BMW Online Updates

X2Board · 11-04-2015, 10:44 AM

I accidentally started a session this morning, and the system started updating. There is now an "Office" option, that gives you access to GMAIL, MSN Hotmail, iCloud email, and BMW email. It looks like they also updated the weather, and news apps.

I'm going to log into my connected drive account, and configure the email accounts. I wish there was an Exchange Server option.

ihg90 · 11-05-2015, 09:43 AM

I see that, too. But I can't log into my gmail account from that - won't authenticate - says wrong username or password - can you log in?

Nonopr01 · 11-05-2015, 11:38 AM

Same here it is not working for me. Maybe you have to pay extra for the internet service which is $100.00 a year.

bishop4142 · 11-05-2015, 01:24 PM

Same issue with Gmail. Has anyone had success with the other choices?

Nonopr01 · 11-05-2015, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bishop4142

Same issue with Gmail. Has anyone had success with the other choices?

I have email account with all of them and none worked

rebirth24 · 11-05-2015, 03:42 PM

Add me to the list. No email working... I think we are used to BMW "implementing" something that isn't fully tested by now...

Nonopr01 · 11-05-2015, 08:39 PM

Ok guys i have done my research:
You need to go to ConnectedDrive specific website if you are already registered log in and go to setting then to add services and add your email address.
I only got hotmail to save.
The problem i am having with gmail is a bigger problem the server for the BMW online applications is in Germany so when you enter your gmail information is blocked by the gmail server because you are not in Germany obviously so i got an email from gmail that the ip address was blocked i responded to the email notice acknowledging that that was me trying to log in but gmail will block the ip for 2 weeks for safety.
So for now i can only send emails and get emails via online services in connectedrive using hotmail.
Hope this help shed a light on the problem.
I will edit the post if tomorrow morning i can see in the car screen the email from hotmail.

rebirth24 · 11-05-2015, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nonopr01

Ok guys i have done my research:
You need to go to ConnectedDrive specific website if you are already registered log in and go to setting then to add services and add your email address.
I only got hotmail to save.
The problem i am having with gmail is a bigger problem the server for the BMW online applications is in Germany so when you enter your gmail information is blocked by the gmail server because you are not in Germany obviously so i got an email from gmail that the ip address was blocked i responded to the email notice acknowledging that that was me trying to log in but gmail will block the ip for 2 weeks for safety.
So for now i can only send emails and get emails via online services in connectedrive using hotmail.
Hope this help shed a light on the problem.
I will edit the post if tomorrow morning i can see in the car screen the email from hotmail.

Keep getting the following for GMAIL:

"Error when connecting to incoming mail server (please check settings)"

Guessing #1 - They aren't doing it right (technical assessment) and #2 - They are definitely not taking into account 2-step verification.

ADD::

Got this from gmail :-)

Subject: Sign-in attempt prevented

"Someone just tried to sign in to your Google Account XXXXXX from an app that doesn't meet modern security standards." <---- This was an account that did NOT have 2-step

X2Board · 11-05-2015, 09:35 PM

Sorry guys, I've been a bit busy. To get gmail to work, you have to allow less secure apps to connect (google it) and change your gmail password if you get the "incoming server" error. It took me 30 minutes with a BMW Genius to work through the kinks.

rebirth24 · 11-05-2015, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X2Board

Sorry guys, I've been a bit busy. To get gmail to work, you have to allow less secure apps to connect (google it) and change your gmail password if you get the "incoming server" error. It took me 30 minutes with a BMW Genius to work through the kinks.

"This setting is not available for accounts with 2-Step Verification enabled."

Greaaaaat.....

X2Board · 11-05-2015, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebirth24

"This setting is not available for accounts with 2-Step Verification enabled."

Greaaaaat.....

Yep, no two factor authentication.

forza1976 · 11-05-2015, 10:30 PM

Man. Tried everything and all I get are login failures. Guess this isn't ready for prime time.

Nonopr01 · 11-06-2015, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X2Board

Sorry guys, I've been a bit busy. To get gmail to work, you have to allow less secure apps to connect (google it) and change your gmail password if you get the "incoming server" error. It took me 30 minutes with a BMW Genius to work through the kinks.

