[falsek1ng]

Hey all-
Why can't I stream audio via Spotify or anything else on Android, only downloaded files? I can do this in most new cars. And I think it works with iPhone in the new x3. They took the audio jack out so what's the deal here for high res uncompressed audio? I'm forced to only use Bluetooth or get an iPhone? Anyone know of a workaround or imminent iDrive software updates? Otherwise loving my m40i except disabling start stop won't stick. :-)

[dinan5m3]

Originally Posted by falsek1ng

Hey all-
Why can't I stream audio via Spotify or anything else on Android, only downloaded files? I can do this in most new cars. And I think it works with iPhone in the new x3. They took the audio jack out so what's the deal here for high res uncompressed audio? I'm forced to only use Bluetooth or get an iPhone? Anyone know of a workaround or imminent iDrive software updates? Otherwise loving my m40i except disabling start stop won't stick. :-)

I think the only way to playback lossless is through wifi and carplay interface.

I don't recall our cars have aptx codec in EBT (or does that "enhanced" means aptx supported ???). And the usb 2.0 audio i think is the usual pcm format.

BT
wifi
USB audio <<------------- i think this is as good as wifi,

[marcati]

I stream using bluetooth and spotify. I have a Note 9 and 2019 X4. No issues