[nydennis]

Had my iPod playing all music. Hit random on the iDrive. Changed songs through the hud. I notice on the iDrive screen that the album cover changes but the song name remains the same. If I change the song on through the joystick and screen everything goes to the next screen.

Anyone else see something like this?

Also is there a way to make sure Random is always on? I always have to hit random if I start changing tracks and such

[joewalton]

If you're using an iPod Classic and you choose 'all songs' and Random you're putting a big strain on iDrive and the iPod because the database of those songs is very large.

If you used a Playlist of, say, 100 songs, different story. Wouldn't be a lag or a complete miss.

Random 'sticks' when you stay in the same place on the iPod. If you're in a Playlist, choose Random, drive, turn off the car, get back in, it'll resume in that Playlist on Random. But as soon as you navigate to another Playlist, or to Artist, or to All Songs, iDrive removes that option and you have to hit Random again.

Logic being that if you're listening to "Best Of Disco" Playlist in Random and then navigate to Artist > Album > Beatles > Abbey Road, you wouldn't want Carry That Weight coming on as the first track.

[nydennis]

Originally Posted by joewalton

If you're using an iPod Classic and you choose 'all songs' and Random you're putting a big strain on iDrive and the iPod because the database of those songs is very large.

If you used a Playlist of, say, 100 songs, different story. Wouldn't be a lag or a complete miss.

Random 'sticks' when you stay in the same place on the iPod. If you're in a Playlist, choose Random, drive, turn off the car, get back in, it'll resume in that Playlist on Random. But as soon as you navigate to another Playlist, or to Artist, or to All Songs, iDrive removes that option and you have to hit Random again.

Logic being that if you're listening to "Best Of Disco" Playlist in Random and then navigate to Artist > Album > Beatles > Abbey Road, you wouldn't want Carry That Weight coming on as the first track.

It is an iPod classic. The Album art changes instantly. The song names do not change at all while using the hud on random. I actually been thinking of getting an iPod classic so I can update it without bringing it inside all the time through my wireless. I also don't need as much music on the drive as I have. Such a waste as I don't even listen to half of it. I have 7000 songs using 56gb. I used to have over 11k songs on it.

My G37 used to keep it on random all the time unless I changed it so I guess I was just used to it.

I put the Random button on my 8 favorites button to make it easier so no big deal and I totally understand and agree with your reasoning on how the random works.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by nydennis

It is an iPod classic. The Album art changes instantly. The song names do not change at all while using the hud on random. I actually been thinking of getting an iPod classic so I can update it without bringing it inside all the time through my wireless. I also don't need as much music on the drive as I have. Such a waste as I don't even listen to half of it. I have 7000 songs using 56gb. I used to have over 11k songs on it.

My G37 used to keep it on random all the time unless I changed it so I guess I was just used to it.

I put the Random button on my 8 favorites button to make it easier so no big deal and I totally understand and agree with your reasoning on how the random works.

An iPod touch solves all problems.

SSD much faster, impervious to hot/cold temps. My iPod classic fried in my last car, have had no problems with iPod touch

[OC40]

Originally Posted by nydennis

It is an iPod classic. The Album art changes instantly. The song names do not change at all while using the hud on random. I actually been thinking of getting an iPod classic so I can update it without bringing it inside all the time through my wireless. I also don't need as much music on the drive as I have. Such a waste as I don't even listen to half of it. I have 7000 songs using 56gb. I used to have over 11k songs on it.

My G37 used to keep it on random all the time unless I changed it so I guess I was just used to it.

I put the Random button on my 8 favorites button to make it easier so no big deal and I totally understand and agree with your reasoning on how the random works.

It's the Classic. I had an iPod Classic in a GTP and TSX without any issues. A different story in my F30 as it would shut off intermittently. I switched to an iPod nano 7th gen and have not had any issues since.

[nydennis]

Originally Posted by OC40

It's the Classic. I had an iPod Classic in a GTP and TSX without any issues. A different story in my F30 as it would shut off intermittently. I switched to an iPod nano 7th gen and have not had any issues since.

Just got a iPod touch 5th generation today. Got a good price on it with some freebies. Will try it tomorrow

[shoptb]

This issue will still happen with any hardware. I just bought a iPhone5 and it has the same issue with very large playlists on random. See joewalton's description above.

[ScarecrowBoat]

Happens to me now and again, no big deal though it fixes itself after a few tracks play. It's an iPod problem I think, not a BMW problem.

[nydennis]

Originally Posted by ScarecrowBoat

Happens to me now and again, no big deal though it fixes itself after a few tracks play. It's an iPod problem I think, not a BMW problem.

I would think it is a BMW issue over an iPod issue.. Since the artwork does change very quickly, just not the text I would think it is related to the communication between the HUD and the unit. no big deal to me either.