notice.
Touchscreen we know is out, but not there is even more limited Bluetooth which means all BMW cars won’t have android auto or apple CarPlay.
It's ironic that i have Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on mine that will never be used as all I ever listen to is Radio 5 Live :D

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Post by ori » Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:26 pm

Apparently bmw will issue software updates to enable some of the features like CarPlay.

SARS!!!!! Have you collected your car?

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Post by blaster1956 » Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:05 pm

ori wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:26 pm Apparently bmw will issue software updates to enable some of the features like CarPlay.
Appreciate you may not know the answer to this Ori but I’m speculating whether the removal of Apple CarPlay relates to touchscreen removal and do the software updates implement better iDrive controller and voice support for CarPlay?
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Post by q96169we » Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:00 pm

blaster1956 wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:05 pm
ori wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:26 pm Apparently bmw will issue software updates to enable some of the features like CarPlay.
Appreciate you may not know the answer to this Ori but I’m speculating whether the removal of Apple CarPlay relates to touchscreen removal and do the software updates implement better iDrive controller and voice support for CarPlay?
From a technical perspective, my though on touchscreen, CarPlay, or apple digital key being missing at the moment is that they all require more chips which are obviously hard to get hold of. Therefore, I doubt BMW can do anything on software to overcome the missing chips to achieve the same functionality. However, what BMW might be able to do about the Apple CarPlay is to support it via wired connection other than wireless connection. Wired connection CarPlay can rely on the mfi certified chip in the cable other than a special apple certification chip built into the head unit when it's manufacturered.

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Post by blaster1956 » Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:58 pm

q96169we wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:00 pm
blaster1956 wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:05 pm
ori wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:26 pm Apparently bmw will issue software updates to enable some of the features like CarPlay.
Appreciate you may not know the answer to this Ori but I’m speculating whether the removal of Apple CarPlay relates to touchscreen removal and do the software updates implement better iDrive controller and voice support for CarPlay?
From a technical perspective, my though on touchscreen, CarPlay, or apple digital key being missing at the moment is that they all require more chips which are obviously hard to get hold of. Therefore, I doubt BMW can do anything on software to overcome the missing chips to achieve the same functionality. However, what BMW might be able to do about the Apple CarPlay is to support it via wired connection other than wireless connection. Wired connection CarPlay can rely on the mfi certified chip in the cable other than a special apple certification chip built into the head unit when it's manufacturered.
I'm OK if Apple Carplay is supported only via a wired connection as my phone will be plugged in anyway (as there is no wireless charging)!! I guess all will be revealed at some point......
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Post by ori » Mon Nov 29, 2021 5:22 pm

Dealer was confused by this too and they have asked for clarification.

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Post by sars » Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:44 pm

Soooo did anyone get a printed manual with their G29?
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Post by q96169we » Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:47 pm

sars wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:44 pm Soooo did anyone get a printed manual with their G29?
Yes. Yours doesn't? I remember someone complained about this?

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Post by Scubaregs » Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:50 pm

sars wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:44 pm Soooo did anyone get a printed manual with their G29?
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No, did you?

I have a PDF manual if you want it.
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Post by ori » Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:57 pm

sars wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:44 pm Soooo did anyone get a printed manual with their G29?
ori, yes she’s home, been a long day, but worth it
Mazel tov!

No manual. It’s all digital now anyway? Download the BMW drivers guide and enter you vin. You get a full manual.
Also it’s in the car idrive if you need it.

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Post by Rad » Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:09 am

Hi Everyone.
Little news on my Z4 until now….
BMW have advised the production status is 152, am I correct this is for paint shop?

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Post by Russ Z4 » Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:19 am

Yes, going into the paintshop!

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Post by Russ Z4 » Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:20 am

Posted this in the wrong thread so I'll try again here...

Had an update today, I'm still at capacity checked... so Ive got a fair way to go yet as its not started building yet. It was stated that its likely to now be mid April but could could come forward. I reckon mid April at the earliest then...
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