[DomMuc]

i don´t like iDrive 8.5... tested it now a few times in a g70 and g60.. "fast"-Buttons in the Bottom are great.. widget on ly on the left side wit a roll up/down menu is a no go for me...

[chocdog]

Originally Posted by ramparts

Compare the 2 builds.

aug 2023 m2 - head unit 4.

aug 2023 x5 - head unit 5.

Great info ramparts. I noticed something similar on www.partslink24.com. But they only show June build info for G42/G87 so wasn't able to get a solid read on the status.

I haven't got ETK running (I assumes thats where your screenshot comes from).

Does ETK allow you to see PN's for VINS that have not yet been delivered, only built (I know bimmer.work doesnt show them)? If so, I think there are a couple of VINS in the G42 "order status and timeline thread" that are July/Aug builds (hopefully people wouldn't mind them being cross checked). I'd give you mine to check, but I don't have it yet (Aug 21st build was the schedule advised).

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...79389&page=237

[ramparts]

Yes it does. And can also check head unit activation.

I stop think the most likely scenario is older cars get a slightly different version of 8.5 .

For example , M cars get their own without quick select now, maybe there’s a 3rd version that is standard 8.5 without quick select ( this is me theorising )

[chocdog]

Originally Posted by ramparts

Yes it does. And can also check head unit activation.

That's good to hear, cheers for the confirmation.

Is it worth me sending you a couple of the recent G42/G87 VINs that have been posted for you to run and see what pops up? I'd send them via PM out of respect for the owners who might not have meant for their VIN to be used like this.

[yuzu]

Definitely curious to see what is in MY24s being produced now (mine included)

[awg87]

unfortunate, but i've gotten used to idrive 8 so that's good

[FrankWhite!]

Originally Posted by yuzu

Definitely curious to see what is in MY24s being produced now (mine included)

Please let us know what you find out! I have a g87 in production now too.

[ramparts]

One interesting thing i've found:

The variant of the Head Unit High used by post July 2023 bulids, is the same as these other models post July.

More interestingly, it's the one used by the X7 LCI earlier in the year.

This *MIGHT* mean it's the MGU21+/A variant, that potentially is different /faster hardware.

Sadly, impossible to know for sure at the moment until there's vehicles in peoples hands. But i'd be going from a 10% change of it being upgradable to 20% chance in my mind.

[chocdog]

Guys,

My G42 M240 has a build date of 23rd of Aug 2023 and is currently status 160 (handover to sales).

A kind member here ran my VIN through ETK and the report back was:

“Head Unit is showing as Head Unit High 4 (MGU21), but doesn't specify if its an MGU21/21H or 21/A. Part Number is 65 12 5B32389”.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by ramparts

Yes it does. And can also check head unit activation.

I stop think the most likely scenario is older cars get a slightly different version of 8.5 .

For example , M cars get their own without quick select now, maybe there’s a 3rd version that is standard 8.5 without quick select ( this is me theorising )

Really interesting thank you! I have my MY24 G87 now here on hand with iD8, and was an August build. I don't think I have the ability to check what HU I have installed?

[Angmar]

I got my 2024 M2 the other day and it's IDRIVE 8 not 8.5.....

[ramparts]

Yes, this news post is incorrect and should be adjusted.

[Nick1150]

Hi to all,

I am a G87 M2 owner 3 months now, production month 05/2023.

I am happy with the idrive 8, except IMPO the quick buttons on the bottom.

Is there a way to add only this option in the idrive 8?

Or better is there a way to add any quick button in the screen except the Home and Climate that already exist.

BTW the absence of a media button is a huge mistake, really don't the test before producing?

Any advise would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Nick1150

Hi to all,

I am a G87 M2 owner 3 months now, production month 05/2023.

I am happy with the idrive 8, except IMPO the quick buttons on the bottom.

Is there a way to add only this option in the idrive 8?

Or better is there a way to add any quick button in the screen except the Home and Climate that already exist.

BTW the absence of a media button is a huge mistake, really don't the test before producing?

Any advise would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

First question, the answer is no.
Second question, the answer is yes, that is why they put the media button on the console, right in front of the iDrive circle controller button. Just push it and it opens the media panel.

[shatty]

OK...so lets clarify this... Will 24 M2 get 8.5? My was built in Sept I think Delivered Nov 30. I could upgrade the HU to latest Istep with my PC but Im scared to now that they use secure coding and programming. Have to have the token or certificate of your car on the PC and its only achievable thru BMWs system. Standalone ISTA wont work or will not have the token needed to program the modules. Some will program, some wont. So if anyone has AOS, I think you could get the token and save it locally so for future updates, you dont need AOS. I think its just the first time.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by shatty

OK...so lets clarify this... Will 24 M2 get 8.5?

No. Maybe the 25 model… which is introduced in 24 (manufactured in 24, as a 25 model).

[ramparts]

Originally Posted by shatty

OK...so lets clarify this... Will 24 M2 get 8.5? My was built in Sept I think Delivered Nov 30. I could upgrade the HU to latest Istep with my PC but Im scared to now that they use secure coding and programming. Have to have the token or certificate of your car on the PC and its only achievable thru BMWs system. Standalone ISTA wont work or will not have the token needed to program the modules. Some will program, some wont. So if anyone has AOS, I think you could get the token and save it locally so for future updates, you dont need AOS. I think its just the first time.

No.
Remaining models will get it in July

[Nick1150]

Originally Posted by M2siast

First question, the answer is no.
Second question, the answer is yes, that is why they put the media button on the console, right in front of the iDrive circle controller button. Just push it and it opens the media panel.

does the button MEDIA in the idrive controller has to do anything with the iDrive version?

The question remains.... is there someone who can program iDrive 8 to anyone's needs?

[shatty]

I want the video options. I can’t believe they skipped it in id8 but 8.5 and 9 and 7 have some kind of mirroring or video watching. Maybe they will push it out as an update to id8? Possible?