Can you access BMW Apps?

kinimod · 08-24-2014, 03:21 AM

I'm looking into ConnectedDrive section in the main iDrive menu but BMW Apps is not there.

This is supposed to be standard equipment on F8x.

(I do not have option 6NS, Enhanced smartphone integration.)

Can anyone access it?

kinimod · 08-24-2014, 04:12 AM

I think I got it -- BMW ConnectedDrive technology is part of BMW Assist, which requires a contract and an activation, that has not been done yet on my car.

bmwm4f82 · 08-24-2014, 07:03 AM

You need to register you vin on bmw to get an activation code

ando · 08-24-2014, 07:19 AM

Yes. Same sort of configuration as you no exec pack and no enhanced BT and I just got all of this to work. I think your dealer has to fax a form called BMW Assist Subscriber Contract Agreement with your customer information. There should be a password. You then call 888.333.6118.

kinimod · 08-24-2014, 08:11 AM

Thanks. I'm doing European Delivery and I'm still in EU so maybe that's why BMW Assist has not been submitted yet.

ando · 08-24-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kinimod

Thanks. I'm doing European Delivery and I'm still in EU so maybe that's why BMW Assist has not been submitted yet.

Yes. I just took re delivery Saturday of my ED and you are correct you have to sign the contract stateside and your CA then faxes. Cheers

GrussGott · 08-24-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ando

Yes. I just took re delivery Saturday of my ED and you are correct you have to sign the contract stateside and your CA then faxes. Cheers

Anybody know if this is possible to do prior to ED so you have it available in Europe?

kinimod · 08-25-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Anybody know if this is possible to do prior to ED so you have it available in Europe?

I will find out soon and will report back.

But I think even if the CA submits my paperwork, it won't work because BMW NA won't be able to establish a connection with the vehicle... some Canadian ED guideline mentioned that the communication frequencies are different for US market. BMW Assist is a cellular based service which BMW subsidizes with carriers in the respective market/region.

GrussGott · 08-25-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kinimod

I will find out soon and will report back.

But I think even if the CA submits my paperwork, it won't work because BMW NA won't be able to establish a connection with the vehicle... some Canadian ED guideline mentioned that the communication frequencies are different for US market. BMW Assist is a cellular based service which BMW subsidizes with carriers in the respective market/region.

Ah, good thinking, you're probably right - thanks for looking into it!

kinimod · 08-29-2014, 04:00 PM

So I tried to set it up. My CA has activated my contract but to activate the features in the car, the SOS button needs to be pressed to add the vehicle to BMW Assist user account. I have done this in US with success on my previous BMWs.

For the M4 in Europe, the SOS button doesn't work however. It doesn't do anything, it's dead no matter how long I hold the button depressed.

I called 1-800 BMW Assist line and they confirmed I have to do the "acquaintance" call via the SOS button.

I suppose the SOS button/car overall will be programmed upon redelivery in US.

Until then, no ConnectedDrive services and no BMW Apps -- bummer!

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kinimod Lieutenant 134 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 911 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Can you access BMW Apps? I'm looking into ConnectedDrive section in the main iDrive menu but BMW Apps is not there. This is supposed to be standard equipment on F8x. (I do not have option 6NS, Enhanced smartphone integration.) Can anyone access it?
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kinimod Lieutenant 134 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 911 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I think I got it -- BMW ConnectedDrive technology is part of BMW Assist, which requires a contract and an activation, that has not been done yet on my car.
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bmwm4f82 Private First Class 9 Rep 116 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Alpine White, M-DCT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Göteborg, Sweden iTrader: (0)	You need to register you vin on bmw to get an activation code
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ando Colonel 2001 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: i5 eDr40, G80 and F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 eDr40 [10.00] 2022 BMW M3 [7.50] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	Yes. Same sort of configuration as you no exec pack and no enhanced BT and I just got all of this to work. I think your dealer has to fax a form called BMW Assist Subscriber Contract Agreement with your customer information. There should be a password. You then call 888.333.6118.
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kinimod Lieutenant 134 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 911 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I'm doing European Delivery and I'm still in EU so maybe that's why BMW Assist has not been submitted yet.
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kinimod Lieutenant 134 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 911 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	So I tried to set it up. My CA has activated my contract but to activate the features in the car, the SOS button needs to be pressed to add the vehicle to BMW Assist user account. I have done this in US with success on my previous BMWs. For the M4 in Europe, the SOS button doesn't work however. It doesn't do anything, it's dead no matter how long I hold the button depressed. I called 1-800 BMW Assist line and they confirmed I have to do the "acquaintance" call via the SOS button. I suppose the SOS button/car overall will be programmed upon redelivery in US. Until then, no ConnectedDrive services and no BMW Apps -- bummer!
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