Software update

njc · 07-26-2017, 01:16 PM

I enquirer about updating my Sat Nav at my local dealer. They offered me two options a full vehicle software update including Sat Nav for in the region of £160 or a cd/sub plug in option for the Sat Nav only for approx £60. My car is a 2014 520d luxury Touring.

Has anyone else done this?

MrPogle · 07-26-2017, 01:22 PM

I had my Satnav updated as a side-effect of something else and I preferred the old version. The new one has lost "Traffic Summary" which I really liked. It also spends too long zooming and tilting as the start of a route for no obvious benefit. I'd look at the 2017 software before you decide.

Abacus · 07-26-2017, 02:49 PM

Is your car over 3 years old? If not you may have a map update for free. Have you used ConnectedDrive? This wil tell you.

njc · 07-26-2017, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPogle

I had my Satnav updated as a side-effect of something else and I preferred the old version. The new one has lost "Traffic Summary" which I really liked. It also spends too long zooming and tilting as the start of a route for no obvious benefit. I'd look at the 2017 software before you decide.

That's interesting - I only want to update new roads that are missing. I'm quite happy with everything else.

njc · 07-26-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Abacus

Is your car over 3 years old? If not you may have a map update for free. Have you used ConnectedDrive? This wil tell you.

My car is over 3 years (2014) I've just looked and £69.00 for 24mths. I have to download to a usb. Do you know I I need to leave the usb connected in the car all the time or just upload the update to the car?

xenon · 07-27-2017, 01:53 AM

You just plug it in and remove it once done. You can do it entirely for free, this link explains how:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1098074

Ignore the fact the thread started in 2014, the update process is the same. I've updated my maps a dozen times. Map Data and operating software are two entirely separate things.

Johnny Grabble · 07-27-2017, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by njc

My car is over 3 years (2014) I've just looked and £69.00 for 24mths. I have to download to a usb. Do you know I I need to leave the usb connected in the car all the time or just upload the update to the car?

You download the new maps via BMW Update Manager onto a 64GB usb, then upload to the HDD in the car via the centre console usb port. The upload to the car takes about 40-45 mins.

JLR1969 · 07-27-2017, 02:59 PM

I am having trouble with mine, it freezes after it says update yes/no

It then says insert USB 1

Trouble is the USB is already connected

Spoke to BMW CS who said update the Connected Drive data, I did this but it's still not working.

Another call to BMW CS needed tomorrow

Abacus · 07-30-2017, 09:13 AM

I'm having trouble too. After putting in the USB I get the ...update now message, but when I click on start update I get

"Navigation data in vehicle is incomplete/manipulated. Please have the system checked by service"

Then

"Please connect the usb device 1 to start the update" (the usb is already in, obviously)

Looks like a trip to the dealer when i can be bothered

JLR1969 · 07-30-2017, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abacus

I'm having trouble too. After putting in the USB I get the ...update now message, but when I click on start update I get

"Navigation data in vehicle is incomplete/manipulated. Please have the system checked by service"

Then

"Please connect the usb device 1 to start the update" (the usb is already in, obviously)

Looks like a trip to the dealer when i can be bothered

Exactly the same for me too.

danorman777 · 07-31-2017, 10:45 AM

I downloaded using the BMW update software and unpacked onto a 128Gb memory stick and all was fine for me. Took about 6 shorter journeys to finish the update but no errors.

Abacus · 07-31-2017, 03:03 PM

So, I bought another USB drive, formatted it, unzipped the file that the downloaded saved and stuck it in the car.

It has started to update :yay:

Watch this space

Abacus · 08-01-2017, 03:22 AM

Map now updated. Looks like the first USB was duff. Buy cheap buy twice!

JLR1969 · 08-01-2017, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Abacus

Map now updated. Looks like the first USB was duff. Buy cheap buy twice!

Which USB did you buy do you have a link?

Abacus · 08-01-2017, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JLR1969

Which USB did you buy do you have a link?

This one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-Tra...b+USB+to+shiva

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njc Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 293 Posts Drives: G31 520d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0)	Software update I enquirer about updating my Sat Nav at my local dealer. They offered me two options a full vehicle software update including Sat Nav for in the region of £160 or a cd/sub plug in option for the Sat Nav only for approx £60. My car is a 2014 520d luxury Touring. Has anyone else done this?
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MrPogle Captain 69 Rep 605 Posts Drives: F10 550i M-Sport LCI Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	I had my Satnav updated as a side-effect of something else and I preferred the old version. The new one has lost "Traffic Summary" which I really liked. It also spends too long zooming and tilting as the start of a route for no obvious benefit. I'd look at the 2017 software before you decide.
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Abacus New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: F11 320d msport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Is your car over 3 years old? If not you may have a map update for free. Have you used ConnectedDrive? This wil tell you.
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xenon Major General 1394 Rep 8,081 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	You just plug it in and remove it once done. You can do it entirely for free, this link explains how: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1098074 Ignore the fact the thread started in 2014, the update process is the same. I've updated my maps a dozen times. Map Data and operating software are two entirely separate things. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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JLR1969 Major General 1882 Rep 7,000 Posts Drives: Kubota GR1600 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England iTrader: (1)	I am having trouble with mine, it freezes after it says update yes/no It then says insert USB 1 Trouble is the USB is already connected Spoke to BMW CS who said update the Connected Drive data, I did this but it's still not working. Another call to BMW CS needed tomorrow
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Abacus New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: F11 320d msport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	I'm having trouble too. After putting in the USB I get the ...update now message, but when I click on start update I get "Navigation data in vehicle is incomplete/manipulated. Please have the system checked by service" Then "Please connect the usb device 1 to start the update" (the usb is already in, obviously) Looks like a trip to the dealer when i can be bothered
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danorman777 Captain 102 Rep 343 Posts Drives: M340i Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sussex iTrader: (0)	I downloaded using the BMW update software and unpacked onto a 128Gb memory stick and all was fine for me. Took about 6 shorter journeys to finish the update but no errors.
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Abacus New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: F11 320d msport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	So, I bought another USB drive, formatted it, unzipped the file that the downloaded saved and stuck it in the car. It has started to update :yay: Watch this space
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Abacus New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: F11 320d msport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Map now updated. Looks like the first USB was duff. Buy cheap buy twice!
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