[ifr]

I've upgraded my G05 to 03/2021.525 and have noticed......... nothing!

aSLA bug where the car suddenly thinks its in an 80/100mph zone is still there. Very dangerous, and I think is probably the nav data as there are no signs saying 80mph!

More disappointing is a lack of new features listed in coding for MY22. Hopefully they are holding them back, but I'm thinking that dev resource may now be committed to the iNext/iX.

Anyone on 03/2021 notice anything new?

Alexa is working really well, but that's not new to 03/2021 specifically.

Edit: TLA is much improved with this software release

[Freelancer withour work]

I haven't tried it yet.
Let's update it and compare it to 20-11-564.
I think the update contents are different for each country and year in which the vehicle is sold.

[ifr]

Originally Posted by akakingj

I haven't tried it yet.
Let's update it and compare it to 20-11-564.
I think the update contents are different for each country and year in which the vehicle is sold.

I don't think they are that specific. The ECU updates and underlying cafd are updated on a platform basis. The regional and country configurations are applied at the code level, so if you have a G05 with a SAS3 ECU you get the same i-step upgrade for that ECU, and cafd, regardless of the country.

The coding, defined in FA, then determines how the car is configured by Region type, model, country and model year.

I try and view the coding holistically i.e. for the G05, independent of MY and Region, so I can see what's available for all MY and regions.

[Fpgiuliano]

Originally Posted by ifr

I've upgraded my G05 to 03/2021.525 and have noticed......... nothing!

Looks like its just bug fixes. They've changed the aSLA behaviour so where it was previously changing the speed to 85mph in 30mph zones, it now appears to not do that, which is a relief.

Need to do more testing.

More disappointing is a lack of new features listed in coding for MY22. Hopefully they are holding them back, but I'm thinking that dev resource may now be committed to the iNext/iX.

Anyone on 03/2021 notice anything new?

Alexa is working really well, but that's not new to 03/2021 specifically.

Hi ifr what are these new features for my22 ?
Thanks

[ifr]

Originally Posted by Fpgiuliano

Hi ifr what are these new features for my22 ?
Thanks

What I meant was, there aren't any new coding features of interest planned for MY21.

There is a new Service Pack planned for 0722, SP2021R1. Not sure what the impact of that is though.

[Fpgiuliano]

Originally Posted by ifr

What I meant was, there aren't any new coding features of interest planned for MY21.

There is a new Service Pack planned for 0722, SP2021R1. Not sure what the impact of that is though.

Ah ok .. I’m still waiting for 11/2020...

[ramparts]

Originally Posted by ifr

I've upgraded my G05 to 03/2021.525 and have noticed......... nothing!

Looks like its just bug fixes. They've changed the aSLA behaviour so where it was previously changing the speed to 85mph in 30mph zones, it now appears to not do that, which is a relief.

Need to do more testing.

More disappointing is a lack of new features listed in coding for MY22. Hopefully they are holding them back, but I'm thinking that dev resource may now be committed to the iNext/iX.

Anyone on 03/2021 notice anything new?

Alexa is working really well, but that's not new to 03/2021 specifically.

Originally Posted by ifr

I've upgraded my G05 to 03/2021.525 and have noticed......... nothing!

Looks like its just bug fixes. They've changed the aSLA behaviour so where it was previously changing the speed to 85mph in 30mph zones, it now appears to not do that, which is a relief.

Need to do more testing.

More disappointing is a lack of new features listed in coding for MY22. Hopefully they are holding them back, but I'm thinking that dev resource may now be committed to the iNext/iX.

Anyone on 03/2021 notice anything new?

Alexa is working really well, but that's not new to 03/2021 specifically.

The address input is back again in maps

[ramparts]

Originally Posted by ifr

What I meant was, there aren't any new coding features of interest planned for MY21.

There is a new Service Pack planned for 0722, SP2021R1. Not sure what the impact of that is though.

Originally Posted by ifr

I've upgraded my G05 to 03/2021.525 and have noticed......... nothing!

Looks like its just bug fixes. They've changed the aSLA behaviour so where it was previously changing the speed to 85mph in 30mph zones, it now appears to not do that, which is a relief.

Need to do more testing.

More disappointing is a lack of new features listed in coding for MY22. Hopefully they are holding them back, but I'm thinking that dev resource may now be committed to the iNext/iX.

Anyone on 03/2021 notice anything new?

Alexa is working really well, but that's not new to 03/2021 specifically.

Sp21 is for the new ix, that also has idrive 8 via their new MGU21 head unit. ( the one we all have atm is actually called the MGU18)

[ifr]

Originally Posted by davidoff86

Sp21 is for the new ix, that also has idrive 8 via their new MGU21 head unit. ( the one we all have atm is actually called the MGU18)

I can't say I noticed that maps was missing, but tend to only use voice search, if I ever use the idrive nav.

Interesting on the ID8. The coding is there for the G05 (July 2022) which I expect they are using for testing an LCI.

I have mixed feelings about the iX. While the autonomous driving will be up a level, online secure token requirement could put stop to coding, limiting regional feature unlock.

I like that my G05 has every feature that is available to the model globally, and some that are not. Plus we currently have the ability to retrofit new MY features where supported in hardware, when BMW don't bother to rollout to earlier MY.

Being able to custom config the car is a real tangible benefit for a BMW and if that's off the table moving forward, then the iX is going to need to deliver a LOT for us in the UK out of the box.

