OTA Received in US on 6/8/20

mrichione · 06-11-2020, 09:26 AM

After nearly a year and a half of ownership and patiently checking for software upgrades in iDrive settings almost daily, I finally received my first OTA upgrade on 6/8/20. I had previously been running 11/2019.40 and received a (minor) update to 11/2019.70. The process was straightforward and intuitive; photos of the process in iDrive and the iOS CD app are attached.

To trigger the update, I checked for available upgrades in iDrive settings. When I was notified one was available, I proceeded to download it via iDrive and kept my iPhone nearby to improve the download speed. The download took about 15 minutes, then the installation (which required the car to be parked with the engine off) took another 20 minutes. I haven't noticed any changes between the old and new 11/2019 versions; I suspect this was just a stability update more than anything.

Xeno · 06-11-2020, 10:10 AM

There is an existing thread here and others added USA stories to a thread about OTA outside USA in the primary forum:

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1726385

timmahh · 06-11-2020, 12:37 PM

Mine is on 07/2019.63, has been searching for updates for about 30 mins and nothing still. Going to have to turn it off and get back to work! CD app says nada available.

eagle_bmw · 06-11-2020, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mrichione

After nearly a year and a half of ownership and patiently checking for software upgrades in iDrive settings almost daily, I finally received my first OTA upgrade on 6/8/20. I had previously been running 11/2019.40 and received a (minor) update to 11/2019.70. The process was straightforward and intuitive; photos of the process in iDrive and the iOS CD app are attached.

To trigger the update, I checked for available upgrades in iDrive settings. When I was notified one was available, I proceeded to download it via iDrive and kept my iPhone nearby to improve the download speed. The download took about 15 minutes, then the installation (which required the car to be parked with the engine off) took another 20 minutes. I haven't noticed any changes between the old and new 11/2019 versions; I suspect this was just a stability update more than anything.

Would you mind sharing your MY and whether you have a 50i/M50i or 40i? I don't think I've seen any 40i in the US getting OTA yet.

mrichione · 06-12-2020, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by eagle_bmw

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Originally Posted by mrichione

After nearly a year and a half of ownership and patiently checking for software upgrades in iDrive settings almost daily, I finally received my first OTA upgrade on 6/8/20. I had previously been running 11/2019.40 and received a (minor) update to 11/2019.70. The process was straightforward and intuitive; photos of the process in iDrive and the iOS CD app are attached.

To trigger the update, I checked for available upgrades in iDrive settings. When I was notified one was available, I proceeded to download it via iDrive and kept my iPhone nearby to improve the download speed. The download took about 15 minutes, then the installation (which required the car to be parked with the engine off) took another 20 minutes. I haven't noticed any changes between the old and new 11/2019 versions; I suspect this was just a stability update more than anything.

Would you mind sharing your MY and whether you have a 50i/M50i or 40i? I don't think I've seen any 40i in the US getting OTA yet.

My vehicle is a 2019 40i, purchased in Feb 2019.

eagle_bmw · 06-12-2020, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mrichione

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Originally Posted by eagle_bmw

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Originally Posted by mrichione

After nearly a year and a half of ownership and patiently checking for software upgrades in iDrive settings almost daily, I finally received my first OTA upgrade on 6/8/20. I had previously been running 11/2019.40 and received a (minor) update to 11/2019.70. The process was straightforward and intuitive; photos of the process in iDrive and the iOS CD app are attached.

To trigger the update, I checked for available upgrades in iDrive settings. When I was notified one was available, I proceeded to download it via iDrive and kept my iPhone nearby to improve the download speed. The download took about 15 minutes, then the installation (which required the car to be parked with the engine off) took another 20 minutes. I haven't noticed any changes between the old and new 11/2019 versions; I suspect this was just a stability update more than anything.

Would you mind sharing your MY and whether you have a 50i/M50i or 40i? I don't think I've seen any 40i in the US getting OTA yet.

My vehicle is a 2019 40i, purchased in Feb 2019.

