[shashankufl]

Here's an update on Android Auto issue:

I told my BMW dealer(service desk) that I'm not getting Android Auto and Car Play option on my I drive anymore. Hence, he updated the I drive and now I have the I drive July version with updated BMW assistant, maps(slightly faster) and guess what......Android Auto

Here are a few pics from Android Auto interface that now I feel that I don't like, I think I got used to iDrive OS.

[shashankufl]

Originally Posted by davidchenliu

I took my car in two days ago and they told me my MY20 x3 does not have the hardware for android auto, they would need to purchase a retrofit kit and install. Sigh... I thought all MY20 model with the digital dash is capable of updating to android auto..

Check my comment above, I got it updated after I told them there's a problem and I can't access carplay and AA anymore, they updated the iDrive itself. The BMW geniuses at dealerships are BMW idiots. All they have is a BMW genius Polo and a standing desk away from all the sales staff. Just try another dealership as the last resort.

You can show them this information I found on the connected drive portal after logging in:

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by shashankufl

Here's an update on Android Auto issue:

I told my BMW dealer(service desk) that I'm not getting Android Auto and Car Play option on my I drive anymore. Hence, he updated the I drive and now I have the I drive July version with updated BMW assistant, maps(slightly faster) and guess what......Android Auto

Here are a few pics from Android Auto interface that now I feel that I don't like, I think I got used to iDrive OS.

When was your vehicle produced? And did they program the car? Thanks

[davidchenliu]

Originally Posted by shashankufl

Check my comment above, I got it updated after I told them there's a problem and I can't access carplay and AA anymore, they updated the iDrive itself. The BMW geniuses at dealerships are BMW idiots. All they have is a BMW genius Polo and a standing desk away from all the sales staff. Just try another dealership as the last resort.

You can show them this information I found on the connected drive portal after logging in:

Thanks! I will talk to the technical advisor again tomorrow

[HgtDave]

There has been lots of questions and issues regarding the X3 G01 iDrive 7.0 and Android Auto.

I contacted the Connected Drive team in the UK for answers, the answers relates to my 03/20 build in UK spec only, this is their reply:-

“There are two types of vehicles the latest iDrive system is fitted to, SP15 and SP18. This refers to the underlying hardware in the vehicle.

SP18 vehicles have the full functionality required to access all available features in the new iDrive unit.

SP15 vehicles are missing the following features;

• Remote Software Upgrade
• Intelligent Functions – automate my habits, predictive preconditioning (learns your habits such as temperature settings and sets accordingly)
• In-Car Experiences – caring car (‘Hey BMW I am tired), experience modes (‘Hey BMW, relax me’)
• Voice Activated Climate Control (‘Hey BMW I am cold’)
• Digital Key
• Drive Recorder

The latest July 2020 software will certainly improve the user experience in all models with the latest iDrive unit. However, there are a few features unavailable, Android Auto is one example. I don’t have any further information whether this will be offered in the future as a retrofit I’m sorry to say.

When you enter your VIN in the software update page on the BMW site, I can see that you get a message to state that your software will be updated automatically. This update is specifically for the Bluetooth software to help your vehicle communicate with the latest devices. As your vehicle was produced only recently, no updates will be available until later on but this won’t be done automatically as the site is unaware that your vehicle can’t receive Remote Software Upgrades.

As for your query regarding the vehicle’s ability to display navigation directions on the main screen, instrument cluster and head up display. This is currently only offered through Android Auto for third party navigation apps such as Google Maps or Waze. Unfortunately, I can’t say whether this will be offered with Apple Carplay in the future.”

So the answer as far as the UK is concerned is NO Android Auto, unless you know different!

[shashankufl]

Originally Posted by freshxdough

When was your vehicle produced? And did they program the car? Thanks

My car production month is March 2020 and it's a US spec model.
Just let the service desk know that you are not able to access car play, android auto, spotify or any other similar 3rd party apps. I've shared a snapshot in the thread that clearly states that you can go and get the update for your Drive from the dealer as remote software upgrades are not available on the X3.

There's a person at every dealership(usually) who does the coding for vehicles on demand. They would be able to tell you that your vehicle can be updated to have AA. Service desk people and BMW genius team didn't have a know-how of this feature in my case. So to your question, yes, they programed the car. Here's how the app store looks like after programing:

[anotherguitarplayer]

Originally Posted by HgtDave

There has been lots of questions and issues regarding the X3 G01 iDrive 7.0 and Android Auto.

