[robopp]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

The only notable improvement IMO is full screen carplay. Any improvement to the suspension, transmission, etc are extremely subtle if there are any changes at all. I really tried to pay a lot of attention to how my car was driving days up to getting the latest update and maybe the only thing that I could notice was lighter steering effort in comfort mode but even that may be placebo effect.

In total agreement with you. Everything feels the same, but full screen carplay is the bomb!

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by freshxdough

if you make a service apt for unable to upgrade over RSU the dealer can look up your vin on the REU portal and see if it's been sent to your car yet and potentially the reasons why it's not updating.

Thank you. I'll see IF my dealer will at least do this.

[sittingmongoose]

So I went from the March 2021 update to the November 2021 update on my 21 x3m comp.

I noticed a few things. First off, Apple Maps now shows more detailed info in the HUD.

Lane keeping is better, it's more aggressive at staying in the lane. It finds lane markers a little better. It also seems a little smoother with adaptive cruise.

Suspension feels softer in comfort, and quite a bit more compliant. Even throttle and braking are a little better.

There also seems to be less lag off the line. Not sure if that's reduced turbo lag, changes to transmission or throttle. But I def notice less delay. Especially in sport +, I gunned it at an intersection expecting my typical delay and it just went instantly, like it was electric.

Overall, a surprising improvement over an already huge change in March.

[ScullyD]

I have an 2020 X4MC and I'm being told that in order to get a dealer to honor an "iStep" upgrade as a warranty claim, that i should complain about the gesture control not working. Does this sound right to anyone?

Are these updates for the X3MC also applicable to the X4MC?

[robopp]

Originally Posted by ScullyD

I have an 2020 X4MC and I'm being told that in order to get a dealer to honor an "iStep" upgrade as a warranty claim, that i should complain about the gesture control not working. Does this sound right to anyone?

Are these updates for the X3MC also applicable to the X4MC?

I complained about CarPlay connectivity issues and they updated my vehicle under warranty. It actually improved the connectivity too!

[ScullyD]

Originally Posted by robopp

I complained about CarPlay connectivity issues and they updated my vehicle under warranty. It actually improved the connectivity too!

And this addresses some of the ride quality issues as well? I'm still on original software from 2019 (my car was a June 2019 delivery).

[robopp]

Originally Posted by sittingmongoose

So I went from the March 2021 update to the November 2021 update on my 21 x3m comp.

I noticed a few things. First off, Apple Maps now shows more detailed info in the HUD.

Lane keeping is better, it's more aggressive at staying in the lane. It finds lane markers a little better. It also seems a little smoother with adaptive cruise.

Suspension feels softer in comfort, and quite a bit more compliant. Even throttle and braking are a little better.

There also seems to be less lag off the line. Not sure if that's reduced turbo lag, changes to transmission or throttle. But I def notice less delay. Especially in sport +, I gunned it at an intersection expecting my typical delay and it just went instantly, like it was electric.

Overall, a surprising improvement over an already huge change in March.

You have apple maps in the HUD? Can you elaborate?

[sittingmongoose]

Originally Posted by robopp

You have apple maps in the HUD? Can you elaborate?

The lane instructions and general directions are now in the hud when using Apple Maps. Similar to what bmw maps has.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by sittingmongoose

The lane instructions and general directions are now in the hud when using Apple Maps. Similar to what bmw maps has.

I think this is only for 2021+ models, no?

I had the update performed and I did not see any Apple Map directions in the HUD (unless I have to change some settings).

[sittingmongoose]

Originally Posted by spta97

I think this is only for 2021+ models, no?

I had the update performed and I did not see any Apple Map directions in the HUD (unless I have to change some settings).

I guess, I do have a 2021 model. That sucks. In other news, you can no longer code out asd…so that's a huge downside to this update.

[robopp]

Originally Posted by sittingmongoose

The lane instructions and general directions are now in the hud when using Apple Maps. Similar to what bmw maps has.

Whoa! If this is true - I need this. I have/had two gripes - no full screen CarPlay and no CarPlay in HUD. My last update fixed the fullscreen CarPlay so only one thing left.

Can you take a picture? I'm very interested.

[robopp]

Originally Posted by ScullyD

And this addresses some of the ride quality issues as well? I'm still on original software from 2019 (my car was a June 2019 delivery).

Yep, the update hits all the systems.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by sittingmongoose

I guess, I do have a 2021 model. That sucks. In other news, you can no longer code out asd…so that's a huge downside to this update.

I thought there was a bimmercode beta that does it? I thought I saw a post.

[sittingmongoose]

Originally Posted by robopp

Whoa! If this is true - I need this. I have/had two gripes - no full screen CarPlay and no CarPlay in HUD. My last update fixed the fullscreen CarPlay so only one thing left.

Can you take a picture? I'm very interested.

As someone else said, I don't think CarPlay in the hud will work on pre 2021 models. Not sure though. And it looks like the bmw maps in the hud.

[robopp]

Originally Posted by sittingmongoose

As someone else said, I don't think CarPlay in the hud will work on pre 2021 models. Not sure though. And it looks like the bmw maps in the hud.

Bummer. BMW maps in the HUD is awesome, too bad I can't get CarPlay too.

Thanks for the reply!

[ScullyD]

Just went in today complaining about gesture controls for a very early 2020 X4MC (my car has iDrive 6 and the traditional dials). It seems I got an upgrade from 3/19 to 11/19 but not further.

Everything about the car changed though, it rides better, throttle response sharper, less lag, smoother braking, much better steering.

Is it possible this is the last upgrade date for my car? Is there anyone here on a more recent version on an early X4MC (not an X3M) Is there something I should do to get an even more recent version?

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by ScullyD

Just went in today complaining about gesture controls for a very early 2020 X4MC (my car has iDrive 6 and the traditional dials)...

The pic has iD5???

[ScullyD]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

The pic has iD5???

Yeah thats weird, i am running what looks like IDrive 6.0 though. Even that grab screen with the left sidebar is clearly iDrive 6 skinned.

[2kaccordocoupe]

Originally Posted by ScullyD

Yeah thats weird, i am running what looks like IDrive 6.0 though. Even that grab screen with the left sidebar is clearly iDrive 6 skinned.

It's v6. Use the usb method.
Take a small usb stick format it as fat32
Plug it into the usb near the cup holder

In idrive export the driver profile to usb
Take the usb back to a computer and open up the file in any text editor

You will see the istep version.

[ScullyD]

Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

It's v6. Use the usb method.
Take a small usb stick format it as fat32
Plug it into the usb near the cup holder

In idrive export the driver profile to usb
Take the usb back to a computer and open up the file in any text editor

You will see the istep version.

Ok I did that and it says i'm on S15A-21-11-540, thats the most recent version i presume from 11/21?

[2kaccordocoupe]

Originally Posted by ScullyD

Ok I did that and it says i'm on S15A-21-11-540, thats the most recent version i presume from 11/21?

Yup. Nov 2021

[ScullyD]

Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

Yup. Nov 2021

Yeah makes sense, the car feels massively improved from the original version (i was on delivery iStep). It feels both sharper and more comfortable. Its a pretty massive change. My wife drove it first as we left the service center, she said it felt like she just bought a new car.

It's really impressive what BMW achieves now with just software.