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      09-01-2011, 11:13 PM   #1
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The BMW Apps does not work with the BMW Y-Cable, but it works with the Apple 'white' cable. Are there different types of BMW Y-Cables? Is the one I have maybe too old? Does it work at all? Thanks.

Also my flash stick doesn't work in the USB port in the glove box, but works in the under armrest USB port. Is this the way it is?
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      09-02-2011, 02:46 AM   #2
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The BMW Apps does not work with the BMW Y-Cable, but it works with the Apple 'white' cable. Are there different types of BMW Y-Cables? Is the one I have maybe too old? Does it work at all? Thanks
I don't think the BMW Y cable will work. You shouldn't be using it all if you have BMW apps. It's only for cars that can't use a normal USB Cable because they can't decode the music (i think this is cars without the tech package in the US)

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Also my flash stick doesn't work in the USB port in the glove box, but works in the under armrest USB port. Is this the way it is?
Yes. The glove box USB socket is only for uploading to iDrive, e.g. music collection, software updates
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Thanks sfax! What's weird is I don't think I can play music through the iPhone 3Gs if I don't use that Y cable. It will stop playing music if I pull just the mini jack pigtail out. I'll go retest it later today.
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I'd be surprised if it doesn't work with a 3GS so worth a re-test definitely
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Ok, it does work with just the Apple 'White' cord =D Thanks!
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