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      03-17-2012, 02:29 AM   #14
me11ada
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Drives: 2011 1 Series F20 118D Sport
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dib669
You don't need the y cable.

Post Sept 2011 build BMWs are quite capable of running on the Apple cable. In fact, you don't get the album artwork on the iDrive display through the y cable but you do through the Apple cable. I know because I bought one and returned it.

You will not get the benefit of the car's antenna if you don't get the snap-in (I'm perfectly happy with the performance of the phone without it , though)
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I do the same, use the apple cable, returned the y-cable all works fine, I have option to fit a cradle but seems like if I have to open the arm rest it's just as easy to plug it into the cable so didn't buy that either at £130
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