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      04-28-2011, 04:26 PM   #1
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I've F10 528i August Production with Pro Nav
In the pictures of the car they show Google website, When I contacted my dealer (I live in the middle east) he told me that this is not available here, because the car is not connected to the internet. But my understanding the technology is the simply a data sim card that is used somewhere. Can anybody help me find that slot or whatever to access the internet from my iDrive?

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I bought a Y cable from Amazon, not sure if it's OEM. First, the cable is short: I keep my iPhone outside the box between seats, and it is barely hanging out. Second: it's keep getting disconnected, e.g: It may play some music, then gets connected as 'iPod' and then work as AUX cable ( So I've to control it from within the iPhone) .... this is very annoying.. Any help?

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      04-28-2011, 04:49 PM   #2
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Q1 - No for full Internet your F10 will not work like that it was built before the full Internet Option was released . Maybe a retrofit not sure ?

Q2 - I'd guess you've bought a cheap copy style cable , I've bought a genuine BMW cable and never had one problem with it on my iPhone and iPod always fully working options in idrive and charges too.
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Thx Mate...

Q1, but in all pictures since they started F10 and that picture is shown....! Is it all false advertising?

Q2, Where did u buy it from and how much did it cost?

Thx again
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      04-28-2011, 07:11 PM   #4
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The google function I get certainly does not show a web-like google page, but a text based business google search for businesses and POI's that you can set your guidance too or make a phone call to the listing. The picture is FALSE Advertising!!!!!
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      04-28-2011, 08:11 PM   #5
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I have a January 11 build 535 which has full internet. Not sure when the changeover was ....
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      04-29-2011, 02:31 AM   #6
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My understanding is that the combox came in with post September 2010 builds...
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Is this internet feature available in Europe? I have a Satio smartphone and Tmobile unlimited internet and cant get nothing.
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Thx Mate...

Q1, but in all pictures since they started F10 and that picture is shown....! Is it all false advertising?

Q2, Where did u buy it from and how much did it cost?

Thx again

You def need the combox which was post sept builds I believe for full Internet options , plus in UK then you need to purchase the Internet option

Cable from BMW dealer cost me about £25 but most places charge about £40 I was lucky when I bought mine
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