FYI, Map update available

[q96169we]

Just FYI, new 2022-1 map is available to download and update.

I understand many people don't bother doing this, but in case you want to keep it updated, it's available now.

[Z4monster]

Thanks for the heads up - Downloading now

[ori]

Ooooo I love an update.
Gonna try using usb c this time.

[ori]

Downloading already. I have a usb stick that is also usb C so as we previously discussed I’ll try it on the usb C port.

Now we just want a main software update which will add features. What would you want from a software update?

[q96169we]

Downloading already. I have a usb stick that is also usb C so as we previously discussed I’ll try it on the usb C port.

Now we just want a main software update which will add features. What would you want from a software update?

Yeah, let me know whether the USB-C is faster.

About RSU, I actually don't hope for any new feature. Mainly due to my car doesn't have all the gadgets as yours. Generally for cars with OS7 idrive, I think improvement around carplay or android auto to better integrate them with HUD and the center area between speedo and rev counter will be a great improvement from BMW. Using CarPlay as example, the Apple Map direction can be shown there. There is no reason why google map or waze can't.

[blaster1956]

Downloading already. I have a usb stick that is also usb C so as we previously discussed I’ll try it on the usb C port.

Now we just want a main software update which will add features. What would you want from a software update?

A working Apple Carplay

[ori]

Downloading already. I have a usb stick that is also usb C so as we previously discussed I’ll try it on the usb C port.

Now we just want a main software update which will add features. What would you want from a software update?

A working Apple Carplay

My apple car play works fine!
I would love better integration with HUD. Waze on there would be great!

[ori]

Usb-c stick works fine! Just done it. Transfer is certainly quicker.

[BigDave]

Is this map update free of charge..?
And im assuming its downloaded via a pc onto a memory stick that then gets plugged into the usb c port.?

Sorry for the technophobe questions but im playing catch up....

[ori]

Is this map update free of charge..?
And im assuming its downloaded via a pc onto a memory stick that then gets plugged into the usb c port.?

Sorry for the technophobe questions but im playing catch up....

You get 3 years worth of map updates for free with bmw.
Have you created an account and got the mybmw app?

You use the same account details to download the map update onto a usb stick and then you take that usb stick into the car and it starts then update.

[gusTaco]

Downloading already. I have a usb stick that is also usb C so as we previously discussed I’ll try it on the usb C port.

Now we just want a main software update which will add features. What would you want from a software update?

Google maps showing up directions in the HUD. I can only get these with Apple maps / BMW nav

[baljemmett]

Interestingly mine appears to have pulled this map update on its own a few weeks ago - I got the 'new nav data available, restart?' prompt, and it now shows a 2022-1 update alongside the 2021-something that was installed when I picked it up in January. So some cars might have received OTA updates already - always worth doing a USB update if not, though, in case the OTA updates have got stuck...

Now we just want a main software update which will add features. What would you want from a software update?

Most of my thoughts so far turn out to be cosmetic - for instance it'd be nice to see the currently-selected gear in D (rather than just M/S), and some way of expanding the text area for radio stations since it currently cuts off after a couple of (short) lines. After using the GPS for the first time this weekend I'm also not sure I like where the ETA is displayed by default, but I'm currently playing around with the options for the instrument cluster to see if that can already be adjusted to better suit my tastes...

Other than that it's interesting to note that other models come with a different set of installable apps (e.g. I've seen a speed-camera warning mentioned that isn't available on the Z4), and the MyBMW app could perhaps be improved to show things like route/time/avg.speed/consumption details of recent trips (my father's new Jaguar XF apparently does this, for example). I suspect pining for my old online entertainment options (Deezer and Napster) instead of Spotify () is a lost cause though.

[q96169we]

Interestingly mine appears to have pulled this map update on its own a few weeks ago - I got the 'new nav data available, restart?' prompt, and it now shows a 2022-1 update alongside the 2021-something that was installed when I picked it up in January. So some cars might have received OTA updates already - always worth doing a USB update if not, though, in case the OTA updates have got stuck...

OTA map update either your selected region or your frequently travelled region. On the other hand, the USB map update updates the entire map database. BMW's guideline is to keep doing the OTA when it's available and occasionally, do a full map update via USB map update. I think one of my previous post about map update has some discussion around this. Therefore, it's not compulsory to do USB map update but for people like me who simply want to update when an update is available, this is the information.

[q96169we]

MyBMW app could perhaps be improved to show things like route/time/avg.speed/consumption details of recent trips (my father's new Jaguar XF apparently does this, for example).

Old BMW Connected App used to show this information (on my 2016 F10 and 2014 F33) as long as you have active BMW Online subscription. However, this feature being removed at some point around 2018 or 2019. No idea of why. Potentially, too buggy and less benefit to majority users.

[ori]

I’m simple. I like my bmw app to just tell me how much fuel I have, all windows and doors locked etc….and the ability to unlock the car.