BMW 2 GRAN COUPE 2021 Series Owner's Manual page 59

Download of an upgrade
Automatic download
The available data for Remote Software Upgrade
is automatically loaded into the vehicle. The
download does not require an approval.
Via BMW app
If an upgrade is available, information about the
new software version is displayed in the BMW
app.
The data for the upgrade can then be down‐
loaded to a mobile device, for instance via an ex‐
isting WLAN connection.
The data can then be transmitted from the mo‐
bile device to the vehicle.
This transmission method accelerates the down‐
load of the data, for instance in areas with limited
mobile network availability.
1. Download the upgrade in the BMW app to
the smartphone.
2. Follow the instructions in the BMW app.
3. Establish connection to the vehicle.
▷ iOS: connect Bluetooth audio and WLAN.
▷ Android: connect WLAN.
The data transfer of the upgrade from the
mobile device to the vehicle occurs in the
background only while driving.
4. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
Additional information:
Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle, refer
to page 71.
Information about the version
General information
The information about the version contains a de‐
scription of the updates that are included in the
Remote Software Upgrade. During the download
and after the installation has been completed
BMW Remote Software Upgrade
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21
successfully, the information about the version
can be displayed on the Control Display.
This information is also available in the Connec‐
tedDrive customer portal.
Displaying information
Display in the vehicle:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Remote Software Upgrade"
5. "Info about version"
Display in the ConnectedDrive customer portal:
www.bmw-connecteddrive.com.
Installing the upgrade
General information
▷ The installation of the upgrade may result in a
deletion of software changes such as per‐
formance increases that have not been instal‐
led by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
▷ The installation may take approx. 20 minutes.
▷ The installation cannot be terminated.
▷ The vehicle cannot be used during the instal‐
lation.
▷ The vehicle can be exited during the installa‐
tion.
▷ The installation does not occur until the con‐
sent was given.
Prerequisites for the installation
▷ The battery is sufficiently charged.
▷ The outside temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.
▷ Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
▷ Hazard warning system is switched off.
▷ Selector lever position P is engaged.
CONTROLS
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