2020 idrive7 update.

JJ 911SC · 08-27-2021, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sinbad4

Anything really worthwhile in the 21-07 update vs last years major update with CarPlay?

I've been hoping they will add Remote Start or Drive Recorder.

Only if you buy a 2022 model.

freshxdough · 08-27-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sinbad4

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Originally Posted by freshxdough

21-07 is latest.

Anything really worthwhile in the 21-07 update vs last years major update with CarPlay?

I've been hoping they will add Remote Start or Drive Recorder.

21-03 brings Amazon Alexa and I think M Lap timer.
Edit. 20-11 brings M Laptimer.

Remote start was just announced on the connected drive store but ONLY for 2022 X3 which didn't come from factory with remote start. Previously this was indicated as ALL idrive 7 cars. I just checked and it is confirmed 2022 X3 and all other SP18 idrive 7 cars (G30 LCI) and all others.

andyg1966 · 09-19-2021, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by andyg1966

I'm booked in next week for an id7 update. Is there a menu option I can tell what my current version is?

What is the current latest version?

Thanks.

Car was programmed to 21/03 on 2nd September.

Android Auto still not visible in the Apps Menu.

Dealer / BMW UK cannot see at their "backend" any mention on Android Auto on my car.

Paid £112 so going to demand a fix or refund tomorrow.

Anyone know anyway of forcing the update. Have done all the usual "update apps" from the options menu.

Thanks

JJ 911SC · 09-19-2021, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by andyg1966

Car was programmed to 21/03 on 2nd September.

Android Auto still not visible in the Apps Menu.

Dealer / BMW UK cannot see at their "backend" any mention on Android Auto on my car.

Paid £112 so going to demand a fix or refund tomorrow.

Anyone know anyway of forcing the update. Have done all the usual "update apps" from the options menu.

Thanks

Which years is your SAV?

freshxdough · 09-19-2021, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by andyg1966

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyg1966

I'm booked in next week for an id7 update. Is there a menu option I can tell what my current version is?

What is the current latest version?

Thanks.

Car was programmed to 21/03 on 2nd September.

Android Auto still not visible in the Apps Menu.

Dealer / BMW UK cannot see at their "backend" any mention on Android Auto on my car.

Paid £112 so going to demand a fix or refund tomorrow.

Anyone know anyway of forcing the update. Have done all the usual "update apps" from the options menu.

Thanks

In rare instances I have heard that it can take a few hours or a few days for people's apps to fully update. If you really to you could do a battery reset. Then do a headunit restart as well. Update online services and recheck. All idrive 7 vehicles can get android auto at I level 20-07 or higher. It must be some sort of backend thing.

Do you see M lap timer in your apps menu as well.

andyg1966 · 09-20-2021, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Which years is your SAV?

January 2020. Build date Oct 19.

UK 30d M Sport With Live Cockpit and IDrive 7

andyg1966 · 09-20-2021, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by freshxdough

Do you see M lap timer in your apps menu as well.

No I do not. Thanks

freshxdough · 09-20-2021, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by andyg1966

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Originally Posted by freshxdough

Do you see M lap timer in your apps menu as well.

No I do not. Thanks

If programming was successful and your car is at 21-03 you should definitely have it. Interesting. I'm sure your dealer will be able to help you out. May have to program it again or try some other things.

ramparts · 09-20-2021, 02:29 AM

Make sure you do:
Firstly: so a full reset of idrive wiping your settings. Certain options don't appear until you do this on 03/21.
Then update apps and services from the right click of the app menu .

It took 48 hours to appear for me one time .

Note 07/2021 doesn't bring any new features that I can see

JJ 911SC · 09-20-2021, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by andyg1966

January 2020. Build date Oct 19.

UK 30d M Sport With Live Cockpit and IDrive 7

Same dates. I went from 07/19 to 03/21 and got M Lap timer and Android Auto. The update was done at the dealership (and check ok) under warranty because of many software glitches.

Does your temperature gage look like this?

andyg1966 · 09-20-2021, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Does your temperature gage look like this?

Yes it does, I had noticed that changed.

On vehicle help -> imprint shows 21-03

andyg1966 · 09-27-2021, 12:28 PM

As a matter of an update ... (1)
My consumer champion Wife communicated at length with our local dealer and requested a fix and our money refunded as per our consumer rights. This was 2 weeks after the upgrade.
Suffice to say the upgrade still wasn't working and I was refunded the £112 programming fee.

