Software update for Bluetooth and USB audio interface.

[BimmerM]

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Edit 1/3/2011: Apparently there's already another thread for this: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=626202
Sorry for the duplicate, thanks Technic for pointing it out.
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Noticed BMW released an update via http://www.bmw.com/update. Has anyone tried loading it yet?

You can download the PDF from the same site and it will provide detailed information on what is updated.

Copy/Paste from the PDF:

Software update information
File name: UPD01004.bin

Content
The content of the software update depends on
the status of the software installed in your vehicle.
See the description below for details of the
possible content of the update and the devices
supported.
From those listed below, the version that is
appropriate for your vehicle is installed:
> MX-3.5.4, TX-3.5.4
> TX-2.6.4
> MX-1.12.0

Conditions
The software update is available only for certain
vehicles equipped with a USB audio interface.
In these vehicles, the main menu "Settings"
includes the menu item "Software update".
Further information is provided in the Owner's
Handbook for Vehicle under Software Update.
Go to www.bmw.com/update or the compatibility
matrix at www.bmw.com/bluetooth to find
out whether your vehicle is supported.

Installation
Installation of the software update requires
agreement with the terms and conditions of
use. For further information, see
www.bmw.com/update. For the purposes of
installation, save the software update file in the
main directory of a USB drive. Observe the
additional instructions in the Owner's Handbook
under Software Update. Following installation
of the software update, the new software
status is shown in the vehicle under "Show current
version".

Notes
Once the software has been updated, the software
in the vehicle is restarted and data transferred
from the USB drive resynchronised
where necessary. Wait a few minutes until the
USB drive is operational again. Tracks or playlists
played before the software update must be
selected again. This is also necessary is the
previous version of the software is restored
using "Restore previous version".
Before you start a Teleservice update, make
sure that mobile wireless reception quality is
good by checking the status indicator on the
control display.

Software update
(MX-3.5.4, TX-3.5.4)

Content
> Office: Improved support for email messages.
> Telephone: Improved USB connectivity for
iPhones with iOS 5. Improved connection
setup with certain phones. Display and stability
with calls ongoing improved with certain
phones. Improved Bluetooth connectivity
with HTC phones. Improved phone
book sorting on Android phones in Japan.
> Multimedia: Improved display of additional
alum and track information. Better connectivity
for Bluetooth audio devices.
> Improved functionality, BMW TeleServices,
BMW Online and Internet on iPhones with
iOS 5.

Supported devices
The software update improves the compatibility
of the following devices:

Multimedia
> All USB devices
> Apple: iPod touch, iPhone
> Archos: 3 Vision
> Creative: MuVo V100
> Iriver: E100
> Palm: Pre
> Sony Ericsson: C905
> Symbian Foundation: S60
> Yari: U200

Phone
> Apple: iPhone (iOS 5)
> Au: IS03
> RIM: Blackberry Pearl (OS 6.x)
> DoCoMo: Galaxy S SC-02B, NEC MEDIUS
N-04C, Samsung Galaxy S II SC-02C,
Sharp Aquos Phone SH-12C, Xperia Acro
SO-02C, Xperia Arc SO-01C
> HTC: Sensation
> Nokia: C7, N8, X7
> Verizon Wireless: ZTE F450

Notes
Following installation of the software update,
the following software status is shown in the
vehicle under "Show current version":
> MX-3.5.4
> TX-3.5.4

Software update (TX-2.6.4)

Content
> Office: Improved support for email messages.
> Telephone: Improved connection setup
with certain phones. Display with calls
ongoing improved with certain phones.
Improved Bluetooth connectivity with HTC
phones. Improved phone book sorting on
Android phones in Japan.

Supported devices
The software update improves the compatibility
of the following devices:

Phone
> Apple: iPhone (iOS 5)
> Au: IS03
> RIM: Blackberry Pearl (OS 6.x)
> DoCoMo: Galaxy S SC-02B, NEC MEDIUS
N-04C, Samsung Galaxy S II SC-02C,
Sharp Aquos Phone SH-12C, Xperia Acro
SO-02C, Xperia Arc SO-01C
> HTC: Sensation
> Nokia: C7, N8, X7
> Verizon Wireless: ZTE F450

Notes
Following installation of the software update,
the following software status is shown in the
vehicle under "Show current version":
> TX-2.6.4

Software update (MX-1.12.0)

Content
> Improves the speed and stability of music
playback from a USB drive that is connected
to the USB audio interface in the
centre armrest and contains multiple playlists.

