![]() Insert the USB flash drive into the USB interfaceġ0. Store the file for the software update in theĢ. The software may only be updated when theġ. The desired version to display additional information. If an update has been carried out before, select The currently installed software is displayed. Note: Installation must only be carried out while the The updating of the software is done via USB.Īre available at Existing software can be updated directly Vehicle can be improved, so that the vehicleĬan support new mobile phones or new external With a software update, compatibility with the The vehicle supports various external devicesĭepending on the current software version. Updating Navigation maps, Bluetooth version, and certain iDrive infotainment functions is covered in the Navigation, Communication, and Entertainment manual, the. The Owner's Manual mentions nothing about updating iDrive software, or any other software. The flash drive shows the upgrade but the cars system doesn't recognize it. I went to BMW put in my 7 digit vin number and downloaded the upgrade to my flash drive. This is a DIY guide and, as such, you must be aware the procedures described here involve some risks.I am trying to update the cars computer software. " Software on USB device incompatible with this vehicle " Disclaimer: Compare your existing software version with the one in the update PDF files (above), if you get this error when upgrading: Some cars may have newer software than the one listed on BMW's support website. ![]() That's about it, and yes, it's as easy as that! You'll just have to wait a few minutes until the USB device is operational again. ![]() Once the software has been updated, the system is restarted and data transferred from the USB device resynchronised where necessary. The iDrive system will be automatically updated. ![]() Note: If you have a retrofited CIC, use this VIN#: E797432.Īfter that, all you need to do is insert the USB drive in the USB audio interface and access the Software Update option in the Settings menu of the Control Display. All you need is a FAT32 formated USB drive with enough free storage space (which won't be a problem, since the update is as small as 8.07 MB), a car that has a USB audio interface (included in optional equipment codes 6FL, 6NH, 6NK or 6NL) as well as the Control Display and iDrive.įirst of all you'll have to download the new software from the BMW support site (Make sure to enter the correct VIN - last 7 figures - in the specified window on the BMW site, in order to get the proper software update for your vehicle) and copy it onto the USB drive (again, remember that it must be formatted as FAT32). ![]()
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