Thanks for putting this together. This worked for me. Only thing to add is that I believe the usb stock needs to be formatted to Fat32 before putting the new software on it.

@JRHe

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I am very glad to hear that, i believe bmw only recognizes Fat32 format, I will include this tip in description section.

@inmeekwetrustztv3064

3 жыл бұрын

Whats fat32

This was so helpful cause I was having the hardest time. But thank you for your informative video.

Thanks just updated my 1 series m sport took about 14 minutes to update after install so yep just be patient and wait or you will corrupt the install. Great video

Thank you for the video. Very direct and concise. 👍🏽

Thank you for making this easy to follow tutorial, very helpful :)

Thank you for that information, very clear to follow and easy listening

Thanks! I just did it for my 2016 and it works so much better now that it's updated. My phone bluetooth connects faster. Much faster.

@IyadJabbour_thePhArMaCiSt

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 550. Upon putting my VIN it said it's updated. I still need to see the current software in my car but if that is updated, then am doomed!!

Thank you very much, I followed all the steps and it works perfectly!

Very useful. Thank you very much

Thanks my buddy !

Thank you very much -Very clear and easy understand

Big thanks 🙏, I’ll try it tomorrow

Really Helpful, always a challenge to know which part of BMW website to access

@JRHe

4 жыл бұрын

I am happy it helped, thank you for feedback!

Thanks, my bmw connectdrive was rebooting and software update help me and hopefully save good amount of money. Thanks

@JRHe

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, glad it helped.

This was quite helpful

Great Video nice and to the point :)

Thanks mate! ;)

Thank you man!

Awesome stuff, very helpful! Thanks for this. Question, after the update, I can see items now; Media, Telephone, and Add-on. Add-on was not there previously. Any ideas what it does or what it's for? Thanks again

Nice Video and thanks!!

Dude, thanks!!🙏🏽

@JRHe

4 жыл бұрын

you're welcome! : )

First, you need a BMW...Salvage!

Thanks for the great information. I thought BMW updated the software when the car goes in for servicing 🙄🙄🙄🙄 Guess not! #GoodGrief

@JRHe

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, you are right!

Thank you!!

thank you mate,, just download it

@kcmaster101

3 жыл бұрын

do you still have the file? to share?

Thanks mate very helpfull

@JRHe

4 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for the feedback!

Excelent tutorial, but the page does not work. It says: An error occurred, please try again later. Too bad for me.

Good man Thanks for your help

@JRHe

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help

Good job, man! iDrive ver.. 7?!?

when I put my vin number it gives me an error and says: try again later

This dude is more helpful than BMW, which is sad for BMW.

@johnmason2525

3 ай бұрын

This comment is spot on. I spent over an hour on calls to BMW's "Connected Services team" this week asking them about the software update process for my F30 3 series. They were completely clueless about the process so they transferred me to the BMW "Customer Information Team" who were also completely clueless. They should put this guy on charge of their Customer Service teams and he'd probably have them sorted within a week!

Thank you much.

@JRHe

4 жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

Thank you

Greetings from Croatia, thanks for the video. I have a question; when I update the software, will the mapping I made be deleted?? !!!

This has never worked for me. I have an 2018 M3 Competition, and I have tried with a USB drive formatted as FAT32, and ExFat. Nothing works. It says that is incompatible with the vehicle. This is so, so frustrating. It is just dumb luck. It works for some people, and it doesn't work for others. A waste of time for recent models. I have searched and no one has been able to articulate the proper procedure. I am glad it worked for you. Nevertheless, thank you for the video. It is appreciated it.

@perthguitar5160

4 жыл бұрын

I've got a 2018 M2 LCI. Same story for me.

@jemalsheppard767

4 жыл бұрын

Hello fellow BMW Enthusiast. The guy left off a few steps. The file is a “.bin” file. The car cannot read this file in this state. It has to be unzipped. Once you place the download file on the flash drive ( windows or Mac system) unzip it. It will then open up four (4) new zip files. High light all four, then unzip them. The original zip files will remain on the flash drive. You don’t have to remove them. Once you unzip all four zip files you will see four new sub folders. Enter each, one at a time, then unzip the .rar file(s) that’s inside of each new sub folder. I hope this helps with the newer BMWs. Happy New Year all!

