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Adding a bit of "potential detail" . . .
When I took delivery of my X3 this month, the adapter for the iPhone for the new X3 was not available. Today the dealership explained that they haven't been available since December, waiting for the new adapter specifically for the iPhone 4. The adapter will be arrive in 2-4 weeks. Kinda fuzzy, but I'm thinking that means they stopped delivering the old one (does anyone with an F25 have an iPhone adapter???) and the new one will be the one required to utilize the 6NR software upgrade (assuming that's what it is as it sounds).
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02-09-2011, 10:03 PM | #90 | |
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The iPhone 4 cradles are just starting to ship now. Previous iPhone 3 and original iPhone cradles are of course available for BT only and Music now. Any iPhone cradle will work in any base plate .. From a physical point of view. You have to just select the correct cradle based on iPhone version you have. Options you have in your car (6NF, 6FL, BT) |
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02-11-2011, 01:22 AM | #93 | |
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I think in summary, there is no way you'll get a more concrete answer from BMW UK at the moment. They are waiting on Germany and Germany haven't released any more information.
I've copied the latest email trail here Quote:
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02-11-2011, 05:53 PM | #94 | |
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One more to add. No more useful information but interesting to note that 8 months after the iPhone 4 was released, its basic snap-in adapter is now available, but only if you're lucky
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02-15-2011, 11:38 PM | #95 |
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I spoke to BMWNA and they also CONFIRMED that I could update my software at the dealership to be able to use the "BMW APPS" as also confirmed by BMW UK. Unfortunately it was via telephone so no email to post. |
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02-16-2011, 12:40 AM | #96 | |
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Thanks for letting me know. Not long until I pick up my X3 so I will be eagerly awaiting news on 6NR's availability. I have a potential issue with getting a new iPhone 4 because I realised my wife will still have an iPhone 3G and we would preferably like to use the same cradle for both phones. I could opt for a 3GS to overcome this I suppose, but do you think the new iPhone 4 cradle will work (size-wise) with an iPhone 3G/3GS? I would ask BMW but I doubt they would know....
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02-16-2011, 04:29 AM | #97 |
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My dealer stated the new cradle was "for the iPhone 4", but I didn't think to try to confirm whether that meant designed to accept and utilize the 4, or only compatible with the 4.
Not that it's the same, but you can still connect another device with the USB (and audio) jacks in the armrest storage and the bluetooth will work for the second phone if you're both in the car at the same time. No power, but can receive calls. I'm thinking you want it for when she's driving so she can put it in the cradle for charge, antenna, etc. Perhaps you're left only the option to apply the whole new-car-justifies-new-phone "logic" . . . .
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02-16-2011, 04:45 AM | #98 |
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Bingo. But.... if should could still charge it via the USB and only my iPhone 4 worked with the antenna/aerial, I'd be happy with that, and she'd be happy too until she realised her setup was inferior, and then she'd want an iPhone 4 as well
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02-16-2011, 04:50 AM | #99 |
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Charging does work. I have my iPod Touch plugged in there now while waiting for the iPhone cradle insert thing-a-ma-doodle. It charges and plays music and I do phone calls from the phone via bluetooth.
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This helps me a great deal as I only have opt'd for the basic bluetooth option as I don't take a lot of calls on the move but what I did want to know was if the usb connection to my iPhone 4 would charge so I could play music whilst using the bluetooth to take calls. Also couldn't be doing with the hassle of removing the bumber from my iPhone everytime I wanted to use the cradle. Can you provide me with an answer for a couple of other points: 1. Have you tried to use the usb connection with your iPhone to play music and then take calls via bluetooth at the same time? 2. When you are using your iPod Touch can you see the album art on the display and can you use the idrive controlls to move through albums listing etc? 3. Do you only use the usb connection or do you have to use both the usb and the phono connection with some sort of "y" spliter? Cheers Steve |
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You face another problem - do you wait for the iPhone 5 in June, even further complicating things....
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Re. iPhone 5, I know! Aaaaaargh! The iPhone 5 comes out a month after my existing contract expires. I can then buy an iPhone 3GS, an iPhone 4 or an iPhone 5. The 3GS is the safest bet, one cradle, two iPhones, should work with 6NR but gives me an inferior phone. iPhone 4 will mean the cradle will only work with my phone, not my wife's. iPhone 5 is the best phone but will mean that the phone will probably not work with any BMW, old or new for another year!
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From everything I've read on potential upgrades on the iPhone 5, I think you have to wait.
I have another question. What if both my wife and I have the iPhone 4 but we do not sync our contacts (for work reasons). Will the onboard computer have to re-establish all contacts everytime we switch phones in the cradle? I recall this taking awhile when first establishing. |
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Possibly (hopefully). I was thinking of road trip scenarios where we're both in the car. Would likely be on my profile using my key to access the car. But what if we need to switch phones in the cradle (for say better phone reception on a call or charging)?
While I'm writing this I'm realizing this might only happen a few times each season, so probably won't be much of an issue. Just curious I suppose... |
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User manual suggests contacts are saved to a profile ("Contacts can be exported and imported via the Personal Profile ....")
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Both iPhones are available for calls via BT, but you need to select which one has contacts displayed. Selecting and loading only takes a few seconds - you just need to learn which button/menu does this.
Contacts info within the GPS works OK (if you have entered it correctly in 'contacts'), but I would have liked an option to load in all my addresses for exactly the occasion when my iPhone is not plugged in/with me etc (unless this option is hidden in a menu). Frustratingly, the Google Maps 'send to car' is not available in CH (we have tethering, not standalone SIM card in CH). Even BMW routes needs manual loading via USB, which seems stone age in CH, which is quite internet/mobile/cloud friendly. |
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Just ordered 35i here in Canada. Took: Technology, Executive and Premium Package. When I pointed out to our dealer that we request waiting for April production of our car in order to get 6NR option installed at the factory, he had us to believe that in that case he needs to add to our total bill the CND $300 for option under code name ZOX - BMW Apps. Does anyone know what this ZOX code means and what it includes? My Premium Package does include Professional Multimedia Navigation system (option 609), but I do not know if USB audio interface (option 6FL) and Telephone USB audio interface (option 6NF) are included in any of my packages or its something that I need to buy in addition to everything else right away? Thanks in advance! |
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Here in the 1M forum and in that file: ZOX BMW Apps - 6NF Smartphone Integration - 6NR BMW Apps Does anyone in Canada can add the ZOX option (or the 6NR) to his order now? Last edited by haldol; 02-18-2011 at 10:44 PM.. |
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