iDrive updates from BMW

[Reamesy]

That is what I have done. Just wondering if there is a max size of usb.

Fail in this I will assign my top six contacts to buttons.

32 gb is supported

Fat 32 only supports 4 gb individual file size. So you would have blocks of 4gb.

The file in question is only 8MB so should be fine. Your thoughts?

 

[B21]

I’m not going to sweat over it. It’s just a detail.

Getting new boots Friday Continental sport 7. New OEM battery. Got a full tank of Shell V power.

Just going to enjoy.

Ps. Thanks for your help B21.

You’ll enjoy the SC7s :driving:

 

[Reamesy]

I chose them over MPS4 on your experience as I’m aware of how hard you push them

 

[B21]

32 gb is supported

Fat 32 only supports 4 gb individual file size. So you would have blocks of 4gb.

The file in question is only 8MB so should be fine. Your thoughts?

Block size is irrelevant in this particular case..de minimus

8mb goes into 4gb no problem..may be an issue if you have a 2 hour long HD video.. :tumbleweed:

 

[B21]

I chose them over MPS4 on your experience as I’m aware of how hard you push them

I think you’ll find the front end feel much more reassuring…they just suit the E89 chassis better..I’m not sure you’re going to over power the rears.. :tumbleweed: :rofl:

 

[Reamesy]

They can’t be any worse than BSP RFs

 

[B21]

They can’t be any worse than BSP RFs

I think MPS4S are in the top 3 or 4..the RF are number 67…

 

[Reamesy]

They can’t be any worse than BSP RFs

I think MPS4S are in the top 3 or 4..the RF are number 67…

 

[AnubisZed]

The update that I believe teeboz is referring to is for the Bluetooth/multimedia update available (normally) from the BMW update page. Normally you'd put your VIN into their site and they'd let you know if there was an update available for the system. in this case it wasn't giving him an option for his VIN.
I did this on my retrofitted iDrive back in February having got hold of another VIN that originally had iDrive, was the same year and had all the same spec as mine.

This is the iDrive software update page before I did the update...

And after...

It's straight forward, you simply download the update .bin file onto a blank USB stick from here... https://www.bmw.com/en/footer/software-updates.html

Then place the stick into the USB port in the center console (NOT the glovebox one!!).
Scroll down to Settings, then down to Software Update, then Update Software and it'll commence the update. Follow any instructions given on the screen.
To be honest you probably won't notice any difference at all :driving:

You are plugging the memory stick into the centre console and not the glovebox aren't you??

 

[Reamesy]

Format Fat32. 2GB usb. Centre console.

The issue I’m trying to resolve is the ability for me to search the address book. I can scroll manually but A-Z search does nothing.

 

[AnubisZed]

Format Fat32. 2GB usb. Centre console.

The issue I’m trying to resolve is the ability for me to search the address book. I can scroll manually but A-Z search does nothing.

What does your Software Update screen say? Does it show the "Multimedia" and "Telephone" software versions?

 

[Reamesy]

Here you go. Pretty old. Probably original

 

[javis20]

The A to Z search function works fine on my 2011 3.0. Here is my software version.

 

[RAYK47]

when i put my VIN into the link i get an error saying "An error has occurred. Please try again later."

 

[AnubisZed]

Format Fat32. 2GB usb. Centre console.

The issue I’m trying to resolve is the ability for me to search the address book. I can scroll manually but A-Z search does nothing.

Here you go. Pretty old. Probably original

I've just been out to mine to check this, as I've never even tried it before, and yes mine is working.
This very well could be to do with the update (the Telephone part of the update). So assuming that you put "UPD01008.bin" onto the memory stick as the only item on it (ie; blank), and in the centre console USB port (as you've already confirmed) then it "should" work, so I can only take a guess at the size of the stick, but 2Gb should work according to some videos I've seen, like this one...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOQihJm4RoI

If it still won't work then I'd suggest trying a different stick.

 

[AnubisZed]

when i put my VIN into the link i get an error saying "An error has occurred. Please try again later."

Site no longer works for the E89 (and probably a lot of others as well :headbang:

 

[Reamesy]

I will give this another go. I’m going to re format the usb with full not quick format. And go from there.

Thank you to all your help everyone

 

[Reamesy]

Quick update

I had over 700 contacts (work) in my address book. Now down to 168. All working as it should without updating anything.

Still baffled as to why the usb is not recognised. If I resolve it I will post back

 

[Reamesy]

Final update. I used a new USB that my map updates came with. Dropped the BIN file on using Windows PC as Mac can leave hidden files.

All good and updated.

Thank you for all your help

 

[AnubisZed]

Quick update

I had over 700 contacts (work) in my address book. Now down to 168. All working as it should without updating anything.

Still baffled as to why the usb is not recognised. If I resolve it I will post back

Final update. I used a new USB that my map updates came with. Dropped the BIN file on using Windows PC as Mac can leave hidden files.

All good and updated.

Thank you for all your help

Glad it's allworked OK for you