IPhone and iDrive issues

EvanF · 06-09-2019, 10:06 AM

Every so often, when playing music via Bluetooth, the system seems to crap out. Songs will still play, but skipping songs takes up to a full minute between button press and action. Also, my apps (Spotify, Pandora etc) will randomly disappear from the media menu.
Any tips? Is this an iPhone issue or an iDrive issue, should I just bite the bullet and go with CarPlay and the full screen hack?
Thanks!

GoCubs · 06-09-2019, 10:33 AM

Are you wireless charging at the same time?

I've found that if you're wireless charging for extended periods and using the phone for maps/Spotify at the same time that the phone will get really hot, especially if in a case. When phones are really hot they will slow down their processing and then you can get the audio cut outs, etc. Leaving the case off helps a lot if you do it from the start of a longer trip.

Freezzr · 06-11-2019, 03:15 AM

I have the same problem too... Continouosly having these problems, and I'm wondering, is it the crappy system or is it my phone software (iPhone, iOS up-to-date):

- connecting Connected drive app, totally drama every F$#$G day, I even had to fill in the identification nr again last week
- bluetooth stopping suddenly when having a call (super irritating as I call with customers a lot when driving)
- bluetooth connection gone after having a call with use of Microsoft Teams
- connection with Spotify after half an hour driving, finally

To add on this, I have the cheap system in my car, I TOTALLY HATE IT. I couldn't make the choice as the dealer had already ordered the car without professional... It's really ruining to fun of the X3 now...

Bavich · 06-11-2019, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EvanF

Every so often, when playing music via Bluetooth, the system seems to crap out. Songs will still play, but skipping songs takes up to a full minute between button press and action. Also, my apps (Spotify, Pandora etc) will randomly disappear from the media menu.
Any tips? Is this an iPhone issue or an iDrive issue, should I just bite the bullet and go with CarPlay and the full screen hack?
Thanks!

Since few weeks ago I'm having the same issue with CarPlay. It disappear for few minutes then reappear and resume the song.

SROC3 · 06-15-2019, 04:34 AM

Im good with my Carplay - no issues thus far. I maybe have to pair every month but that's normal. I love my Carplay

sprokai · 06-15-2019, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by EvanF

Every so often, when playing music via Bluetooth, the system seems to crap out. Songs will still play, but skipping songs takes up to a full minute between button press and action. Also, my apps (Spotify, Pandora etc) will randomly disappear from the media menu.
Any tips? Is this an iPhone issue or an iDrive issue, should I just bite the bullet and go with CarPlay and the full screen hack?
Thanks!

Yeah, I have similar annoying issues with iDrive in general.

It usually doesn't remember what I was last listening to. E.g. I always use either Bluetooth audio from my iPhone or Presets, but when starting the car sometimes it goes to Satellite Radio. Or sometimes it goes to Bluetooth and starts with the first song alphabetically.

On start, sometimes it doesn't go to my split screen setting and shows the map in full screen.

On start, sometimes it goes to iDrive home.

My default should always be map and audio split screen.

Sometimes Bluetooth takes ages to load and navigate.

Sometimes Bluetooth just stops streaming audio.

Sometimes it doesn't connect the phone, just audio.

It really is unpredictable and unstable and disappointing.

However, these all just seem like software bugs, so I'm hoping an update will fix these issues.

claykin · 06-15-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sprokai

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Originally Posted by EvanF

Every so often, when playing music via Bluetooth, the system seems to crap out. Songs will still play, but skipping songs takes up to a full minute between button press and action. Also, my apps (Spotify, Pandora etc) will randomly disappear from the media menu.
Any tips? Is this an iPhone issue or an iDrive issue, should I just bite the bullet and go with CarPlay and the full screen hack?
Thanks!

Yeah, I have similar annoying issues with iDrive in general.

It usually doesn't remember what I was last listening to. E.g. I always use either Bluetooth audio from my iPhone or Presets, but when starting the car sometimes it goes to Satellite Radio. Or sometimes it goes to Bluetooth and starts with the first song alphabetically.

On start, sometimes it doesn't go to my split screen setting and shows the map in full screen.

On start, sometimes it goes to iDrive home.

My default should always be map and audio split screen.

Sometimes Bluetooth takes ages to load and navigate.

Sometimes Bluetooth just stops streaming audio.

Sometimes it doesn't connect the phone, just audio.

It really is unpredictable and unstable and disappointing.

However, these all just seem like software bugs, so I'm hoping an update will fix these issues.

Yes, all software issues. What Nav firmware version do you have?

Fixes to most/all may come if BMW doesn't ignore iDrive6 now that 7 is shipping.

shemazar · 06-15-2019, 10:55 PM

I was just using the iOS 13 beta with the new CarPlay features and its hot! I also have the fullscreen carplay tweak installed and things are glorious. Apple Maps is beautiful in fullscreen, and the new nav ui is really nice.

With iOS 13 too, my wife can control the music from the phone and keep the nav/maps on the screen. Thats new in iOS 13, but its cool.

Fullscreen carplay just makes me not wanna use iDrive at all honestly.

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EvanF New Member 4 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Texas, USA iTrader: (0)	IPhone and iDrive issues Every so often, when playing music via Bluetooth, the system seems to crap out. Songs will still play, but skipping songs takes up to a full minute between button press and action. Also, my apps (Spotify, Pandora etc) will randomly disappear from the media menu. Any tips? Is this an iPhone issue or an iDrive issue, should I just bite the bullet and go with CarPlay and the full screen hack? Thanks!
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GoCubs Private 37 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X4 M40i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Are you wireless charging at the same time? I've found that if you're wireless charging for extended periods and using the phone for maps/Spotify at the same time that the phone will get really hot, especially if in a case. When phones are really hot they will slow down their processing and then you can get the audio cut outs, etc. Leaving the case off helps a lot if you do it from the start of a longer trip.
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Freezzr Private 24 Rep 71 Posts Drives: BMW 4-series Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: NL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW 4 GC [0.00]	I have the same problem too... Continouosly having these problems, and I'm wondering, is it the crappy system or is it my phone software (iPhone, iOS up-to-date): - connecting Connected drive app, totally drama every F$#$G day, I even had to fill in the identification nr again last week - bluetooth stopping suddenly when having a call (super irritating as I call with customers a lot when driving) - bluetooth connection gone after having a call with use of Microsoft Teams - connection with Spotify after half an hour driving, finally To add on this, I have the cheap system in my car, I TOTALLY HATE IT. I couldn't make the choice as the dealer had already ordered the car without professional... It's really ruining to fun of the X3 now...
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SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	Im good with my Carplay - no issues thus far. I maybe have to pair every month but that's normal. I love my Carplay __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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shemazar Private First Class 81 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2006 e46 m3 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: nor cal iTrader: (0)	I was just using the iOS 13 beta with the new CarPlay features and its hot! I also have the fullscreen carplay tweak installed and things are glorious. Apple Maps is beautiful in fullscreen, and the new nav ui is really nice. With iOS 13 too, my wife can control the music from the phone and keep the nav/maps on the screen. Thats new in iOS 13, but its cool. Fullscreen carplay just makes me not wanna use iDrive at all honestly.
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