Supported devices
The software update improves the compatibility
of the following devices:

Multimedia
> All USB media

Notes
Following installation of the software update,
the following software status is shown in the
vehicle under "Show current version":
> MX-1.12.0

[Time]

I'll try it out tomm, and test it with my iPhone 4s.

[dirtyfreebooter]

I was bored, so I tried it. I didn't have one of the matching MX versions, so it only updated the TX telephone software. Everything worked afterward, don't really know in the 15 minutes I drove the car afterward what changed. Seemed like nothing. iPhone 4 with iOS 5.0.1. M3 is a 2011.5 with iDrive, USB, bluetooth, and smart phone integration.

[Technic]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=626202

[dman229]

does this update mess with engine management software ? or is it separate for Idrive function ?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by dman229

does this update mess with engine management software ? or is it separate for Idrive function ?

Could you just read the first post? Seriously.

[kscarrol]

OK, quick question on this software update. I am trying to do this and have downloaded the file from bmw.com/update. When I try to update my car it says something to the effect of the software is not appropriate for the system. The file that was downloaded is named UPD01004.bin. What am I missing?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by kscarrol

OK, quick question on this software update. I am trying to do this and have downloaded the file from bmw.com/update. When I try to update my car it says something to the effect of the software is not appropriate for the system. The file that was downloaded is named UPD01004.bin. What am I missing?

Does your car have a Combox? This update is only applicable to a Combox.

[kscarrol]

Yes, it is a Sept 2010 build w/ the combox... The bmw.com/update site requires a VIN entry to determine what options the car has and therefore what software needs updating. I enter the last 7 of the VIN and it gives me this file to download...

[THE TECH]

Updated mine today. Not sure if things changed or not. I've been having cradle issues and was hoping this would help but it didn't appear that it did.

[spdy330]

I just did mine. I will play with it the next time I drive the car.

[SamS]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Updated mine today. Not sure if things changed or not. I've been having cradle issues and was hoping this would help but it didn't appear that it did.

I think you got a bad cradle.

[kscarrol]

Originally Posted by spdy330

I just did mine. I will play with it the next time I drive the car.

Can I ask you what file you downloaded from BMW? Was the extension .BIN?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by kscarrol

Can I ask you what file you downloaded from BMW? Was the extension .BIN?

This is the update file, just change name to UPD01004.bin... placed it at the root of your USB stick directory (not inside any folder), plug it into the USB port under the armrest and follow the install instructions several times.

It should work.

[kscarrol]

Thx, Technic. The file that was downloaded from the BMW site is already named UPD01004.bin, just wanted to make sure that was correct. And I have it in the root directory of the USB drive. Will give it several more tries...

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by SamS

I think you got a bad cradle.

I would love to figure the situation out.

[SamS]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

I would love to figure the situation out.

Try a replacement cradle? Yeah, it's $200, but if you still have the same issues, just send/take it back.

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by SamS

Try a replacement cradle? Yeah, it's $200, but if you still have the same issues, just send/take it back.

I just sent an email to the good people at Steve Thomas asking what they can do for me on a replacement.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

I just sent an email to the good people at Steve Thomas asking what they can do for me on a replacement.

There is a 2-year warranty on new parts.

[kscarrol]

Originally Posted by Technic

This is the update file, just change name to UPD01004.bin... placed it at the root of your USB stick directory (not inside any folder), plug it into the USB port under the armrest and follow the install instructions several times.

It should work.

Tried your file multiple times, still no joy... Thanks for trying! Not a big deal, not having any connection issues with my iPhone so I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[spdy330]

UPD01000.bin

Originally Posted by kscarrol

Can I ask you what file you downloaded from BMW? Was the extension .BIN?

[spdy330]

You enter in the last 7 digits of your VIN on BMW's web site to see if your vehicle is equipped with the correct hardware.


http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...update_vin.jsp

Originally Posted by kscarrol

Tried your file multiple times, still no joy... Thanks for trying! Not a big deal, not having any connection issues with my iPhone so I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix it!