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11-08-2017, 05:39 PM | #1 |
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2010 CIC not support iPhone7 music via USB cable?
Hi everyone,
I recently bought a 2010 E92 M3. My car has USB port next to AUX port in the central armrest. However, when I connect my iPhone7 with the car through this USB port, under idrive CD/MULTIMEDIA-EXTERNAL DEVICE, it shows 'not supported'. I know combox or tune2air may solve the problem, I just want to know why this in-built USB audio function not working on the iphone7. I don`t have an older phone or iPod to try if older system can be recognized, tried to search for this problem but not found a very clear answer. Has anyone got same issue and know the answer? Cheers, Eric |
11-08-2017, 09:42 PM | #2 |
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newer OS does use a different file format compared to the old one back then which could be a reason its not able to read it
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11-09-2017, 09:41 AM | #3 |
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Your 2010 needs an iPhone y-cable to use it that way, it's just a MULF + TCU setup in your car.
Late 2011-2013 can use just the lightning cable because of the Combox.
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11-09-2017, 03:11 PM | #4 |
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So if I get combox fitted, USB would work? Otherwise for now I need a Y cable? From bmw or ebay? Thanks mate
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11-09-2017, 03:15 PM | #5 |
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Correct on all counts.
I just use a y-cable I purchased from Amazon in my 328. Works just fine. I noticed the BMW ones are super expensive and they fray internally in about 6-8 months.
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11-09-2017, 06:32 PM | #6 |
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Thanks a lot for your help mate I'll get one y cable for now then do a combox later
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