[95wildtt]

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.

S15A-20-03-540, so 03/2020... My Build date is 9/16/19.
Does this mean it's likely been updated once?

[2kaccordocoupe]

Originally Posted by 95wildtt

S15A-20-03-540, so 03/2020... My Build date is 9/16/19.
Does this mean it's likely been updated once?

My build date was Oct 7, 2019 and it shipped with S15A-19-07-553. This was probably the same version your car was built with given you were built in Sept.

So yes your vehicle has been updated since it left the factory.

We had some recalls around that time which required updates. The version you are on now is in between the ones below.

S15A-19-11-540

S15A-20-07-555

Typically istep updates are March, July, November ish. in a given year.

[95wildtt]

What version are you on now?

Thanks for the info

[2kaccordocoupe]

Originally Posted by 95wildtt

What version are you on now?

Thanks for the info

No problem.

I'm on S15A-21-03-535

Did the update to get full screen car play and the other driving smoothness that came with it.

I have been slacking with the July and November update, no time to do these incremental updates. I'll most likely wait until March 2022 and do another update.

[ScullyD]

Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

No problem.

I'm on S15A-21-03-535

Did the update to get full screen car play and the other driving smoothness that came with it.

I have been slacking with the July and November update, no time to do these incremental updates. I'll most likely wait until March 2022 and do another update.

I assume these massive dynamic changes came in earlier versions than this November update and it's just impactful to me cause I was on a delivery iStep version.

[2kaccordocoupe]

Originally Posted by ScullyD

I assume these massive dynamic changes came in earlier versions than this November update and it's just impactful to me cause I was on a delivery iStep version.

Yes exactly, the March 2021 update enhancements were the drivers behind this thread.

[Rr808]

Originally Posted by ScullyD

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.

100% agreed. Ride and suspension are much better even with the shiitty continental set.

Original iStep 2019 11, current iStep 2021 11.

[elodewijk]

Originally Posted by ellisina4

I was able to code CarPlay full screen with BimmerCode after latest ISTA platform update...

Headunit > Expert mode > 3000 HMI > CARPLAY_FULLSCREEN > aktiv

Thanks man that worked like a charm, I also found a section called Apple Enhancements that could be switched to "Aktiv" as well, any idea what that entails ?

[JJ 911SC]

While they replace the 48 Volts battery (LCI) they updated the software to 03/22

Haven't noticed any change yet except that all my BimmerCodes were wiped out

[sittingmongoose]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

While they replace the 48 Volts battery (LCI) they updated the software to 03/22

Haven't noticed any change yet except that all my BimmerCodes were wiped out

I wouldn't expect a difference, you have an lci so you already had most of the changes. But yes, every os update will wipe your coding.

[BrockDM]

Sooo after 19 pages has there been a fool proof way of asking for this update haha?

[spta97]

Originally Posted by BrockDM

Sooo after 19 pages has there been a fool proof way of asking for this update haha?

I had success indicating my CarPlay was not constantly connecting (which it was not) and I understand the software update helped resolve.

I also noted my other issues (slamming in gear when going into reverse).

My dealer did not seem to have any issues with installing it. This is the second update I got so far but both seemed to take a lot longer than one would think.

The other option is to say you will pay for it but some even got rejected from that offer.

[BuiltMyWay]

Tuned and Updated?

I hear it'll lock the dme and won't be able to tune anymore, (and anyone tuned will lose their tune) just like all the new models. However, I have a friend with mission tune and mission did the update and he still has the tune, he said they know a way to not lock the dme during the tune but only for mission tunes, anyone update with a bootmod3 tune?

[robopp]

Originally Posted by BrockDM

Sooo after 19 pages has there been a fool proof way of asking for this update haha?

CarPlay connectivity issues, which will be vastly improved with the update

[spta97]

Originally Posted by robopp

CarPlay connectivity issues, which will be vastly improved with the update

I did notice a bug which appears to be Apple related.

In Spotify when you click play from the main screen it circles back to the main screen rather than playing. When you click it again it works.

I’ve had the same thing happen in 3 cars (2 are ID6, one is an aftermarket android head unit) so I think it is CarPlay related.

I agree though the connectivity issues with ID6 are hugely improved after this update.

[BrockDM]

Originally Posted by robopp

CarPlay connectivity issues, which will be vastly improved with the update

Originally Posted by spta97

I had success indicating my CarPlay was not constantly connecting (which it was not) and I understand the software update helped resolve.

I also noted my other issues (slamming in gear when going into reverse).

My dealer did not seem to have any issues with installing it. This is the second update I got so far but both seemed to take a lot longer than one would think.

The other option is to say you will pay for it but some even got rejected from that offer.

Perfect I will do that. Thanks guys

[You]

Thank you OP for posting this.

I had my 2020 X3MC updated to S15A-22-03-520 and I felt a noticeable difference in the ride. Now I don't feel like I'm going to be flung out of the window while going over a speed bump.

The car is more of a pleasure to drive now.

[LogicalApex]

Originally Posted by You

Thank you OP for posting this.

I had my 2020 X3MC updated to S15A-22-03-520 and I felt a noticeable difference in the ride. Now I don't feel like I'm going to be flung out of the window while going over a speed bump.

The car is more of a pleasure to drive now.

I imagine the X3 has DHP with Air Suspension to have a noticeable shift in the ride post 3/22 update? Anything else noticed besides this on the update?

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by LogicalApex

I imagine the X3 has DHP with Air Suspension to have a noticeable shift in the ride post 3/22 update? Anything else noticed besides this on the update?

Unfortunately, no X3 has Air Suspension... X5 does.

[LogicalApex]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Unfortunately, no X3 has Air Suspension... X5 does.

Thanks. Interesting that You noticed a difference in suspension post update. That's not something I would have expected a software update to tweak without dynamic dampers or air suspension.

[You]

Originally Posted by LogicalApex

Thanks. Interesting that You noticed a difference in suspension post update. That's not something I would have expected a software update to tweak without dynamic dampers or air suspension.

The immediate difference I felt was when slowly going over a speed bump or curb at a slow speed. Before the update I felt like the car wanted to throw you out of the side windows, now it's much more compliant.

I can't comment on the higher speed handling, I didn't get a chance to really drive it without traffic.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by LogicalApex

I imagine the X3 has DHP with Air Suspension to have a noticeable shift in the ride post 3/22 update? Anything else noticed besides this on the update?

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Unfortunately, no X3 has Air Suspension... X5 does.

Originally Posted by LogicalApex

Thanks. Interesting that You noticed a difference in suspension post update. That's not something I would have expected a software update to tweak without dynamic dampers or air suspension.

Tuning of the Adaptive M suspension