Few annoying things

[dhirm5]

I had a 2013 528 loaner for a few days - same nav/electronics as M5. It worked perfectly with my iPhone 5 for bluetooth audio streaming and phone functions.

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Look up the board member V12

Quality work. I think he may be able to code remotely. He did a bunch of our cars.

Thanks Rob. Always so helpful, you must be related to Stealth.

Originally Posted by SilberGrauE60

I'm sorry, but these are high performance autos, ultimate driving machines, not info-tainment centers. The only audio and visual entertainment I care about are advancing needles on the speedo/tach and melodies from the exhaust.

I guess everyone is different. Hard to see advancing needles in traffic and the stock exhaust is way to quiet.

Originally Posted by wrsbmw

Actually the navigation is much better than the Android. I used the Android in my 2010 535i with no nav system.

1.) It never loses connection when the phone has no bars
2.) It knows where high traffic areas are and suggests re-routes
3.) It has a good screen and plenty of zoom and pan capability
4.) It allows for alternate routes
5.) You can send it routes from Google maps
6.) It shows you where gas stations are and what brand they are

On the downside, it does do a bad job on locating a specific location from time to time.

I had issues with my previous Android to the same extent you are describing, but with HTC One it's night and day difference.

Originally Posted by chong0

pretty sure there was a software update at least for the bluetooth connection.

i upgraded the software (bmw.com/update) on the bluetooth but my note 2 continues to intermittently drop BT connectivity so the update really did not do anything for me.

Thanks for letting me know. I was looking into dropping it off for service and asking to update software.

Originally Posted by dhirm5

I had a 2013 528 loaner for a few days - same nav/electronics as M5. It worked perfectly with my iPhone 5 for bluetooth audio streaming and phone functions.

Yea it seems BMW has always been praising the Iphone before any Android phones.

[v12]

Thanks Rob. Yep, coded all the #M5army cars! What a great bunch. Miss you all.

I am back in NYC but will travel to SoCal again and can do in person or remotely (over the internet).

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

I found some annoying things already and was wondering if there is a fix or maybe software update.

- Ipod connected via USB keeps on disconnecting and I have to go into the media and connect it again. This happens while playing a song.

- HTC One is not able to stream audio via bluetooth.

- Connected drive is not working and it says to call some number.

- Can't reply to text messages via idrive; only read the messages.

Thanks in advance.

1) Using the original Apple cable or after market?
This happens when the connection to the iPod becomes loose (as you are driving) and connectivity is lost.

2) Under Bluetooth, get the to screen which lists the paired phones. Highlight the ONE with the iDrive controller and hit the option key (to the right below the controller) > configure phone > make sure the Audio box is also ticked.
If this is already done, try and delete the phone from the car and vice-versa and repair.

3) I am sure you already called the number?

4) Read the message or hit Play on the left to have the car read it to you.
Replying right from the screen is a pain. Have to enter the recipient each time.
Useless in its current implementation.... perhaps by design.

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

Forgot to mention that DVD movies do not play either when parked with the e-brake up.

It takes 3-5 minutes in some cars the first time you play a DVD. Sometimes, it doesn't work and ejecting and reinserting is necessary.
And if that doesn't work, press and hold the volume button while the head unit is trying to play the DVD and it should get going. If you press and hold it long enough, eventually it will cause iDrive/ the head unit to reboot.

This is to play the DVD while stationary. If you want it in motion, we'll code it.

[///M KID]

Originally Posted by kylek13

dvdinmotion.com or get some coding done

Does this void the warranty?

[v12]

No.

[pochesq]

[QUOTE=v12;14348834]Thanks Rob. Yep, coded all the #M5army cars! What a great bunch. Miss you all.

I am back in NYC but will travel to SoCal again and can do in person or remotely (over the internet).



V12 did our coding and is not only a professional but is very friendly and helpful with any questions you have about the car's electronics. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is considering coding. FTW

[Axvel]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

- HTC One is not able to stream audio via bluetooth.

Thanks in advance.

Happend to me as well, MAybe i'm wrong but when you go into settings>>connections>>bluetooth>> push the idrive controller (o)> twice and then click on options for the phone and click audio as well as the phone.

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by Axvel

Happend to me as well, MAybe i'm wrong but when you go into settings>>connections>>bluetooth>> push the idrive controller (o)> twice and then click on options for the phone and click audio as well as the phone.

The audio box on mine cannot be checked. It's weird

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by v12

Thanks Rob. Yep, coded all the #M5army cars! What a great bunch. Miss you all.

I am back in NYC but will travel to SoCal again and can do in person or remotely (over the internet).


1) Using the original Apple cable or after market?
This happens when the connection to the iPod becomes loose (as you are driving) and connectivity is lost.

2) Under Bluetooth, get the to screen which lists the paired phones. Highlight the ONE with the iDrive controller and hit the option key (to the right below the controller) > configure phone > make sure the Audio box is also ticked.
If this is already done, try and delete the phone from the car and vice-versa and repair.

3) I am sure you already called the number?

4) Read the message or hit Play on the left to have the car read it to you.
Replying right from the screen is a pain. Have to enter the recipient each time.
Useless in its current implementation.... perhaps by design.





It takes 3-5 minutes in some cars the first time you play a DVD. Sometimes, it doesn't work and ejecting and reinserting is necessary.
And if that doesn't work, press and hold the volume button while the head unit is trying to play the DVD and it should get going. If you press and hold it long enough, eventually it will cause iDrive/ the head unit to reboot.

This is to play the DVD while stationary. If you want it in motion, we'll code it.

Got your pm and I am ordering the cable right now.

The ipod gets disconnected when the car is stationary in the garage. Must be something else.

I tried checking the audio box, but it will not let me.

I have been swamped at work and havent had a chance to call the number yet. I will call them today.

I definitely want the DVD in motion so I will wait until cable gets here.

Thank you so much.

[v12]

You are welcome.


Swap out the iPod for another one or another USB media device to see if the problem is with that particular iPod, the cable or the car.


If it's grayed out, it means streaming A2DP audio to wireless headsets didn't take during the pairing process, both your car and the HTC ONE support it.

It isn't unheard of to have to pair BT phones several times to get it set-up properly.
Let the devices complete the pairing process at their own pace and without rushing through the steps.

Try and delete the car from the phone's BT settings and the phone from the car, reboot the phone and turn off/ lock the car/ unlock and repair the two.

I have a HTC ONE I can test with later. I'll be back.

[greentrbo95gst]

When is the next time you are in Socal?

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by v12

You are welcome.


Swap out the iPod for another one or another USB media device to see if the problem is with that particular iPod, the cable or the car.


If it's grayed out, it means streaming A2DP audio to wireless headsets didn't take during the pairing process, both your car and the HTC ONE support it.

It isn't unheard of to have to pair BT phones several times to get it set-up properly.
Let the devices complete the pairing process at their own pace and without rushing through the steps.

Try and delete the car from the phone's BT settings and the phone from the car, reboot the phone and turn off/ lock the car/ unlock and repair the two.

I have a HTC ONE I can test with later. I'll be back.

Cable ordered.

[Axvel]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

The audio box on mine cannot be checked. It's weird

mine was the same way, i just pressed down on the idrive and it worked. mine was not lit as well

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by Axvel

mine was the same way, i just pressed down on the idrive and it worked. mine was not lit as well

I deleted the phone and added it again. It works now.

[Axvel]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

I deleted the phone and added it again. It works now.

Nice

[v12]

Cool!

Tested and mine also paired properly.

I had shot a video to show the process. May post later just for info.