[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by redhot47fla

Check the message notifications at the top of the screen. If you see that a message is waiting for you there, touch that notification and it should take you to the embedded command to install the update.

That's what it has done for me - and I've been ignoring it because, personal choice, I don't want the update.

smart man

[RJC-1]

I don't recall but do BMW OTA updates give an explanation of what being updated?

Here's what the C8 Corvette's OTA are like (I applaud GM for being transparent)

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by RJC-1

I don't recall but do BMW OTA updates give an explanation of what being updated?

Here's what the C8 Corvette's OTA are like (I applaud GM for being transparent)

Yes. Fairly complete albeit vague in places.

[RJC-1]

Originally Posted by limeypride

Yes. Fairly complete albeit vague in places.

But w/o the slightest mention of muffler valves I assume lol

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by RJC-1

But w/o the slightest mention of muffler valves I assume lol

lol

Indeed!

[sfy2905]

Time to chime in on my 2020 850i GC. It was delivered in late April, has a 3/20 build date and about 4,500 miles. It still has the 11/2019.70 software version that it was delivered with. I was prompted a few days ago to download version 7/2020.80 which I did, but have not yet allowed it to be uploaded to the car. I like the sound of the throaty exhaust growl the way it is (I have it adjusted to the loudest setting), but I really don't care that much if the snap, crackle and pop is muted somewhat.

So my question, in an 850, does this software version seem to mute the growl as well as the snap, crackle and pop?

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by sfy2905

Time to chime in on my 2020 850i GC. It was delivered in late April, has a 3/20 build date and about 4,500 miles. It still has the 11/2019.70 software version that it was delivered with. I was prompted a few days ago to download version 7/2020.80 which I did, but have not yet allowed it to be uploaded to the car. I like the sound of the throaty exhaust growl the way it is (I have it adjusted to the loudest setting), but I really don't care that much if the snap, crackle and pop is muted somewhat.

So my question, in an 850, does this software version seem to mute the growl as well as the snap, crackle and pop?

Just for clarity when you refer to having adjusted settings to the loudest are you referring to the Engine Sound setting within iDrive? If so the update will not change that as that primarily controls the fabricated engine noise within the cabin. I say primarily as if you do set it to Reduced it will somewhat override the actual car setting, e.g., Sport or Sport Plus to reduce the actual exhaust some as well.

Leave it in "Sporty" and the fabricated engine sound within the cabin will always be aggressive. I keep it set on "Depending on driving mode" as that way with my Sport Individual setting it is the same as "Sporty" but if I'm on a long highway drive and in Comfort mode the fabricated engine sound is in essence "Reduced".

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

Just for clarity when you refer to having adjusted settings to the loudest are you referring to the Engine Sound setting within iDrive? If so the update will not change that as that primarily controls the fabricated engine noise within the cabin. I say primarily as if you do set it to Reduced it will somewhat override the actual car setting, e.g., Sport or Sport Plus to reduce the actual exhaust some as well.

Leave it in "Sporty" and the fabricated engine sound within the cabin will always be aggressive. I keep it set on "Depending on driving mode" as that way with my Sport Individual setting it is the same as "Sporty" but if I'm on a long highway drive and in Comfort mode the fabricated engine sound is in essence "Reduced".

for the OP, keep in mind that those settings don't exist in any 2019 m850i even with coding. not an option.

[likegadgets]

Question: The software downloaded on the App, transferred to the car, however the car has been stock at:

"Preparations for upgrade to version 07/2020.80 completed. You will be notified when the upgrade can be installed." For more than a day.

How to proceed?

[RJC-1]

Originally Posted by likegadgets

Question: The software downloaded on the App, transferred to the car, however the car has been stock at:

"Preparations for upgrade to version 07/2020.80 completed. You will be notified when the upgrade can be installed." For more than a day.

How to proceed?

I'm no expert on this, but when I did last year it just kinda takes some time b/f you are notified it's ready to upload.

[ctelimad]

Originally Posted by likegadgets

Question: The software downloaded on the App, transferred to the car, however the car has been stock at:

"Preparations for upgrade to version 07/2020.80 completed. You will be notified when the upgrade can be installed." For more than a day.

How to proceed?

Turn off the car let it rest for at least 30 min go back in turn it on go to setting and re.ote software upgrade and should be ready to install so install it

[WCH]

Originally Posted by likegadgets

Question: The software downloaded on the App, transferred to the car, however the car has been stock at:

"Preparations for upgrade to version 07/2020.80 completed. You will be notified when the upgrade can be installed." For more than a day.

How to proceed?

I'm stuck in the same place. Going on 4 days. We'll see...

[ctelimad]

Originally Posted by WCH

I'm stuck in the same place. Going on 4 days. We'll see...

