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frenchie1013 · 09-11-2014, 04:55 AM

So this may be a stupid question but does bmw make an actual software update for the system itself....not maps, but overall system.? I have a 2010 cic.
I went in bmw's website to look at telephone support and it ask me what version of software I have, which I can't tell but the update site says my vin is up to date, but I doubt it.

frenchie1013 · 09-11-2014, 05:12 AM

Update...I'm an idiot and forgot to write the reason why I was looking for a software update....I have an iPhone 5 and when I connect it to the car, go to USB, it says reading, then not supported....I have tried 3 different cables and 2 different phones still with no luck
I am only using the apple lightning cable and I have also tried the 30 pin adapter...nothing works, and I just want to listen to my music that way.

Johnny Boost · 09-11-2014, 08:44 AM

You need the BMW Y-splitter cable in order for it to read your iPhone.

bender rodriguez · 09-11-2014, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

You need the BMW Y-splitter cable in order for it to read your iPhone.

Do they have something for lighting cable?

brewnami · 09-11-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bender rodriguez

Do they have something for lighting cable?

Apple makes an adapter, but I only use my iPod in the car so I can leave it in there, I've never plugged my iPhone into the Y connector.

Johnny Boost · 09-11-2014, 09:43 AM

This thread will probably be useful. If I'm understanding it correctly, you will need a "lightning adapter" from Apple in order to connect to a Y cable. So attach the adapter to the Y cable and it should work in your car.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=758527

◦ The "Lightning adapter" is an adapter available via Apple to convert the old 30-pin plug to the new 8-pin connector or "Lightning cable". It is already on sale by Apple and retails for $29.99 (for the adapter) or $39.99 for the adapter cable.

herrlado · 09-11-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by frenchie1013

So this may be a stupid question but does bmw make an actual software update for the system itself....not maps, but overall system.? I have a 2010 cic.
I went in bmw's website to look at telephone support and it ask me what version of software I have, which I can't tell but the update site says my vin is up to date, but I doubt it.

Overal system update is only possible with special BMW Devices and Software, which also can be bought but is is not cheap and easy.

Which month of 2010?

Lado

bender rodriguez · 09-11-2014, 10:15 AM

Do you really have to update your software for iPhone 5

frenchie1013 · 09-11-2014, 10:41 AM

I already have the BMW Y splitter and apple lightning adapter and still does not work. My dealer said to try the lightning cable directly in USB and that should work which it doesn't. I'm at a loss here

frenchie1013 · 09-11-2014, 10:43 AM

January 2010 is my build date

frenchie1013 · 09-12-2014, 01:39 PM

Any one have ideas

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Johnny Boost Colonel 324 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: '21 M850i GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: TBD iTrader: (0)	This thread will probably be useful. If I'm understanding it correctly, you will need a "lightning adapter" from Apple in order to connect to a Y cable. So attach the adapter to the Y cable and it should work in your car. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=758527 ◦ The "Lightning adapter" is an adapter available via Apple to convert the old 30-pin plug to the new 8-pin connector or "Lightning cable". It is already on sale by Apple and retails for $29.99 (for the adapter) or $39.99 for the adapter cable. __________________ WedgePerformance E40 MHD \| Performance Exhaust Mod \| BMS DP \| Vibrant 1790 \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| xHP Stage 3 Michelin PSS \| M3 Control Arms LUX v4 LEDs \| Shadowline Grills \| Lip Spoiler
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frenchie1013 First Lieutenant 78 Rep 360 Posts Drives: sedan Join Date: May 2014 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I already have the BMW Y splitter and apple lightning adapter and still does not work. My dealer said to try the lightning cable directly in USB and that should work which it doesn't. I'm at a loss here __________________ 2010 335i Rwd 6spd MHD Wedge tune, VRSF Exhaust,FMIC, DP and CP, PR Inlets 2014 X5 50i BMS stage 1, Dinan intake, F85 Knee Bolsters
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