BMW Remote Software Upgrade
BMW Remote Software Upgrade
Principle
Remote Software Upgrade can be used to update the entire software of the vehicle. This makes new functions, functional enhancements or quality improvements available.
General information
BMW recommends performing the Remote Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes available.
Safety information
Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle
Functional requirement
Active ConnectedDrive contract.
The integrated SIM card in the vehicle has been activated.
Cellular network reception.
Consent to transmit the corresponding data was given in the Data Protection menu.
Additional information:
Data protection.
Search for an upgrade
Functional requirement
Standby must be turned on to search for a software upgrade.
Automatic search
The vehicle regularly searches for updates in the background.
Manual search
"CAR"
"Settings"
"General settings"
"Remote Software Upgrade"
"Search for upgrades"
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Download of an upgrade
Automatic download
The available data for Remote Software Upgrade is automatically loaded into the vehicle. No download consent is required.
Via BMW app
If an upgrade is available, information about the new software version is displayed in the BMW app.
The data for the upgrade can then be downloaded to a mobile device, for instance via an existing WLAN connection.
The data can then be transmitted from the mobile device to the vehicle.
This transmission method accelerates the download of the data, for instance in areas with limited mobile network availability.
Download the upgrade in the BMW app to the smartphone.
Follow the instructions in the BMW app.
Establish connection to the vehicle.
iOS: connect Bluetooth audio and WLAN.
Android: connect WLAN.
The data transfer of the upgrade from the mobile device to the vehicle occurs in the background only while driving.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Additional information:
Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle.
Information about the version
General information
The information about the version contains a description of the updates included in the Remote Software Upgrade. During the download and after the installation has been successfully completed, the information about the version can be displayed on the Control Display.
This information is also available in the ConnectedDrive customer portal.
Displaying information
Display in the vehicle:
"CAR"
"Settings"
"General settings"
"Remote Software Upgrade"
"Info about version"
Display in the ConnectedDrive customer portal:
www.bmw-connecteddrive.com.
Installing the upgrade
General information
The installation of the upgrade may result in a deletion of software changes, e.g., increases in performance that have been made by parties other than the manufacturer of the vehicle.
Modifications to the electrical system of the vehicle, for instance to control units, that have not been made by the vehicle manufacturer can lead to an interruption of the installation.
The installation may take approx. 20 minutes.
The installation cannot be terminated.
The vehicle cannot be used during the installation.
The vehicle can be exited during the installation.
The installation does not occur until the consent was given.
Prerequisites for the installation
The battery is sufficiently charged.
The outside temperature is above 14 ℉/-10 ℃.
The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
The hazard warning system is turned off.
The selector lever position P is engaged.
The engine is turned off and sufficiently cooled down.
Automatic engine start for pre-conditioning is not activated via iDrive.
If applicable, follow the notes for further prerequisites on the control display.
If the prerequisites are not met, such as a sufficient vehicle battery charge state, the upgrade will not be offered for installation.
Pay attention to an offer for installation, e.g., after longer trips.
Preparing the vehicle
Park the vehicle safely away from the public road.
Cellular network reception must be ensured so that a fault message can be sent, for instance if the installation is terminated.
Close the windows.
Close the trunk.
Remove energy consuming devices, such as a mobile phone.
The vehicle key must be located in the vehicle for the consent for installation.
Switch off the exterior lighting.
Remove the devices connected to the diagnostic socket.
Starting installation
The upgrade can be installed when all prerequisites have been met.
"CAR"
"Settings"
"General settings"
"Remote Software Upgrade"
"Start upgrade now"
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Functional limitations
During the upgrade, the majority of functions is temporarily unavailable, for instance:
Hazard warning system.
Central locking system and, if necessary, Comfort Access.
Parking lights.
Horn.
Alarm system.
Emergency call.
Power windows.
Operation of the trunk lid.
Checking the fuel filler flap lock.
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked from the outside using the integrated key.
After successful upgrade
The vehicle can be used again immediately.
Booked services such as. Advanced Real Time Traffic Information or Remote Services are automatically reactivated during the next trip.
After an extended stationary period, charge the vehicle battery with an extended drive.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, follow the instructions on the control display or in the BMW app.
If the malfunction cannot be corrected, contact an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Validity of the Owner's Manual
Production of the vehicle
At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
After a software update in the vehicle
After a vehicle software update, such as via Remote Software Upgrade, the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest information.
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