Bluetooth phone connection issue

You can buy a latest 13th gen ULF but they're not cheap :(

https://store.bimmernav.com/products/bmw-ulf-module-84-10-9-154-358-13th-gen

Your other option would be to find out what gen you have (by cross referencing the part number on the ULF you have installed) and just hunt around for one that's a later generation.
 
I have a sony xperia z5, connected mine when i purchased the car and it appeared not to be able to connect, No contacts available and phone pairing message etc... So i gave up
Driving along one day and the phone rang throught the car, even though it doesnt display contacts or let you use the handfree interface, mine can still make and recieve calls.
 
The car in question is registered in December 2006 I think, whilst mine is registered in September 06. My car has handled every phone paired with it without issue, including every iteration of the iPhone from the 4 to the 7. On that basis I doubt the problem the OP is having is anything to do with the version of the ULF.
 
Tring Man said:
Have now successfully paired and then connected an android phone (old nexus 4), but S7 still just pairs and then fails to connect. Is there any way to upgrade or replace the Ulf module with a more up to date one as others on thread show S7 can work?
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Try calling the S7 (or calling from it for that matter) when it is paired but not connected you may find it just works....

My Xperia Z5 does the same thing pairs then doesn't connect so I cant access phone book or last called numbers but it will still receive incoming calls and I can make outgoing calls from the phone screen and the audio will transfer top the car.

Mine worked fine on my old Xperia running android 5.1 but after upgrading it to 6.0 it works the same retarded way as my current phone on android 7
 
Kernow-Z4 said:
I have a sony xperia z5, connected mine when i purchased the car and it appeared not to be able to connect, No contacts available and phone pairing message etc... So i gave up
Driving along one day and the phone rang throught the car, even though it doesnt display contacts or let you use the handfree interface, mine can still make and recieve calls.
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same same
 
Thanks for this. I had this problem after swapping phones to a Sony Experia XA. Followed the procedure to Log Off/Reset and now the new phone paired first time.
 
85genius said:
Kernow-Z4 said:
I have a sony xperia z5, connected mine when i purchased the car and it appeared not to be able to connect, No contacts available and phone pairing message etc... So i gave up
Driving along one day and the phone rang throught the car, even though it doesnt display contacts or let you use the handfree interface, mine can still make and recieve calls.
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same same
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Yep, same here with Samsung.
 
If your going to spend any money fixing the problem I'd recommend spending it on a parrot kit. The microphone on the oem kit is crap.
 
Lower said:
If your going to spend any money fixing the problem I'd recommend spending it on a parrot kit. The microphone on the oem kit is crap.
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Try it with the roof down! :rofl:

I've been told it's like talking to someone in a wind tunnel!
 
I just gave up trying to use it as at anything faster than around 50mph the person at the other end just couldn't hear me.

And i have the faster version so my roof doesn't go down anyway :)
 
I'm not sure if a a red convertible can trump a blue coupe? Everyone knows red is worth at least 15bhp? 8)
 
I have a 2006 M Coupe. This is probably a stupid question but is there way to have my phone play music through Bluetooth or is the Bluetooth only for talking on the phone?

I have been looking into Bluetooth enabled aux cords to get around this issue but it would be way easier if the car automatically connected! I appreciate the input.

LINK to aux cord I'm considering: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NLTW60/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3TG9YEWX61L6A&psc=1
 
mcoupe_AJ said:
I have a 2006 M Coupe. This is probably a stupid question but is there way to have my phone play music through Bluetooth or is the Bluetooth only for talking on the phone?
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Nope, phone connection only - our Bluetooth hardware dates back the early 21st century, and Bluetooth music streaming was still years away.

That said, Bluetooth is a lossy format, so it's not ideal for streaming music, plus controlling from your phone is pretty clunky. I would look into something like a Grom unit to allow you to interface an iPod or USB media, or a simple aux cable to connect your phone. Being a 2006 model you probably don't have the aux cable connection (officially added for 2007), but I've heard of some late 2006 builds having it. If you don't have it, it's pretty easy to add.
 
The newer bluetooth codecs are very high quality. If you have the aux in then it's a doddle - just go for something like this..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mpow-Bluetooth-Receiver-Isolator-Hands-Free-New-Version/dp/B078W1HQCK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1551780124&sr=8-3&keywords=mpow+bluetooth+car

..and a psu to power it:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07169FM6H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wire it into the fusebox with a piggyback fuse onto one of the switched ignition fuses.

Audio quality is amazing, can control your music with the buttons on the bluetooth receiver, auto connects when you switch your ignition on. Only thing you have to do is start Spotify / music on your phone when you get in.

Here is the link to the install I did. Very easy. https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=104224&hilit=iphone&start=15
 
Nice one, although I prefer it on the lower facia so you can't see any wires. In terms of value for money for getting audio streaming it's unbeatable. Quality is great too. Make sure you have the volume turned right up on the bluetooth receiver by pressing the right hand button until you hear a beep.
 
It handles all that too...pauses the music and you decide to accept or reject the call with centre button.
 
I managed to pair my S8 semi-successfully. It hung on the syncing contacts bit, but still seems to work.

I mean, it's pretty much only going to be used to answer calls anyway, and even then just so I can say "I'm driving" :driving:

Music wise, anybody managed to hook up a thing for bluetooth audio that plays nicely with the steering wheel controls?

In my E82 I have a Viseeo tune2air, but I'm guessing that's not going to work without a USB input.
 
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