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      10-12-2020, 07:22 PM   #1
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Spotify, and music connectivity via Android

Super disappointed when I found out that after June, Spotify was no longer supported on Android for idrive 6. I have a backup iPhone 7,so I downloaded Spotify and Amazon music (which is only an iPhone bmw connected app) to see if that would work better. I found that if I connected via Bluetooth, I could have both phones connected. Galaxy set to phone connectivity and iPhone set to apps and audio. It worked great, I streamed through wifi on the car and my saved songs. Unfortunately, I realized that I could not read or respond to any of my text messages, etc because the iPhone was hooked up to the apps and bmw connected. I unpaired the iPhone from Bluetooth, as I prefer being able to control my galaxy via Bluetooth and all the phone functions. I then realized that I could stream all my music through apps via USB cable on the iPhone, and all my problems were solved. I get to use all my phone functions, and I also get clear sound and the apps through the USB connection. Just thought I'd share. Sorry for the run on sentences.
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Or you can just downgrade spotify...

Had the same issue, remove the "upgraded" Spotify version e.g. 8.5.68.904 from your Android device and open page:
https://spotify.en.uptodown.com/android/versions

Then install Spotify version 8.5.66.1002, this fixed it for me.
https://spotify.en.uptodown.com/andr...wnload/2292403

Cheers.

PS Block the auto upgrade in Google App Store on your Android device.
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Or you can just downgrade spotify...

Had the same issue, remove the "upgraded" Spotify version e.g. 8.5.68.904 from your Android device and open page:
https://spotify.en.uptodown.com/android/versions

Then install Spotify version 8.5.66.1002, this fixed it for me.
https://spotify.en.uptodown.com/andr...wnload/2292403

Cheers.

PS Block the auto upgrade in Google App Store on your Android device.

It works, but Spotify automatically updates, even if I turn auto update off and I have to Uninstall etc. I'll give it a try again though, thank you!
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Or you can just downgrade spotify...

Had the same issue, remove the "upgraded" Spotify version e.g. 8.5.68.904 from your Android device and open page:
https://spotify.en.uptodown.com/android/versions

Then install Spotify version 8.5.66.1002, this fixed it for me.
https://spotify.en.uptodown.com/andr...wnload/2292403

Cheers.

PS Block the auto upgrade in Google App Store on your Android device.

It works, but Spotify automatically updates, even if I turn auto update off and I have to Uninstall etc. I'll give it a try again though, thank you!
just get a you tube premium for just 12 bucks a month and forget about all these Spotify and other shit. no ads and u can lock a phone screen with video playing on a background. 2 years with it so happy. if drive with smone I just switch it to my hard-drive with 1TB memory so passengers can watch video while driving.
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      11-19-2020, 03:08 AM   #5
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It works, but Spotify automatically updates, even if I turn auto update off and I have to Uninstall etc. I'll give it a try again though, thank you!


Follow the steps mentioned below to disable specific apps from updating themselves.

Open Google Play Store App on your device.
Tap on Menu option on the top left corner of the screen.
Tap on My Apps and Games.
Under Installed Tab, select the app you wish to change the auto-update option.
Click on More option on the top right corner of the App Home Screen.
Uncheck the ‘Auto-update‘ option on the prompt.

On successful completion of the above steps, auto-updates for specific apps will be disabled.


Works for me...
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      11-19-2020, 08:01 AM   #6
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No doubt this will be a dumb question, but how does downgrading Spotify address the issue of the Spotify app showing/not showing in ID 6?
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No doubt this will be a dumb question, but how does downgrading Spotify address the issue of the Spotify app showing/not showing in ID 6?
Spotify disabled support for a a4a (apps for automotives for Androids) around July or August update so you have to use an older version to connect the Spotify bmw app now
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No doubt this will be a dumb question, but how does downgrading Spotify address the issue of the Spotify app showing/not showing in ID 6?
Spotify disabled support for a a4a (apps for automotives for Androids) around July or August update so you have to use an older version to connect the Spotify bmw app now
Interesting, thanks for that. So a downgrade will return the Spotify app to iDrive then? Cool. I'll try this on the weekend
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Uninstalled Spotify and reinstalled version 8.4.x.x - no Spotify app in idrive 6
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Uninstalled Spotify and reinstalled version 8.4.x.x - no Spotify app in idrive 6
Try 8.5.62.904

https://spotify.en.uptodown.com/android/download/2271375
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Uninstalled Spotify and reinstalled version 8.4.x.x - no Spotify app in idrive 6
Try 8.5.62.904

https://spotify.en.uptodown.com/android/download/2271375
ok will do tomorrow appreciate the help
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Confirmed version 8.5.62.904 works. Thanks very much for your help, nice to have the app back in ID again
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Confirmed version 8.5.62.904 works. Thanks very much for your help, nice to have the app back in ID again
Glad it helped ☺
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So I even tried an earlier version, 8.5.60.1013, but still no show up in idrive.
Perhaps it must be exactly 8.5.62.904 ?
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Yup, go with the version that works, or download this and see if it helps.

https://github.com/BimmerGestalt/AAI...leases/tag/1.4

Pet project for android users to get AA features on older I drives.
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Yup, go with the version that works, or download this and see if it helps.

https://github.com/BimmerGestalt/AAI...leases/tag/1.4

Pet project for android users to get AA features on older I drives.
.. I can play music through the AAIdrive app on my phone, but still no app on iDrive .. too bad
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But be sure to check your phone's instruction manual before you try top 100 klingeltöne kostenlos. You'll need to know what keypress sequences to use and how to load the song.

Alternatively, you can use an audio editor such as Audacity to convert your own music into ringtone format, then load it into a ringtone maker to program it. Once you've done that, you can save the ringtone to your device and assign it as your ringtone or text message ringtone.

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It is possible that you have not updated to the latest version of the software, If you have updated to the latest version, you can click see more to download other ringtones and try again.

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You can use spotify premium apk download at APKGara your songs for offline listening. I'm sure you'll be able to use it.
it's free for you.

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You can visit the website: https://ringtonestung.com/ to download the song
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      11-09-2023, 12:42 AM   #21
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Condolences for your information! Instead you can download free ringtones here:https://songsforringtones.com/
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Your problem is a real problem, https://chartsringtones.com/new-ringtones will help you find many new good ringtones as quickly as possible.
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