09-20-2013, 09:02 PM | #1 |
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2010 X5M combo box upgrade complete
...EAS just completed my combo box upgrade and have today this thing is pretty slick!! Got the BMW apps and internet ..some other work they did below is on attached link
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09-20-2013, 10:28 PM | #2 |
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09-21-2013, 11:55 PM | #7 |
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is the 6nr software bought? downloaded? I have a 2011, no idea i could get this running on my car. How do I find out if my car has these capabilities? cheers
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09-22-2013, 08:44 PM | #9 |
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Com(munication) box, not combo box.
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09-25-2013, 09:32 AM | #11 |
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If you have a combox already, you just need coding. You will lose your BMW assist through the idrive if you want internet and bmw live through tethering your phone. The sunroof button will still work.
If you are pre 2011 and have a TCU, you will need to purchase a PnP harness from one of the established vendors and a combox and swap it. You may need to pay for an FSC enabling code for 6NR (connected drive) for your CIC if your software is above a certain level. Then you will need to pay for coding if you can't code yourself
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So what exactly does this do? I see a google web page on the screen. How are you navigating pages and typing, on the iDrive wheel?
I'm honestly just trying to learn more about it and what you get from this with the sacrifice of BMW assist. |
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The iPhone apps platform for idrive is good if you want full control over certain apps via idrive. Check which apps are supported and see if it makes sense. |
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I don't have a Combox yet, also my car did not arrive with the 6NR option factory installed, my car was manufactured 2009-Oct-22. After reading your post I don't understand the meaning of "TCU" can you please explain? The BIG question here is, if I still have the chance to do a retrofit to Combox + 6NR ? I would love to have internet access thru my iDrive screen, BMW Apps and other options available from the Combox+6NR package I do have my VIN # detail if it helps in some way? Thanks in advance! Bernie
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10-05-2013, 07:26 PM | #18 |
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What all does this do? I feel there are only so many places you need to be "on the internet" since all smart phones can do this. What are the BMW Apps?
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I asked this earlier and I'm still shaking my head at this idea. With everyone having a smartphone these days why would it make sense to spend the time and money adding this feature when there is no keyboard or touchscreen to navigate around? I just don't see what value this adds.
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You cats spend way to much time in vehicles. Point A to B folks.
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