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      09-23-2011, 10:01 AM   #1
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Beware of BMW HK's IDrive update

I picked up my car today after leaving it with BMW for 5 days to install the m-spoiler. Have to admit they did a good job. Didn't see any gaps between the spoiler and the trunk.

When I turned my engine on, I was surprised to see my album covers are not showing up. I asked what happened and they said they updated the Entertainment function of the I Drive. I then asked how do I make my album covers appear again. The service agent made a call and checked with the technician. He told me the new software won't show the album covers anymore WTF

I drove away extremely furious. Then when I tried to access my phonebook to give someone a call, guess what? My phonebook was in a mess. The alphabetical order is gone. It's random now. First letter N, then D, then A, then T, and so on.... This was when I flipped.

I called the SA again to tell him about the problem. He said he'll check.

Beware of this upgrade!!!!!

If nothing is wrong with your current software, don't upgrade it. Better yet, everytime you leave your car with them, tell them not to touch the software. I never asked them to update anything and they just did it on their own.

I'm paying them a visit next week to ask them to fix the problem. Not sure if they can revert back to my old software. Probably not.
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That's not good bro. I'll take your advice.

For the phone book, mine is also messed up but I never had any software update. Don't know why.

Good to hear they did a good job for your spoiler. No gap? Do they use tape or glue on? If tape there should be gap, right? At least a tiny one.
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      09-23-2011, 12:40 PM   #3
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tough one, bro
I never got the album covers art to show anyway, but i only have individual mp3s so don't know if that's why
Annoying for sure, perhaps steering, throttle lag/transmission is improved? maybe there are some positives
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      09-23-2011, 06:42 PM   #4
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That's not good bro. I'll take your advice.

For the phone book, mine is also messed up but I never had any software update. Don't know why.

Good to hear they did a good job for your spoiler. No gap? Do they use tape or glue on? If tape there should be gap, right? At least a tiny one.
I don't think they used glue. Should be tape but I really don't see any gap. It was actually like it was glued on. They did a pretty impressive job. Well it's a $1500 job plus 5 days so it better be good.
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tough one, bro
I never got the album covers art to show anyway, but i only have individual mp3s so don't know if that's why
Annoying for sure, perhaps steering, throttle lag/transmission is improved? maybe there are some positives
The SA said the update only involved Entertainment. Didn't notice anything else.
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How to show the album cover on the old software? Mine not showing that from day 1 but the phone book is in order!
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Holy~ i'm going in for service in two weeks time and was told about this new updates.
better tell them not to do it.

Also, to replace a new key, it cost over $5000 since my wife drop it at Happy Valley last week and you need to take the car back to BMW to cancel that key's signal.( including re-coding and new key cost works out over $5000)
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That's bad bro.

My album cover did show up, not on all mp3 tho. Actually I don't really care about the cover, the most I hate is the Chinese song names from MP3. It only shows the correct chinese character in some occasions.

Have you found any advantage after this update? Maybe the dvdinmotion can work now..
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How to show the album cover on the old software? Mine not showing that from day 1 but the phone book is in order!
If you don't have the 6NR, you don't have album cover feature. Mine is sep 10 built and don't have.
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Holy~ i'm going in for service in two weeks time and was told about this new updates.
better tell them not to do it.

Also, to replace a new key, it cost over $5000 since my wife drop it at Happy Valley last week and you need to take the car back to BMW to cancel that key's signal.( including re-coding and new key cost works out over $5000)
That's crazy. Better beware of loosing the key. Thanks for the hint.

BTW DY, any update on any mods besides the M-tech kit? Like some photos of your ultra shine F10. Hehe.
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That's bad bro.

My album cover did show up, not on all mp3 tho. Actually I don't really care about the cover, the most I hate is the Chinese song names from MP3. It only shows the correct chinese character in some occasions.

Have you found any advantage after this update? Maybe the dvdinmotion can work now..
I just connect iphone via bluetooth and chinese characters are alright.
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That's crazy. Better beware of loosing the key. Thanks for the hint.

BTW DY, any update on any mods besides the M-tech kit? Like some photos of your ultra shine F10. Hehe.
nothing on the car yet.
My wife is giving me hard times recently regarding the F10 been hard to handle and large to park (she also curb the rims as well)
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That's crazy. Better beware of loosing the key. Thanks for the hint.

BTW DY, any update on any mods besides the M-tech kit? Like some photos of your ultra shine F10. Hehe.
nothing on the car yet.
My wife is giving me hard times recently regarding the F10 been hard to handle and large to park (she also curb the rims as well)
Too big for me not to mention the ladies. My wifey has been driving my car too. She had the invisible license for ten years. Passed the test but no driving experience. I had her took the driving improvement lessons prior to letting her drive my car.

Yeah, I curbed my rim again recently. Six or seven times already. Just leave it. Tried to park at the peak's pararell parking. Impossible to park unless curbing it. Crazy
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Too big for me not to mention the ladies. My wifey has been driving my car too. She had the invisible license for ten years. Passed the test but no driving experience. I had her took the driving improvement lessons prior to letting her drive my car.

Yeah, I curbed my rim again recently. Six or seven times already. Just leave it. Tried to park at the peak's pararell parking. Impossible to park unless curbing it. Crazy
I never park at the peak's pararell parking, always parking at peak parking lot and get free parking from shopping there.
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If you don't have the 6NR, you don't have album cover feature. Mine is sep 10 built and don't have.
Is there way I can retro fit 6nr? I want try the BMW app...
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Too big for me not to mention the ladies. My wifey has been driving my car too. She had the invisible license for ten years. Passed the test but no driving experience. I had her took the driving improvement lessons prior to letting her drive my car.

Yeah, I curbed my rim again recently. Six or seven times already. Just leave it. Tried to park at the peak's pararell parking. Impossible to park unless curbing it. Crazy
Only 2 words: Surround View!!!!!
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Only 2 words: Surround View!!!!!
I already have, human surround view that is. Had to get out of the car in some situations and check out the surrounding before parking into the space.
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For the phone book, mine is also messed up but I never had any software update. Don't know why.......
RC, won't it your cell phone that cause mess?
I use old-fashion Nokia with no problem at day one
Did you try change cell phone and connect to IDrive again?
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My album cover did show up, not on all mp3 tho. Actually I don't really care about the cover, the most I hate is the Chinese song names from MP3. It only shows the correct chinese character in some.....
True, since E60 the Chinese character never fully display, but partially!
Dunno why
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Also, to replace a new key, it cost over $5000......
Wow, that's too expensive
My wife did lost my E350's key, the replacement "only" some $3,500

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nothing on the car yet.
My wife is giving me hard times recently regarding the F10 been hard to handle and large to park (she also curb the rims as well)
Easy Danny
You just give her a E92 or E93, the world will peace again
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I just connect iphone via bluetooth and chinese characters are alright.

That's great bro. Have you try MP3 with USB?
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That's great bro. Have you try MP3 with USB?
Nope. May be that's the cause. Will try and see.
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So upgrade software will give ability to show the album pic?

Rc, no harm, u can get it all fix now in one go. Just if u scratch it again after..

Mlai, should make sub forum for HK f10 with surround view/ IAS/ DHP /550i etc. it will be pretty empty ..

Wah 5k for key .. better not lose mine, or I will need go to IMF for bailout
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