Iphone 6

fx03ok · 01-10-2015, 11:51 AM

I apologize if there is a thread on this already... I could find search function via the cell app.

I recently got a iphone 6 and seemed to have lost all text/email functionality via the navi.... Anyone?

DaleWA · 01-10-2015, 01:13 PM

When I upgraded to a 6, the Bluetooth setting for "show notifications" was off by default. Turned it on and now getting texts through iDrive. Click the "i" symbol in the Bluetooth connection for your car.

fx03ok · 01-10-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleWA

When I upgraded to a 6, the Bluetooth setting for "show notifications" was off by default. Turned it on and now getting texts through iDrive. Click the "i" symbol in the Bluetooth connection for your car.

Ahhhh! Perfect, it works! Thank you

kevink1 · 01-10-2015, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fx03ok

Ahhhh! Perfect, it works! Thank you

It took me several months to figure this out

fx03ok · 01-10-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kevink1

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Originally Posted by fx03ok

Ahhhh! Perfect, it works! Thank you

It took me several months to figure this out

Lol! Anytime something comes up i call out to the forum crew!

araje · 01-10-2015, 11:08 PM

Seriously !!! this forum is so great. I had given up. Works awesome now.
And let me add - if your email notifications are not working, check this out. There is a setting you need to do (bug in IOS) that allows email notifications as well. Apparently you need to keep changing 5notifications to 10 and back to 5 (keep changing it everytime) in your phone for IOS to mark it important to notify. OR if you are jailbroken install this app from Cydia BMWNotifier and it is all taken care of.
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1073288

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Originally Posted by kevink1

It took me several months to figure this out

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Originally Posted by fx03ok

Ahhhh! Perfect, it works! Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleWA

When I upgraded to a 6, the Bluetooth setting for "show notifications" was off by default. Turned it on and now getting texts through iDrive. Click the "i" symbol in the Bluetooth connection for your car.

kevink1 · 01-11-2015, 02:41 PM

I figured it was an incompatibility with either the 6, or IOS8.

For instance, I could have sworn that, in the past, I was able to use Siri to enter a destination for my navigation, which was more flexible than the BMW voice control. Either I was imagining things, or that doesn't work anymore.

pr0gi · 01-11-2015, 03:01 PM

probably the problem is in the IOS8. I guess there will be an small update for the idrive or maybe IOS update (which i doubt) fixing this.
Check this out for more info http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/topics/ow...atibility.html

kevink1 · 01-12-2015, 05:22 PM

I did an update a few weeks ago. After this is when I remembered the blutooth notification for the issue brought up earlier.

I'll keep an eye on this for future updates.

Upstate_X3 · 02-01-2015, 03:57 PM

I picked up a new X3 a week ago and for the life of me had not been able to get text messages working. I've followed the processes outlined here and still no joy. Then I came across this BMW site http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...hframedin.aspx

After entering in my VIN and software version I confirmed there is no support for text messages in my new X3 (my old X3 had it so I assumed it was standard - stupid me). It strikes me as unusual that we have to pay a premium just to get text messages integrated with our bluetooth. Specially since text messaging is pretty standard on less expensive vehicles with bluetooth support.

kevink1 · 02-01-2015, 06:50 PM

With mine (I have the "Office" menu in the menus), I struggled with this for a few months. I figured it out (then saw it posted somewhere recently). You have to go into the phone, and enable bluetooth notifications for text messages in the phone. Then at least the text messages show up, even if emails don't.

ehomedi · 02-02-2015, 11:54 AM

Where do you guys find this setting?

Upstate_X3 · 02-02-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kevink1

With mine (I have the "Office" menu in the menus), I struggled with this for a few months. I figured it out (then saw it posted somewhere recently). You have to go into the phone, and enable bluetooth notifications for text messages in the phone. Then at least the text messages show up, even if emails don't.

I've done that and there is no option for text message notification under the vehicle bluetooth settings on the phone. I tried deleting the bluetooth profile and re-adding it and doing a soft reset of my phone with no joy.

Upstate_X3 · 02-02-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ehomedi

Where do you guys find this setting?

On the iPhone 6 - Settings > Bluetooth, locate your BMW device and on the right side click the (i). That will display your options.

On mine all I have is Sync Contacts (enabled) and then choices for Groups:
Phone Favorites (checked)
Phone Recents (checked)
All Contacts (checked)

kevink1 · 02-02-2015, 05:14 PM

I misspoke.

Settings/Messages/Allow Notifications is what I changed. It was disabled when it wasn't working.

Upstate_X3 · 02-03-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kevink1

I misspoke.

Settings/Messages/Allow Notifications is what I changed. It was disabled when it wasn't working.

I have that option enabled. According to my center without the Enhanced USB/Bluetooth option there is no way to get the text messages. It was a convenience/safety feature in my last X3 (which did have the option). I can't see paying $500 for the option to read text messages.

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fx03ok New Member 11 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2012 x3 28i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Iphone 6 I apologize if there is a thread on this already... I could find search function via the cell app. I recently got a iphone 6 and seemed to have lost all text/email functionality via the navi.... Anyone?
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DaleWA Private First Class 24 Rep 139 Posts Drives: '12 E92 M3 / '20 X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List [0.00]	When I upgraded to a 6, the Bluetooth setting for "show notifications" was off by default. Turned it on and now getting texts through iDrive. Click the "i" symbol in the Bluetooth connection for your car.
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kevink1 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive28d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	I figured it was an incompatibility with either the 6, or IOS8. For instance, I could have sworn that, in the past, I was able to use Siri to enter a destination for my navigation, which was more flexible than the BMW voice control. Either I was imagining things, or that doesn't work anymore.
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pr0gi Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 261 Posts Drives: G05 40i, X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Plovdiv iTrader: (0)	probably the problem is in the IOS8. I guess there will be an small update for the idrive or maybe IOS update (which i doubt) fixing this. Check this out for more info http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/topics/ow...atibility.html __________________ Nothing's worse than regret.
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kevink1 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive28d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	I did an update a few weeks ago. After this is when I remembered the blutooth notification for the issue brought up earlier. I'll keep an eye on this for future updates.
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Upstate_X3 New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive28i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X3 [0.00]	I picked up a new X3 a week ago and for the life of me had not been able to get text messages working. I've followed the processes outlined here and still no joy. Then I came across this BMW site http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...hframedin.aspx After entering in my VIN and software version I confirmed there is no support for text messages in my new X3 (my old X3 had it so I assumed it was standard - stupid me). It strikes me as unusual that we have to pay a premium just to get text messages integrated with our bluetooth. Specially since text messaging is pretty standard on less expensive vehicles with bluetooth support. __________________ 2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i Deep Sea Blue Metallic / Leather Oyster Nevada 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Vermillion Red Metallic/Leather Nevada Mojave, Retired with 49,750 miles
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kevink1 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive28d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	With mine (I have the "Office" menu in the menus), I struggled with this for a few months. I figured it out (then saw it posted somewhere recently). You have to go into the phone, and enable bluetooth notifications for text messages in the phone. Then at least the text messages show up, even if emails don't.
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ehomedi New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X3 28i X-Drive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Northbrook, IL iTrader: (0)	Where do you guys find this setting?
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kevink1 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive28d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	I misspoke. Settings/Messages/Allow Notifications is what I changed. It was disabled when it wasn't working.
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