Bmw Software Update Idrive
As Android Auto continues to improve, the platform has been spreading to more brands. Now, BMW has finally announced that it is adding support for Android Auto starting in 2020.
BMW has supported Apple’s CarPlay for quite some time, but the automaker actually charged users for access to the feature. That fee was removed earlier this month and now, Android Auto is incoming.
As The Verge details, BMW will support Android Auto in all vehicles which support iDrive 7.0. This includes 2019 and 2020 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series vehicles. 2019/2020 X3, X5, and X7 SUVs, as well as the 2020 X6, will also support Android Auto.
A spokesperson for BMW says that “Apple CarPlay was our main focus” because “a majority of our customers were using iOS mobile devices.” Customer demand led to this announcement, though.
However, there is a caveat to BMW’s Android Auto support. It will only support the Wireless version of the platform which restricts the platform to users with Pixel, Nexus, and select Samsung devices.
Update 7/29: True to its word, BMW has been rolling out Android Auto to select vehicles over the past couple of weeks. The latest firmware update for compatible vehicles delivers support for Android Auto’s wireless version. That firmware update, as Android Police learned, may need to be installed by a BMW dealer rather than the built-in software update method. BMW has confirmed to 9to5Google that “vehicles produced before July 2020 will receive the new software via Remote Software Upgrade (OTA) later this year. The roll-out of the global upgrade campaign is scheduled for autumn this year.” A push notification will arrive when the update is available.
Apparently, iDrive versions with a date of 07/2020 and newer should deliver Android Auto.
The full list of BMW vehicles that will support Android Auto can be seen below.
Our MINI/BMW iDrive software update lets you individually update the software of your iDrive, letting you solve compatibility or other issues. Please note that iDrive software updates of this kind are not advised unless necessary to solve specific problems, and are not required as part of routine maintenance of your vehicle.
- 2019+ 3 Series with Live Cockpit Professional
- 2020+ 5 Series
- 2020+ 7 Series
- 2019+ 8 Series
- 2020+ X3 with Live Cockpit Professional
- 2020+ X4 with Live Cockpit Professional
- 2019+ X5
- 2020+ X6
- 2019+ X7
- 2019+ Z4
- Software update. Systems for smartphones, music players and tablets are developing all the time. This is why software update ensures that your applications and your BMW always keep pace with the latest advances. That way you can use your mobile devices in your vehicle whenever you want.
- In general the official BMW line is no because that's the point of OTA. No point in arguing with a dealer about the OTA updates as they have no control over it or know much about it. Your best bet is to call up saying your iDrive has been playing up - it's slow, restarts sometimes etc. They will update the software. The one you want is 07.2020.
- The over-the-air software updates are available for vehicles like the new X5, 3 Series, and 8 Series, all of which feature BMW’s latest Operating System 7.0 with factory integrated Remote Software.
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How to update your BMW iDrive / ConnectedDrive software from home.
Vst plugin dblue tapestop free download. As modern BMWs become less mechanical and more electrical, it is important to keep your vehicle updated with the latest version of iDrive / ConnectedDrive. Just like your smartphone software updates, the latest BMW iDrive / ConnectedDrive versions provide bug fixes, compatibility updates to newer bluetooth standards and overall stability updates among other things.
Many BMW owners think this software update can only be done by a BMW dealership, however it can be performed at home in under 15 minutes. Below we will go over the simple steps to perform this procedure.
What do I need to update my BMW iDrive / ConnectedDrive software?
- A computer with internet access.
- A USB thumb drive.
- Your 17 Digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
What is the procedure to update my BMW iDrive / ConnectedDrive from home?
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