Entertainment External devices

▷ Disconnect one of the two connections; Updating software via USB

e.g., disconnect the audio connection, re‐ The software may only be updated when the
fer to page 59, and restart playback. vehicle is stationary.
If all points in this list have been checked and
1. Store the file for the software update in the
the required function is still not available, con‐
main directory of a USB flash drive.
tact the hotline or the service center.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB in‐
terface for external devices and switch on
Software Update the ignition.
3. "Settings"
General information 4. "Software update"
The vehicle supports various external devices 5. "Update software"
depending on the current software version.
6. If necessary, "USB".
With a software update, compatibility with the
vehicle can be improved, so that the vehicle 7. "Install software."
can support new mobile phones or new exter‐ 8. "OK"
nal devices, e.g. 9. Wait for installation.
Updates and related current information are 10. Switch off the ignition, and wait until the
available at www.bmw.com/update. Control Display has shut down.

Displaying the current version Updating software via BMW

The currently installed software is displayed. TeleServices
1. "Settings" Software update via BMW Teleservices is
country-specific and may not be available.
2. "Software update"
The software is first transferred into the vehicle
3. "Show current version"
and can then be installed. The software can be
installed at a time different from the time of
transfer.
The software can be transferred while driving,
and if the journey is interrupted it will resume
automatically the next time the vehicle is
driven. All other functions remain available dur‐
ing the transfer. Wireless reception must be
available for the transfer to take place.
Installation of the software must only be car‐
If an update has been carried out before, select ried out while the vehicle is stationary.
the desired version to display additional infor‐
mation. 1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "Settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Update software"
5. "BMW TeleService"
6. "Download software"

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7. "Install software."
8. "OK"
9. Wait for installation.
10. Switch off the ignition, and wait until the
Control Display has shut down.

Restoring the software version

The software version before the last software
update or the version before the first software
update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the
vehicle is stationary.

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. "Settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Restore previous version"
5. "Previous version" or "Default SW status"
6. "Remove software"
7. "OK"
8. Wait for restore.
9. Switch off the ignition, and wait until the
Control Display has shut down.

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