iphone 5 compatibility - XBimmers

ttvparker · 11-18-2012, 06:54 PM

I had an iPhone 4 and an x3 with compatibility that worked just fine. I got the new iPhone a while back and have been using mainly bluetooth to stream music/podcasts.

Today, I plugged it in via the lightning cable into the USB jack in the center console. Tried to do both music and BMW apps. Music was accessible through the iDrive interface, but played through the iPhone speakers. Same with web radio in BMW apps.

Is this known? Is there a fix? Thanks!

ReturnZero · 11-19-2012, 01:30 AM

Maybe try updating your iDrive software? I use my iPhone 5 plugged in through USB quite often and I've never run into that issue, but I just updated mine not long ago.

sfax · 11-19-2012, 02:26 AM

Could be something to do with the fact you had it paired for BT audio and then switched. Was the charge low when you switched? I get strange behaviour when the iPhone 5 is on low charge

April1 · 11-19-2012, 02:29 AM

You should not have any issues with Bluetooth. You can get audio also thru the lightening g cable. Only restriction is in video display as the video signals out if the lightening cable are no more analog. You can get the video too if you buy lightening v to 30pin adapter and use old cable.

Phoskins23 · 11-24-2012, 07:14 PM

Just got an iphone5 this week. I used the lightning/USB cable that came with the phone in the armrest USB port. Everything works perfectly and I get all audio functions and album covers too. Save your money on trying to get a Y cable - you do not need it. This is in a 2013 F25 328i.

April1 · 11-24-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoskins23

Just got an iphone5 this week. I used the lightning/USB cable that came with the phone in the armrest USB port. Everything works perfectly and I get all audio functions and album covers too. Save your money on trying to get a Y cable - you do not need it. This is in a 2013 F25 328i.

Audio with album covers will even with 2011 F25 with iPhone 5 and lightening cable.

sfax · 11-25-2012, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoskins23

Just got an iphone5 this week. I used the lightning/USB cable that came with the phone in the armrest USB port. Everything works perfectly and I get all audio functions and album covers too. Save your money on trying to get a Y cable - you do not need it. This is in a 2013 F25 328i.

This was covered in detail here

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=758539

Note:

Quote:

USB is offered standard on all 2013 BMW models

- so you won't need a Y cable

docal97 · 11-25-2012, 02:09 PM

I had the same issue w/ the music playing from the iphone speakers even though the iphone was successfully paired w/ the bmw via BT and configured properly. I restarted the phone and everything worked perfectly.

terrytnt · 11-27-2012, 08:10 AM

Have any of you noticed static when using your iPhone 5 in the X3? On the Mac forum, this is a problem with many folks and NOT restricted to BMW

sfax · 11-27-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by terrytnt

Have any of you noticed static when using your iPhone 5 in the X3? On the Mac forum, this is a problem with many folks and NOT restricted to BMW

When making calls over Bluetooth? Not noticed any issues so far

Yeltzer · 11-27-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

When making calls over Bluetooth? Not noticed any issues so far

Me neither. Same flawless reception as with the iPhone 4

April1 · 11-27-2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrytnt

Have any of you noticed static when using your iPhone 5 in the X3? On the Mac forum, this is a problem with many folks and NOT restricted to BMW

Not observed so far though I use Bluetooth connectivity most of the time.

DonC · 11-27-2012, 12:12 PM

I have notice it with my g4 iphone.

ReturnZero · 11-27-2012, 01:14 PM

Calls are very good quality with my iPhone 5, at least as good as with my 4S.

EDIT: Over Bluetooth

terrytnt · 11-28-2012, 12:07 PM

Crazy thing is, now my iP5 is working perfectly without cracking or static... this thing tends to come and go

go figure....

11-18-2012, 06:54 PM	#1
ttvparker New Member Drives: '13 X3 28i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: WI Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	iphone 5 compatibility I had an iPhone 4 and an x3 with compatibility that worked just fine. I got the new iPhone a while back and have been using mainly bluetooth to stream music/podcasts. Today, I plugged it in via the lightning cable into the USB jack in the center console. Tried to do both music and BMW apps. Music was accessible through the iDrive interface, but played through the iPhone speakers. Same with web radio in BMW apps. Is this known? Is there a fix? Thanks!
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11-19-2012, 02:26 AM	#3
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Could be something to do with the fact you had it paired for BT audio and then switched. Was the charge low when you switched? I get strange behaviour when the iPhone 5 is on low charge __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

11-27-2012, 08:10 AM	#9
terrytnt Private Drives: 2012 X3 35i M/DHP Carbon Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	iPhone 5 and Static/ Crackling Have any of you noticed static when using your iPhone 5 in the X3? On the Mac forum, this is a problem with many folks and NOT restricted to BMW

11-27-2012, 12:12 PM	#13
DonC Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 X3 3.5i M sport, etc Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: near Seattle Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	I have notice it with my g4 iphone. __________________ 2013 X3 3.5i AW,Msprt,rear fogs,PS,CP, Tech, etc... Other cars 2005 S2000 2007 TL-S

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11-19-2012, 01:30 AM	#2
ReturnZero Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 X3 35i M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 250 iTrader: (1)	Maybe try updating your iDrive software? I use my iPhone 5 plugged in through USB quite often and I've never run into that issue, but I just updated mine not long ago.

11-19-2012, 02:29 AM	#4
April1 Love All Drives: X3 28i 2011 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 735 iTrader: (1)	You should not have any issues with Bluetooth. You can get audio also thru the lightening g cable. Only restriction is in video display as the video signals out if the lightening cable are no more analog. You can get the video too if you buy lightening v to 30pin adapter and use old cable.

11-24-2012, 07:14 PM	#5
Phoskins23 New Member Drives: 2013 X3 28i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Just got an iphone5 this week. I used the lightning/USB cable that came with the phone in the armrest USB port. Everything works perfectly and I get all audio functions and album covers too. Save your money on trying to get a Y cable - you do not need it. This is in a 2013 F25 328i.

11-25-2012, 02:09 PM	#8
docal97 New Member Drives: 2010 bmw 328i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: southampton, pa Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	I had the same issue w/ the music playing from the iphone speakers even though the iphone was successfully paired w/ the bmw via BT and configured properly. I restarted the phone and everything worked perfectly.

11-27-2012, 01:14 PM	#14
ReturnZero Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 X3 35i M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 250 iTrader: (1)	Calls are very good quality with my iPhone 5, at least as good as with my 4S. EDIT: Over Bluetooth

11-28-2012, 12:07 PM	#15
terrytnt Private Drives: 2012 X3 35i M/DHP Carbon Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Crazy thing is, now my iP5 is working perfectly without cracking or static... this thing tends to come and go go figure....