As a matter of an update ... (2)
Today the nice lady at the dealer rings up to say that BMW have fixed their "backend sever" problem and the car should have AA within 24hours. I pop out lunch time and OMG AA is present, together with M Lap Timer and Alexa.

Phone pairs nicely and AA works as expected.

freshxdough · 09-27-2021, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by andyg1966

As a matter of an update ... (1)
My consumer champion Wife communicated at length with our local dealer and requested a fix and our money refunded as per our consumer rights. This was 2 weeks after the upgrade.
Suffice to say the upgrade still wasn't working and I was refunded the £112 programming fee.

As a matter of an update ... (2)
Today the nice lady at the dealer rings up to say that BMW have fixed their "backend sever" problem and the car should have AA within 24hours. I pop out lunch time and OMG AA is present, together with M Lap Timer and Alexa.

Phone pairs nicely and AA works as expected.

Thanks for the follow up. It does seem that it's always a backend server issue causing this issue however not this long of a delay. Normally once you have 20-07 or higher there should be no reason it won't show up in your Apps.

FREEDOM2020 · 09-27-2021, 05:48 PM

Just had the recall performed and software update for the idrive and dash randomly shutting down. The invoice says perform 12-06-21 update, recall 84061.
Recall performed programming/ encoding of the I level, delete fault codes.
Any thoughts!![IMG][/IMG]

JSY · 09-27-2021, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FREEDOM2019

Just had the recall performed and software update for the idrive and dash randomly shutting down. The invoice says perform 12-06-21 update, recall 84061.
Recall performed programming/ encoding of the I level, delete fault codes.
Any thoughts!![IMG][/IMG]

Hey, I'll be bringing mine there in 2 weeks. Called today and next appointment they had for me was Oct 12. O.o I also need them to check the air conditioner as it's not working properly and requested a loaner since who knows how long that would take.

BubbaTree · 12-03-2021, 07:31 PM

Here's another newbie with may be a dumb question: my new to me 2020 X3 ( build date 07-2020) is still a mystery to me in most ways. How can I determine the iDrive 7 software version? Dealer has yet to call back with any info. I can't locate the features I find online to make that determination for myself, so any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
Steve

JJ 911SC · 12-03-2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BubbaTree

Here's another newbie with may be a dumb question: my new to me 2020 X3 ( build date 07-2020) is still a mystery to me in most ways. How can I determine the iDrive 7 software version? Dealer has yet to call back with any info. I can't locate the features I find online to make that determination for myself, so any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
Steve

In the car On Line Manual, search on the word Imprint

BubbaTree · 12-04-2021, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

In the car On Line Manual, search on the word Imprint

Will give it a go! Thanks

BubbaTree · 12-03-2023, 07:22 PM

Sorry about the delay in responding - really long back story. Looks like my car's iDrive version is 11/22. Would that be current?
Thanks.
Steve

suby01 · 12-04-2023, 08:34 AM

Youre newer than me. But I doubt thats the newest.

Ravenous666 · 12-04-2023, 09:10 AM

I would go to the dealer to get it updated.

Latest is 11/23

BubbaTree · 12-04-2023, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenous666

I would go to the dealer to get it updated.

Latest is 11/23

Good advice, Ravenous666. This car has ~32K miles on it - are these updates a warranty item, or out of pocket? Cost?
To the audience, what benefits/changes have you seen when you installed the updated software version? I'm curious since I had a phone conversation about this with the local dealership, and was told A) they don't arbitrarily update/change software, and B) they couldn't identify any benefits over the older version.
BTW, the only other dealership in the Phoenix area is about 45 miles away.
Thanks to all for your help. I'm beginning to miss my E46 M3 more and more!
Steve

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andyg1966 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW X3 30d M Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Petersfield iTrader: (0)	As a matter of an update ... (1) My consumer champion Wife communicated at length with our local dealer and requested a fix and our money refunded as per our consumer rights. This was 2 weeks after the upgrade. Suffice to say the upgrade still wasn't working and I was refunded the £112 programming fee. As a matter of an update ... (2) Today the nice lady at the dealer rings up to say that BMW have fixed their "backend sever" problem and the car should have AA within 24hours. I pop out lunch time and OMG AA is present, together with M Lap Timer and Alexa. Phone pairs nicely and AA works as expected.
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Ravenous666 Captain 537 Rep 745 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 & 2024 BMW X3 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Hamburg iTrader: (0)	I would go to the dealer to get it updated. Latest is 11/23
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