Software Update - BMW 2011 550i xDrive Owner's Manual

Music files can only be played back softly.
▷ Adjust the volume settings on the device.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are pressed
or by other messages on the device.
▷ Switch off the button tones and other signal
tones on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automatically.
▷ Switch the radio off and on again.
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected both via Bluetooth Audio and via the
extended connectivity of the music player in the
mobile phone.
▷ Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 214, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, please
contact the hotline or service center.

Software Update

The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version. With
a software update, the vehicle can support new
cell phones or new external devices.
The updating of the software is done via:
▷ USB.
Updates and related current information is
available at www.bmw.com/update.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
SelectDesired version to displayAdditional in‐
formation.
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CD/multimedia
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the ve‐
hicle is stationary.
1. Store the file for the software-update in the
main director of a USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB in‐
terface of the USB audio interface in the
center armrest. An update via the USB in‐
terface in the glove compartment is not pos‐
sible.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update"
5. "Update software"
6. "Start update"
7. "OK"
All listed software updates are installed.
Restoring the previous version
If it should become necessary, the software ver‐
sion prior to the last software update can be re‐
stored.
The previous version may only be restored when
the vehicle is stationary.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. "OK" Double-click.
All listed software updates are removed.
Note
While the software is being updated or a previ‐
ous version is being restoredBMW Assist, Office
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