Did u try to reset your unit
Press the volume nobe and keep holding it for about 30s to a min and let your idrive reboot
And then check again in the general setting under remote software upgrade
After my install i had a problem that android auto did not show so i did reboot the unit and it appeared after

[likegadgets]

Originally Posted by ctelimad

Turn off the car let it rest for at least 30 min go back in turn it on go to setting and re.ote software upgrade and should be ready to install so install it

I left it overnight - it is the same all day today - 36+ hours now

thanks

[likegadgets]

Originally Posted by ctelimad

Did u try to reset your unit
Press the volume nobe and keep holding it for about 30s to a min and let your idrive reboot
And then check again in the general setting under remote software upgrade
After my install i had a problem that android auto did not show so i did reboot the unit and it appeared after

I will try this - thanks.....

[NOMRW8NG]

I have the same issue. Since the pandemic began, I'm no longer driving the car daily, so I'm wondering if this delay has to do with the battery not being fully charged. The update process is 20 minutes or so with the engine off, correct? So maybe the car won't let it be done if the battery voltage is below some threshold? Just a thought.

[likegadgets]

Originally Posted by NOMRW8NG

I have the same issue. Since the pandemic began, I'm no longer driving the car daily, so I'm wondering if this delay has to do with the battery not being fully charged. The update process is 20 minutes or so with the engine off, correct? So maybe the car won't let it be done if the battery voltage is below some threshold? Just a thought.

I too hardly use the car these days - but this upgrade happened after I drive the car the prior day for a while as well as the day of the upgrade, so I am confident my car's battery was fully charged.

[FBMWWINS]

Originally Posted by likegadgets

Question: The software downloaded on the App, transferred to the car, however the car has been stock at:

"Preparations for upgrade to version 07/2020.80 completed. You will be notified when the upgrade can be installed." For more than a day.

How to proceed?

I assume you tried with the car standing (parked and into P mode), engine off and brake on? If you did not, give it a shot with the car in this state go into the OTA remote upgrade section and see if it finally allows you to install? Once it starts (if it works) you can lock your car and it will carry on with it.
If you still have no luck, also based on what others have suggested, just contact BMW (connected drive services or BMW directly) to explain them the problem. To me it sounds like an issue with the update not being fully received in the car so do check with BMW about this if the problem persists. If that is confirmed, you should get your car updated (for free) at the nearest BMW dealer.

[WCH]

Originally Posted by FBMWWINS

I assume you tried with the car standing (parked and into P mode), engine off and brake on? If you did not, give it a shot with the car in this state go into the OTA remote upgrade section and see if it finally allows you to install? Once it starts (if it works) you can lock your car and it will carry on with it.

This was my mistake. I didn't have the parking brake on. You have to get in the car, don't start it, and make sure the parking brake is on.

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by WCH

This was my mistake. I didn't have the parking brake on. You have to get in the car, don't start it, and make sure the parking brake is on.

Yep, the parking brake must be on. In my case I have "auto hold" set so it is always on when I move the car into Park mode. A side note on "auto hold" is it took a bit to get used to for how it operates when driving and parking (it will sometimes set as you inch into a ******* but now that I've lived with it for nearly a year now I agree with limeypride that it is a great feature.

[bloozemanAZ]

I had an odd experience on a drive today in which the valves apparently did not open whatsoever in my Sport Individual setting (engine on Sport Plus). I actually had the B&W turned off as I was doing some testing for a different thread (the OP has an issue with low-level noise coming from the speakers) so the lack of burbles/gurgles was very apparent. It was like I had the car in Comfort mode. For a brief moment in time while I was doing my grocery shopping I thought that somehow the 07/2020.60 upgrade had a latent aspect on the exhaust. However, on the drive home I shifted to Sport Plus and drove the car hard which opened the valves. I then shifted back to my Sport Individual setting and the expected gurgles/burbles where back on demand (downshifts when letting off the gas, etc.). Also, as normal after parking in the garage I did a 4K RPM throttle which elicited cracks and pops.

This hopefully is a one time event but regardless it might also explain why post neutering everyone's mileage may vary. In other words if the exhaust valves do not open for whatever reason you might as well be in Comfort mode. Granted the early 2019 M850is burbled/gurgled even in Comfort mode but that never existed on my 2020 M850i whatsoever.

[likegadgets]

Originally Posted by FBMWWINS

I assume you tried with the car standing (parked and into P mode), engine off and brake on? If you did not, give it a shot with the car in this state go into the OTA remote upgrade section and see if it finally allows you to install? Once it starts (if it works) you can lock your car and it will carry on with it.
If you still have no luck, also based on what others have suggested, just contact BMW (connected drive services or BMW directly) to explain them the problem. To me it sounds like an issue with the update not being fully received in the car so do check with BMW about this if the problem persists. If that is confirmed, you should get your car updated (for free) at the nearest BMW dealer.

I did not have the brake on. Did that with the car on park and engine off. Nothing happened immediately. Rebooted - no progress. I will let the car stand tonight with the brake on and see if it takes. I checked, and there are no notifications. Thanks all for the tips