It Worked....... Thanks

ihg90 · 11-06-2015, 09:51 AM

I changed my gmail password and was able to set up a gmail email account on MyBMW ConnectedDrive - but tried to log in through iDrive this morning and still could not - got the 'user name or password incorrect' error message...

Nonopr01 · 11-06-2015, 10:34 AM

Mine is working like a charm.

geneatals · 11-09-2015, 03:38 PM

tried late last week...was getting the same error and security issue with my gmail...

tried again today and set up was a breeze..no error..no warning from gmail....good to go

chromedome · 11-10-2015, 04:17 AM

if you have two factor - generate an app specific password

Sterrico · 01-11-2016, 10:54 AM

Sorry to bring this up from the grave but did the app specific password idea work?

rebirth24 · 01-20-2016, 05:04 PM

I still haven't gotten this to work even with enabling things in my gmail account. To anyone who has gotten this to work are you using the FULL email address for the username? Or just the username itself?

chromedome · 01-22-2016, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sterrico

Sorry to bring this up from the grave but did the app specific password idea work?

Yep

IM2C · 01-25-2016, 08:06 PM

Found the solution. No thanks to BMW genius. They are pretty much useless/clueless.

1. On your PC/MAC go to BMW Connected drive and add all your email accounts.
2. On your drive, go to OFFICE and add GMAIL and/or HOTMAIL apps.
3. Do not try to login under either app. Add BMW online mail app and use the same login as your BMW connected drive on your computer.
4. Voila! Both my email accounts showed up.

EDIT: Step 2 NOT actually required! It works with just BMW online mail app.

rebirth24 · 01-26-2016, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f80

Found the solution. No thanks to BMW genius. They are pretty much useless/clueless.

1. On your PC/MAC go to BMW Connected drive and add all your email accounts.
2. On your drive, go to OFFICE and add GMAIL and/or HOTMAIL apps.
3. Do not try to login under either app. Add BMW online mail app and use the same login as your BMW connected drive on your computer.
4. Voila! Both my email accounts showed up.

Nice!!!

Thank you sir!!