[ramparts]

Originally Posted by ifr

I can't say I noticed that maps was missing, but tend to only use voice search, if I ever use the idrive nav.

Interesting on the ID8. The coding is there for the G05 (July 2022) which I expect they are using for testing an LCI.

I have mixed feelings about the iX. While the autonomous driving will be up a level, online secure token requirement could put stop to coding, limiting regional feature unlock.

I like that my G05 has every feature that is available to the model globally, and some that are not. Plus we currently have the ability to retrofit new MY features where supported in hardware, when BMW don't bother to rollout to earlier MY.

Being able to custom config the car is a real tangible benefit for a BMW and if that's off the table moving forward, then the iX is going to need to deliver a LOT for us in the UK out of the box.

Yup, be interesting if we will be able to Id7->8 just via flashing and FA changes, like we were 5 to 6. Guess it really depends on the hardware changes In the MGU21. I know that it's Bluetooth stack is updated to 5.0 according to the compliance docs for it; I would imagine they've increased the ram as wel

[RSnic]

Originally Posted by ifr

I've upgraded my G05 to 03/2021.525 and have noticed......... nothing!

Alexa is working really well, but that's not new to 03/2021 specifically.

Would you be kind enough to elaborate on how Alexa is working as I'm in US still waiting on 11/2020?

Thanks

[ifr]

Originally Posted by RSnic

Would you be kind enough to elaborate on how Alexa is working as I'm in US still waiting on 11/2020?

Thanks

You literally say Alexa, a blue circles spins on screen, and then you chat away.

It works with the idrive navigation, so you can ask for opening hours at Costco and it'll bring up the nearest and offer nav option. Has the usual weather etc, but uses its own graphical system, which is better than BMW weather widget. Integrates with amazon music.

Not tested much else other than random nonsense asked by the kids. I did ask it to play music on our home echo but not sure if it worked or not as it was an attempt to mess with the missus but she wasn't in

I doubt it will work with Ring, Guard etc but haven't had chance to try yet. Same for Smart home devices. Will update here.

Edit: tested and it does play music on other non-car related devices like home echo.

[jmilner83]

Sorry n00b question, where did you d/l version 03/2021.525 and take it was a manual flash? E-sys? Cheers

Originally Posted by ifr

I've upgraded my G05 to 03/2021.525 and have noticed......... nothing!

Looks like its just bug fixes. They've changed the aSLA behaviour so where it was previously changing the speed to 85mph in 30mph zones, it now appears to not do that, which is a relief.

Need to do more testing.

More disappointing is a lack of new features listed in coding for MY22. Hopefully they are holding them back, but I'm thinking that dev resource may now be committed to the iNext/iX.

Anyone on 03/2021 notice anything new?

Alexa is working really well, but that's not new to 03/2021 specifically.

[ifr]

Originally Posted by jmilner83

Sorry n00b question, where did you d/l version 03/2021.525 and take it was a manual flash? E-sys? Cheers

ISTA programming.

cartechforum is always a good starting point.

[ifr]

Quick update

TLA is much much improved with this release. It's acknowledging and stopping for lights almost as quickly as I can visualise them now, even on blind bends. Big improvement!

[Fpgiuliano]

Nooooo I want to try it!
What type of charger I need to upgrade with ista+?

Thanks ifr!

[ifr]

Originally Posted by Fpgiuliano

Nooooo I want to try it!
What type of charger I need to upgrade with ista+?

Thanks ifr!

Something like this is good. Pick your own eBay supplier

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14V-100A-...UAAOSwHaBWlHjo

[Fpgiuliano]

Thanks for quickly reply
I need only to take 220v (I’m in Italy), connect to the battery and power on? Or I need to program something on this voltage regulator?

Thanks

[mandomedic122]

Originally Posted by ifr

You literally say Alexa, a blue circles spins on screen, and then you chat away.

It works with the idrive navigation, so you can ask for opening hours at Costco and it'll bring up the nearest and offer nav option. Has the usual weather etc, but uses its own graphical system, which is better than BMW weather widget. Integrates with amazon music.

Not tested much else other than random nonsense asked by the kids. I did ask it to play music on our home echo but not sure if it worked or not as it was an attempt to mess with the missus but she wasn't in

I doubt it will work with Ring, Guard etc but haven't had chance to try yet. Same for Smart home devices. Will update here.

Edit: tested and it does play music on other non-car related devices like home echo.

Did you code the new Alexa feature, or did it come with the upgrade to the the new iLevel?

If you coded it, can you provide the coding.

Thanks

Armando

[Fpgiuliano]

Originally Posted by mandomedic122

Did you code the new Alexa feature, or did it come with the upgrade to the the new iLevel?

If you coded it, can you provide the coding.

Thanks

Armando

It came with 11.2020 ota update

[Iceman5787]

Originally Posted by Fpgiuliano

Thanks for quickly reply
I need only to take 220v (I’m in Italy), connect to the battery and power on? Or I need to program something on this voltage regulator?

Thanks

Giuliano, you're Italian and are you in Italy?

[ifr]

Originally Posted by Fpgiuliano

Thanks for quickly reply
I need only to take 220v (I'm in Italy), connect to the battery and power on? Or I need to program something on this voltage regulator?

Thanks

Just hook it up to the car and plug-in to the mains as long as your voltage is supported. 240v here on the U.K.

I use a genuine bmw icom next with ISTA to program the upgrade itself