BMW office functions

skalberti · 01-20-2012, 09:24 AM

Does anyone know when all of the office functions will be available for the iPhone? It sucks that BMW has staged their audio around the iPhone, yet with their office app, the crack berry gets all the glory. I hate that I can\'t listen to texts or emails. Is this a problem with BMW or apple? Thanks in advance.

icuc · 01-20-2012, 01:49 PM

I have android phone with BMW apps. What do I do with my phone.. I think, you are much better than me for using the phone.

BigBobDeuce · 01-20-2012, 07:02 PM

BMW Office requires a Bluetooth technology called MAP or Message Access Profile--it allows the iDrive computer to access email and text messages through Bluetooth. A lot of Blackberries have this Bluetooth feature or "stack" standard, as well as I think some other phones (like maybe from Sony and Samsung). It's not a BMW issue, I think--it's Apple. I never heard that Apple has any plans to incorporate MAP into the iPhone, unfortunately. Maybe one of these days...

serge1 · 01-21-2012, 12:58 AM

I am able to read text messages on BMW screen when my Windows Phone 7.5 is connected via Bluetooth.

nyranger74 · 01-21-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by serge1

I am able to read text messages on BMW screen when my Windows Phone 7.5 is connected via Bluetooth.

Are you able to access emails? I would love an alternative to Blackberry?

drod · 01-22-2012, 03:00 PM

i've looked and nothing on the Android market yet...

i have the new Samsung galaxy II epic 4g that i plan on connecting via BT..

I just got it... will this phone work with the basic functions of uploading the phone book and seeing who's calling via caller ID on the idrive screen?

I did not order the BMW apps...

not sure what to expect when my ride comes in in a few weeks...

skalberti · 01-23-2012, 08:02 AM

You can go to www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth and search for your phone and carrier to see what functions will work with your particular phone.

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BigBobDeuce Private First Class 17 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X6M [0.00]	BMW Office requires a Bluetooth technology called MAP or Message Access Profile--it allows the iDrive computer to access email and text messages through Bluetooth. A lot of Blackberries have this Bluetooth feature or "stack" standard, as well as I think some other phones (like maybe from Sony and Samsung). It's not a BMW issue, I think--it's Apple. I never heard that Apple has any plans to incorporate MAP into the iPhone, unfortunately. Maybe one of these days...
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drod Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 50i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	i've looked and nothing on the Android market yet... i have the new Samsung galaxy II epic 4g that i plan on connecting via BT.. I just got it... will this phone work with the basic functions of uploading the phone book and seeing who's calling via caller ID on the idrive screen? I did not order the BMW apps... not sure what to expect when my ride comes in in a few weeks... __________________ 2008 X5 3.0si recently replaced with a 2012 X5 50i w/m-sport and everything else!!
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skalberti Major 614 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: 2017 Mineral White M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	You can go to www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth and search for your phone and carrier to see what functions will work with your particular phone. __________________ It's good to be bad
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