11-04-2015, 10:44 AM	#1
X2Board Lieutenant Colonel 444 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: I'm back, bitches! '13 E92 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (1)	BMW Online Updates I accidentally started a session this morning, and the system started updating. There is now an "Office" option, that gives you access to GMAIL, MSN Hotmail, iCloud email, and BMW email. It looks like they also updated the weather, and news apps. I'm going to log into my connected drive account, and configure the email accounts. I wish there was an Exchange Server option. __________________ 2013 Jerez Black/Black E92 ZCP DCT - I'm back!! 2014 Guards Red 991 C2S 7MT - Gone. 2015 YMB/SS F80 M3 6sp - Gone 2011 Sapphire Black/Black E70 X5 M - Gone. 2010 Jerez Black/Black E90 M3 DCT -Gone- Last edited by X2Board; 01-22-2016 at 02:57 PM..
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11-05-2015, 11:38 AM	#3
Nonopr01 Lieutenant 122 Rep 595 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Juan, PR iTrader: (0)	Same here it is not working for me. Maybe you have to pay extra for the internet service which is $100.00 a year. Last edited by Nonopr01; 11-05-2015 at 12:00 PM..
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11-05-2015, 01:24 PM	#4
bishop4142 Private First Class 61 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	Same issue with Gmail. Has anyone had success with the other choices?
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11-05-2015, 03:42 PM	#6
rebirth24 Lieutenant 51 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Add me to the list. No email working... I think we are used to BMW "implementing" something that isn't fully tested by now...
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11-05-2015, 08:39 PM	#7
Nonopr01 Lieutenant 122 Rep 595 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Juan, PR iTrader: (0)	Ok guys i have done my research: You need to go to ConnectedDrive specific website if you are already registered log in and go to setting then to add services and add your email address. I only got hotmail to save. The problem i am having with gmail is a bigger problem the server for the BMW online applications is in Germany so when you enter your gmail information is blocked by the gmail server because you are not in Germany obviously so i got an email from gmail that the ip address was blocked i responded to the email notice acknowledging that that was me trying to log in but gmail will block the ip for 2 weeks for safety. So for now i can only send emails and get emails via online services in connectedrive using hotmail. Hope this help shed a light on the problem. I will edit the post if tomorrow morning i can see in the car screen the email from hotmail.
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11-05-2015, 09:43 AM	#2
ihg90 Private First Class 25 Rep 190 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: May 2015 Location: California iTrader: (4)	I see that, too. But I can't log into my gmail account from that - won't authenticate - says wrong username or password - can you log in?
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11-05-2015, 09:35 PM	#9
X2Board Lieutenant Colonel 444 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: I'm back, bitches! '13 E92 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (1)	Sorry guys, I've been a bit busy. To get gmail to work, you have to allow less secure apps to connect (google it) and change your gmail password if you get the "incoming server" error. It took me 30 minutes with a BMW Genius to work through the kinks. Attached Images __________________ 2013 Jerez Black/Black E92 ZCP DCT - I'm back!! 2014 Guards Red 991 C2S 7MT - Gone. 2015 YMB/SS F80 M3 6sp - Gone 2011 Sapphire Black/Black E70 X5 M - Gone. 2010 Jerez Black/Black E90 M3 DCT -Gone- Last edited by X2Board; 11-05-2015 at 09:41 PM.. Reason: Added some pics.
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11-05-2015, 10:30 PM	#12
forza1976 Major General 3398 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49417 and 60610 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [10.00]	Man. Tried everything and all I get are login failures. Guess this isn't ready for prime time.
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11-06-2015, 09:51 AM	#14
ihg90 Private First Class 25 Rep 190 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: May 2015 Location: California iTrader: (4)	I changed my gmail password and was able to set up a gmail email account on MyBMW ConnectedDrive - but tried to log in through iDrive this morning and still could not - got the 'user name or password incorrect' error message...
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11-06-2015, 10:34 AM	#15
Nonopr01 Lieutenant 122 Rep 595 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Juan, PR iTrader: (0)	Mine is working like a charm.
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11-09-2015, 03:38 PM	#16
geneatals Ninja 390 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2019 530e Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) iTrader: (3)	tried late last week...was getting the same error and security issue with my gmail... tried again today and set up was a breeze..no error..no warning from gmail....good to go __________________ 2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
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11-10-2015, 04:17 AM	#17
chromedome Private 21 Rep 72 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Alpine White, 911 997.2 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW [0.00]	if you have two factor - generate an app specific password
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01-11-2016, 10:54 AM	#18
Sterrico New VW CEO 73 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hyattsville, MD iTrader: (2)	Sorry to bring this up from the grave but did the app specific password idea work? __________________ Looking for the next ride..... 2011 135i 2016 M4 - Sold her. 2011.5 SG E90 - Loved her but totaled her. 2006 Z4M - Short but sweet stint
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01-20-2016, 05:04 PM	#19
rebirth24 Lieutenant 51 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	I still haven't gotten this to work even with enabling things in my gmail account. To anyone who has gotten this to work are you using the FULL email address for the username? Or just the username itself?
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01-25-2016, 08:06 PM	#21
IM2C Major General 2067 Rep 5,373 Posts Drives: ∞ Improbability Drive Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (9)	Found the solution. No thanks to BMW genius. They are pretty much useless/clueless. 1. On your PC/MAC go to BMW Connected drive and add all your email accounts. 2. On your drive, go to OFFICE and add GMAIL and/or HOTMAIL apps. 3. Do not try to login under either app. Add BMW online mail app and use the same login as your BMW connected drive on your computer. 4. Voila! Both my email accounts showed up. EDIT: Step 2 NOT actually required! It works with just BMW online mail app. __________________ ///\| g87 \| f87 Comp \| g29 M40i \| f97 Comp \| f80 Comp \| f80 \| f30 \| e92 \| tt \| S5 \| e92 \| 350z \| e90 \| Last edited by IM2C; 01-26-2016 at 04:08 PM..
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