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.
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
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.
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!
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...
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
if you live in the UK and your BMW is more than 3 years old this method will not work , if your car is less than 3 years old it may does only if ; the USB drive you are using has got a minimum capacity of 32GB or more and it must be FAT32 formatted before downloading any BMW files on it.
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...
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
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
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.
After inputting my VIN it tells me my software is up to date. How does it know? It also returns that the year of my car is a 2012 when its actually a 2013.
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.
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.
Could not find software updates on my 2011 328i with iDrive. I downloaded the app using internet explorer on my my 2008 Dell laptop. I need Bluetooth audio, please help.
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 ....
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.”
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.
I'm 535i GT xDrive(2011 model) owner. I tried to get update file, but I got response, "An error has occurred" Please tell me your car model name. And if yours is like mine, can I get your bin file?
I have a 2013 BMW 335 and when I go to download the software, it says “No USB device with software connected to the USB audio interface.” I just bought this Flash Drive & it is also blinking meaning it’s working. What could it be?
Alondra Barrera I made sure every file on the flash drive was deleted & installed the file fresh again. Took the car a couple minutes to recognize the USB drive
The website doesn't work anymore
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.
Hi, I am very glad to hear that, i believe bmw only recognizes Fat32 format, I will include this tip in description section.
Whats fat32
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
Really Helpful, always a challenge to know which part of BMW website to access
I am happy it helped, thank you for feedback!
when I put my vin number it gives me an error and says: try again later
Thanks for the great information. I thought BMW updated the software when the car goes in for servicing 🙄🙄🙄🙄 Guess not! #GoodGrief
Haha, you are right!
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.
I've got a 2018 M2 LCI. Same story for me.
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!
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...
This was so helpful cause I was having the hardest time. But thank you for your informative video.
First, you need a BMW...Salvage!
The VIN SECTION at the Site Page were blank.
Same for me
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?
Thank you for making this easy to follow tutorial, very helpful :)
Thanks, my bmw connectdrive was rebooting and software update help me and hopefully save good amount of money. Thanks
You are welcome, glad it helped.
Excelent tutorial, but the page does not work. It says: An error occurred, please try again later.
Too bad for me.
Did you ever find how to get the updates?
@@marchewitson6191 nope. Just buyed and installed a carplay thing that works awsome.
This dude is more helpful than BMW, which is sad for BMW.
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 very much, I followed all the steps and it works perfectly!
Thank you for that information, very clear to follow and easy listening
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
Did not work, gave me error. Please try again. Its a 5 series 2011 F10. Any reason please
after i entered my VIN and press "search for updates" i receive : An error has occurred. Please try again later.
Same here in 2022 , the car from 2012. Well did you fix ?
Same here 2011 x5
You do not have a subscription for connected drive. So dealer has to do it. The BMW systems recognises non subscription cars......
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!
Update didn’t fix the issue, I ended up just connecting to my car through Bluetooth and use a USB cigarette charger instead...
@@joshtheld haha iPhone is a piece of crap can't work with a BMW hehe
@@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
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.
i was having the same issue. what year is yours?
I have the same problem. how did you do the update?
I have the same problem… my car is an series 5 from 2012 . Any idea how we can fix this problem ?
Me too I don’t know what the heck to do I have a 2011 5 series
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.
it doesn't work now. It shows an error while downloading update
Very useful. Thank you very much
How do you turn on ignition , when its allready ON ?
Thanks my buddy !
Thank you for the video. Very direct and concise. 👍🏽
Thank you very much -Very clear and easy understand
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
when i go to the website there is no where to put the VIN on the landing page.
Me too 😢
u got any update ?
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!
Having the same issue with my F10
Have anyone tried software update bmw 1-serie 2012 model?
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.
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 😅
if you live in the UK and your BMW is more than 3 years old this method will not work , if your car is less than 3 years old it may does only if ; the USB drive you are using has got a minimum capacity of 32GB or more and it must be FAT32 formatted before downloading any BMW files on it.
Do you know where to get software update for bmw f10 2011
Only from a BMW dealer or a BMW approved Garage , in both cases it's not free of charge . @@vaclosimku602
Hi..I just bought a secondhand BMW and wanted to update the software but when I enter the VIN it shows error occured.
Big thanks 🙏, I’ll try it tomorrow
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
i have problem, when i type vin number i have this mesage "
An error has occurred. Please try again later."
thank you mate,, just download it
do you still have the file? to share?
Today is September 10, 2024 and this link no longer works. There are no downloads on this page!!
Hello jr he, is this updating the clock locked list ??
My is from 2014 and i don't have errors listed in the locked list
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...
