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      09-14-2011, 09:15 AM   #1
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Got my Bluetooth to work on Iphone4 but no music files?

If I understand BMW's video turtorials correctly when I synch my iphone 4 to my 2011 X5 I should also be able to turn on the music files as well but I am not getting that option on the idrive. Anyone have any idea?
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      09-14-2011, 01:59 PM   #2
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      09-14-2011, 03:37 PM   #3
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What is your build date? If it's pre October 2010 then your out of luck!!
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      09-15-2011, 02:29 PM   #4
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My iPhone 4 has to be plugged in via USB to get my music. Bluetooth alone only links the phonebook, I believe.
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      09-18-2011, 11:20 PM   #5
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connect it via USB to get the music there is a special cable for it you can get it from the dealer, Bluetooth alone only links the phonebook and make calls .
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      09-18-2011, 11:23 PM   #6
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My iPhone 4 has to be plugged in via USB to get my music. Bluetooth alone only links the phonebook, I believe.
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connect it via USB to get the music there is a special cable for it you can get it from the dealer, Bluetooth alone only links the phonebook and make calls .
Misinformed replies. Bluetooth music works fine for me. I *think* you need the 2011.5+ iDrive for this work though.

See if this helps.
1) Press the CD button near the iDrive knob.
2) Scroll all the way down on the source list to "Bluetooth (audio)"
3) Your iPhone should be on the list if it is connect via Bluetooth
4) Press the Option button under the iDrive knob.
5) I don't remember the exact lingo, but it should be something along the lines of "Configure <iPhone Name>"
6) Make sure the Audio box is checked
7) Your iPhone should then appear as a Bluetooth source under External Devices

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      09-19-2011, 06:38 PM   #7
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Just tried it and no luck. Mine must be a first run so it will not allow the audio from my phone. Kinda stinks.
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      09-20-2011, 12:17 AM   #8
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Just tried it and no luck. Mine must be a first run so it will not allow the audio from my phone. Kinda stinks.
An easy way to tell if you have the old one is if you have the iPod option. If it requires the BMW Y-Adapter, you have the older one whereas the newer ones, you can just stick in a regular Apple USB cable.
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      10-30-2011, 04:36 AM   #9
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      11-01-2011, 07:01 PM   #10
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Misinformed replies. Bluetooth music works fine for me. I *think* you need the 2011.5+ iDrive for this work though.

See if this helps.
1) Press the CD button near the iDrive knob.
2) Scroll all the way down on the source list to "Bluetooth (audio)"
3) Your iPhone should be on the list if it is connect via Bluetooth
4) Press the Option button under the iDrive knob.
5) I don't remember the exact lingo, but it should be something along the lines of "Configure <iPhone Name>"
6) Make sure the Audio box is checked
7) Your iPhone should then appear as a Bluetooth source under External Devices
I tried this on my 2012 5.0i and could not get it to work with my iPhone 4S but wonder if that is an iOS5 issue.
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      11-02-2011, 06:45 AM   #11
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Jobu View Post
My iPhone 4 has to be plugged in via USB to get my music. Bluetooth alone only links the phonebook, I believe.
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Originally Posted by almuhairi View Post
connect it via USB to get the music there is a special cable for it you can get it from the dealer, Bluetooth alone only links the phonebook and make calls .
Misinformed replies. Bluetooth music works fine for me. I *think* you need the 2011.5 iDrive for this work though.

See if this helps.
1) Press the CD button near the iDrive knob.
2) Scroll all the way down on the source list to "Bluetooth (audio)"
3) Your iPhone should be on the list if it is connect via Bluetooth
4) Press the Option button under the iDrive knob.
5) I don't remember the exact lingo, but it should be something along the lines of "Configure <iPhone Name>"
6) Make sure the Audio box is checked
7) Your iPhone should then appear as a Bluetooth source under External Devices




I got my x5 this past January. It's a 2011 with most options. I don't have the iPhone charger/connector plate that you could buy. I can plug my iPhone into my truck by using a regular iPhone USB cable just like you would use for your computer. I cannot send music wirelessly to my radio though.
Months ago members on this forum said it was because apple doesn't support whatever version of Bluetooth that would allow this to be done. Supposedly apple waits until its completely bug free before releasing stuff like that.
Again this is what was said on this board by multiple members in an old thread. I recently upgraded my iPhone 4 to the 5.0 software so I don't understand why the iPhone still won't let us send our music wirelessly to our stereo. Or why can't we get our messages on our navigation screen in the office setup. My x5 supports it because my friend showed me how it worked with his phone that was using android software. Apple is screwing us over
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      11-02-2011, 07:32 AM   #12
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Is there any way to get Apple's attention on our dilemma? I really want to hear the text-to-speech function of my email on my iPhone 4S.
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      11-02-2011, 05:36 PM   #13
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can I pair my iPhone on 2008x5?
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      11-27-2011, 10:49 PM   #14
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Thanks. Followed your instructions and now have wireless bluetooth connectivity for phone plus music.

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      11-27-2011, 11:45 PM   #15
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Did you actually try starting the player on your phone after pairing?
In my Blackberry, I have to run the media player before I can start listening to music in my X5. You just have to make sure player is actually running with a song selected, and you can also try hitting play on your player and check the iDrive menu to see if you have a little music note icon next to iPhone.
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      10-09-2012, 06:31 PM   #16
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Bluetooth Streaming for Pre 2011 X5's

Hey Guys and Gals

What I did:

In order to do this I bought the
Blackberry Bluetooth Gateway - Ebay $50-$60 shipped

Went to 5 Below bought a USB cigarette charger/power source for it
and a dual end headphone jack wire

Plugged the gateway into the Center Glovebox Cigarette USB Charger and Aux Plug


Linked the phone to the BB Gateway



Set radio to CD/Multimedia - then AUX

Hit bluetooth link on my phone to BB Gateway- hit my Sirius App and Now Im streaming
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