Software update problems - BMW 1-Series Forum (F20) 135i

Viva87 · 09-17-2012, 01:57 PM

Hi trying to update software via USB stick downloaded relevant software to USB stick an it says not supports on the idrive screen and doesn't even recognise its there what to I do ???

Thanks

Viva87 · 09-17-2012, 02:55 PM

Anyone ? I no people know !!!!

Jessen · 09-17-2012, 04:42 PM

Did you unzip the zip file? You shouldnt, just leave it as .zip and the idrive does the rest.

Or perhaps try reformatting the USB, add the firmware and try again.

fuzzer · 09-17-2012, 05:30 PM

What extra functionality will the upgrade you're about to apply give you?

Viva87 · 09-17-2012, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessen

Did you unzip the zip file? You shouldnt, just leave it as .zip and the idrive does the rest.

Or perhaps try reformatting the USB, add the firmware and try again.

I downloaded software dragged it to USB then put that in car --- what did I do wrong

An I havnt updated the software since ingot the car in July so am guessen it's a bing update

OneOneSix · 09-17-2012, 06:21 PM

Did you format the USB stick as FAT32?

Jessen · 09-18-2012, 04:59 AM

Did you download the correct software update for your current software version? There are a couple to choose from.

Aroboy · 09-18-2012, 07:11 AM

Where do you get the SW from and what is the benefits

SpokenHands · 09-18-2012, 10:27 AM

BMW provides software updates for bluetooth and entertainment from time to time here:
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...update_vin.jsp

Honziss · 09-18-2012, 11:15 AM

I did upgrade already and no problem at all: download zip, unzip, move bin file to root folder on the usb stick, plug the stick in the car, run update

Viva87 · 09-18-2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneOneSix

Did you format the USB stick as FAT32?

I don't now and how do I do this ?

Gras · 09-19-2012, 12:21 AM

Make sure you plug the USB in the port inside glove compartment not on the one inside armrest! Only there it's working

Aroboy · 09-19-2012, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpokenHands

BMW provides software updates for bluetooth and entertainment from time to time here:
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...update_vin.jsp

thanks for the info SpokenHands, I'll have a go

Jessen · 09-19-2012, 05:08 AM

It seems as if there are many ways to do this, but i only downloaded the zip file stuck it in the main folder of my usb, plugged it into the usb under the armrest, clicked software update and the car did the rest.

max2005b · 09-19-2012, 06:43 AM

any noticeable changes?

Jessen · 09-19-2012, 07:29 AM

You can sync idrive with your iphone (with ios6) so that it displays your incoming messages and email. Havent been able to try it out yet.

fuzzer · 09-19-2012, 04:57 PM

I just updated my software . Office still doesn't work on iOS 6 with the BMW updates.

Ended up using the connecteddrive update over the air.. I'm very impressed!

Viva87 · 09-22-2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneOneSix

Did you format the USB stick as FAT32?

How do you do this ?

cromo_atx · 09-28-2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viva87

How do you do this ?

to format as FAT32 just go to "my computer" and right click in your USB drive, then select "format" and under file system choose FAT32, but first make sure you already backed up your USB data.

once you've done that just place the bin file in the root folder and try again.

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09-17-2012, 02:55 PM	#2
Viva87 Private First Class Drives: F20 118i sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: England Posts: 128 iTrader: (0)	Anyone ? I no people know !!!!

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Jessen New Member Drives: F 20 116i Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Did you unzip the zip file? You shouldnt, just leave it as .zip and the idrive does the rest. Or perhaps try reformatting the USB, add the firmware and try again.

09-17-2012, 05:30 PM	#4
fuzzer Private Drives: In bits Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	What extra functionality will the upgrade you're about to apply give you?

09-17-2012, 06:21 PM	#6
OneOneSix New Member Drives: F20 116i SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Did you format the USB stick as FAT32?

09-18-2012, 04:59 AM	#7
Jessen New Member Drives: F 20 116i Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Did you download the correct software update for your current software version? There are a couple to choose from.

09-18-2012, 07:11 AM	#8
Aroboy New Member Drives: F20 118D Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	Where do you get the SW from and what is the benefits

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09-18-2012, 11:15 AM	#10
Honziss Private Drives: F20 116d + E81 116i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	I did upgrade already and no problem at all: download zip, unzip, move bin file to root folder on the usb stick, plug the stick in the car, run update

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Gras Private First Class Drives: F20 116i, Urban, Auto Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Athens Posts: 115 iTrader: (0)	Make sure you plug the USB in the port inside glove compartment not on the one inside armrest! Only there it's working

09-19-2012, 05:08 AM	#14
Jessen New Member Drives: F 20 116i Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	It seems as if there are many ways to do this, but i only downloaded the zip file stuck it in the main folder of my usb, plugged it into the usb under the armrest, clicked software update and the car did the rest.

09-19-2012, 06:43 AM	#15
max2005b Private Drives: F20 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	any noticeable changes?

09-19-2012, 07:29 AM	#16
Jessen New Member Drives: F 20 116i Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	You can sync idrive with your iphone (with ios6) so that it displays your incoming messages and email. Havent been able to try it out yet.

09-19-2012, 04:57 PM	#17
fuzzer Private Drives: In bits Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	I just updated my software . Office still doesn't work on iOS 6 with the BMW updates. Ended up using the connecteddrive update over the air.. I'm very impressed!