Webiste doesn't work help pls
in my car its showing software update option disable , what to do ? plz help
An error has occurred. Please try again later.
What next ?
How can I update my 2012 x6 ?
The soft on it it show 2011
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
Also he uses a usb when he uploads the soft and when he s in the car another usb…
Do you know about update software BMW 750e x driver in Thailand they told me have to take 4 hour for update software ???
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?
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
My one is 2012 F30 328i, I have no idea where to download the software to update
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
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.
My usual USB did not work. I used a lot of USBs but all showed off as inappropriate by iDrive. My car is X1 2017.
I think some BMW cars do not accept software update through USB, etc. Someone may kindly advise me. My car X1 AWD 2017. Thanks
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
hi my 2013 bmw 740li idrive display just says NO SIGNAL what do i do?
I did on my 2016 Bmwx5 but the media didn’t up. What should I do ??
After inputting my VIN it tells me my software is up to date. How does it know? It also returns that the year of my car is a 2012 when its actually a 2013.
The website said mine was a 2011 and I know it’s a 2012
The year of manufacturing is always before the date of first registration..
Did you manage to fix it
I have the same issue with f30
I have an F30 upgrade from CIC to NBT, how can I find the correct upgrade files?
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.
Good man Thanks for your help
Happy to help
Nice Video and thanks!!
Great Video nice and to the point :)
Hi I cannot connect my usb drive for updates, could you please help me
Hi, is your USB in FAT32 format?
Greetings from Croatia, thanks for the video. I have a question; when I update the software, will the mapping I made be deleted?? !!!
Worked then, not now!
Hello every time I try to download it to the ubs it’s not working for me I bought a new one flash drive and still not working
is your drive in FAT32 format?
Does it upgrade my version ? For example I currently have NBTEVO H idrive version
Hello bro I have bmw x6 there's no carplay option if I update my BMW software so car play will work or not? Please guide me
Hi, won't work, you have to retrofit carplay by upgrading the hard drive first
This was quite helpful
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.
good stuff ! can you use android phone on it, like waze?
How we can udate if keep on of on of every 20 seconds bro plz tell me thnx
Good job, man! iDrive ver.. 7?!?
Hello. I'm currently trying to update my software on a 2015 F31. The option in the settings is greyed out. Any advice?
Thanks mate! ;)
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.
Hi, do you see update available for your car?
No. I haven’t see it any. But it seems that is a problem with the radio
Could not find software updates on my 2011 328i with iDrive. I downloaded the app using internet explorer on my my 2008 Dell laptop.
I need Bluetooth audio, please help.
I’m not sure if I need to download a specific app on my laptop that is compatible with the bmw upgrade download..
Did you ever find a solution?
Hello Jr why i cant find “update sofware” on my idrive (bmw f10 (2011)
good day, is there a chance that an update will go wrong and brick my car? thank you
Where can I get the usb sound drive, which one ate you using…. I went out and got a regular usb drive 😂 🤦🏾♂️
Thank you man!
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 ....
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.”
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.
I’m having the same problem
Same😔 and my USB port can’t support my phone so I can play music🤬
Bro i have a bmw 530 d e60 2005 and i want to know will this work for me??
Hi can this be done eith an android phone I don't have a computer or laptop?
My Navigation is currently disabled I don’t know why, will this software update fix this?
I'm 535i GT xDrive(2011 model) owner.
I tried to get update file, but I got response, "An error has occurred"
Please tell me your car model name.
And if yours is like mine, can I get your bin file?
My car does not have the option to update software
Dude, thanks!!🙏🏽
you're welcome! : )
My laptopis blocking the download and files is there anything I can do
Thanks mate very helpfull
Great! Thanks for the feedback!
I have a 2013 BMW 335 and when I go to download the software, it says “No USB device with software connected to the USB audio interface.” I just bought this Flash Drive & it is also blinking meaning it’s working. What could it be?
is it in fat32 format? also, what's the storage size of that usb?
JR He I got it to work, thank you
@@michaelnikprelaj6679 Great!
@@michaelnikprelaj6679 how?????????????????
Alondra Barrera I made sure every file on the flash drive was deleted & installed the file fresh again. Took the car a couple minutes to recognize the USB drive
when I enter my VIN code it gives me an error
After the instalation you can use apple CarPlay?
Hi, what are the benefits of updating? I see nothing changes in the way it looks
It updates the cars computer safety features and fault detection features mostly. If you want a new look get a newer BMW
@@zlord1199 This answer does it for me 😂
Will the update work from a 2008 ccc to the system you used .?
Can you do a video on how to download apple carplay
I entered the number but my BMW x3 2011 site wrote to me that my car does not match the updates Do you have a solution to this problem
Did you ever find a solution?