I contacted the Connected Drive team in the UK for answers, the answers relates to my 03/20 build in UK spec only, this is their reply:-

“There are two types of vehicles the latest iDrive system is fitted to, SP15 and SP18. This refers to the underlying hardware in the vehicle.

SP18 vehicles have the full functionality required to access all available features in the new iDrive unit.

SP15 vehicles are missing the following features;

• Remote Software Upgrade
• Intelligent Functions – automate my habits, predictive preconditioning (learns your habits such as temperature settings and sets accordingly)
• In-Car Experiences – caring car (‘Hey BMW I am tired), experience modes (‘Hey BMW, relax me’)
• Voice Activated Climate Control (‘Hey BMW I am cold’)
• Digital Key
• Drive Recorder

The latest July 2020 software will certainly improve the user experience in all models with the latest iDrive unit. However, there are a few features unavailable, Android Auto is one example. I don’t have any further information whether this will be offered in the future as a retrofit I’m sorry to say.

When you enter your VIN in the software update page on the BMW site, I can see that you get a message to state that your software will be updated automatically. This update is specifically for the Bluetooth software to help your vehicle communicate with the latest devices. As your vehicle was produced only recently, no updates will be available until later on but this won’t be done automatically as the site is unaware that your vehicle can’t receive Remote Software Upgrades.

As for your query regarding the vehicle’s ability to display navigation directions on the main screen, instrument cluster and head up display. This is currently only offered through Android Auto for third party navigation apps such as Google Maps or Waze. Unfortunately, I can’t say whether this will be offered with Apple Carplay in the future.”

So the answer as far as the UK is concerned is NO Android Auto, unless you know different!

I didn't inquire about android when I took mine in. I just verified that the July integration level software had been loaded on their shop machines.
I booked my appointment to finally get the remote 3D view issue resolved. The first listed fix for that bulletin is to upgrade the vehicle to the latest integration level.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...71503-9999.pdf

[HgtDave]

Originally Posted by anotherguitarplayer

I didn't inquire about android when I took mine in. I just verified that the July integration level software had been loaded on their shop machines.
I booked my appointment to finally get the remote 3D view issue resolved. The first listed fix for that bulletin is to upgrade the vehicle to the latest integration level.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...71503-9999.pdf

I don’t believe that BMW would update Android Auto to US vehicle’s but deny this update option to UK or potentially EU (German) customers. I am waiting for someone in the UK to confirm they have AA on an late 19 or early 20 build G01

[suby01]

For those that went to the dealer and got denied-

As The Verge details, BMW will support Android Auto in all vehicles which support iDrive 7.0. This includes 2019 and 2020 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series vehicles. 2019/2020 X3, X5, and X7 SUVs, as well as the 2020 X6, will also support Android Auto.

A spokesperson for BMW says that “Apple CarPlay was our main focus” because “a majority of our customers were using iOS mobile devices.” Customer demand led to this announcement, though.

However, there is a caveat to BMW’s Android Auto support. It will only support the Wireless version of the platform which restricts the platform to users with Pixel, Nexus, and select Samsung devices.

Update 7/29: True to its word, BMW has been rolling out Android Auto to select vehicles over the past couple of weeks. The latest firmware update for compatible vehicles delivers support for Android Auto’s wireless version. That firmware update, as Android Police learned, may need to be installed by a BMW dealer rather than the built-in software update method. BMW has confirmed to 9to5Google that “vehicles produced before July 2020 will receive the new software via Remote Software Upgrade (OTA) later this year. The roll-out of the global upgrade campaign is scheduled for autumn this year.” A push notification will arrive when the update is available.

Apparently, iDrive versions with a date of 07/2020 and newer should deliver Android Auto.

The full list of BMW vehicles that will support Android Auto can be seen below.

2019+ 3 Series with Live Cockpit Professional
2020+ 5 Series
2020+ 7 Series
2019+ 8 Series
2020+ X3 with Live Cockpit Professional
2020+ X4 with Live Cockpit Professional
2019+ X5
2020+ X6
2019+ X7
2019+ Z4


https://9to5google.com/2020/07/29/bm...wireless-2020/

[freshxdough]

ALL idrive 7 equipped vehicles are compatible for Android Auto.

