iOS 6 working with SMS and e-mail :) - Page 4 - XBimmers

RichardBR · 10-25-2012, 06:46 AM

Did an upgrade to the latest BMW software. All of a sudden e-mails showed up as well as SMS. Checked e-mail the usual way by going into e-mail on my 4S.

New e-mails showed up on the NAV screen.

This means there are no need to have the e-mail showing up on the locked screen... If you have PUSH settings or manually check for e-mail it will show up.

sfax · 10-25-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardBR

Did an upgrade to the latest BMW software. All of a sudden e-mails showed up as well as SMS. Checked e-mail the usual way by going into e-mail on my 4S.

New e-mails showed up on the NAV screen.

This means there are no need to have the e-mail showing up on the locked screen... If you have PUSH settings or manually check for e-mail it will show up.

Are you just saying you have no alert style set in email notifications and it's working? I think you would always want to have emailed pushed otherwise it's a bit pointless

If you get in the car, don't touch your iPhone at all and then someone sends you an email, do you always see it as a new message immediately (regardless of alert style)? I only see new emails after I toggle the alert style in notification settings for email (and then stops working next time I get in the car again)

RichardBR · 10-25-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Are you just saying you have no alert style set in email notifications and it's working? I think you would always want to have emailed pushed otherwise it's a bit pointless

If you get in the car, don't touch your iPhone at all and then someone sends you an email, do you always see it as a new message immediately (regardless of alert style)? I only see new emails after I toggle the alert style in notification settings for email (and then stops working next time I get in the car again)

I have no push setting on my e-mail. Just sat in my car and opened the E-mail app on my phone. Lot's of new e-mails arrived and after I've read trough them I noticed the envelope on the iDrive screen. All the new e-mails was shown on the iDrive screen.

Didn't mess with the alert style at all. Just a coincidense really.

richardew · 10-25-2012, 12:35 PM

The only way I get mine working is if I change the alert style. I turned on the push function and I'll see how it works that way.

MattUK · 10-25-2012, 12:47 PM

No matter what I do, cant get emails on mine.. stupid system

02420X3 · 10-25-2012, 02:25 PM

I updated my software to TX 3.5.5. It doesn't seem to have helped with mail. iPhone 4S, iOS 6.

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...update_vin.jsp

sfax · 10-26-2012, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MattUK

No matter what I do, cant get emails on mine.. stupid system

You're not trying hard enough Matt

Even if you do get it "working", you still need the alert toggle workaround every time you get in the car, so you're not missing out on much

doc.crawford · 10-26-2012, 06:55 PM

Does anybody know why I would not be able to get SMS and Email working in my idrive in Australia? Is there a reason the car does not seem to allow it? I have searched many posts and can't seem to find what I am doing wrong. When I go into my Office on idrive the only thing that will display is my contacts. I have been in all of my menu's and configurations on my iPhone 5 as well as on the idrive. Can't seem to figure it out. Thanks for the help.

sfax · 10-26-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by doc.crawford

Does anybody know why I would not be able to get SMS and Email working in my idrive in Australia? Is there a reason the car does not seem to allow it? I have searched many posts and can't seem to find what I am doing wrong. When I go into my Office on idrive the only thing that will display is my contacts. I have been in all of my menu's and configurations on my iPhone 5 as well as on the idrive. Can't seem to figure it out. Thanks for the help.

Suggest you post screenshots of your iPhone settings for Bluetooth (details of BMW pairing that you are using) and also iPhone email notification settings. I assume your iPhone pairing works OK for audio and phone? If you've followed everything in this thread, you should at least get SMS

doc.crawford · 10-26-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Suggest you post screenshots of your iPhone settings for Bluetooth (details of BMW pairing that you are using) and also iPhone email notification settings. I assume your iPhone pairing works OK for audio and phone? If you've followed everything in this thread, you should at least get SMS

I just picked up my car this week so I assumed it would have the correct updates on it? Maybe I am wrong to assume that? I will be downloading these updates on a USB stick that people have posted and see if that makes any difference. I have followed the previous screenshots, but can't seem to get anything past contacts on idrive. Not sure how to change that, possibly this update. Thanks for the help. I will let you know how I go when I get the update installed.

sfax · 10-27-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by doc.crawford

I just picked up my car this week so I assumed it would have the correct updates on it? Maybe I am wrong to assume that? I will be downloading these updates on a USB stick that people have posted and see if that makes any difference. I have followed the previous screenshots, but can't seem to get anything past contacts on idrive. Not sure how to change that, possibly this update. Thanks for the help. I will let you know how I go when I get the update installed.

