Issues with iPhone 4 integration and 2008 nav

Brescia · 10-21-2010, 10:30 PM

Hello All,

First post here from a former e46 M3 owner! I have a question concerning the usage of an iPhone 4 with the 2008 nav utilizing the USB + 1/8th Y-adapter. I looked at a 2008 e92 M3 locally today and was disappointed to find that the car would not recognize my phone over the USB connection (using either the Y adapter or with a normal iPhone cable alone). It obviously did work correctly using just the 1/8th inch adapter, but this of course didn't allow control of the iPhone through the iDrive.

I have used this exact iPhone running the exact same software version (4.0.1) in a September 2011 build date M3 car and it worked perfectly, allowing me to dig through the music on my phone using the iDrive (even displaying the album art, which was very impressive).

I did attempt a search on this subject but didn't dig up anything relevant. Is there a software update available for the 2008 vehicle that will allow it to explore the music on the phone through the iDrive?

EDIT: didn't see the subforum, feel free to tow.

rjd598 · 10-21-2010, 11:26 PM

worked fine on my 08 with iphone 4....maybe its a bad cable?

Brescia · 10-21-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

worked fine on my 08 with iphone 4....maybe its a bad cable?

It's possible. Wouldn't recognize it at all through the Y-adapter (clicking from AUX to USB just had USB greyed-out). When I attempted to use just the iPhone USB cable (no y-adapter) it allowed me to click over to USB in the menu but gave some error along the lines of not recognizing the device.

1sikbmr · 10-21-2010, 11:49 PM

the phone is defected... sell it to me...

NYCMCBM3 · 10-21-2010, 11:54 PM

iphone 4 is so gay. i hate mine , it drops all my calls never sends my txt messages , never receives my calls , never receives my txt messages, freezes all the time, i just so tempted to break it these days -.-

and the worst part is that it shocks my ears o_O

im waiting for a box to come so i can ship it back to Steve, and hopefully the next one he sends my doesn't blow up in my hands

mdrobc13 · 10-23-2010, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

worked fine on my 08 with iphone 4....maybe its a bad cable?

Likely is a bad cable. Take it to the dealer and have them swap out a new one and check your software codes to see if you need an update. I have an 08 M3 coupe and an iphone4 and mine works fine. Only message I get is that it's not a supported phone which I also got with my iphone 3GS too but it works fine thru i drive as well as charges and BT recognizes and downloads so no problems here. Good luck.

tailgate1234 · 10-23-2010, 12:04 PM

My 08 and iPhone4 work just fine. I've heard that BMW came up with an updated cable at some point. You my have the old cable. For $70 your dealer's parts department can rip you off for the new one.

stylinexpat · 12-01-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tailgate1234

My 08 and iPhone4 work just fine. I've heard that BMW came up with an updated cable at some point. You my have the old cable. For $70 your dealer's parts department can rip you off for the new one.

Did anyone get this cable and find it to make a difference? I have an 09 M3 and my older Iphone 3G worked great. I bought a new Iphone 4 and the music does show up but the music sounds horrible for some reason. Any others here having issues??

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Brescia New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E36, G35 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Issues with iPhone 4 integration and 2008 nav Hello All, First post here from a former e46 M3 owner! I have a question concerning the usage of an iPhone 4 with the 2008 nav utilizing the USB + 1/8th Y-adapter. I looked at a 2008 e92 M3 locally today and was disappointed to find that the car would not recognize my phone over the USB connection (using either the Y adapter or with a normal iPhone cable alone). It obviously did work correctly using just the 1/8th inch adapter, but this of course didn't allow control of the iPhone through the iDrive. I have used this exact iPhone running the exact same software version (4.0.1) in a September 2011 build date M3 car and it worked perfectly, allowing me to dig through the music on my phone using the iDrive (even displaying the album art, which was very impressive). I did attempt a search on this subject but didn't dig up anything relevant. Is there a software update available for the 2008 vehicle that will allow it to explore the music on the phone through the iDrive? EDIT: didn't see the subforum, feel free to tow. __________________ 2 Wheels: 2010 BMW S1000RR / 2007 Triumph Daytona 675 (sold) / 1999 Ducati 748 4 Wheels: 2006 Infiniti G35 6mt, 2002 BMW M3 6mt (sold), 1993 325i track toy Last edited by Brescia; 10-21-2010 at 10:41 PM..
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tailgate1234 Private First Class 15 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Silverstone II Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	My 08 and iPhone4 work just fine. I've heard that BMW came up with an updated cable at some point. You my have the old cable. For $70 your dealer's parts department can rip you off for the new one.
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