Finally a MY19 40i! Yours was purchased earlier than mine in May. I also have 07/2019.55 so older than your previous version. It seems BMW is on limited OTA turn on.

roadkillrob · 06-12-2020, 03:51 PM

Wish they would update mine, it is a December 2018 build 2019 MY and has been updated once (took 2 tries) by the dealer to 07/2019.55 would like at least to get to 11/2019

eagle_bmw · 06-12-2020, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Wish they would update mine, it is a December 2018 build 2019 MY and has been updated once (took 2 tries) by the dealer to 07/2019.55 would like at least to get to 11/2019

@Xeno got his in late 2018 and had the same old sw version as yours and mine, but was able to RSU.

VTENGR · 06-12-2020, 08:10 PM

Got my OTA just now. 2020 M50i purchased in January. I've also noticed added functionality to the connected app while in the car. Full disclosure, I'm never on the app while I'm in the car. It seems now under the "Remote" tab in the app I have another sub menu for connected command. I can control the radio, climate, etc from the app.

spike5150 · 06-12-2020, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VTENGR

Got my OTA just now. 2020 M50i purchased in January. I've also noticed added functionality to the connected app while in the car. Full disclosure, I'm never on the app while I'm in the car. It seems now under the "Remote" tab in the app I have another sub menu for connected command. I can control the radio, climate, etc from the app.

What version did you get? What were you on prior?

VTENGR · 06-13-2020, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by spike5150

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Originally Posted by VTENGR

Got my OTA just now. 2020 M50i purchased in January. I've also noticed added functionality to the connected app while in the car. Full disclosure, I'm never on the app while I'm in the car. It seems now under the "Remote" tab in the app I have another sub menu for connected command. I can control the radio, climate, etc from the app.

What version did you get? What were you on prior?

I was on 11/2019.40 and now am getting 11/2019.70.

micmitch · 06-13-2020, 03:57 PM

Mine is a July 2019 build, and the car has the firmware update the car got as part of the recall.

I was just notified OTA that the upgrade is available.

adamcb · 06-13-2020, 04:29 PM

I received a note on my new 2020 X5 M5.0i that there was an update. I was on 11/2019.55 and after the update have 11.2019.70.

The update went fairly easily (but still harder than the updates on my Tesla Model X where it's seamless). After the first restart I had a few error notifications (something about lights and automated driving errors), but after an engine stop and restart they went away.

I did note that even though I don't have a "real" M that the requirement on the iPhone app for the car to cool down and then restart (accessory, not engine) was required for the "upload/preparing update" to the car to go past 9%. I waited and waited the first time but it wouldn't budge. So I turned the car off and came back in 15 minutes. After starting the car (but not the engine) it continued thru the process.

Adam

PhilH930 · 06-14-2020, 08:06 AM

Mine prompted yesterday to upgrade from 11/2019.50 to 11/2019/70. It is upgrading now as I type. First update, collected the car 3/12/20.

dbull2 · 06-15-2020, 11:18 AM

Received my first upgrade today. Previous 7/2019.55 to 11/2019.70. My X is a 2019 40i built in March 2019.

eagle_bmw · 06-15-2020, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dbull2

Received my first upgrade today. Previous 7/2019.55 to 11/2019.70. My X is a 2019 40i built in March 2019.

I have the same version, 40i M sport built in May 2019. It seems you and others are not in BMW's naughty list

. Still no OTA for me

RayoVac · 06-15-2020, 03:45 PM

Same here I keep reading these posts and checking mine... it just laughs at me. 2020 40i on 07/2019.55 built September 2019.

novablackm3 · 06-16-2020, 10:50 PM

Anyone get update with Android?

mitch57 · 06-17-2020, 02:33 AM

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Anyone get update with Android?

Are you talking about "Android Auto"? If so, I believe Android Auto isn't scheduled to get released until the 07/2020.xx update which would be sometime next month. However, I also saw some talk about it being postponed another month or two.

novablackm3 · 06-17-2020, 06:43 PM

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Are you talking about "Android Auto"? If so, I believe Android Auto isn't scheduled to get released until the 07/2020.xx update which would be sometime next month. However, I also saw some talk about it being postponed another month or two.

