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      03-12-2021, 05:07 PM   #1
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2016 f10's are supremely out of date. However I don't want to pay the bimmer tech premium . Someone pls help. Please

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      03-12-2021, 10:31 PM   #2
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This is a pretty good DIY guide.

https://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1526116
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      03-13-2021, 04:02 PM   #3
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2016 f10's are supremely out of date. However I don't want to pay the bimmer tech premium . Someone pls help. Please

Current: 111142.3.113 Road Map NORTH AMERICA NEXT 2015-2
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I just updated mine to 2021 from Ebay for $18. Pretty good deal imo. Let me know if you want more details.
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If you can get your hands on a LIFETIME FSC code, then it will be easier to update since members tend to upload just the map files on a semi-regular basis. Do a search, there are posts out there (and one linked here possibly), that may help you get a key. Even if you HAVE to pay for a lifetime code...it's only that one time, and then your car will never ask you for a key next time it detects updated map files on your USB drive.
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2016 f10's are supremely out of date. However I don't want to pay the bimmer tech premium . Someone pls help. Please

Current: 111142.3.113 Road Map NORTH AMERICA NEXT 2015-2
NBT_K15072A
I just updated mine to 2021 from Ebay for $18. Pretty good deal imo. Let me know if you want more details.
I would love the details on this update. I appreciate it.
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If you can get your hands on a LIFETIME FSC code, then it will be easier to update since members tend to upload just the map files on a semi-regular basis. Do a search, there are posts out there (and one linked here possibly), that may help you get a key. Even if you HAVE to pay for a lifetime code...it's only that one time, and then your car will never ask you for a key next time it detects updated map files on your USB drive.
Thanks for this intel. I'll begin my search for lifetime FSC. I appreciate it.
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Thanks for this intel. I'll begin my search for lifetime FSC. I appreciate it.
I'm sorry I cannot be of any more help. I purchased my lifetime code through a now defunct website www.bmweasycoding.com. It is a gamble because there are of course a lot of people out there scamming. But I lucked out with them and the lifetime code worked (I have since installed two map updates where the car no longer asked for a code anymore). I tried to contact them again via other channels, but it seems that the people behind that site have moved on to other ventures.

There are other options, some sites like bimmer*merica.com are legit (change the asterix to an A, this site may be prohibiting me from posting that specific hyperlink) But they're kinda pricey considering they don't offer lifetime codes, the most they offer is 1 year of codes for $99. Meaning that if BMW releases one update in one year or 4 in one year, you still will have paid the same price. So again, another gamble of sorts. But at least they are a legitimate business. It's just a shame they don't offer lifetime codes (prob to keep ppl coming back of course).

Another option is to research and learn how to extract your own FSC code using a laptop and an OBD/USB cable. To be honest, I don't know if this method will yield lifetime codes, or single-use only.

This is the maximum amount of information that I have floating around in my had regarding this topic lol.. I wish you good luck!
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I believe there is a thread here with someone offering free FSC codes.

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Or you can try to create your own using this guide. It worked for me when I first bought my car a few years ago.

2021-1 North America NEXT map https://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1526116
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2016 f10's are supremely out of date. However I don't want to pay the bimmer tech premium . Someone pls help. Please

Current: 111142.3.113 Road Map NORTH AMERICA NEXT 2015-2
NBT_K15072A
I just updated mine to 2021 from Ebay for $18. Pretty good deal imo. Let me know if you want more details.
I would love the details on this update. I appreciate it.
sorry for the late response, I was she I can get notifications on this forum. here's the guy I got mine from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233700079984
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2016 f10's are supremely out of date. However I don't want to pay the bimmer tech premium . Someone pls help. Please

Current: 111142.3.113 Road Map NORTH AMERICA NEXT 2015-2
NBT_K15072A
I just updated mine to 2021 from Ebay for $18. Pretty good deal imo. Let me know if you want more details.
I would love the details on this update. I appreciate it.
sorry for the late response, I was she I can get notifications on this forum. here's the guy I got mine from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233700079984
I haven't done a map update before. When you bought this, did it include everything you needed or do you still have to separately figure out the FSC code part? (Might be a super dumb question as I don't understand the process)
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2016 f10's are supremely out of date. However I don't want to pay the bimmer tech premium . Someone pls help. Please

Current: 111142.3.113 Road Map NORTH AMERICA NEXT 2015-2
NBT_K15072A
I just updated mine to 2021 from Ebay for $18. Pretty good deal imo. Let me know if you want more details.
I would love the details on this update. I appreciate it.
sorry for the late response, I was she I can get notifications on this forum. here's the guy I got mine from: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233700079984
I haven't done a map update before. When you bought this, did it include everything you needed or do you still have to separately figure out the FSC code part? (Might be a super dumb question as I don't understand the process)
it included everything, so very easy to install and straightforward
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it included everything, so very easy to install and straightforward
Perfect, thanks....worth $18 to me!!
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Perfect, thanks....worth $18 to me!!
This ended up being a great purchase, for me, no nonsense, super easy update
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