iPhone owners - 2.02 update fixes BMW iDrive problems [but not all problems] - Page 2 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

LinoD · 19th August 2008, 21:22

ok, i just went down stairs to check this out again...

...and i have no problems displaying, sorting or anything with my address book display between the iphone and idrive...

if i set my iphone to sort and disply names either "first name, last name" or "last name, first name" it shows the update in the idrive address book display...

did you try to reconnect/resync your iphone up to your car ?

If I'm miss understanding you, sorry... just trying to help.

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Originally Posted by v8venom

it's not a problem with sorting... it's a problem of displaying
mine will sort either by First Name or Last Name no problem, but won't display by order First Name

for example

John Smith
Michael Jones
David Baker
Steven Robertson

if sorted by Last Name would appear as the following:

1. Baker, David
2. Jones, Michael
3. Robertson, Steven
4. Smith, John

but what i want instead is the following:

1. David Baker
2. Michael Jones
3. Steven Robertson
4. John Smith

yes... sorted by order of Last Name, but displayed with First Name first
i sure can't get mine to work that way...

and you are certain your car can do this?

rslee · 20th August 2008, 00:20

I have a v1 iPhone and a 2005 E60 M5. The iPhone is now running the 2.0.2 firmware but no contact information comes through on iDrive in the car. This has not worked since I upgraded from 1.x to 2.x on the iPhone. Does anyone know who is expected to fix this? Given that it worked fine with 1.x firmware on the iPhone I can imagine BMW saying "it's not our problem". But with three 2.x firmware releases from Apple for the iPhone it seems we are still no closer to a solution.

v8venom · 20th August 2008, 01:16

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Originally Posted by LinoD

ok, i just went down stairs to check this out again...

...and i have no problems displaying, sorting or anything with my address book display between the iphone and idrive...

if i set my iphone to sort and disply names either "first name, last name" or "last name, first name" it shows the update in the idrive address book display...

did you try to reconnect/resync your iphone up to your car ?

If I'm miss understanding you, sorry... just trying to help.

Thanks LinoD...
i guess i've got a lemon idrive... but i suppose it's not a surprise considering that so many others on this board have reported unexplainable quirks with their idrive...

TahBOSS · 20th August 2008, 01:20

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

TahBOSS · 21st August 2008, 02:08

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Originally Posted by TahBOSS

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

nvm NOOOOOOOOO I tried resyncing it and it still doesn't load up my contacts...I have a 2006 build ugh

VirtualRain · 21st August 2008, 06:27

Why does this work on Scoopz 06 and not yours?

doug_999 · 21st August 2008, 06:32

I have a Nov 2005 build 550 (MY 2006) and my iPhone pairs perfectly. Running the 2.0 software right now.

It also pairs just fine with my 2008 M5 (July 2007 build).

JJF · 21st August 2008, 07:33

I'm running the 2.02 update on my 3G iPhone in my 07/07 build M5 and it synchs and works well. I used to have a slight echo in the car on my end during conversations, but that's completely gone now.

scoopz · 21st August 2008, 14:45

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Originally Posted by T-Town M5

Thanks Scoopz. I have been waiting to get the "thumbs up" ever since you said that you would be the guinea pig.

I have been looking forward to the 2.0 update for quite a while and it looks like I will have to wait no longer. If I have a problem after updating then I will let you (and others) know.

Thanks again.

If you've not updated yet read my subsequent post #4 - I jumped the gun and address book still not syncing for me under 2.02.

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Originally Posted by Bunker37

Confirm you still have an old iPhone which has been upgraded to 2.x and if so, does the pairing hold after receiving an incoming call with this new software regardless of phonebook issues?

Yes I'm still using the original (old) iPhone updated from 1.1.2->1.1.3->1.1.4->2.0->2.01->2.02.
My iPhone has always paired to the iDrive and I've never had an issue with needing to repair but under 1.1.2/1.1.3/1.1.4 if I didn't turn off my wi-fi I'd get intermittent calls dropping (i.e. cannot hear 3rd party and they cannot hear me even though stereo auto-mutes) but if I jumped into the settings menu and turned wi-fi off the call instantly came back through speakers. With all the flavours of 2.0 they've managed to get one thing right, I no longer need to turn wi-fi off, the connection is good the whole time I just don't get any contacts.

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Originally Posted by Bunker37

So my question is simple: Can a first gen iPhone be paired with an old TMCU ('06) by installing the 2.02 software?

My car is a December 2005 build and first gen iPhone pairs. Do BMW want to charge you to upgrade the TMCU?

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Originally Posted by TahBOSS

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Originally Posted by TahBOSS

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

nvm NOOOOOOOOO I tried resyncing it and it still doesn't load up my contacts...I have a 2006 build ugh

That was my exact reaction, I feel your pain!

Bunker37 · 22nd August 2008, 22:44

@Scoopz:

Yes, a new TCU costs 340 Euro ex VAT. I have seen official BMW documents stating that my (pre '08) M5 will not pair with an iPhone and a new ('08) TCU is needed to get it fixed. However it seemed somewhat logical that new iPhone software could fix this. I will await an updated iPhone to test with my car before upgrading myself.