11/2020 OTA update

scanepa · 02-04-2021, 06:27 PM

Did anybody get this update?

My MY2020 still showing 07/2020 as the latest update.

TurtleBoy · 02-04-2021, 06:50 PM

It probably won't be available until March or April.

nZtiZia · 02-04-2021, 09:53 PM

can bring it into a dealer to do it?

Rollingeggroll · 02-05-2021, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

can bring it into a dealer to do it?

You could, but they won't upgrade it for free unless there is an issue (lame).

Silver.Solid · 02-05-2021, 04:41 PM

anyone know what changed in the 11/20 software? or has a change log been released?

mitch57 · 02-05-2021, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver.Solid

anyone know what changed in the 11/20 software? or has a change log been released?

There are a few new changes related to remote start seat and steering wheel heating. Also, they changed/renamed the "Climate Control Rules" menu to "Automated Habits".

Some who have the 11/2020.xx update are reporting that the update removed the steering wheel heating option which was in the Climate Control Rules previously but is now gone in the Automated Habits menu.

I am steering clear of this update due to them breaking/removing more options/features then they are fixing/adding.

Freelancer withour work · 02-06-2021, 10:59 AM

South Korea.
20-11 OTA is not yet.
so I done update 20-11-557 myself.

Fpgiuliano · 02-07-2021, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akakingj

South Korea.
20-11 OTA is not yet.
so I done update 20-11-557 myself.

Mmmm how is it possible ?

ramparts · 02-07-2021, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fpgiuliano

Quote:

Originally Posted by akakingj

South Korea.
20-11 OTA is not yet.
so I done update 20-11-557 myself.

Mmmm how is it possible ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fpgiuliano

Quote:

Originally Posted by akakingj

South Korea.
20-11 OTA is not yet.
so I done update 20-11-557 myself.

Mmmm how is it possible ?

Just use ista or esys. And have a decent power supply and accept some risk

vladm · 02-08-2021, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidoff86

Just use ista or esys. And have a decent power supply and accept some risk

Is there a guide somewhere for this? Where do one get the fw files for the update?

Fpgiuliano · 02-10-2021, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidoff86

Just use ista or esys. And have a decent power supply and accept some risk

But you don’t need a file to upload on the car?
Where I can get this file?

Thanks

ramparts · 02-10-2021, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fpgiuliano

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidoff86

Just use ista or esys. And have a decent power supply and accept some risk

But you don’t need a file to upload on the car?
Where I can get this file?

Thanks

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=916911

rpmura · 02-11-2021, 08:15 AM

Hi,

New to these forums. I have a 2021 X5 Xdrive45e which keeps reverting back to 6A charging randomly. I was going to try to update the software since it says I only have 3/2020.69. Also says no update available. Is it true that I need to take it to the dealer? I'm just not yet comfortable with playing around with it too much on my own. Thanks and excuse my ignorance. I'm still learning. First post.

Silver.Solid · 02-11-2021, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitch57

There are a few new changes related to remote start seat and steering wheel heating. Also, they changed/renamed the "Climate Control Rules" menu to "Automated Habits".

Some who have the 11/2020.xx update are reporting that the update removed the steering wheel heating option which was in the Climate Control Rules previously but is now gone in the Automated Habits menu.

I am steering clear of this update due to them breaking/removing more options/features then they are fixing/adding.

thanks for this. I was hoping it would fix a few things from the 07/20 update im running.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladm

Is there a guide somewhere for this? Where do one get the fw files for the update?

its not too difficult but you need the software (ISTA about 70GB) and hardware to keep the car voltage up during the upgrade (waiting for the regulator to come in the mail.

I've also heard you can do it via esys but ive not figured how that's done yet.

My local dealer pretends that software upgrades do not exist so ive been doing it myself.

Shawzy44 · 02-11-2021, 10:45 AM

If one does the software upgrade on their own, will that not 'blacklist' the car (via VIN) from future OTA software updates?

Fpgiuliano · 02-12-2021, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver.Solid

thanks for this. I was hoping it would fix a few things from the 07/20 update im running.

its not too difficult but you need the software (ISTA about 70GB) and hardware to keep the car voltage up during the upgrade (waiting for the regulator to come in the mail.

I've also heard you can do it via esys but ive not figured how that's done yet.

My local dealer pretends that software upgrades do not exist so ive been doing it myself.

Like this?
https://youtu.be/O6XWtyrXia4

Fpgiuliano · 02-15-2021, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidoff86

Just use ista or esys. And have a decent power supply and accept some risk

how long require the update take via ista +?
Can I use battery carger with engine running?

LexxM3 · 02-15-2021, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fpgiuliano

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidoff86

Just use ista or esys. And have a decent power supply and accept some risk

how long require the update take via ista +?
Can I use battery carger with engine running?

Not a good idea at all: a couple of critical ECUs cannot be programmed with engine running and nothing described as a "charger" is going to have sufficient current handling capacity. Get a proper stable 70A or better automotive power supply/regulator for software updates.

Chris-lsd · 02-15-2021, 09:30 PM

Damn, my MY2021 is showing 03/2020 software!

bimmerwerks · 02-15-2021, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akakingj

South Korea.
20-11 OTA is not yet.
so I done update 20-11-557 myself.

How??

Freelancer withour work · 02-17-2021, 06:11 AM

I using ISTA 4.27.40
recently update done 20-11-564.
need power supply.

ifr · 02-17-2021, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akakingj

I using ISTA 4.27.40
recently update done 20-11-564.
need power supply.

which ECU(s) are updated when upgrading from 557 to 564?

probably gonna wait until 21-03-xxx unless SAS3 is updated with 564

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