New Ytest
Sign out
Bimmerpost
Login
BMW E39 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read  
Go Back   BMW E39 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > General BMW News and Cars Discussion

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      05-27-2019, 08:32 PM   #1
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
40300
Rep
21,232
Posts

 
Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

First Remote Software Upgrade. Over-The-Air installation for BMW iDrive 7

BIMMERPOST NEWS
First Remote Software Upgrade. Simple Over-The-Air installation for BMW iDrive 7
42
COMMENTS
Name:  P90351319_highRes_remote-software-upgr.jpg
Views: 13078
Size:  1.44 MB


May 27, 2019

Munich.
BMW Group customers can now ensure their vehicle software in all BMW’s with Operating System 7.0 is updated at all times with Remote Software Upgrade. Available with immediate effect, this feature keeps the vehicle fresh and is as easy as updating a smartphone. The first upgrade, available from today successively in all BMW ConnectedDrive markets, includes the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant*, whose range of intelligent functions can now be expanded automatically and conveniently over the air. Remote Software Upgrade offers vehicle-specific content and updates such as function extensions for driver assistance systems (e.g. Active Cruise Control and side collision protection). Subsequent upgrades will allow customers to source additional vehicle functions from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store and activate them easily in their BMW.

Uploading new functions directly into the car.

Never has it been easier for customers to keep their vehicle up to date over its full lifecycle and to adapt it to their individual requirements. Remote Software Upgrade ensures their BMW always has the latest software update and functions are constantly improved. Plus, customers will be able to add digital services at a later date. All of which ensures continuous improvements to the safety and quality of the vehicle. Depending on their car’s specification, customers will be able to use Remote Software Upgrade to activate additional functions seamlessly and conveniently from their home, via smartphone or inside the car itself. It represents a milestone in the bespoke, digital personalisation of BMW vehicles.

The additional functions of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant can be activated for models such as the new BMW X5, new BMW 3 Series and new BMW 8 Series with BMW Operating System 7.0 from the introduction of Remote Software Upgrade. Future Remote Software Upgrades will regularly expand and improve the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant’s skills (free of charge). These cyclical updates include software adaptations and function extensions.

* The exact timing may vary according to the market.

__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook
Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter
Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
Appreciate 5
ItsGary1456.50
clee1982796.00
ScotX542.50
Niko ZV118.00
Soul_Glo13282.50
      05-28-2019, 07:39 AM   #2
ramparts
Colonel
1116
Rep
2,237
Posts

 
Drives: M40i
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

so does this update the istep & flash all the ecus ?
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 07:55 AM   #3
ppDoc
Second Lieutenant
71
Rep
296
Posts

 
Drives: BMW
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: FL, USA

iTrader: (0)

i wonder if this means that iDrive can be hacked to enable these options without having to pay for them at time of purchase
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 08:10 AM   #4
bimmer456
Major General
2938
Rep
5,983
Posts

 
Drives: 340i
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Pasadena, CA

iTrader: (0)

Does this mean when I drive 8 comes out you will be able to upgrade to it for free?
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 08:23 AM   #5
Pequin
Captain
Pequin's Avatar
No_Country
230
Rep
630
Posts

 
Drives: Enthusiastically
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: South West

iTrader: (0)

Would be good if the managed to get the OTA map updates to work
__________________
335D EB LCI - Debadged
Appreciate 1
sguler26.50
      05-28-2019, 08:41 AM   #6
530iDriver
Colonel
530iDriver's Avatar
United_States
1708
Rep
2,539
Posts

 
Drives: 2017 BMW 530i
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bimmer456 View Post
Does this mean when I drive 8 comes out you will be able to upgrade to it for free?
In your dreams bud. ID7 will be obsolete in less than 2 years.
__________________
2017 BMW 530i, Sport Line,Alpine White, Canberra Beige Sensatec, 19 inch V-Spoke wheels, basic plain Jane build with no options whatsoever..... "Less is more".

Before: 2011 BMW 328i E90 sedan, Platinum Bronze Metallic, Dakota Brown leather, 17 inch wheels, 6-speed auto, N52 6 Cyl inline N/A goodness....
Appreciate 2
IK6SPEED4479.50
clee1982796.00
      05-28-2019, 08:58 AM   #7
bimmer456
Major General
2938
Rep
5,983
Posts

 
Drives: 340i
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Pasadena, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 530iDriver View Post
In your dreams bud. ID7 will be obsolete in less than 2 years.
Not much better than the free map updates i get on I drive 6 then. Loading destinations from the messages app takes too many steps and any refinement in the process should be made available via software updates and not just on newer vehicles. Think of it as a safety feature.
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 08:58 AM   #8
CyclingBroStyle
Second Lieutenant
CyclingBroStyle's Avatar
United_States
232
Rep
241
Posts

 
Drives: '19 330i xDrive M Sport
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Washington, D.C.

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Any release notes?
__________________
Current: MY2019 330i xDrive M-Sport w/Lasers - Portimao Blue
Previous: MY2013 328i xDrive Sport Line - Sapphire Black | MY2016 428i xDrive M-Sport - Mineral Grey
BMW CCA #522637 use me as a referral for BMW CCA
Appreciate 1
      05-28-2019, 09:04 AM   #9
CyclingBroStyle
Second Lieutenant
CyclingBroStyle's Avatar
United_States
232
Rep
241
Posts

 
Drives: '19 330i xDrive M Sport
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Washington, D.C.

