2010 X5M combo box upgrade complete

X5M_DA · 09-20-2013, 09:02 PM

...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

http://www.autoevolution.com/bmw-blo...ery-66123.html

Orange fever · 09-20-2013, 10:28 PM

Welcome to the family

X5M_DA · 09-20-2013, 10:36 PM

Thanks !!

airshaq20 · 09-21-2013, 09:54 PM

I'm interested. Is this OEM solution? How can I add BMW apps on my x5m?

X5M_DA · 09-21-2013, 10:01 PM

If you have 2011 mid or later u need option 6nr to activate

I had earlier model so needed a combo box in addition to the 6nr software

reihani · 09-21-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by X5M_DA

If you have 2011 mid or later u need option 6nr to activate

I had earlier model so needed a combo box in addition to the 6nr software

is the 6nr software bought? downloaded? I have a 2011, no idea i could get this running

reihani · 09-21-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by X5M_DA

If you have 2011 mid or later u need option 6nr to activate

I had earlier model so needed a combo box in addition to the 6nr software

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

X5M_DA · 09-21-2013, 11:57 PM

6nr would be an option you would get from BMW it should be listed on ur options when u bought car

Lorde · 09-22-2013, 08:44 PM

Com(munication) box, not combo box.

stevenlb22 · 09-25-2013, 08:52 AM

How much did it cost if you don't mind.
Thanks

blue dragon · 09-25-2013, 09:32 AM

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

X5M_DA · 09-25-2013, 03:41 PM

Blue thanks for the thorough explanation !! All what you said is what EAS did for me

RichardH · 09-27-2013, 01:31 AM

I want this sooo bad!!

windtendo · 09-27-2013, 07:17 PM

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.

X5M_DA · 09-27-2013, 10:33 PM

Yes u navigate with iDrive
Will post pics later of BMW apps etc

apw2607 · 10-02-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by windtendo

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.

The browser is worthless. BMW live is pretty lame too and contains a few cloud based apps .

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.

motex · 10-05-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

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

Hello, hope you can guide me here, this is my actual situation:
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

P1 · 10-05-2013, 07:26 PM

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?

windtendo · 10-05-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

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?

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.

motex · 10-06-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by X5M_DA

6nr would be an option you would get from BMW it should be listed on ur options when u bought car

There is any way to get the 6NR option if you did not get it factory installed?

motex · 10-06-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by windtendo

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1et

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?

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.

As far as I understand you can "mirror" you iPhone screen on the iDrive screen like you do it on an apple tv, that way you can use Waze for example as a navigation device, sounds cool for me.

Endless619 · 10-06-2013, 01:21 PM

You cats spend way to much time in vehicles. Point A to B folks.

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