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      01-06-2015, 10:45 AM   #1
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BMW reveals free over-the-air updates for BMW navigation maps

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BMW, the world’s leading provider of online-based in-car services, is strengthening its lead by bringing out yet more innovative applications. The Navigation system Professional has represented the ultimate in convenience and information en route to the destination ever since it was launched. When paired with the latest generation of this system, BMW ConnectedDrive enables regular automatic navigation updates. With the help of the vehicle’s built-in SIM card, the data is transmitted over the air via the mobile phone network, with no licensing fees or transmission costs for the end user.

Up-to-date navigation maps for optimum functions.
The sophisticated BMW navigation systems are fast, easy to use and reliable. Besides the vehicle data and the route planning algorithms, up-to-date map material is of vital importance here. Updated navigation maps keep the system informed of new roads and modified traffic layouts. This data can be factored in for effective route planning in the same way as information such as altered town boundaries can be transmitted to the electrical system to assist with anticipatory energy management

To allow the navigation system to access the very latest map material at all times, BMW ConnectedDrive is taking a different approach with the generation of the Navigation system Professional that is now available. With this system, the navigation maps now update automatically, putting an end to the problem of outdated datasets.

The new map data is simply transmitted straight to the vehicle over the mobile phone network using the vehicle’s built-in SIM card, thereby dispensing with the need for manual installation via an external data device.

Regular updating without registration or additional costs.
The system updates itself at regular intervals several times a year, whenever a new map version becomes available. Update progress is shown in the Control Display, while installation couldn’t be simpler as it all takes place automatically. In this way, the most up-to-date map software is provided without delay to ensure flawless navigation. All navigation functions continue to be fully available while the update is in progress. There is no need to either register or log in to a portal for the automatic update.

This cutting-edge solution is included as part of the Navigation system Professional, and customers do not have to pay either licensing costs or data transmission charges. Besides automatic map updates, the ultra-fast transmission of very detailed data over the air using a SIM card embedded in the vehicle also paves the way for transferring the Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) used to optimise route calculations.

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      01-06-2015, 11:14 AM   #2
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Which models and years does/will this apply to?
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Which models and years does/will this apply to?
Anything that has access to ConnectedDrive I'd imagine.
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Anything that has access to ConnectedDrive I'd imagine.
And NBT iDrive I guess.
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      01-06-2015, 01:07 PM   #5
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It'll most likely be only available in the NBTEvo platform which is the next generation on NBT navigation systems.
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      01-06-2015, 01:13 PM   #6
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Much needed as the current map and system sucks balls (experience from pre-2012).
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Same question as above what models? How are connected drive retrofitted models affected and how are NBT retrofit models affected?

If CIC equipped models with ConnectedDrive retrofit are supported it would be awesome!

Look forward to this developing story.
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Noticed this GPS does not assist in locating fixed speed camera positions. Most other GPS systems do this. Real bummer!
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This is good news, and brings the BMW connectdrive system one step closer to cutting edge modern tech. Does anyone know if this OTA capability also extends to update for other connectdrive software?
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Same question as above what models? How are connected drive retrofitted models affected and how are NBT retrofit models affected?

If CIC equipped models with ConnectedDrive retrofit are supported it would be awesome!

Look forward to this developing story.
I have a CIC equipped 335, and would love to receive updates. Every time I see that there are new maps and updates for NBT, it just makes me sad that my system was out of date the following model year.
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      01-06-2015, 01:44 PM   #11
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Where or which dialogue initiates this and does it have to have a usb update to a new version first
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I hope that this includes my 2015 F80. It would suck to just miss out on this change by a few months.
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Same question as above what models? How are connected drive retrofitted models affected and how are NBT retrofit models affected?

If CIC equipped models with ConnectedDrive retrofit are supported it would be awesome!

Look forward to this developing story.
I have a CIC equipped 335, and would love to receive updates. Every time I see that there are new maps and updates for NBT, it just makes me sad that my system was out of date the following model year.
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I hope that this includes my 2015 F80. It would suck to just miss out on this change by a few months.
Plus 1. I also have a brand new 2015 M235i with connected drive. Would hate to lose out
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While this is still new news to me, is there something new that has been added or is this just new news reposted?

Some of the detail in the article above is verbatim from the linky below dated OCT of 2014.

BMW OTA Map updates
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      01-06-2015, 02:24 PM   #16
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If this doesn't apply to recent vehicles then BMW should at least discount the DVD updates. Instead of $150 why not include it if you are under your 4 year service plan? Worse case charge $10 or $20 for it but not $150.

I don't know if my '13 M5 will be able to do OTA updates with this announcement. I suspect not as BMW just sent me an email about the 2015 BMW Nav Map update for $150.
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      01-06-2015, 02:33 PM   #17
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Based on attached Memo, OTA update seems to goes back as far as April of 2014.
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Applies only to NBT_Evo .
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Still a little confused about the timeline of introduction? Will this be in my car built Dec14?
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Still a little confused about the timeline of introduction? Will this be in my car built Dec14?
Only, if your car is F23.
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Hm as some others already mentioned, this was on the way since April last year, in fact my dealer told me back then than my F32 would get it automatically too.

Didn't work for 2015v1, lets wait and see...
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For this service, you need to conclude a contract.
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