In-car Internet is finally on-line

gobobbie · 05-10-2011, 07:58 AM

I happened to check my BMW Services menu in my iDrive tonight and my MY11 (Sept 10 production) e93 had a software update waiting, which I clicked on, and evidently it downloaded and updated my in-car internet.

The in-car internet now works on my professional navigation. I had my iPhone plugged in via the white apple USB cable. Not sure if it needs to be plugged in. My phone indicated the phone was tethering via wireless hotspot.

I didn't have much time to explore but it seems to work ok. Interestingly, Facebook.com comes up in german language and wouldn't load. I logged on to facebook on my regular PC and it said that there was a suspicious attempt at accessing FB from "near Cologne, Germany". Strange - clearly the in-car internet has some sort of functionality via Germany I guess?

Anyway, this is great news for those of us waiting, and hopefully means the google send-to-car will be up and running soon, and those ordering the 6NR option (apps) will be able to use them.

woosh · 05-10-2011, 09:11 AM

lol @ bmw germany trying to hack into your facebook account!

nice to know it works though. however i still dont see the point of having the internet in one's car.

bcoz · 05-10-2011, 09:55 AM

Sounds like you got the default (German) update. Check if there is a region setting in options (similar to the setting for the TV Tuner).

VGR00 · 05-10-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by woosh

i still dont see the point of having the internet in one's car.

I'm of the same opinion ..... There are enough distractions already and this seems like a technology addition for the sake of bragging rights. When I need the internet in my car, I pull over, reach for the ipad and bingo.

Manoah · 05-10-2011, 05:57 PM

in car internet would be sweet for passengers. i want to say i wish i had it, but im never a passenger. lol.

05-10-2011, 07:58 AM	#1
gobobbie Private 11 Rep 86 Posts Drives: E93 320D LCI Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	In-car Internet is finally on-line I happened to check my BMW Services menu in my iDrive tonight and my MY11 (Sept 10 production) e93 had a software update waiting, which I clicked on, and evidently it downloaded and updated my in-car internet. The in-car internet now works on my professional navigation. I had my iPhone plugged in via the white apple USB cable. Not sure if it needs to be plugged in. My phone indicated the phone was tethering via wireless hotspot. I didn't have much time to explore but it seems to work ok. Interestingly, Facebook.com comes up in german language and wouldn't load. I logged on to facebook on my regular PC and it said that there was a suspicious attempt at accessing FB from "near Cologne, Germany". Strange - clearly the in-car internet has some sort of functionality via Germany I guess? Anyway, this is great news for those of us waiting, and hopefully means the google send-to-car will be up and running soon, and those ordering the 6NR option (apps) will be able to use them.
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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	lol @ bmw germany trying to hack into your facebook account! nice to know it works though. however i still dont see the point of having the internet in one's car.
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bcoz spectator 81 Rep 507 Posts Drives: 330d Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you got the default (German) update. Check if there is a region setting in options (similar to the setting for the TV Tuner).
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Manoah Captain 10 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 335i, LE R1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	in car internet would be sweet for passengers. i want to say i wish i had it, but im never a passenger. lol.
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