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pequin View Post
Would be good if the managed to get the OTA map updates to work
They work just have to log into BMWConnected on the computer and select your region. At least that's what I did in the US
__________________
Current: MY2019 330i xDrive M-Sport w/Lasers - Portimao Blue
Previous: MY2013 328i xDrive Sport Line - Sapphire Black | MY2016 428i xDrive M-Sport - Mineral Grey
BMW CCA #522637 use me as a referral for BMW CCA
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 09:06 AM   #10
MystroX5
Major General
MystroX5's Avatar
6245
Rep
5,291
Posts

 
Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Central Pa.

iTrader: (0)

This will eventually eliminate dealer visits for updates. The new iDrive7 has constant updates for bugs as well as updates for more features. The OTA updates are long overdue as Uconnect has used this way of updating for 3 years now. It will keep the iDrive7 more viable for much longer than previous iDrive systems. My iDrive7 has been rather stabile and is significantly more advanced and blistering fast compared to iDrive6.
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 09:14 AM   #11
gds52
Colonel
gds52's Avatar
886
Rep
2,720
Posts

 
Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe, BMW 328i E93 Co
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by CyclingBroStyle View Post
Any release notes?
Appreciate 1
      05-28-2019, 09:20 AM   #12
Pequin
Captain
Pequin's Avatar
No_Country
230
Rep
630
Posts

 
Drives: Enthusiastically
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: South West

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by CyclingBroStyle View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pequin View Post
Would be good if the managed to get the OTA map updates to work
They work just have to log into BMWConnected on the computer and select your region. At least that's what I did in the US
Thank you, sadly I have tried but nothing ever happens :
__________________
335D EB LCI - Debadged
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 09:30 AM   #13
psuibmw
Brigadier General
psuibmw's Avatar
United_States
3465
Rep
3,071
Posts

 
Drives: G06/G20/F30/F15/F10/E90
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Baltimore, MD

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2018 BMW 320xi  [10.00]
2023 BMW M340  [9.75]
2022 BMW  [10.00]
Hopefully we will see an update soon that will solve the annoying auto start stop issue
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 09:37 AM   #14
CeEl
Major
United_States
478
Rep
1,250
Posts

 
Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Ohio

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2024 BMW X5 M60  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by gds52 View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by CyclingBroStyle View Post
Any release notes?
https://www.bmw-connecteddrive.de/ap...oftwareUpgrade

Release notes are last entry on these FAQ...
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 09:58 AM   #15
aerokubectl
Major
905
Rep
1,017
Posts

 
Drives: M2C
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (0)

What version is the M2C running? ID7?
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 10:21 AM   #16
clee1982
Lieutenant Colonel
United_States
796
Rep
1,736
Posts

 
Drives: 2019 BMW 540i xDrive
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: NYC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Finally, about time someone caught up to Tesla on this kind of stuff...

Oh well not so much for us in iDrive 6 I suppose...
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 12:20 PM   #17
JayPichardo
BMW Client Advisor
JayPichardo's Avatar
3449
Rep
2,504
Posts

 
Drives: 2020 M340i
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Tulley BMW Nashua, NH

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2020 BMW M340i  [0.00]
Nice!!
__________________
Contact me for all your BMW needs in the New England area.
jpichardo@tulley.com


Top M Client Advisor in New England.
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 12:50 PM   #18
claykin
Brigadier General
United_States
1579
Rep
4,546
Posts

 
Drives: various BMW
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by davidoff86 View Post
so does this update the istep & flash all the ecus ?
You're joking, right?

No, it doesn't.

It is possible owners of iDrive 7 cars won't need istep upgrades as frequent since some idrive and Driving Assistant updates can be pushed OTA.
__________________
2023 840GC | 2021 740i | 2019 X3
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 01:09 PM   #19
530iDriver
Colonel
530iDriver's Avatar
United_States
1708
Rep
2,539
Posts

 
Drives: 2017 BMW 530i
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by clee1982 View Post
Finally, about time someone caught up to Tesla on this kind of stuff...

Oh well not so much for us in iDrive 6 I suppose...
ID6 is fine and it is reliable. ID7 has been plagued with problems since the get go.
__________________
2017 BMW 530i, Sport Line,Alpine White, Canberra Beige Sensatec, 19 inch V-Spoke wheels, basic plain Jane build with no options whatsoever..... "Less is more".

Before: 2011 BMW 328i E90 sedan, Platinum Bronze Metallic, Dakota Brown leather, 17 inch wheels, 6-speed auto, N52 6 Cyl inline N/A goodness....
Appreciate 0
      05-28-2019, 01:31 PM   #20
darksilkx1
Lieutenant
155
Rep
491
Posts

 
Drives: Monthly Payment
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 530iDriver View Post
ID6 is fine and it is reliable. ID7 has been plagued with problems since the get go.
Not sure why you feel that way. I have a 2019 X5 delivered 12/18, never had a single issue with ID7. I actually find it quicker, smoother and more intuitive than any other version I've used. Its the only one I've considered as having usable voice command. I've had X5's with ID5, 6, 7, and whatever version the 2006 E60 5 series and the 2013 F30 3 series shipped with.
__________________
Appreciate 1
Ilyam5888.50
      05-28-2019, 02:50 PM   #21
mrichione
Private First Class
94
Rep
158
Posts

 
Drives: BMW X5
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Has anyone had luck getting their software updated and, if so, how? I'm running 11/2018.55 and CD iPhone app/iDrive still say this is the latest version (which I know isn't true).
Appreciate 1
JRobUSC861.00
      05-28-2019, 03:39 PM   #22
clee1982
Lieutenant Colonel
United_States
796
Rep
1,736
Posts

 
Drives: 2019 BMW 540i xDrive
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: NYC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by 530iDriver View Post
ID6 is fine and it is reliable. ID7 has been plagued with problems since the get go.

point taken, but that's what over the air update suppose to be able to fix, no (now why they launch something buggy to start with is different story)
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:23 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST