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      03-03-2011, 08:12 AM   #1
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Upgrading iPod Connectivity: USB software download from BMW GB site

Read in the March issue of Autocar that there is a small piece of software that can be downloaded form the BMW UK website that allows you to upgrade the iPod Connectivity software on all late model BMWs such that it now shows artwork for songs as well (not just name lists)

I have looked around and could not find anything on the BMW UK website and was wondering if any of you had seen/tried this out?

The article suggested that when you plug in your USB into the USB port, the iDrive recognises the file and will upgrade your Professional Media software so that artwork is now visible when you scroll through songs and when playing a selected song.
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      03-03-2011, 09:17 AM   #2
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Hi,

The website is...... www.bmw.com/update

I did try this on my F10 , didnt seem to work though ????
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According to the explantion of this update, it only improves the "Speed and Stability" (?) of the interface to the USB. I did not see anything regarding album artwork. Check out the website above and look at the pdf file they have.
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The PDF says doesnt apply for any F10's save the touring either. I downloaded, but I certainly don't have the Settings/Software Update option in my idrive, so couldn't do anything with it.

Wishful thinking methinks
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Thank you.

The full list here:

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/t...re_update.html

Note it does not work on all models and will depend on your production date.
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The full list here:

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/t...re_update.html

Note it does not work on all models and will depend on your production date.
Yep correct, most of these functions only work with post sept 2010 built cars with the new combox
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