10-16-2020, 02:45 PM | #1 |
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March vs July software difference
What enhancements does the July update offer over the March 2020 version? And is this an OTA update or does it have to be done by the dealer?
This is on a 2019 M850i Convertible if that matters at all. Thanks |
10-16-2020, 08:06 PM | #2 |
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This article pretty much covers everything in the 07/2020 release (although some doesn't apply to the 8-series, e.g., eDrive Zones).
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...es?language=en Now here's the scary thing, i.e., they call it "beta days". WTF? However, the first 07/2020 release that hit a forum member was 07/2020.25 and the latest was 07/2020.40 so hopefully they are out of the beta program. |
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10-18-2020, 09:38 AM | #7 |
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Had mine installed during service. Didn't notice any changes other than 3D view and camera view differences. I use carplay so no idea about android. And no I had to have the dealer do it.
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10-18-2020, 11:22 AM | #9 |
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Check under apps and bmw store. My mechanic says it's in all the 2019 M850i in the USA on the 07.2020 software; but he didn't say which dot versions.
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10-18-2020, 12:27 PM | #10 |
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There should definitely be Android Auto with the 07.2020 software even on 2019 builds. Mine is on the before-latest (07.2020.45). I wonder, of the listed stuff (in the article) what the latest one will really add (since some of it is already on with the July update).
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It seems to be in the US, but not in the UK yet on pre-July 2020 cars which is really frustrating. I'm not sure if UK dealers are able to provide it, but when I spoke to my dealer last week, he said they hadn't put it on any 8 series yet. If anyone here has it on their pre-2020 car, and has done it themselves, please let me know! M |
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10-18-2020, 02:04 PM | #12 |
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My 2019 M850i is a non-US one and has it (see screenshot below). I really find it strange you do not have it under the BMW apps menu. I for one got this with the 2020.07.45 update. Just before picking up the car back in September I asked the dealer to full flash car to latest software (all ECUs). You should definitely have it too if you are on one of the 2020.07.XX software versions. It would be very weird if on vehicles produced before 07.2020 and destined for the UK market the Android option did not show up. Also how (technically speaking) and why would BMW limit this for some models?
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I had it on my M850i when they did the update to 07/2020.25, the picture below was taken on 19th July. I am sure you tried the reset, if not it may be worth a go. Az. |
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10-18-2020, 04:07 PM | #15 |
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Crap.
Will have to talk to the coding guy again and see what's going on. I wonder of its something that only BMW can do. Just realised you'd responded to my PM Azlar (apologies!). Is that image from your M850i, or M8? If the latter, that doesn't surprise me as the M8 seems to have Android Auto straight out the box. M Last edited by msm2000uk; 10-18-2020 at 04:28 PM.. |
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I don't think there is any way to do it still unless you go into M mode, I tried all ways but with no luck, M1 and M2 still only have the 4 options. Az. |
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I'll have to see if I can get BMW to update the software somehow. How frustrating! M |
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That's what I though, or if you go through a toll booth each day.
Other than that I see no point for it. They spent all that time and effort making your drivers window come down at a certain point ( saving you the 3 seconds to do it yourself ) but yet spent no time on the more important things like enhanced HUD information, digital key for IOS ( pre 07/2020 ), etc. |
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