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      02-21-2021, 09:11 AM   #36
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Originally Posted by Dwillbimmer View Post
Just picked my X6 and trying to figure out what registration actually does. Is it needed to function, or just a regulatory requirement? In other words, does registering cause the cell phone carrier to do something on their end that makes the booster actually work, or does it automatically work whenever you have a phone in the cradle, regardless of whether it’s registered or not? TIA.
Regulatory requirement, works regardless of registration. Which, I would guess, is almost never done by owners in any car, and AFAIK, never checked, by anyone. An enthusiasts forum like this highlights its existence, but likely the average owner is unaware they even have a "booster."
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