need help with software update.

Black5 · 02-27-2014, 03:59 PM

Hi, On the BMW site I entered my vin# and downloaded the latest update using my Mac laptop. I then dragged the file into the USB drive.

When I stick the USB drive in the usb slot in my 535i. Idrive update does not see the file. I've tried using two different USB drive but no luck. Anyone know
what I'm doing wrong?

thanks

pdrf10 · 02-27-2014, 07:12 PM

I vaguely recall a similar issue when updating my telecommunications software last year...

I believe I had to relocate the USB stick from the glovebox to the port in the center console (or vice versa) in order to get my car to recognize and install the update.

Hope this helps.

MWPos · 02-27-2014, 08:10 PM

Another thing to check is the formatting on the USB drive. Please check around to verify, but I think that it has to be FAT32 with default cluster size.

Black5 · 02-27-2014, 08:29 PM

[. QUOTE=pdrf10;15519993]I vaguely recall a similar issue when updating my telecommunications software last year...

I believe I had to relocate the USB stick from the glovebox to the port in the center console (or vice versa) in order to get my car to recognize and install the update.

Hope this helps.[/QUOTE]

Yup I tried both usb slots. I also tried uploading music just to test the ports if they working and they are.

I appreciate the help tho.

Black5 · 02-27-2014, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MWPos

Another thing to check is the formatting on the USB drive. Please check around to verify, but I think that it has to be FAT32 with default cluster size.

I formatted the drive using my Mac laptop. Maybe I'll try using my Windows computer.

Thanks

MWPos · 02-27-2014, 10:28 PM

I got it! I now remember where I read that the formatting has to be FAT32. I read some instructions for updating the navigation map version and in THAT article the USB formatting was addressed:

"to a Fat32 Formatted...."

Black5 · 02-28-2014, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWPos

I got it! I now remember where I read that the formatting has to be FAT32. I read some instructions for updating the navigation map version and in THAT article the USB formatting was addressed:

"to a Fat32 Formatted...."

Oh I just remembered I was able to import mp3 music from that same USB drive so I would think the format now is correct idk

Im still gonna try format it off my windows computer and try again

hj535i · 04-04-2014, 05:27 AM

I was having the same problem after I formatted the USB with my Mac, it worked fafter formatting it with a Windows PC. Also, make sure to use the glove compartment USB.

Stifler · 05-05-2014, 03:40 AM

It can be done from the USB in the center console but the most important is that the file MUST NOT be in any folder just directly in the USB stick.
Good luck.

raleedy · 05-05-2014, 10:21 AM

You can use the Mac to format your USB drive in FAT32. You may want to double-check whether the software you are trying to install is intended for your specific car, and has not already been installed. In either case, I believe the iDrive won't load it.

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...gion=&country=

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/con...re_update.html

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Black5 Private First Class 18 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	need help with software update. Hi, On the BMW site I entered my vin# and downloaded the latest update using my Mac laptop. I then dragged the file into the USB drive. When I stick the USB drive in the usb slot in my 535i. Idrive update does not see the file. I've tried using two different USB drive but no luck. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? thanks
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pdrf10 A Man of Wisdumb... 28 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 550i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Playa Del Rey, CA iTrader: (0)	I vaguely recall a similar issue when updating my telecommunications software last year... I believe I had to relocate the USB stick from the glovebox to the port in the center console (or vice versa) in order to get my car to recognize and install the update. Hope this helps.
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MWPos Lieutenant 81 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Penasquitos, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535i [0.00]	Another thing to check is the formatting on the USB drive. Please check around to verify, but I think that it has to be FAT32 with default cluster size. __________________ Regards, MWPos
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Black5 Private First Class 18 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	[. QUOTE=pdrf10;15519993]I vaguely recall a similar issue when updating my telecommunications software last year... I believe I had to relocate the USB stick from the glovebox to the port in the center console (or vice versa) in order to get my car to recognize and install the update. Hope this helps.[/QUOTE] Yup I tried both usb slots. I also tried uploading music just to test the ports if they working and they are. I appreciate the help tho.
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MWPos Lieutenant 81 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Penasquitos, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535i [0.00]	I got it! I now remember where I read that the formatting has to be FAT32. I read some instructions for updating the navigation map version and in THAT article the USB formatting was addressed: "to a Fat32 Formatted...." __________________ Regards, MWPos
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hj535i Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 5351 Twin Turbot Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Reformat the USB to FAT32 with Windows I was having the same problem after I formatted the USB with my Mac, it worked fafter formatting it with a Windows PC. Also, make sure to use the glove compartment USB.
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Stifler New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 525 218 HP Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	It can be done from the USB in the center console but the most important is that the file MUST NOT be in any folder just directly in the USB stick. Good luck.
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	You can use the Mac to format your USB drive in FAT32. You may want to double-check whether the software you are trying to install is intended for your specific car, and has not already been installed. In either case, I believe the iDrive won't load it. http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...gion=&country= http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/con...re_update.html
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