Base Model USB

snj1013 · 07-31-2011, 09:49 AM

I just took delivery of my 528i this week. Does the base model have a USB connection? I don't see anything in the console or the glove box?

ibimmer346 · 07-31-2011, 01:30 PM

The USB port with audio capability is an option in the 2011 model. If you have it, it will be next to the "aux in" port in the center console. If you do find a USB port in your glovebox, it does *not* have audio capability.

Rochdale Pioneers · 07-31-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ibimmer346

The USB port with audio capability is an option in the 2011 model. If you have it, it will be next to the "aux in" port in the center console. If you do find a USB port in your glovebox, it does *not* have audio capability.

Really? Standard equipment in the UK even in a bog standard 520d. Works mighty fine with my 60GB HDD in the glovebox....

snj1013 · 07-31-2011, 02:18 PM

Is there any way to add it? I can use the Aux Cable or try Bluetooth Audio Streaming, but the USB would have been nice.

snj1013 · 07-31-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochdale Pioneers

Really? Standard equipment in the UK even in a bog standard 520d. Works mighty fine with my 60GB HDD in the glovebox....

Does the UK model have the USB port in the console or just the glove box?

Patrys@BimmerTech · 07-31-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by snj1013

Is there any way to add it? I can use the Aux Cable or try Bluetooth Audio Streaming, but the USB would have been nice.

Yes, it can be retrofitted.

You can contact us with your VIN for more details

Rochdale Pioneers · 07-31-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by snj1013

Does the UK model have the USB port in the console or just the glove box?

As I have no nav system I have no USB in the glovebox, just in the armrest.

johnnyredz · 08-02-2011, 10:55 AM

hello . this is my first post. apologies if i have posted in wrong section.
just bought 520d f10 last week. car is brilliant, the one thing that is really confusing me is how to connect my ipod to the info screen.
I do not have a usb port in centre console or glove box.
i can get the ipod to play (audio) via the aux input.
if i bought a media snap in adapter, would that enable me to view my playlists and songs on the info screen.

Thank you in advance
Johnnyredz

snj1013 · 08-02-2011, 08:26 PM

Nope, with only the AUX input, you'll have to control everything from the Ipod. The Media adapter won't be of any use without the USB port.

johnnyredz · 08-03-2011, 03:03 AM

Thanks snj1013

Guess i will just have to live with it .

Unless someone know a workaround.

blaz · 08-04-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyredz

Unless someone know a workaround.

do you have bluetooth on your ipod? if so then audio-stream

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johnnyredz Registered Drives: BMW 2010 F10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	hello . this is my first post. apologies if i have posted in wrong section. just bought 520d f10 last week. car is brilliant, the one thing that is really confusing me is how to connect my ipod to the info screen. I do not have a usb port in centre console or glove box. i can get the ipod to play (audio) via the aux input. if i bought a media snap in adapter, would that enable me to view my playlists and songs on the info screen. Thank you in advance Johnnyredz Last edited by johnnyredz; 08-02-2011 at 05:35 PM.

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07-31-2011, 01:30 PM	#2
ibimmer346 Major Drives: 2013 650i GC, 2002 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA Posts: 1,113 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW 650i GC [0.00]	The USB port with audio capability is an option in the 2011 model. If you have it, it will be next to the "aux in" port in the center console. If you do find a USB port in your glovebox, it does not have audio capability.

07-31-2011, 02:18 PM	#4
snj1013 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 358 iTrader: (1)	Is there any way to add it? I can use the Aux Cable or try Bluetooth Audio Streaming, but the USB would have been nice.

08-02-2011, 08:26 PM	#9
snj1013 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 358 iTrader: (1)	Nope, with only the AUX input, you'll have to control everything from the Ipod. The Media adapter won't be of any use without the USB port.

08-03-2011, 03:03 AM	#10
johnnyredz Registered Drives: BMW 2010 F10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Thanks snj1013 Guess i will just have to live with it . Unless someone know a workaround.