06-02-2020, 01:31 PM | #1 |
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Good news: Remote OTA software updates is finally WORKING in the US!!
I just got a remote update availability notification from my app. I was able to update the software from 11/2019.55 to 11/2019.70.
I will post more details and pics later. Enjoy! EDIT: As specified, I have tried to put the images that I was able to shoot while the process of Over the Air update was going on. Last edited by FreddyBMW; 06-02-2020 at 06:22 PM.. |
06-02-2020, 03:57 PM | #2 |
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I also made last week the remote software update ( but I am not in US ).Everything went smooth.But 11/2019.70 is the latest version ?
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06-02-2020, 04:20 PM | #3 |
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No - there is a 3.2020 version out for some time in the US. July should be released in 6-8 weeks. Doesn't appear anything noticeably different than the November update - but that one allows for Spotify integration.
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06-02-2020, 04:53 PM | #4 |
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What are the recommended steps to initiate the remote update? Thanks
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06-02-2020, 04:56 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the info.... Oddly enough I tried over the weekend because I was loading new music into the vehicle and nothing happened. Hopefully when I try again I may upgrade to the latest and greatest. Thanks again!
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06-02-2020, 05:58 PM | #6 |
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If you registered your vehicle via https://connecteddrive.bmwusa.com/, you should see the Remote Software Upgrade option. Click on details for the specific instructions.
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06-02-2020, 06:28 PM | #8 |
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Yep, keep trying. I don't know if this is connected to it but if you do not have the Drive Recorder App in your iDrive (and that you are using a 2019 X7) try to sign in to your Connected Drive account on your PC and request to have the Drive Recorder service added to your subscriptions/services. I added it last night as a TRIAL for 30 days and the later today in the afternoon I saw the OTA update notification!
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06-02-2020, 06:36 PM | #9 |
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11/2019.70 is for sure not a latest version but what made me feel good (and exhausting, ) to finally see the OTA in action here in US!
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06-02-2020, 07:22 PM | #10 | |
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I suggest that you put the cellular feature of your phone to stay off during this process. |
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06-02-2020, 07:37 PM | #12 |
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Does anyone know how many iterations of the iDrive software versions came on after 11/2019.70 version?
I am asking this because I believe the OTA software update is a n-1 current version of the software. I heard that many users have 03/2020.XX on their vehicles through the dealers (here in the US). If there were a couple of versions released after 11/2019.70, I think I should expect another upgrade notification soon?! |
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06-02-2020, 09:22 PM | #13 |
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Other good news
Not only is the over the air updates working, you can subscribe to the BMW Drive Recorder app, 149.00 lifetime subscription, for 2019 x7 purchased April 2019. I did, it works.
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06-03-2020, 12:46 PM | #14 |
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Tried several methods today and none worked. Still states no updates available.
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Tried it through the App. States no updates available. Thought I could force it since I added driver recorder through App Store.
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06-03-2020, 01:01 PM | #17 |
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I also tried to update and it said no update available. I'm also at 11/2019.55
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My guess is BMW is rolling out the update notifications slowly to help preserve server bandwidth. I have not seen it either....
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From the connected drive site, they seem to just say you have to wait for the push notification: 1. UPGRADING VIA YOUR BMW'S EMBEDDED CELLULAR CONNECTION. NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABLE UPGRADE: As long as push notifications are activated, in the BMW Connected app, you will receive a push notification on your smartphone as soon as a new upgrade for your BMW is available. 2. UPGRADING VIA BMW CONNECTED APP. NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABLE UPGRADE: As long as push notifications are activated, in the BMW Connected app, you will receive a push notification on your smartphone as soon as a new upgrade for your BMW is available.
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06-03-2020, 06:36 PM | #20 |
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I have a 2019 50i. IDrive 7/2019. My bmw connectedDrive states that the Recorder Drive is not available for my Vin. I assume that 50i should have all required hardware. Anyone is unable to add the recorder to their 2019 X7?
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Same for mine 40i. Mine was delivered in Nov 19 but with all the features.
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Drive recorder installed last weekend. |
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