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      01-03-2014, 08:19 AM   #1
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I did try and raise a similar question in another thread, but to be honest I wasn't sure whether it would be spotted due to the title name, so I have created this one instead.

I'm just interested in anyone who is currently using a Nexus 5 mobile with the X3. How is the compatibility with bluetooth, making calls, playing music either via BT or USB etc.

Any feedback would be great as I am currently looking at purchasing one of these phones.

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      01-03-2014, 09:06 AM   #2
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  • Latest SW on both the car and phone.
  • No problems connecting and making calls and seeing the phone book.
  • I have not tried to stream music either via bluetooth or USB cable from the Nexus 5, though.
  • Also have not tested reading text (SMS) messages on the car from the Nexus 5 phone.
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      01-03-2014, 10:26 AM   #3
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if it works with my nexus 4, i dont see it having any issue with your nexus 5. they are using same kitkat android 4.4+. if any issue, i would just delete all bluetooth device and add your nexus 5 as new.
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      01-03-2014, 12:31 PM   #4
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Thanks guys, at least it sounds promising then by what you have said. I checked my software version online to and there is a new version available, so at least I can update that if necessary.

Just need to wait until the end of Jan now

Appreciate the replies, thanks.
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      01-03-2014, 02:49 PM   #5
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2013 X3 & Nexus 5 here

- Phonebook/calling work perfectly
- Bluetooth music streaming works great for both on device media and internet radio (I use Songza)... but you can only skip tracks forward and back, can't select music.
- Read SMS works
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      01-06-2014, 04:39 AM   #6
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I use n4 and n5 in mine, but only for calls. No problems.

Only problem I have is that the car doesn't recognize numbers with "p" (or ",") in, so you can't fully dial numbers with pauses in (my work gate). Also, if there is a pause in the number it fails to find the name for it (reverse lookup).

Other than that, RAS. Never tried streaming music, perhaps I will at some point.
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      02-06-2014, 02:11 AM   #7
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I just thought I would provide an update.

I finally purchased a Nexus 5 and connected it to the X3 yesterday and it worked like a dream. There was no need to upgrade the software on the car, so I've left that as is (it's a late 2012 model).

No issues in transferring contacts and calls were very clear! Just need to put some music on the phone and give the bluetooth a good try. Although going by your comments I don't see there being any issues.

Either way, I can highly recommend the phone!
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      02-06-2014, 10:57 AM   #8
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One issue I've found is that if I'm using Google Now voice commands (ie. sending a text by voice), the Google Now prompts get lost (they don't play over bluetooth or on the phone).
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