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      09-20-2021, 07:54 PM   #10
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Has anyone found a way to connect an external media device that doesn't have Bluetooth connectivity functions?

Trying to play music from my old ipod had proven to be ineffective so far, even with cable that connects the iPod to the USB port located in the center arm rest.

Please let me know if anyone here had been able to connect an external device without Bluetooth.

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You can connect a ssd drive (f.i., a Samsung T5) to the USB in the center rest.

Here some info (but search also for better posts):

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=27894320
This was very helpful! Thank you.

Seems like a lot of effort, but it would seem I have no choice but to convert all those files from the iPod to an SSD, if I want to enjoy my music collection in the car.

Originally, I figured the iPod would just read like any other external device when plugged in via USB, but the "Device not supported" error message Im getting is proof that wireless streaming is fading out that technology faster than I anticipated...
If you have an iPhone just transfer your collection and use Car Play.
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