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      11-15-2017, 11:20 AM   #1
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iDrive 6 update

How does one get to update to this version? I currently have v5
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      11-15-2017, 02:00 PM   #2
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How does one get to update to this version? I currently have v5
I'm curious as well, late '17 build here.

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      11-15-2017, 03:24 PM   #3
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I decided not to do it (have 2017 also). Kinda prefer the look of the idrive 5. Would switch to idrive 6 if it had gesture control or the parking feature available on idrive 6 in the five series. I dont like the big blocks info and if you zoom out to have a larger menu it does not look as good. Now what i dont like about idrive 5: it does not remember to switch on AUTOH (handbrake in traffic, idrive 4 did not have it either but idrive 6 in the five series does that), also seatbelt chime sound is really annoying and it starts right away if you do not put on the seatbelt. Am afraid if i upgrade performance or add performance brakes they are gonna update software and install idrive 6, really dont want it. Only thing i may like is that if they improve graphics on the 6WB as the one on facelift 4 series looks better (but have zero clue how it looks for 2018 X5). Edit: i dont have an M car, but some of the above still applies. Cheers
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      11-16-2017, 11:41 AM   #4
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I guess you can update to iDrive 6 through Bimmer-Tech but it's a bit pricey for $99

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/bmw-idrive-coding/
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      11-17-2017, 09:21 AM   #5
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I sent an email to a BMW Genius asking how I can get upgraded to v6:

"We regret to confirm that the iDrive 5.0 system in your vehicle cannot be updated to the iDrive 6.0. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. "

Pretty sad when you spend $120K on one of their cars and they can't upgrade the software.
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      11-17-2017, 09:41 AM   #6
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I sent an email to a BMW Genius asking how I can get upgraded to v6:

"We regret to confirm that the iDrive 5.0 system in your vehicle cannot be updated to the iDrive 6.0. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. "

Pretty sad when you spend $120K on one of their cars and they can't upgrade the software.
Agreed, the build date (completion) on my '17 is 8/31. Literally RIGHT before the switch to the iDrive 6.0.

oh well. Definitely a first world problem but woulda been nice to have.
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      11-17-2017, 07:47 PM   #7
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I sent an email to a BMW Genius asking how I can get upgraded to v6:

"We regret to confirm that the iDrive 5.0 system in your vehicle cannot be updated to the iDrive 6.0. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. "

Pretty sad when you spend $120K on one of their cars and they can't upgrade the software.
Same software ... just code the 1 line in HU_NBT2 to id6 light and you're done
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      11-18-2017, 09:08 AM   #8
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Can this be accomplished through Carly?
http://www.mycarly.com

I don't seem to see any reference to it.
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      11-18-2017, 04:51 PM   #9
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I didn't think this was possible if you had Idrive5. If so I would be interested to know but not sure if it could be dont to a '15 x6m.
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      11-18-2017, 06:15 PM   #10
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I didn't think this was possible if you had Idrive5. If so I would be interested to know but not sure if it could be dont to a '15 x6m.
i have id4 in my F85, but my F34 came with id5 ... coded it to id6 no problem.
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      11-18-2017, 06:18 PM   #11
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Can this be accomplished through Carly?
http://www.mycarly.com

I don't seem to see any reference to it.
i have no idea ... i use the BMW tools (ESYS, ISTA+) and coded it in about 2 minutes.

in NBT2 --> FDL code HMI_ID_VERSION to 'id6_light' and you will get the large active tiles
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      12-03-2017, 01:46 AM   #12
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Is there a quick way to tell if you have iDrive 5 or 6? Not sure if their was a menu item that listed which software version you were running.
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      12-03-2017, 11:14 AM   #13
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6 looks much different with square "live" tiles. The only live tile in v5 is the media as it displays the song playing.
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At what point in 2017 did iDrive 6 become included on the X5M?
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      01-11-2018, 08:42 AM   #15
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At what point in 2017 did iDrive 6 become included on the X5M?
9/1/17 I believe when they rolled over to the MY 18's.

Mine was built 8/31/17 and still has the previous iDrive.
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      01-11-2018, 08:50 AM   #16
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Thanks.

I assume iDrive 6 did not bring with it gesture control - just the new software?

Anyone with a post September build can confirm iDrive 6?
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      01-12-2018, 04:49 AM   #17
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Confirmed with my dealer today, that September builds onward, receive iDrive 6.

They had not received any bulletin to advise this, but we called BMW Australia to confirm.
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Thanks.

I assume iDrive 6 did not bring with it gesture control - just the new software?

Anyone with a post September build can confirm iDrive 6?
Have the same question!
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      01-13-2018, 02:31 AM   #19
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Simple toggle as others suggested.
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Simple toggle as others suggested.
Sorry to revive this old thread, but when coding this, does the touchscreen still work? Or are there any features missing from what you'd receive in a newer car?

Thanks!
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Sorry to revive this old thread, but when coding this, does the touchscreen still work? Or are there any features missing from what you'd receive in a newer car?

Thanks!
No loss in functionality.
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      07-12-2018, 06:33 PM   #22
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No loss in functionality.
Is there still an issue with it displaying the wrong car in the display when it graphically depicts the car?? Does it still not display an X5 after coding in this change?
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