10-26-2016, 12:21 PM | #1 |
Private
45
Rep 90
Posts |
Is there any update for my car?
Since Iīm still a fairly new F13 owner I need some help here. I have entered my VIN on the bmw.com/update and here it how it reads (see pic).
I have transferred it to a USB and plugged it into my car but the car says that there is no update on the stick.. Somebody who knows please explain |
10-26-2016, 01:05 PM | #2 |
Major
480
Rep 1,270
Posts |
This is still on my to-do list. Only got mine last month, 2012 640d f13
I wonder if anything is worth doing, mine is running nice and smoothly i dont want to update & it become slow or buggy. Iphone updates slows your phone down to aid sales of the new release. I'm quite paranoid about any software update now, especially if the hardware could potentially not keep up! Let us know how you get on! |
Appreciate
0
|
10-26-2016, 02:17 PM | #3 |
Private
45
Rep 90
Posts |
My dealer said that it is good to update if you have experienced problems with bluetooth and so on...But I what I donīt understand if there is any update for my car based on the print screen
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-27-2016, 05:10 PM | #4 |
Brigadier General
2564
Rep 3,971
Posts |
I don't think it can recognize a large USB stick. Find a small one (I have like a 128MB one laying around that I use - OMG, I just looked, it is a 32MB one!).
Either way however, I had the same experience - said no update.
__________________
2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio
2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist |
Appreciate
0
|
10-31-2016, 11:54 AM | #6 |
Registered
0
Rep 3
Posts |
Hi, did update today on 2012 F06 640d, noticed that Bluetooth audio connection was faster, not sure if anything else feels better,
Also did Satnav update to Europe 2016-2, same, no difference, no doubt maps have been updated. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2016, 05:40 PM | #9 |
Private
45
Rep 90
Posts |
Thanks! I tried in the central glove box too, but still doesn't work...
How does this work, after you have updated the car and go to bmw.com/update and enter your VIN, what happens then? |
Appreciate
0
|
11-02-2016, 06:16 AM | #10 |
Private
47
Rep 76
Posts |
Hi guys, I just tried the same update on my MY14.5 640i GC, I got the message that the update was not compatible with my vehicle despite it downloading after I entered my VIN. WTF? Why does nothing just work????
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-07-2016, 08:03 AM | #12 |
Lieutenant
75
Rep 433
Posts |
its all a bit odd as my MN version number starts with a 3 and the latest offered on BMW website only starts with a 2 ??
confused .... com
__________________
David - Bored with Audi
MY2019 X3 40D M-sport with all the toys. Also a Mini CS for the wife and me to play in at the weekends |
Appreciate
0
|
11-08-2016, 02:58 PM | #14 |
Lieutenant
75
Rep 433
Posts |
if you go to your version for Bluetooth and media etc the version codes start with MN and then either 1, 2 or in my case MN-003
But the current update on bmw.com/update only mention updates up to and including MN-002. It's changed when it went in for a connected drive issue. If you want I can post a picture |
Appreciate
0
|
11-10-2016, 02:45 PM | #16 |
Major
480
Rep 1,270
Posts |
Went in for a service a couple days ago. They 'carried out programming to the vehicle to enhance activation of the heated rear window'
Can i view software version on idrive? i'll post back with what they are. You would think a dealer would at least have put the latest version! |
Appreciate
0
|
11-10-2016, 06:39 PM | #17 | |
Major General
2383
Rep 8,376
Posts |
Quote:
NBT_N16094A: MN/TN-003.011.002 (ISTA-P v3.59.5) NBT_???????: MN/TN-003_013_001 (ISTA-P v3.60.0) Those are both newer than what is found on Bmw.com/update From the map screen, select options > scroll to bottom > select version. It will look something like: North America BMW Group 111152.3.111 Road Map NORTH AMERICA Next 2017-1 NBT_M15392A Or, from Settings > Software Update, you can also select update or check version. It will look something like: Veh. ID: Short VIN Tel: TN-003_013_001 Media: MN-003_013_001 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-11-2016, 07:18 PM | #18 |
Private
66
Rep 79
Posts |
this may be basic, but did you make sure the files are on the root of the USB and not in a folder? your idrive can only pulls files from the root.
__________________
F13 650i M Sport Space Gray/Vermillion Red "Gisele" |
Appreciate
0
|
11-12-2016, 09:18 AM | #19 |
Private
7
Rep 51
Posts |
this is also interesting, I was always wondering if there is an update to idrive, engine, transmission, etc as I understood that there are updates as well..Is there any way to find it out?
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-12-2016, 10:34 AM | #20 |
Major General
2383
Rep 8,376
Posts |
USB updates are just for Bluetooth Media and Communication. Flash programming is required for other system. But, there are no release notes so you could gain improved performance or lose features.
|
Appreciate
1
OnlyGerman372.50 |
11-13-2016, 05:15 PM | #22 |
Major General
2383
Rep 8,376
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|