Software Update; Updating Software Via Usb; Updating Software Via Bmw Teleservices - BMW iDrive Owner's Manual

Entertainment
Playback is paused by a telephone call or traf‐
fic bulletin and is not resumed automatically.
▷ Switch the radio off and on again.
Playback not possible if the mobile phone is
connected via Bluetooth audio and via the USB
port or the snap-in adapter at the same time.
▷ Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 57, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available, con‐
tact BMW Customer Relations or the service
center.

Software Update

The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version.
With a software update, compatibility with the
vehicle can be improved, so that the vehicle
can support new mobile phones or new exter‐
nal devices, for example.
The updating of the software is done via:
▷ USB.
Updates and related current information
are available at www.bmw.com/update.
▷ In some cases TeleService.
Existing software can be updated directly
via the vehicle.
Note
Installation must only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary. To complete the installa‐
tion, the ignition must be switched off.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
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3. "Show current version"
If an update has been carried out before, select
the desired version to display additional infor‐
mation.

Updating software via USB

The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.
1. Store the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB in‐
terface in the center armrest and switch on
the ignition.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update"
5. "Update software"
6. If necessary, "USB".
7. "Install software."
8. "OK"
9. Wait for installation.
10. Switch off the ignition, and wait until the
Control Display has shut down.
Updating software via BMW
TeleServices
The software can be transferred while driving,
and if the journey is interrupted it will resume
automatically the next time the vehicle is
driven. All other functions remain available dur‐
ing the transfer. Wireless reception must be
available for the transfer to take place.