No I'm referring to BMW connect app with Android instead of ios

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mrichione Private First Class 96 Rep 158 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	After nearly a year and a half of ownership and patiently checking for software upgrades in iDrive settings almost daily, I finally received my first OTA upgrade on 6/8/20. I had previously been running 11/2019.40 and received a (minor) update to 11/2019.70. The process was straightforward and intuitive; photos of the process in iDrive and the iOS CD app are attached. To trigger the update, I checked for available upgrades in iDrive settings. When I was notified one was available, I proceeded to download it via iDrive and kept my iPhone nearby to improve the download speed. The download took about 15 minutes, then the installation (which required the car to be parked with the engine off) took another 20 minutes. I haven't noticed any changes between the old and new 11/2019 versions; I suspect this was just a stability update more than anything. Attached Images
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Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	There is an existing thread here and others added USA stories to a thread about OTA outside USA in the primary forum: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1726385 __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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timmahh ghey 483 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: Viertürigen Fahrzeugs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Mine is on 07/2019.63, has been searching for updates for about 30 mins and nothing still. Going to have to turn it off and get back to work! CD app says nada available.
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VTENGR Lieutenant Colonel 1053 Rep 1,952 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Got my OTA just now. 2020 M50i purchased in January. I've also noticed added functionality to the connected app while in the car. Full disclosure, I'm never on the app while I'm in the car. It seems now under the "Remote" tab in the app I have another sub menu for connected command. I can control the radio, climate, etc from the app.
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06-13-2020, 03:57 PM	#12
micmitch Private 32 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2019 X5, 2018 Accord Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Mine is a July 2019 build, and the car has the firmware update the car got as part of the recall. I was just notified OTA that the upgrade is available.
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06-13-2020, 04:29 PM	#13
adamcb Enlisted Member 9 Rep 45 Posts Drives: '20 X5 M5.0, '12 335is Cabrio Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX USA iTrader: (0)	My M5.0i Updated this afternoon... I received a note on my new 2020 X5 M5.0i that there was an update. I was on 11/2019.55 and after the update have 11.2019.70. The update went fairly easily (but still harder than the updates on my Tesla Model X where it's seamless). After the first restart I had a few error notifications (something about lights and automated driving errors), but after an engine stop and restart they went away. I did note that even though I don't have a "real" M that the requirement on the iPhone app for the car to cool down and then restart (accessory, not engine) was required for the "upload/preparing update" to the car to go past 9%. I waited and waited the first time but it wouldn't budge. So I turned the car off and came back in 15 minutes. After starting the car (but not the engine) it continued thru the process. Adam Last edited by adamcb; 06-13-2020 at 04:31 PM.. Reason: typo
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06-14-2020, 08:06 AM	#14
PhilH930 Private 47 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Mine prompted yesterday to upgrade from 11/2019.50 to 11/2019/70. It is upgrading now as I type. First update, collected the car 3/12/20. __________________ Current: 2020 X5 M50i / AG / Full Black Merino / 742M / Exec / DHP / Driver Assist. Pro / Lux Seat / Acoustic / Shadowline / Heated all / Luggage Returned: 2017 F80 ZCP / Min Grey / Exec / Full Merino / LED
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dbull2 Private First Class 58 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5; 2017 Audi Q7 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: North Little Rock, AR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Audi Q7 [0.00] 2019 BMW X5 [0.00]	Received my first upgrade today. Previous 7/2019.55 to 11/2019.70. My X is a 2019 40i built in March 2019.
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RayoVac Private 49 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Northern, IN iTrader: (0)	Same here I keep reading these posts and checking mine... it just laughs at me. 2020 40i on 07/2019.55 built September 2019.
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06-16-2020, 10:50 PM	#18
novablackm3 Captain 125 Rep 813 Posts Drives: Performante, G05 M50i, RR SVR Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (3)	Anyone get update with Android?
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