[freshxdough]

Production 09/2019. 2020 X3 M40i. Idrive 7

[dickydoo]

Just registered to report that I got my car's software updated in Toronto, Canada with the latest July update. I use Apple Carplay and I get directions in the HUD with Apple Maps. Android Auto is available in the Apps menu.

I have a 2020 xDrive30i with Live Cockpit Professional and iDrive 7.

[suby01]

Originally Posted by dickydoo

Just registered to report that I got my car's software updated in Toronto, Canada with the latest July update. I use Apple Carplay and I get directions in the HUD with Apple Maps. Android Auto is available in the Apps menu.

I have a 2020 xDrive30i with Live Cockpit Professional and iDrive 7.

You went to the dealer? How was the request?

[dickydoo]

Originally Posted by suby01

You went to the dealer? How was the request?

Yes, I set up a service appointment and left the car at the dealer (they are doing contactless drop-offs at the moment) complaining about Bluetooth connectivity issues, intermittent music cutting out while playing using CarPlay, and the Remote 3D View working only some of the time over the BMW Connected app. Only the latter 2 were actually happening, and rarely at that. I just needed an excuse to send it in.

I avoided mentioning anything about a software update to them, hoping they would think it was their idea. Later on in the day they called me saying they updated the software and checked that Apple CarPlay works with their phone. They asked me to check Remote 3D View functionality while I was on the phone with them, and it did so they said that the update fixed both problems and I could go pick the car back up from them.

The work was covered under warranty and I wasn't charged for anything.

[mreg376]

My X3 is three weeks old (built last month) but there is no Android Auto. I'm also new to BMW. After reading this thread I hesitatingly called my local BMW service, where I purchased the vehicle, to request the 7/2020 software upgrade. In a good sign I suppose the guy seemed pretty straightforward. He took some time satisfying himself that I had Live Cockpit Pro (I have the Premium package), that the instrument cluster was ALL digital, etc. He went on to comment that BMW has done some weird things with various models when it comes to iDrive, but that my vehicle should be able to be upgraded and he gave me an appointment for 9/3. I'll report back.

[paulx3m40i]

Brought my car in and complained that Remote 3D view and Android Auto were not working. Got the car back and Remote 3D view works now, but no Android Auto =\

[anotherguitarplayer]

Originally Posted by paulx3m40i

Brought my car in and complained that Remote 3D view and Android Auto were not working. Got the car back and Remote 3D view works now, but no Android Auto =\

Did they tell you the 07/20 update was loaded on their machines? You may have ended up with the 03/20 update. There was also an instance or two where it didn't show up for a few days for folks who got 07/20. You may want to pop back up there and get your key fob read.

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by paulx3m40i

Brought my car in and complained that Remote 3D view and Android Auto were not working. Got the car back and Remote 3D view works now, but no Android Auto =\

can you say exactly what was done to your vehicle? was it programmed?

[paulx3m40i]

Originally Posted by anotherguitarplayer

Did they tell you the 07/20 update was loaded on their machines? You may have ended up with the 03/20 update. There was also an instance or two where it didn't show up for a few days for folks who got 07/20. You may want to pop back up there and get your key fob read.

Originally Posted by freshxdough

can you say exactly what was done to your vehicle? was it programmed?

Here is the "Inspection Video" that they sent me:

www.mkvwa6.com/p/ON3WbQ.html

He claims he updated to the latest software available

Is there any way for me to check if I got 07/20?

[anotherguitarplayer]

Originally Posted by paulx3m40i

Here is the "Inspection Video" that they sent me:

www.mkvwa6.com/p/ON3WbQ.html

He claims he updated to the latest software available

Is there any way for me to check if I got 07/20?

The 07/20 update provided the ability to switch between driving modes using the personal assistant. I would start it up and ask it to switch to sport mode.

[suby01]

Originally Posted by anotherguitarplayer

The 07/20 update provided the ability to switch between driving modes using the personal assistant. I would start it up and ask it to switch to sport mode.

Are there any other new features with the personal assistant that you have found?

[anotherguitarplayer]

Originally Posted by suby01

Are there any other new features with the personal assistant that you have found?

I've only seen 2 features advertised for 07/20 - driving mode and windows. My assistant will not switch to adaptive, but will switch between the others, including individual and plus settings. The window feature did not work. It will ask which window, but then say that it cannot do it via voice...just like all of the climate control settings.

The other features I use occasionally are switching ambient light colors, navigation, weather, settings menus, and switching to carplay or spotify.