Iphone4 not recognized?

jrfinest · 11-24-2010, 05:57 AM

Hey guys been searching on all forums for help on this issue and nothing seems to work. I have a 2011 x5 35i. I'm trying to connect my iPhone 4 through the USB port in the center console. I'm I've tried using the regular iPhone charger and the y cable ad neither works with the idrive system to have the phone recognized. Is it an issue with the apple software or bmw software. Any ideas? Thanks in advanced

apw2607 · 11-24-2010, 05:08 PM

Think you need to rule out a few things.

Try another iPhone 4 or 3GS/3/original from a friend/family member if you can. Try another iPod. ...

On 2011 MY cars using the standard apple USB/iPhone cable should work fine.

Does a USB thumb work ?

jrfinest · 11-24-2010, 05:25 PM

yes that is my next step thank you... by usb thumb u mean a flash drive?

jrfinest · 11-25-2010, 02:58 PM

quick update tried another iphone 4 and it was also not supported... both phones have the recent update of 4.2 software.

iamcdn · 11-25-2010, 03:04 PM

my iphone 4 with 4.2 worked this morning using Y-cable. 2011 X5

apw2607 · 11-26-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jrfinest

quick update tried another iphone 4 and it was also not supported... both phones have the recent update of 4.2 software.

Ok. Time to try a regular iPod. Just to see.

Yes I was referring to a USB flash drive. Worth giving that a go.

jrfinest · 11-28-2010, 07:37 PM

ok another update on situation. tried a second generation ipod touch, not recognized however regular usb flash drive was recognized and was able to play mp3's through the idrive... double checking with my option on my vehicle the usb adapter FOR IPOD is standard the on premium should i guess i have to contact my dealer as to why the ipod/iphones are not being supported... ? =/

ad78 · 11-28-2010, 08:02 PM

do you have premium package? i thought you can stream audio via BT?
flash drive is much better sounding than the Y cable trust me..

apw2607 · 11-29-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jrfinest

ok another update on situation. tried a second generation ipod touch, not recognized however regular usb flash drive was recognized and was able to play mp3's through the idrive... double checking with my option on my vehicle the usb adapter FOR IPOD is standard the on premium should i guess i have to contact my dealer as to why the ipod/iphones are not being supported... ? =/

Yea. Take it to the dealer. I suspect the car will need to get recoded. Sure it's just a software issue in the car.

As the post above says. You could also try connecting the phone to the car for music streaming ... Just to see if that works. Give you some thing at least in the short term.

vimzin · 11-29-2010, 11:19 PM

My iphone works just takes a little time. I dont think the wireless BT works for iphone I think its only works with RIM phones

ad78 · 11-30-2010, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vimzin

My iphone works just takes a little time. I dont think the wireless BT works for iphone I think its only works with RIM phones

As long as your iPhone has A2DP it will work.. What is your firmware?

11-24-2010, 05:57 AM	#1
jrfinest New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i premium Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Iphone4 not recognized? Hey guys been searching on all forums for help on this issue and nothing seems to work. I have a 2011 x5 35i. I'm trying to connect my iPhone 4 through the USB port in the center console. I'm I've tried using the regular iPhone charger and the y cable ad neither works with the idrive system to have the phone recognized. Is it an issue with the apple software or bmw software. Any ideas? Thanks in advanced
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11-24-2010, 05:08 PM	#2
apw2607 Colonel 581 Rep 2,105 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50e M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Coast, USA iTrader: (0)	Think you need to rule out a few things. Try another iPhone 4 or 3GS/3/original from a friend/family member if you can. Try another iPod. ... On 2011 MY cars using the standard apple USB/iPhone cable should work fine. Does a USB thumb work ?
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11-24-2010, 05:25 PM	#3
jrfinest New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i premium Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	yes that is my next step thank you... by usb thumb u mean a flash drive?
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11-25-2010, 02:58 PM	#4
jrfinest New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i premium Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	quick update tried another iphone 4 and it was also not supported... both phones have the recent update of 4.2 software.
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iamcdn New Member 4 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35d, SB, Oyster,bamboo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada iTrader: (0)	my iphone 4 with 4.2 worked this morning using Y-cable. 2011 X5
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jrfinest New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i premium Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	ok another update on situation. tried a second generation ipod touch, not recognized however regular usb flash drive was recognized and was able to play mp3's through the idrive... double checking with my option on my vehicle the usb adapter FOR IPOD is standard the on premium should i guess i have to contact my dealer as to why the ipod/iphones are not being supported... ? =/
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ad78 Yr1OfD1 107 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	do you have premium package? i thought you can stream audio via BT? flash drive is much better sounding than the Y cable trust me..
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11-29-2010, 11:19 PM	#10
vimzin Enlisted Member 6 Rep 35 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	My iphone works just takes a little time. I dont think the wireless BT works for iphone I think its only works with RIM phones
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