[sebg26]

Evening all,
I've recently purchased a 2011 530d. My phone connects to the bluetooth, but it constantly drops in and out. I'd like to update the i-drive system to hopefully sort this issue out, but i can't seem to find an up to date software i can put on a USB. Does anyone have a link for the required file please? thank you in advance

[TyTyF10]

I had the same issue a while back. I updated the software via bmw website (can be accessed now from here: https://static.bmw.com/content/dam/b...t_en.json&v1.0 ) However, that didn't help. Figured out eventually it was because of the new update on my phone (Android). After enabling developer options and changing the Bluetooth AVRCP version to 1.4 I had no issues. Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3 or 1.4 should resolve the issue in general but try it out. If not, it might be another issue.

[sebg26]

thank you, i did check on that site and it says i'm up to date, i have been trying all the different avcp settings too but they all seem to behave the same did you delete and reinstall your bluetooth connections after making changes?

[hrvojexyz]

Guys, dont know will this be helpfull but in my cars, when I bought the car at first bluetooth did work but somethings music streaming was with some interruptions, especially when slowing down/near traffic lights, when there are lot of cars arround my car.
I really didnt know what to do, I did nothing actually , but it improved , in a week or two everything was fine, without those interruptions.

As TyTy said, it could be to a mobile phone software, if you can update it.

[TyTyF10]

Originally Posted by sebg26

thank you, i did check on that site and it says i'm up to date, i have been trying all the different avcp settings too but they all seem to behave the same did you delete and reinstall your bluetooth connections after making changes?

Sorry for the late answer. I am working on my thesis, and things have been super busy. I just cleared the car connections and removed the car from my phone's Bluetooth devices. Paired them again afterward. I am not 100% sure what it could be caused by, but the AVRCP version definitely helped me with my Android phone connectivity. I didn't have connectivity issues with my friend's iPhone, but this was a while back, and I haven't had the issue since in my 2013 535i(NBT headunit). Also, please try it out with a different phone and different operating system different than your phone. That might narrow the issue down to your phone or the car and you can go from there.

I don't know if it would be feasible for you, but my next step would be looking into differences between CIC and NBT head units and maybe upgrading to NBT or NBT EVO(might not be possible on the f10 I am not sure), which might help. I am not too familiar with upgrading the software only and don't know if it's possible but maybe someone else can weigh in on that.

The last thing I wanna mention is the Carplay MMI from Bimmertech. (https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category...i-pro-retrofit). Sure, there are cheaper options out there, but these guys update theirs regularly and are supposed to be reliable with good customer service. I have heard only good things about it and have been considering putting one in my car for some time. I just have more pressing matters to deal with rather than Carplay or AndroidAuto Hope this helps and keep us posted!