Mobile service ending and how to replace built in SIM

aussiem3 · 08-19-2023, 07:09 PM

3G mobile service in Australia is terminating in 2024, therefore, BMW may discontinue its services. Is there a way to replace the built-in SIM in the vehicle? My vehicle an F86 and 2017 compliant. I am unsure whether the vehicle SIM is 3G or 4G. Also anyway to check this too.

ArthurMorgan · 08-21-2023, 11:14 AM

Here in North America, 2017 started the 4G/LTE compatible units. I'm guessing that wasn't a worldwide change?

Qsilver7 · 08-22-2023, 09:49 AM

For those of us that had 2G & 3G..when you went to the iDrive screen for BMW OnLine...the little icon in the upper left of the screen would either have a 2 or 3 which indicated the type of service.

aussiem3 · 08-22-2023, 04:49 PM

Qsilver7

Thank you. I will check. The engine is getting an overhaul after spun bearings. Hopefully, I will have the car in a month's time.

Qsilver7 · 08-22-2023, 05:31 PM

vegemite2025 · 02-05-2025, 07:29 AM

hey mate aussiem3 have you managed to find an answer regarding 3G built-in sim card upgrade? I recently got my F15 2017 and looks like facing this issue as 3G network was switched off last year.

I see this is an old post but maybe someone has some workaround about this.

N1gh7mar3 · 02-08-2025, 12:05 AM

You can’t just replace the sim. It’s more complicated than you think. This video is of a guy I follow who does ATM replacements, follow links to his site. BMW isn’t an F85 but you get the idea.

Link to post with a bit more info: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1803837

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vegemite2025 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: bmw x5 f15 Join Date: Feb 2025 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	hey mate aussiem3 have you managed to find an answer regarding 3G built-in sim card upgrade? I recently got my F15 2017 and looks like facing this issue as 3G network was switched off last year. I see this is an old post but maybe someone has some workaround about this.
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N1gh7mar3 Private 24 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5M Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	You can’t just replace the sim. It’s more complicated than you think. This video is of a guy I follow who does ATM replacements, follow links to his site. BMW isn’t an F85 but you get the idea. Link to post with a bit more info: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1803837 __________________ 2016 BMW X5 M Exec (F85) Donnington Gray on Black 2002 BMW 530i > M5 Conversion w/ LS Swap (E39) Msport Silver on Black (work in progress) Last edited by N1gh7mar3; 02-08-2025 at 12:15 AM..
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