usb drive in glove box help!

kel3 · 04-16-2011, 05:45 PM

just put one in with music and car doesnt detect it? any ideas why this would happen ? does the drive need to have just music on it saved in the root directory? eg no subfolders etc? does it need to be a certain type of drive??

EV0LVE · 04-16-2011, 05:56 PM

i dont think the glovebox usb is for music, use the one on the center console.

kel3 · 04-16-2011, 06:35 PM

Hugh?? u sure about that? if not for transferring music what is the purpose?

Losco · 04-16-2011, 06:36 PM

it has to be formatted in FAT32. subfolder's ok.

Needsdecaf · 04-16-2011, 07:07 PM

I had a similar issue with USB in the glovebox trying to transfer profiles. What worked for me:

1. Car was running, not just "on".
2. Pressed "save profile" and waited until it said "insert drive" and then inserted it and tried again.
3. Made sure it was formatted FAT 32.

Try that and see if it works.

kel3 · 04-16-2011, 11:40 PM

works guys! thx!

konasunset · 04-17-2011, 12:20 AM

I don't have a USB in the glovebox--new 535i delivered end of March. USB in center console works fine.

kel3 · 04-17-2011, 09:31 AM

now that I have successfully imported/exported music via glovebox USB, can music be played from the USB port in the glovebox if it's FAT32 formatted?

poorschubert · 03-15-2013, 04:43 AM

The import/export option can be access by selecting cd/dvd option, when the CD/DVD icon (doesnt matter if its playing or not) is displayed push iDrive controller to the right to get the next level of menu which ths options menu and then selecting import/export.

I used a 4Gb USB device formated in FAT 32 connected to the USB in the Glove Box. The key fob is not in the ignition, just opened the car and pressed the volume control on the radio to turn, then inserted the USB device. The Car is a March 2010 520d SE Touring model F11

ankitpoo · 03-15-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by konasunset

I don't have a USB in the glovebox--new 535i delivered end of March. USB in center console works fine.

Same with me. 2013 550ix, i dont have the usb in the glove box. Is it something bmw has removed it from 2013 models. Or have they moved it to someother location. Does anybody know and help me out. Thanx!

williamlbell · 03-25-2013, 09:29 AM

As far as I know they have just gone down to 1 USB port in the center console. :/

2k15f30 · 03-25-2013, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by williamlbell

As far as I know they have just gone down to 1 USB port in the center console. :/

+1 2013 528i

Danwellstead · 07-19-2014, 12:48 PM

I have just got a 2010 '60' plate f10 and can't work out how to add music from a memory stick. I have searched this forum and can't sen to find anything that helps!

Please help!!

Do all f10 have the capability to store music from memory cards??

Thanks guys

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kel3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 f10 528i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Ma iTrader: (0)	usb drive in glove box help! just put one in with music and car doesnt detect it? any ideas why this would happen ? does the drive need to have just music on it saved in the root directory? eg no subfolders etc? does it need to be a certain type of drive??
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EV0LVE Captain 41 Rep 776 Posts Drives: F10 535i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	i dont think the glovebox usb is for music, use the one on the center console.
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kel3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 f10 528i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Ma iTrader: (0)	Hugh?? u sure about that? if not for transferring music what is the purpose?
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Losco Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 231 Posts Drives: F10 528i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Japan iTrader: (0)	it has to be formatted in FAT32. subfolder's ok.
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Needsdecaf Major General 6506 Rep 6,653 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	I had a similar issue with USB in the glovebox trying to transfer profiles. What worked for me: 1. Car was running, not just "on". 2. Pressed "save profile" and waited until it said "insert drive" and then inserted it and tried again. 3. Made sure it was formatted FAT 32. Try that and see if it works.
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kel3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 f10 528i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Ma iTrader: (0)	works guys! thx!
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konasunset registered 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 535i titanium silvr 1/11 build Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kona, big island, hawaii iTrader: (0)	I don't have a USB in the glovebox--new 535i delivered end of March. USB in center console works fine.
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kel3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 f10 528i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Ma iTrader: (0)	now that I have successfully imported/exported music via glovebox USB, can music be played from the USB port in the glovebox if it's FAT32 formatted?
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poorschubert Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 520d Touring Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Worcester iTrader: (0)	The import/export option can be access by selecting cd/dvd option, when the CD/DVD icon (doesnt matter if its playing or not) is displayed push iDrive controller to the right to get the next level of menu which ths options menu and then selecting import/export. I used a 4Gb USB device formated in FAT 32 connected to the USB in the Glove Box. The key fob is not in the ignition, just opened the car and pressed the volume control on the radio to turn, then inserted the USB device. The Car is a March 2010 520d SE Touring model F11
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williamlbell Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2013 550i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	As far as I know they have just gone down to 1 USB port in the center console. :/
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Danwellstead New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 520d se Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: norfolk iTrader: (0)	I have just got a 2010 '60' plate f10 and can't work out how to add music from a memory stick. I have searched this forum and can't sen to find anything that helps! Please help!! Do all f10 have the capability to store music from memory cards?? Thanks guys
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