[Bestactor]

Hello, hopefully, this is the right place to post this. I wanted to add CarPlay to my G01 X3 2022, so I bought this coding service on BimmerTech as I heard good things about them. However, after three attempts, they couldn’t install CarPlay successfully.
The first attempt failed, the second one they re-flashed the whole unit, and it worked, but they removed all the BMW apps, which means I couldn’t even use my app to unlock doors and everything else. The third attempt, they recoded the unit again, so finally, I had BMW apps again, and they told me that CarPlay would be available in my ConnectedDrive store to purchase directly. It wasn’t the case, since after more than a month, the option is still not available.
Is there a way to have a lifetime solution that would keep all the BMW apps and wouldn’t need to be reprogrammed after a dealership visit? TIA

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Bestactor

Hello, hopefully, this is the right place to post this. I wanted to add CarPlay to my G01 X3 2022, so I bought this coding service on BimmerTech as I heard good things about them. However, after three attempts, they couldn’t install CarPlay successfully.
The first attempt failed, the second one they re-flashed the whole unit, and it worked, but they removed all the BMW apps, which means I couldn’t even use my app to unlock doors and everything else. The third attempt, they recoded the unit again, so finally, I had BMW apps again, and they told me that CarPlay would be available in my ConnectedDrive store to purchase directly. It wasn’t the case, since after more than a month, the option is still not available.
Is there a way to have a lifetime solution that would keep all the BMW apps and wouldn’t need to be reprogrammed after a dealership visit? TIA

A 2022 X3 G01 should have CarPlay as standard. Just connect your iPhone to iDrive and set the appropriate iDrive 7 settings.

[Bestactor]

Originally Posted by avi66

A 2022 X3 G01 should have CarPlay as standard. Just connect your iPhone to iDrive and set the appropriate iDrive 7 settings.

It does not. I even wrote to BMW directly and they informed that car doesn’t come with carplay

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Bestactor

It does not. I even wrote to BMW directly and they informed that car doesn’t come with carplay

I’m guessing it’s not a model year 2022 in which case as the 20d M Sport MY2022 has Connected Package Professional as standard afaik, and this included CarPlay/Andriod Auto.

It was even standard on the UK G01 20d M Sport from in 2020 -

[Bestactor]

It’s a 2022 model and it has connected drive professional

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Bestactor

It’s a 2022 model and it has connected drive professional

You mean this ?

This shows as standard on an LCI G01 20d M Sport

[Bestactor]

Yeh mine doesn’t have the last option

[klg22]

this issue has a permanent fix of changing the build date.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Bestactor

Yeh mine doesn’t have the last option

Is there a reason it doesn’t if it’s a UK market car ?

Seems strange that it’s been a standard fit on UK G01 m sport well before 2022. Is there something odd about your car…..

One thought, BMW changed MGU head unit supplier around late 21, and as a result cars manufactured during this time didn’t initially have CarPlay from factory. This was fixed around April 22, when BMW issued a free software update. Could this be your issue ?

I’d be pushing BMW for answer to why your car is missing a standard feature, and how they plan to fix it.

[BMWZ4]

Yeah, visit the dealer for possible sw update. Doesn't make sense based on your model year.

[Bestactor]

Thanks, I will. It’s still under warranty and I have booked my first service next week. I have launched a remote software update from the car/app. But the latest version is 2021! Car is italian

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Bestactor

Thanks, I will. It’s still under warranty and I have booked my first service next week. I have launched a remote software update from the car/app. But the latest version is 2021! Car is italian

The fact the car isn’t UK market is possibly your issue.

Re OTA updates for UK LCI, there was an update on my car 03/2023.67, and a new 11/2023.xx. The availability of updates may depend on the options on your car.

[Bestactor]

I think i found out why!
My car comes with the 6P1 option and it wasn’t coded due to chip shortage.

I found out this also
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...5&d=1652198300

My vehicle is feb2022

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Bestactor

I think i found out why!
My car comes with the 6P1 option and it wasn’t coded due to chip shortage.

I found out this also
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...5&d=1652198300

My vehicle is feb2022

That’s what I mentioned in post #9

“One thought, BMW changed MGU head unit supplier around late 21, and as a result cars manufactured during this time didn’t initially have CarPlay from factory. This was fixed around April 22, when BMW issued a free software update. Could this be your issue ?”

CarPlay in the G01 is via Wifi -

“ IMPORTANT:
Due to a BMW AG system delay, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will NOT be available until
a backend system update is completed on 19 May 2022, therefore please be aware that the
completion of this campaign and associated software update will not achieve FULL
functionality until this date, at that point the backend update will take place and the systems
will be available automatically, any customer taking delivery of a new vehicle or having this
campaign completed before the 19 May 2022 should be made aware of these limitations.”

[Bestactor]

UPDATE:

Just went to BMW and I explicitly requested to install a new istep, which they weren’t even aware of the bug, and (initially) they tried to charge me, but after I explained to them the issue, they recoded under warranty and now I have 11/2023.50 with smartphone integration!

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Bestactor

UPDATE:

Just went to BMW and I explicitly requested to install a new istep, which they weren’t even aware of the bug, and (initially) they tried to charge me, but after I explained to them the issue, they recoded under warranty and now I have 11/2023.50 with smartphone integration!

Nothing surprises me about the lack of knowledge exhibited by your average UK BMW dealership. These forums can save you time and money, and help the customer educate BMWs’ dealers, as they appear to do a crap job.

Result ! Enjoy CarPlay.

[Bestactor]

Originally Posted by avi66

Nothing surprises me about the lack of knowledge exhibited by your average UK BMW dealership. These forums can save you time and money, and help the customer educate BMWs’ dealers, as they appear to do a crap job.

Result ! Enjoy CarPlay.

Thanks 😃

Also it is the avarage Italian BMW dealership, as it’s where i’m from. They have no clue over here too, they told me the upgrades came automatically when they plugged the computer to the car🙄