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      12-10-2021, 02:59 PM   #1
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wireless charge is back?

personally I don't care this feature a lot, but I saw some folks do. I reordered my x7 for touch screen removal, and the new one that's currently "awaiting carrier" has wireless charging listed.
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How about HK? (If this is a 40i)?
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How about HK? (If this is a 40i)?
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      12-17-2021, 07:05 AM   #4
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I ordered my 2022 50i yesterday and the salesman told me no wireless charging. I'll wait and see, no big deal.
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I'm going through my 2nd X7 order this week in the last 3 months (quality issue on the first one still at the dealership waiting for the part).

So far, all the options seem identical to Sep/Oct build including wireless charge. Attached is the build list w/ Wireless Charging (6NW)

Crossing my fingers nothing will be removed last minute
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Can it be added to your car after the fact if you received yours with a delete?

The pad in the space has the wireless charge logo stamped in the rubber.
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Can it be added to your car after the fact if you received yours with a delete?

The pad in the space has the wireless charge logo stamped in the rubber.
For the right price, anything can be retrofitted. It really depends on how in depth they got with the delete… if they left the wiring for it and just didn’t put in the wireless charging pad, then it should be as simple as buying a new or used pad online (used are running about $150), installing it and adding the coding. However, the wireless charging option also adds something called an LTE Compensator (aerial amplifier). Again, without knowing what they left in or took out, it’s hard to know if that part is still present in the car or would need to be added. Most likely if you just put in the pad and coded it without that aerial, some kind of error would pop up. Probably easier and more cost efficient to go with a cheaper aftermarket solution.
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I just got a pad from ebay and going to plug it in and see what happens.

If it doesnt work well in the car, looks like I may have just purchased a brand new wireless charger for my office.
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I just got a pad from ebay and going to plug it in and see what happens.

If it doesnt work well in the car, looks like I may have just purchased a brand new wireless charger for my office.
Keep us updated please!😉
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I just got a pad from ebay and going to plug it in and see what happens.

If it doesnt work well in the car, looks like I may have just purchased a brand new wireless charger for my office.
If it's for charging you are well with the USB ports that are available. There is no advantage of adding just the wireless charger
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I'm going through my 2nd X7 order this week in the last 3 months (quality issue on the first one still at the dealership waiting for the part).

So far, all the options seem identical to Sep/Oct build including wireless charge. Attached is the build list w/ Wireless Charging (6NW)

Crossing my fingers nothing will be removed last minute
Were you missing the enhanced Bluetooth? I can't seem to find that on my recent build. This is my second X7. It does show it will have wireless charging but honestly my first one said that too and it didn't. My first one also didn't have touchscreen so it was a automatic no go and we reordered. But now hearing that enhanced Bluetooth may not be there. To be honest, I don't really know what that even is vs regular Bluetooth but I wonder if it affects how CarPlay is used etc. Can anyone fill me on that question?
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Great article explaining enhanced BT vs regular BT.

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...nced-bluetooth
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Great article explaining enhanced BT vs regular BT.

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...nced-bluetooth
IMHO wireless charging is not worth it, at least from my experience of having it in a 2019 model. It was very slow and made the phone very hot. I ended up always plugging in a USB cable. So if you don't get wireless charging I wouldn't sweat it.

What's a bummer right now is that they are not offering Dynamic Handling Package with the new 2022 40i models.
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Great article explaining enhanced BT vs regular BT.

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...nced-bluetooth
IMHO wireless charging is not worth it, at least from my experience of having it in a 2019 model. It was very slow and made the phone very hot. I ended up always plugging in a USB cable. So if you don't get wireless charging I wouldn't sweat it.

What's a bummer right now is that they are not offering Dynamic Handling Package with the new 2022 40i models.
From what I understand the wireless charging pad is what connects your phone to the cellular range extender antenna on top of the vehicle.

I also used it to instantly register my digital key card. Not sure if this is possible without the charging pad.
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Were you missing the enhanced Bluetooth? I can't seem to find that on my recent build. This is my second X7. It does show it will have wireless charging but honestly my first one said that too and it didn't. My first one also didn't have touchscreen so it was a automatic no go and we reordered. But now hearing that enhanced Bluetooth may not be there. To be honest, I don't really know what that even is vs regular Bluetooth but I wonder if it affects how CarPlay is used etc. Can anyone fill me on that question?
Unfortunately, the 2nd build is currently missing "Enhanced B/T and Smartphone In" feature which was originally included in the 1st build (Sep). I rather have this than the wireless charge.
The actual production should start within a week so will have to see what will be added/removed after the final build.

It's so disappointing that many of these new builds are coming out of the factory with so much uncertainty.

Due to the loss of Penfed incentive in 2022, I am at the point of paying an extra $3250 for a crappy wireless charge.
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Great article explaining enhanced BT vs regular BT.

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...nced-bluetooth
IMHO wireless charging is not worth it, at least from my experience of having it in a 2019 model. It was very slow and made the phone very hot. I ended up always plugging in a USB cable. So if you don't get wireless charging I wouldn't sweat it.

What's a bummer right now is that they are not offering Dynamic Handling Package with the new 2022 40i models.
From what I understand the wireless charging pad is what connects your phone to the cellular range extender antenna on top of the vehicle.

