BMW M4 COUPE Owner's Handbook Manual page 34

Overview
Deleting data
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "My Vehicle"
3. "iDrive settings"
4. "Data privacy"
5. "Delete personal data"
6. "Delete personal data"
7. "OK"
8. Exit and lock the vehicle.
Deletion is completed after 15 minutes.
If not all data is deleted, repeat deletion if re‐
quired.
Cancelling deletion
Start the engine to cancel data deletion.
Connections
Principle
Various connection types are available for us‐
ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec‐
tion type to select depends on the mobile de‐
vice and the desired function.
General
The following overview shows possible func‐
tions and the appropriate connection types for
them. The extent of applications depends on
the mobile device.
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Function
Telephoning using the hands-
free system.
Operating telephone functions
via iDrive.
Using the smartphone Office
functions.
Playing music from the smart‐
phone or the audio player.
Operating compatible apps via
iDrive.
USB storage medium:
Exporting and importing driver
profiles.
Performing software updates.
Importing and exporting stored
journeys.
Music playback.
Playing videos from the smart‐
phone or the USB device.
Using the vehicle Internet ac‐
cess.
Operate Apple CarPlay apps via
iDrive and by voice commands.
Screen Mirroring:
Showing the smartphone display
on the Control Display.
The following connection types require one-off
registration process with the vehicle:
▷ Bluetooth.
▷ Internet hotspot.
▷ Apple CarPlay.
▷ Screen Mirroring.
Connected devices are then automatically rec‐
ognised and connected to the vehicle.
Connec‐
tion type
Bluetooth.
Bluetooth
or USB.
Bluetooth
or USB.
USB.
USB.
Internet
hotspot.
Bluetooth
and WiFi.
WiFi.