You won't need any new iDrive software. The software for BMW Office hasn't changed - or not materially anyway. It's always worked for Blackberrys and some other smart phones. What changed recently was that iOS6 was introduced, and with it MAP, which meant that iOS6 now supported BMW Office not the other way round. My iDrive software hasn't been updated for about a year and I get email and SMS - my car also shows as "software up to date".

Hopefully a fellow Aussie can post something as it might be something specific to your market that's preventing it working

MattUK · 10-27-2012, 04:32 AM

Haha yes im not trying hard enough.. but if i have to toggle something every time, then it aint gonna happen

RichardBR · 11-01-2012, 06:37 AM

I experience something that HAS to be a bug. Wonder if someone else experience this as well. When I receive a SMS, the envelope appears, I go to the Messages to view the message. So far so good.

When you view the message there is a phone button in the left menu. I recon you can press the phone button to call the sender of the text. But no. A strange and long number appears, and obviosly this number is not avaliable. This button is useless for me.

It's not a big issue, but quite enoying.

Anybody experience the same?

I have the latest BMW software and iOS 6 on a 4S.

April1 · 11-01-2012, 11:01 AM

I had seen a long encoded number when some one tried to FaceTime me. I'm unable to recollect the sequences and where did I really see it.

I believe I saw a similar long number when I got an iMessage. It looks iOS encode call numbers for iOS to iOS messages/ streams. You will see a correct phone number for a true SMS. Check that the SMS you received must be from another iOS device.

RichardBR · 11-02-2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by April1

I had seen a long encoded number when some one tried to FaceTime me. I'm unable to recollect the sequences and where did I really see it.

I believe I saw a similar long number when I got an iMessage. It looks iOS encode call numbers for iOS to iOS messages/ streams. You will see a correct phone number for a true SMS. Check that the SMS you received must be from another iOS device.

Good point, but no. First time I noticed the bug was a SMS from my wife. She has the same phone as me.

gtkow · 11-06-2012, 04:47 AM

Hello,

I have a question. What's the last version of iDrive software? Because when I go on http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...gion=&country= , he say me that the UPD01004.bin is the lastest version... but if I go on http://www.bmw.fr/fr/fr/owners/navig...check_tool.jsp I have more software version... I don't understand....

Thank's for all!!
GTKOW

sfax · 11-06-2012, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gtkow

Hello,

I have a question. What's the last version of iDrive software? Because when I go on http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...gion=&country= , he say me that the UPD01004.bin is the lastest version... but if I go on http://www.bmw.fr/fr/fr/owners/navig...check_tool.jsp I have more software version... I don't understand....

Thank's for all!!
GTKOW

If you have BMW Assist, you can check to see if you have the latest version on iDrive - Software Update. If not, go by what the website says for Switzerland. Other markets may have different versions. None of the latest updates (within the last year or so) seem to make any difference to the iOS6 issues.

gtkow · 11-06-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

If you have BMW Assist, you can check to see if you have the latest version on iDrive - Software Update. If not, go by what the website says for Switzerland. Other markets may have different versions. None of the latest updates (within the last year or so) seem to make any difference to the iOS6 issues.

Helle,

thank's for your answer.

Yes I have the BMW assist. but you know how it's working?

sfax · 11-06-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gtkow

Helle,

thank's for your answer.

Yes I have the BMW assist. but you know how it's working?

I'm lost!

Do you mean how do you know whether BMW Assist is working? You need to activate it first but you can check by looking at BMW Live on iDrive. This won't work without an active subscription.

If BMW Live works, then in theory the automatic software update should work. Try it and it will probably tell you that your software is already up to date.

May have picked up the wrong end of the stick...

April1 · 11-06-2012, 12:19 PM

If BMW Assist is not activated for internet connection, one can always download UPD01005.bin and install it using USB Flash Drive manually. Going through BMW.com/update site with your VIN ensures that update is valid for your car.

RichardBR · 11-18-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardBR

Good point, but no. First time I noticed the bug was a SMS from my wife. She has the same phone as me.

I noticed the other day that a SMS from my airline telling me that I could check in for the next day's flight, actually showed up as a correct telephone number that I could call by pressing the Call button...

Strange stuff...

RichardBR · 11-18-2012, 04:16 PM

Then there are a more ennoying matter. I'm sure you guys have noticed.

I have set my iPhone to remind me 2 extra times if a SMS arrives and I don't check it.

