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      03-11-2012, 09:24 PM   #1
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Using iPhone 4s with BMW cradle

Has anyone been able to successfully use their iPhone 4s with the BMW cradle? The cradle was sold as being able to function with the s but so far I can see album cover but no sound as it plays and it can only find one song each time and then won't change to the next song. Any input would be great.
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      03-12-2012, 07:04 AM   #2
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Yes, I use an iPhone 4S with the cradle on a daily basis. I'm not having any problems.
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Do you happen to know the model number? Just want to make sure I have the right one. Also did you have to do anything special when using? Bluetooth on/off, phone clipped in before or after starting, ect? Would love to use it but I am not having any luck.
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      03-12-2012, 12:52 PM   #4
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Mine works fine as well. I can play music and video without Bluetooth on. I can check the part number later this week, but it's the top model (waaaay too expensive)

I just dock the phone and it starts playing (where it left off?) You can control it through the iDrive (as you probably know already)

However. My first adapter was faulty and would not connect. The phone connected through the USB and cable. Replaced the adapter and now it works fine.
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I have a 4S. This is the cradle I bought from ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230733462253
It works fine with my phone.
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I have a 4S, and use it regularly, however, I've noticed that my when my wife calls me using her phone (when she's in the X3 and I'm at work), it has a distinct digital warble that messes with my ability to hear her clearly sometimes. Anyone else have this issue and found a fix?
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I have a 4S. This is the cradle I bought from ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230733462253
It works fine with my phone.
Are you able to watch iPhone videos too with this after market bought out cradle?
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Are you able to watch iPhone videos too with this after market bought out cradle?
Only while parked. When the X3 is in motion you get audio only, no video.
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I have a 4S. This is the cradle I bought from ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230733462253
It works fine with my phone.
Thanks for the link. It led me to the model number which is the same as mine so unless I am doing something wrong it seems to be deficient in some way. I'm waiting for a reply from the seller but I am encouraged by the fact that there are so many people using these successfully. Instead of a refund I'll be asking for an exchange. I'm really looking forward to access to more functions of my phone in idrive.
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Only while parked. When the X3 is in motion you get audio only, no video.
My question was addressed to fryguy29 as he had bought an adapter from eBay and I was not sure if his X3 was wired to accept the after market adapter.
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My question was addressed to fryguy29 as he had bought an adapter from eBay and I was not sure if his X3 was wired to accept the after market adapter.
The adapter that fryguy29 bought is listed as a BMW OEM Original Part, not aftermarket.
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The adapter that fryguy29 bought is listed as a BMW OEM Original Part, not aftermarket.
How do you wire the adapter? I am sure just plugging adapter into USB port won't enable videos.
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How do you wire the adapter? I am sure just plugging adapter into USB port won't enable videos.
In order to play videos you'll need a lot more than the adapter. For starters, you need the BMW Apps option, which requires both Navigation and BMW Assist with Bluetooth and USB. One of those options, probably BMW Apps, gives you a big honkin' piece of plastic in your center armrest that seemingly takes up half of the storage space. The adapter, which has a special connector on it, snaps into that.
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In order to play videos you'll need a lot more than the adapter. For starters, you need the BMW Apps option, which requires both Navigation and BMW Assist with Bluetooth and USB. One of those options, probably BMW Apps, gives you a big honkin' piece of plastic in your center armrest that seemingly takes up half of the storage space. The adapter, which has a special connector on it, snaps into that.
This is great info. I have Nav, Blootooth and BMW Assist. I don't have BMW Apps. So buying just an adapter from ebay will not solve my problem of watching videos thru iPhone as I dont have that extra piece of HW in the armrest box. I simply have USB port there.
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