I also used it to instantly register my digital key card. Not sure if this is possible without the charging pad.
Digital key works by NFC. Wireless charge doesn't matter.
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I just placed my order for my today for my 50i and it did list wireless charging. Let's see what shows up.
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Were you missing the enhanced Bluetooth? I can't seem to find that on my recent build. This is my second X7. It does show it will have wireless charging but honestly my first one said that too and it didn't. My first one also didn't have touchscreen so it was a automatic no go and we reordered. But now hearing that enhanced Bluetooth may not be there. To be honest, I don't really know what that even is vs regular Bluetooth but I wonder if it affects how CarPlay is used etc. Can anyone fill me on that question?
Unfortunately, the 2nd build is currently missing "Enhanced B/T and Smartphone In" feature which was originally included in the 1st build (Sep). I rather have this than the wireless charge.
The actual production should start within a week so will have to see what will be added/removed after the final build.

It's so disappointing that many of these new builds are coming out of the factory with so much uncertainty.

Due to the loss of Penfed incentive in 2022, I am at the point of paying an extra $3250 for a crappy wireless charge.
This concerns me some as well so I guess we'll see. Mine is in 150 status and doesn't have this option currently showing on it either, which I believe is code 6NS or ZEB. Genius told me yesterday to not worry it's there but guess I'm going to have to check when I go to get it. He specifically told me since it has the 6NW wireless code on the build that it should have both.
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personally I don't care this feature a lot, but I saw some folks do. I reordered my x7 for touch screen removal, and the new one that's currently "awaiting carrier" has wireless charging listed.
Liroyan, have you taken delivery of your vehicle? Can you update us on what ended up in your vehicle and what didn't based on how you ordered it? Did wireless charging show up? If so, did you also have enhanced Bluetooth? There have been some comments that wireless charging automatically means you will get enhanced Bluetooth so you may not see the EB listed. Also, assuming touch screen was there. Did you have performance package? Was back up assist there as well? My second build is supposed to start tomorrow and seems like the basic features show the same as yours but not sure what that means. Please update, thanks!
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Liroyan, have you taken delivery of your vehicle? Can you update us on what ended up in your vehicle and what didn't based on how you ordered it? Did wireless charging show up? If so, did you also have enhanced Bluetooth? There have been some comments that wireless charging automatically means you will get enhanced Bluetooth so you may not see the EB listed. Also, assuming touch screen was there. Did you have performance package? Was back up assist there as well? My second build is supposed to start tomorrow and seems like the basic features show the same as yours but not sure what that means. Please update, thanks!
Adding on to this post as it potentially impacts many of us.

For reference and those of you watching your VO codes through build on My BMW, most up to date list I've come across :

https://www.obd2tool.com/blog/2021/0...-bmw-e-sys-vo/

When I run my vin I have 6NW (wireless charging), 6WD (wifi hotspot), and ZAX(carplay/android auto), however not seeing 6NS(enhanced BT). If you're looking at vin Liroyan, would be really interested in seeing what codes are on your build. A genius told me that 6NW includes 6NS which is why I'm not seeing both, however with all the uncertainty following the trust but verify principle here.

On a side note, the touch screens I have a lot of confidence in being back right now. If your build doesn't have a 6UX code you should be fine and assume you have one.
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Liroyan, have you taken delivery of your vehicle? Can you update us on what ended up in your vehicle and what didn't based on how you ordered it? Did wireless charging show up? If so, did you also have enhanced Bluetooth? There have been some comments that wireless charging automatically means you will get enhanced Bluetooth so you may not see the EB listed. Also, assuming touch screen was there. Did you have performance package? Was back up assist there as well? My second build is supposed to start tomorrow and seems like the basic features show the same as yours but not sure what that means. Please update, thanks!
Adding on to this post as it potentially impacts many of us.

For reference and those of you watching your VO codes through build on My BMW, most up to date list I've come across :

https://www.obd2tool.com/blog/2021/0...-bmw-e-sys-vo/

When I run my vin I have 6NW (wireless charging), 6WD (wifi hotspot), and ZAX(carplay/android auto), however not seeing 6NS(enhanced BT). If you're looking at vin Liroyan, would be really interested in seeing what codes are on your build. A genius told me that 6NW includes 6NS which is why I'm not seeing both, however with all the uncertainty following the trust but verify principle here.

On a side note, the touch screens I have a lot of confidence in being back right now. If your build doesn't have a 6UX code you should be fine and assume you have one.
If you don't mind sharing your VIN then we could look it up and that would tell us a lot. VINs are basically public information as it's on your dash and anyone could walk up and read through your front window.
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Liroyan, have you taken delivery of your vehicle? Can you update us on what ended up in your vehicle and what didn't based on how you ordered it? Did wireless charging show up? If so, did you also have enhanced Bluetooth? There have been some comments that wireless charging automatically means you will get enhanced Bluetooth so you may not see the EB listed. Also, assuming touch screen was there. Did you have performance package? Was back up assist there as well? My second build is supposed to start tomorrow and seems like the basic features show the same as yours but not sure what that means. Please update, thanks!
Adding on to this post as it potentially impacts many of us.

For reference and those of you watching your VO codes through build on My BMW, most up to date list I've come across :

https://www.obd2tool.com/blog/2021/0...-bmw-e-sys-vo/

When I run my vin I have 6NW (wireless charging), 6WD (wifi hotspot), and ZAX(carplay/android auto), however not seeing 6NS(enhanced BT). If you're looking at vin Liroyan, would be really interested in seeing what codes are on your build. A genius told me that 6NW includes 6NS which is why I'm not seeing both, however with all the uncertainty following the trust but verify principle here.

On a side note, the touch screens I have a lot of confidence in being back right now. If your build doesn't have a 6UX code you should be fine and assume you have one.
If you don't mind sharing your VIN then we could look it up and that would tell us a lot. VINs are basically public information as it's on your dash and anyone could walk up and read through your front window.
You can have mine.

Car was delivered 12/31/21

I have wireless charging and touchscreen functionality.

5UXCX6C12N9K78464
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