@geraldarcuri9307

4 ай бұрын

Modern cars have this idiotic software Achilles heel. It is completely unnecessary, and beyond frustrating. And manufacturers and dealers couldn't care less. They just shrug off users' problems as if, once you were stupid enough to buy their defective products, the problem is YOUR problem. This mindset was spawned by companies like Microsoft, and now infects every area of industry. It goes like this: develop a product ( software ) to the point that you can launch it on the public ( launch date ) in time to meet investors' ( Wall Street ) expectations. It doesn't matter if - as you know perfectly well - the product is full of holes. Just get it out there and let the guinea pigs ( customers ) sweat with its defects until you can send out corrections ( updates ) which may or may not solve the original ( known ) problems, but will invariably cause others. Warranties are only there for the gullible. They are not intended to be honored. At least two generations have been weaned on this idiotic and unethical business model, invented by Bill Gates. They have been trained to expect product software failures, and to think that this nonsense is "normal". It is not. I have owned many, many BMWs. Loved them all. I recently purchased a used 2016 F30 for my grand daughter. It is completely wired into BMWs proprietary software disasters. I HATE the car, and I especially hate the non-intuitive user interface called the i Controller. The only things it controls ( consumes ) are the owner's time and attention. What an unmitigated lousy piece of technology. And when it fails ( which it does, repeatedly ) the BMW dealer wants a king's ransom "to look at it" ( they don't understand this stuff either ). Then they tell you that your model BMW is obsolete, and they don't support it anymore. Sound familiar? That's Bill Gates talkin' to ya'. How people are willing to put up with such flawed, expensive playthings as modern vehicles is beyond me. I have way better things to do with my time...

What year is your BMW? Thank you.

Cool

Thxs

The website doesn't work anymore

Worked then, not now!

Is there anyway you could upload a file, been trying to access the bmw website for the past 10 days and the section to download the file has been down for almost 2 weeks in the UK

good stuff ! can you use android phone on it, like waze?

Does it upgrade my version ? For example I currently have NBTEVO H idrive version

Do you know about update software BMW 750e x driver in Thailand they told me have to take 4 hour for update software ???

Hello. I'm currently trying to update my software on a 2015 F31. The option in the settings is greyed out. Any advice?

Hello! How are you? I wanted to ask you something,about bmw x3 2012,i've already installed the navigation for him,but i lost my usb where i had the navigation.And it doesn't make me install it.Can you help me?

Going to try this out, my F25 constantly disconnects/reconnects to my iPhone 7 and it's extremely frustrating. Hopefully this will solve my issue!

@joshtheld

4 жыл бұрын

Update didn’t fix the issue, I ended up just connecting to my car through Bluetooth and use a USB cigarette charger instead...

@raven4k998

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshtheld haha iPhone is a piece of crap can't work with a BMW hehe

@Smu4i

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshtheld are you using original iphone cable? Fake ones don't work as good as originals.

it doesnt recognize my VIN code can you please share with us the software you downloaded i have the same car it should work

For newer cars,.not for older cars like 2015 and before as these models have been updated to their final software upgrades and no newer updates will be created.

Great video, but does this help update the navigation system as well?

@JRHe

4 жыл бұрын

Steven Johnson hi, I don’t think so, I would suggest you to contact dealer for offline map update or use a phone for navigation (cheaper and better)

Will the update work from a 2008 ccc to the system you used .?

I got a 2012 BMW x5, the website won't take my vin, keep getting a error message,is there any other way to get around this?

I have a bmw and I wonder if I should update cause I want to use Bluetooth in car instead of Bluetooth in my headset. Can you download newer OS?

Hi..I just bought a secondhand BMW and wanted to update the software but when I enter the VIN it shows error occured.

How do you turn on ignition , when its allready ON ?

What can i do if in the meniu-setting, i dont have the software update?

Is that possible only by a USB ? If the file have only 1.78mb Bluetooth should be enough specially if my bmw dont have a USB 😅

Hello, can you help in the bmw site it says first green for vin, then error? cic e90 LCi if anyone can help much appreciated.

I have an F30 upgrade from CIC to NBT, how can I find the correct upgrade files?

Any idea if u update idrive software it will delete stored service history

Just says "Congratulations, the software of your BMW is up to date. There are no actions necessary." - even though last update was in 2016... I have the S606 EntryNav Business NBT HU. Any solution? - there must be newer versions...

Great video. If I update my bmw f10 2011 (never done), will I see different theme/layout after an update?

@JRHe

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, the main purpose of this is to have minor update and bug fix, don't expect major change which require hardware upgrade

@lasnite0077

2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 2011 F10 BMW (I have a 535i). What is the latest software version?

Hi, website shows that update is available for f20 BWM but upon inserting the usb the idrive shows installed software is up to date. Dealer have confirmed newer update is available.

@Jerzyram

4 жыл бұрын

I’m having the same problem

@JG-ql7ne

4 жыл бұрын

Same😔 and my USB port can’t support my phone so I can play music🤬

Hello Jr why i cant find “update sofware” on my idrive (bmw f10 (2011)

My f25 35i is 2017 model. So it’s the newest idrive6.0 same with BMW G models.

@ryantabrizi1846

3 жыл бұрын

No one asked

I don't get that page. I get software is already up today. I'm trying to re install the software to my idrive in my M6

After the instalation you can use apple CarPlay?

