[wrickem]

I've searched but cant find what I'm looking for-

I thought I knew the steps for finding the software version I got upgraded to, I've done it before but that was way back in January and can't find that thread. I've even asked the car- she wanted to navigate me to Software CA

Can somebody tell me off the top of their head how to find my new current software version?

Thanks

[TSMC55]

Originally Posted by wrickem

I've searched but cant find what I'm looking for-

I thought I knew the steps for finding the software version I got upgraded to, I've done it before but that was way back in January and can't find that thread. I've even asked the car- she wanted to navigate me to Software CA

Can somebody tell me off the top of their head how to find my new current software version?

Thanks

car settings - general settings (on the far left) - remote software update (or similar to that. - scroll pretty much to the bottom of the menu).

it will give you an option to check for updates. your version number is above that option and is also displayed when you select the option.

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by TSMC55

car settings - general settings (on the far left) - remote software update (or similar to that. - scroll pretty much to the bottom of the menu).

it will give you an option to check for updates. your version number is above that option and is also displayed when you select the option.

Thanks TSMC55

I was close but I guess I didn't scroll far enough. Thank you!

[speuk]

Anyone in the U.K. got ota update yet?

[B///MWGuy]

Originally Posted by vinnymac

I am still on 11/2018.53 and my car doesn't find anything when searching for updates.

I had to go to dealer for the updates. If you're in the U.S. I think there's no OTA yet.

[gpitts]

Originally Posted by B///MWGuy

I had to go to dealer for the updates. If you're in the U.S. I think there's no OTA yet.

A handful from the US have gotten notification and performed an update, but the vast majority have not. 😢

[natahoa]

My speculation is that the few who have received OTA updates either had a specific build (ie maybe some of the older iDrive versions out there) or it was just a test for the larger, new series update due out in July.

It will be interesting what happens when that comes out. Next week maybe?

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by natahoa

My speculation is that the few who have received OTA updates either had a specific build (ie maybe some of the older iDrive versions out there) or it was just a test for the larger, new series update due out in July.

It will be interesting what happens when that comes out. Next week maybe?

Mine is an early build (nov) which was updated the first week of January after my KAFAS camera was replaced, so you could be on to something.

I thought I'd get the seat/steering wheel rule app, but it's still not there. Hopefully the next OTA update will give me that.

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by wrickem

Mine is an early build (nov) which was updated the first week of January after my KAFAS camera was replaced, so you could be on to something.

I thought I'd get the seat/steering wheel rule app, but it's still not there. Hopefully the next OTA update will give me that.

I have build .44, and everything works well except I’m having trouble with my iPhone music lately (car says no audio source found, but I can always get it to work, if I’m sitting still. Hard to mess with if you are driving).

When I saw build .60 and then days later .63 reported here on the forums, I decided I was better off with a working system, than a newer one that clearly is still getting tweaked daily.

I’ve checked every day on both connected drive and in my car. No updates.

[amphiprion]

Originally Posted by natahoa

I have build .44, and everything works well except I’m having trouble with my iPhone music lately (car says no audio source found, but I can always get it to work, if I’m sitting still. Hard to mess with if you are driving).

This was happening to me until I removed the iPhone from the device menu in the car completely, paired it back up. Except when the phone asks if you want it to access contacts, etc... say No. Then once it’s all done pairing, open the connected app and allow that access to your contacts (if you want)

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by amphiprion

This was happening to me until I removed the iPhone from the device menu in the car completely, paired it back up. Except when the phone asks if you want it to access contacts, etc... say No. Then once it’s all done pairing, open the connected app and allow that access to your contacts (if you want)

Excellent advice! I will try that right now!

[X5_CC]

Originally Posted by wrickem

I thought I'd get the seat/steering wheel rule app, but it's still not there. Hopefully the next OTA update will give me that.

What's the seat/steering wheel rule app you mention?

[russelldav]

Originally Posted by X5_CC

What's the seat/steering wheel rule app you mention?

This is allegedly coming and will allow you to set the temperature below which the heated seats / arm rests / steering wheel turning on when "climatize now" function is run.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by X5_CC

What's the seat/steering wheel rule app you mention?

There is a climate control app that sets rules for when to turn on the seat heating and the seat ventilation based on temperature. The steering wheel is not included from what I saw this morning while playing around with it. The one odd thing is that the temperature for initiating the seat ventilation only goes up to 68 degrees. At that temp I really wouldn't run it and was hoping to set it around 85 or so.

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by amphiprion

This was happening to me until I removed the iPhone from the device menu in the car completely, paired it back up. Except when the phone asks if you want it to access contacts, etc... say No. Then once it’s all done pairing, open the connected app and allow that access to your contacts (if you want)

Works like a champ. Thanks so much!

[BMW lifer]

Originally Posted by speuk

Anyone in the U.K. got ota update yet?

Not me - either via CD app on phone or directly in car. It sometimes spends hours searching, so I get hopeful, but it never finds an update!

Car was delivered in May with 2018 software on it and apart from few CarPlay issues (which go away when I unpair/repair phone and twiddle with a few random settings) it's OK. I find both the lane control steering and the breaking with the auto speed control rather too firm - so am hoping for improvements, as per release notes on BMW website, for new iDrive software when I eventually get it.

[speuk]

Originally Posted by BMW lifer

Not me - either via CD app on phone or directly in car. It sometimes spends hours searching, so I get hopeful, but it never finds an update!

Car was delivered in May with 2018 software on it and apart from few CarPlay issues (which go away when I unpair/repair phone and twiddle with a few random settings) it's OK. I find both the lane control steering and the breaking with the auto speed control rather too firm - so am hoping for improvements, as per release notes on BMW website, for new iDrive software when I eventually get it.

Yep mine is running well enough of 11/2018.57 but I agree lane control is quite aggressive so looking forward to seeing an improvement in that. Plus I get the occasional error message that just goes away on its own.

[B///MWGuy]

I actually like the aggressiveness of the lane control. It one time helped me with a car approaching from a lane across in my blindspot.

To fit everyone's taste, I hope they would make more levels of aggressiveness.

[Xeno]

Originally Posted by russelldav

It is much smoother since the update to .48. I do not notice it pulling so abruptly anymore.

I just got my car back yesterday with .48 and did not get a chance to test this so ACC is improved with .48 and no need to ask dealer for .6x?

[russelldav]

Originally Posted by Xeno

I just got my car back yesterday with .48 and did not get a chance to test this so ACC is improved with .48 and no need to ask dealer for .6x?

I think so! Also noticed the forward collision warning appearing much more frequently so think they have been fiddling with a few things.

[doctorttt]

I will pick up my G05 sometime in early August. Does iDrive update the software remotely (i.e. download the updates) via the vehicle's antenna, via your home Wifi, or via your cell phone, assuming it's paired with your car.

[russelldav]

Originally Posted by doctorttt

I will pick up my G05 sometime in early August. Does iDrive update the software remotely (i.e. download the updates) via the vehicle's antenna, via your home Wifi, or via your cell phone, assuming it's paired with your car.

Search and you'll find lots of info about this.

In short, remote upgrades are only just starting to be rolled out. Most people have not received one yet. It will download over the cellular network in the car or via the ConnectedDrive App on your smartphone.