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      11-05-2014, 06:39 AM   #1
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      11-05-2014, 07:47 AM   #2
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Awesome, thanks for this.

I bought the code for my dad's E89 (Z4) because I didn't have the cable or the knowledge how to code or interact with the E series.

Since I'm already familiar with Esys and coding my F22, I'm hoping this will be easy.

One question though, is 'nbt.exe' part of ESys / should it already be installed on my system?
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      11-05-2014, 09:02 AM   #3
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Thanks again, good stuff!!
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      11-05-2014, 11:47 AM   #4
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I updated my car to the 2015-1 Maps the other day, and it didn't ask me for an FSC.
Curious if other people had the same experience?
We'll see what happens on the next version..
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      11-07-2014, 12:30 PM   #5
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So this is interesting and I have a theory.

With the new 2 Series convertible announcement, BMW said the car will get "FREE OTA map and software updates." I wonder if this is silently switching for us, too? Maybe you just have to pay for the media/shipping and they don't require a code anymore? Just my speculation!

My second guess is, maybe moving minor versions is free? (2014-2 --> 2015-1, or 2015-1 --> 2015-2 is free but you'd pay for 2014-1 --> 2015-1 and beyond?)

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Funny I got my 32gb flash drive, and installed the updates for 2015 today.. There was no FSC code required! Sweet.

Just insert the flash into USB, it will recognize the files as Nav Updates, and Click continue. It will take about 30 minutes to copy and install.
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      11-07-2014, 03:13 PM   #6
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The F23 will have different hardware allowing for OTA updates. The F22 does not yet have that hardware. Pretty lame, but it is what it is.

Edit: Our F22s have 3G cards. The F23 comes equipped with LTE cards, which will allow for data transfer fast enough to transmit the updates.
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      11-07-2014, 03:28 PM   #7
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Should have been more clear in my last post as I know it's a matter of 3G vs. LTE in the F22/F23: What I meant to imply was that maybe we won't be required to pay anymore either. The mapping system itself isn't changing nor is the data, BMW still has to engineer the updates -- why make it free for one car and not the others? Maybe dealers will still charge to get the discs or to perform the update for you but maybe they will be unlocking this and making the updates themselves free across the board.

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The F23 will have different hardware allowing for OTA updates. The F22 does not yet have that hardware. Pretty lame, but it is what it is.

Edit: Our F22s have 3G cards. The F23 comes equipped with LTE cards, which will allow for data transfer fast enough to transmit the updates.
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      11-07-2014, 03:30 PM   #8
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Should have been more clear in my last post as I know it's a matter of 3G vs. LTE in the F22/F23: What I meant to imply was that maybe we won't be required to pay anymore either. The mapping system itself isn't changing nor is the data, BMW still has to engineer the updates -- why make it free for one car and not the others? Maybe dealers will still charge to get the discs or to perform the update for you but maybe they will be making this free across the board.
Got it. Yeah, let's hope. That $250 charge to update our maps was ridiculous to begin with. Charging that much while others get it free seamlessly would be quite a dick move.
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      11-09-2014, 12:08 PM   #9
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Where do you get the update files from to put on the 32 GB flash drive?
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      11-09-2014, 12:12 PM   #10
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Where do you get the update files from to put on the 32 GB flash drive?
Just do a Google search for: BMW NBT download. You should find plenty of links to torrents, etc.
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      11-09-2014, 02:09 PM   #11
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Loading the 2015-1 files to a flash drive right now. Will report back if this works for me. Interesting that my 2/2014 built M235i has 2013-3 maps loaded from the factory.
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      11-09-2014, 03:06 PM   #12
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Mine required FSC code...don't know how users are getting theirs that don't require FSC...
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No joy. The update for my car is asking for a code during the update. I can use ESYS and created a new DE.fsc file as shown above, but the NBT.exe will not run and gives "not recognized command or program" error.

** Update **

Turns out the program is for CIC and not NBT cars like ours. Looking for another software solution now.

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Thank you guys. One more question, how do I check which version of iDrive map I have on my M235i. The built day for my 235 was 6/19/2014.
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      11-09-2014, 08:41 PM   #15
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Finally, installed after learning how to generate the new code. Special thanks to Zipphreak for helping me get this done.

Steps that were successful for me.
  1. Used my ESYS cable and coding software to generate the vehicle FSC file (see steps in OP first post)
  2. Run output file from step 1 without any changes on 64-bit software, NBT.exe (My coding laptop was running 32-bit so I had to use my home computer for this step), i.e. nbt.exe DE.fsc 0xA8 0x06 <7DIGITVIN>
  3. Downloaded the 2015-1 software via Internet
  4. Copied new map to 32GB thumb drive
  5. Insert thumb drive in car USB while car is powered on
  6. Software load begins automatically
  7. Enter new NBT generated code using iDrive input (be sure to hit OK when done input)
  8. Software took about 40 minutes to load
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      11-10-2014, 06:52 PM   #16
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Save yourself time and $$$$ buy a Garmin with LMT get a FREE new update
every 3-4 months. Approx $200.
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      11-10-2014, 07:43 PM   #17
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It's not a bad idea but then what's the point of getting the tech package with nav in the first place? Honestly, I'm a huge tech person and love Google Maps, Waze, and the freshness of these products, but at the end of the day, I just want an integrated solution; no wires, no fuss.

And like zipphreak said, the challenge is pretty cool too =]

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I'm coming from a CSC system, so bear with me here..

I'm seeing that brand new 2015 cars seem not to ask for an FSC code for the 2015.2 update. Is that true?

Also - if I do end up needing a FSC code, can I just shutdown & unplug the update USB and go back to my slightly older maps until I get the code to finish the update... or am I hosed until I enter the code?

CSC DVDs were much simpler
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      03-29-2015, 07:27 PM   #19
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My 2015 is proceeding with the updates without asking for a code - lucked out this time =p
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      03-30-2015, 04:31 PM   #20
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Update for 2015-2 is out!

Here's the magnet link for the torrent. The only change in the original procedure is to use the different hex code for new version

nbt.exe DE.fsc 0xA8 0x07 <7DIGITVIN>

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:478e26203b9a1fc4...ync.com%3A6969
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Here's another mirror, much better speeds. NEXT/NBT only.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/cq...2015-2.torrent

Other platforms are here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=995629
thanks for this. can i just run nbt.exe on the previously saved DE.fsc file with the new hex code or do i need to pull a new DE.fsc off the car again first?
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thanks for this. can i just run nbt.exe on the previously saved DE.fsc file with the new hex code or do i need to pull a new DE.fsc off the car again first?
yes you can use the same de.fsc if you run it again it will generate the same thing....
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yes you can use the same de.fsc if you run it again it will generate the same thing....
why would running "nbt.exe DE.fsc 0xA8 0x07 <7DIGITVIN>" produce the same thing as "nbt.exe DE.fsc 0xA8 0x06 <7DIGITVIN>" from the first release?
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