I did on my 2016 Bmwx5 but the media didn’t up. What should I do ??

This is the process if your car doesn't support OTA updates. Bad news if it does - the web site will not allow you to download the update, instead say "your car will be updated automatically". And of course, no OTA update on a car yet with no way to trigger it manually. Neither it is not possible to find a schedule anywhere on when the update will be pushed. So BMW.

Thank you for your support. I have a BMW X3 2.0i 2012 and the screen of ten I drive system sometimes doesn’t start. I want to know if the problem is for update of software or another problem. Please help me. I will be very grateful for that.

@JRHe

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you see update available for your car?

@hdanilo671

3 жыл бұрын

No. I haven’t see it any. But it seems that is a problem with the radio

Bro i have a bmw 530 d e60 2005 and i want to know will this work for me??

I wanted to know what you saw that is different after the software ... any improvements?, any changes to the interface? ... in the end we need to know if it is worth the hassle ....

@JRHe

5 жыл бұрын

Depends on if you have new mobile devices, and you want to connect them with your car. “Systems for smartphones, music players and tablets are developing all the time. This is why BMW Software Update ensures that your applications and your BMW always keep pace with the latest advances. That way you can use mobile devices in your vehicle at any given time.”

Can you do a video on how to download apple carplay

About to try this on my 2014 328i let’s see if it wokrs

Hi, I'm trying to download the latest software for my F20 2012 BMW 116i. I could'nt find the software on the website. If you have the latest version with you, could you please send me the file. thank you.

With this uptade software, i can pass from id4 to id5/6 ?

My one is 2012 F30 328i, I have no idea where to download the software to update

Looks like nothing was updated though, took a screen shot of the before and after and its the same numbers except for the media which is -071 after the update and was 080 before

@romyjaponezu6139

2 жыл бұрын

Also he uses a usb when he uploads the soft and when he s in the car another usb…

Can I do this on my BMW 2007 530i?

Have anyone tried software update bmw 1-serie 2012 model?

Good night, I enter my vin number and it does not give information on the BMW page, what can I do? It is x3 2012

How much GB does the USB Stick need?

Can I do same on bmw 1 series 2014 116i

hi my 2013 bmw 740li idrive display just says NO SIGNAL what do i do?

Before doing update, it will ask me for FSC code?

Hi can this be done eith an android phone I don't have a computer or laptop?

DID YOU HAVE UPDATE ALSO VOCAL COMAND TOO?

Where can I get the usb sound drive, which one ate you using…. I went out and got a regular usb drive 😂 🤦🏾‍♂️

Did not work, gave me error. Please try again. Its a 5 series 2011 F10. Any reason please

When I entered my VIN for the BMW X1S28I, 2014. GOT this message "Congratulations, the software of your BMW is up to date. There are no actions necessary." I have Maps: 112124.2.11 Road Map North America Premium 2014-1. Can you please help get the latest Navigation update

Sorry, after entering the VIN and search for update, I received a warning "An error has occurred. Please try again later" Any idea why? Thanks in advance.

@andrewjackson3219

Жыл бұрын

i was having the same issue. what year is yours?

@ramazannn1035

11 ай бұрын

I have the same problem. how did you do the update?

@DANIELAELOUARSANI

11 ай бұрын

I have the same problem… my car is an series 5 from 2012 . Any idea how we can fix this problem ?

@daniellekelly2634

10 ай бұрын

Me too I don’t know what the heck to do I have a 2011 5 series

@justJaySteven

5 ай бұрын

Has anyone ever solved this problem? I'm trying to update my inlaws 2012 535 but I get the same response every time. They said one garage said they could do it but they wanted 1200 to do it.

Hello! I have a problem with the VIN code, I can't connect, it tells me it can't find the code or it gives me an error. My car is the BMW 330i 3 coupe series from 2011. Thank you!

@yodigdogdogdigdog123

Жыл бұрын

Having the same issue with my F10

How we can udate if keep on of on of every 20 seconds bro plz tell me thnx

This is not an Updste of the I Drive. I just updates Bluetooth und some other smalll things. But i dont updates the Firmware of the I Drive

hey dude, can u upload update file on somewhere and give direct download link, please?

hi can i ask you a question ? i have a bmw m135i 2020 and i want to update my software, do you what does it mean the number after the point in the software code ? for example: software 03/2021.30 vs 03/2021.40 do you what does it mean that number after the point ? the software are also the same or they are many differents ? thank you so much

@JRHe

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, usually in software field, a higher number after dot means a more recent version of the software. so in your case, both builds are released in March 2021, but the .40 shall be the next release of .30

what the new in this update ?

My Navigation is currently disabled I don’t know why, will this software update fix this?

My usb my Bluetooth and my nav is loading i cant get it fixed can someone tell me the problem

it doesn't work now. It shows an error while downloading update