The problem is that if I read the text on the iDrive, the message on the iPhone is not updated as read. This means I'm reminded 2 times for a message that has already been read.

Except for diabling the reminders on the iPhone, any clue on how to get the car to update the iPhone on this?

10-25-2012, 06:46 AM	#67
RichardBR Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 BMW X3 30D Msport DSB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	Did an upgrade to the latest BMW software. All of a sudden e-mails showed up as well as SMS. Checked e-mail the usual way by going into e-mail on my 4S. New e-mails showed up on the NAV screen. This means there are no need to have the e-mail showing up on the locked screen... If you have PUSH settings or manually check for e-mail it will show up. Last edited by RichardBR; 10-25-2012 at 08:24 AM.

10-25-2012, 12:35 PM	#70
richardew Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 335XI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: suburban Phila Posts: 260 iTrader: (0)	The only way I get mine working is if I change the alert style. I turned on the push function and I'll see how it works that way. __________________ Rich '96 911 C4 Cab (276,000 1 owner smiles) '11 X3 35i Black Sapphire/Beige,SAP, CP, CWP, DHP, PREM, TECH, Sat radio, Hi Fi, BMW apps, smartphone, 19" w/mixed performance tires.

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10-25-2012, 12:47 PM	#71
MattUK Captain Unsensible Drives: 2011 X3 3.0D MSport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	No matter what I do, cant get emails on mine.. stupid system

10-25-2012, 02:25 PM	#72
02420X3 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 546 iTrader: (0)	I updated my software to TX 3.5.5. It doesn't seem to have helped with mail. iPhone 4S, iOS 6. http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...update_vin.jsp

10-26-2012, 06:55 PM	#74
doc.crawford New Member Drives: '12 X3 2.0D Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Does anybody know why I would not be able to get SMS and Email working in my idrive in Australia? Is there a reason the car does not seem to allow it? I have searched many posts and can't seem to find what I am doing wrong. When I go into my Office on idrive the only thing that will display is my contacts. I have been in all of my menu's and configurations on my iPhone 5 as well as on the idrive. Can't seem to figure it out. Thanks for the help.

10-27-2012, 04:32 AM	#78
MattUK Captain Unsensible Drives: 2011 X3 3.0D MSport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	Haha yes im not trying hard enough.. but if i have to toggle something every time, then it aint gonna happen

11-01-2012, 06:37 AM	#79
RichardBR Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 BMW X3 30D Msport DSB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	I experience something that HAS to be a bug. Wonder if someone else experience this as well. When I receive a SMS, the envelope appears, I go to the Messages to view the message. So far so good. When you view the message there is a phone button in the left menu. I recon you can press the phone button to call the sender of the text. But no. A strange and long number appears, and obviosly this number is not avaliable. This button is useless for me. It's not a big issue, but quite enoying. Anybody experience the same? I have the latest BMW software and iOS 6 on a 4S.

11-01-2012, 11:01 AM	#80
April1 Love All Drives: X3 28i 2011 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 735 iTrader: (1)	I had seen a long encoded number when some one tried to FaceTime me. I'm unable to recollect the sequences and where did I really see it. I believe I saw a similar long number when I got an iMessage. It looks iOS encode call numbers for iOS to iOS messages/ streams. You will see a correct phone number for a true SMS. Check that the SMS you received must be from another iOS device.

11-06-2012, 04:47 AM	#82
gtkow New Member Drives: X3 20D F25 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Hello, I have a question. What's the last version of iDrive software? Because when I go on http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...gion=&country= , he say me that the UPD01004.bin is the lastest version... but if I go on http://www.bmw.fr/fr/fr/owners/navig...check_tool.jsp I have more software version... I don't understand.... Thank's for all!! GTKOW

11-06-2012, 12:19 PM	#86
April1 Love All Drives: X3 28i 2011 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 735 iTrader: (1)	If BMW Assist is not activated for internet connection, one can always download UPD01005.bin and install it using USB Flash Drive manually. Going through BMW.com/update site with your VIN ensures that update is valid for your car.

11-18-2012, 04:16 PM	#88
RichardBR Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 BMW X3 30D Msport DSB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	Then there are a more ennoying matter. I'm sure you guys have noticed. I have set my iPhone to remind me 2 extra times if a SMS arrives and I don't check it. The problem is that if I read the text on the iDrive, the message on the iPhone is not updated as read. This means I'm reminded 2 times for a message that has already been read. Except for diabling the reminders on the iPhone, any clue on how to get the car to update the iPhone on this?