Update CIC Navgation Maps (USB Method)

[Attacking Mid]

I could never get it to update either, and I think it's because I have a very early CIC system in my 04/2010 build 2010 non-LCI X5. I've come across a few quirks that were inherent in that system vs. the LCI models.

I'm not sure if I'd even use it, as Waze, Google Maps, etc. are superior anyway. Just wanted to try it out. Since I was unable to update it, I've never even bothered learning how to use it! 2010 maps are not that useful in my area.

AM.

[martynz]

Originally Posted by jbash87

You were able to pull the 1b file though?

I don't pull the file as I already have an FSC code for my car with SWID_Reader.

Not sure if it makes a difference but I am switching from Japan premium to Australia&NZ Premium map.

[martynz]

Originally Posted by Attacking Mid

I could never get it to update either, and I think it's because I have a very early CIC system in my 04/2010 build 2010 non-LCI X5. I've come across a few quirks that were inherent in that system vs. the LCI models.

I'm not sure if I'd even use it, as Waze, Google Maps, etc. are superior anyway. Just wanted to try it out. Since I was unable to update it, I've never even bothered learning how to use it! 2010 maps are not that useful in my area.

AM.

Yeah. I read somewhere too that some earlier ones are fuzzy. My mom uses this car so she like to have the map in the car and not play with phone maps while driving.

[jbash87]

Originally Posted by martynz

I don't pull the file as I already have an FSC code for my car with SWID_Reader.

Not sure if it makes a difference but I am switching from Japan premium to Australia&NZ Premium map.

I asked because I was curious whether the CIC was communicating with the USB drive properly for the map update.

Maybe you need to flash the CIC to the latest firmware versions using WinKFP before this method will work?

[martynz]

Originally Posted by jbash87

I asked because I was curious whether the CIC was communicating with the USB drive properly for the map update.

Maybe you need to flash the CIC to the latest firmware versions using WinKFP before this method will work?

Good question. I believe the coms should be ok as I can transfer MP3 from that USB slot in the glove box to the harddrive.

Yes, good point. I could see if I can update the firmware with WinKFP. Not sure if there is a newer available.

[gurj1979]

Ive got E90 2012 Alpina, and can't seem to get it to read the Map Upgrade USB.

CiC
Currently on Road Map Europe Premium 2011i
101094.2.14

2 x 32GB USB. ALL is formatted in FAT32.
1st USB has FSC Generator files on it, and works sweet.
2nd USB has Road Map West Europe Premium 2024-2 Maps on it. Contains the following...
- pkgdb (folder) with lots of items inside.
- config.nfm

When I insert the Maps USB, it doesn't load. Does NOT prompt me for FSC Code neither. What am I doing wrong ? It's a basic process.
I've tried Format & Copy 3 or 4 times now. Nothing is happening.

[expatguy]

Originally Posted by gurj1979

Ive got E90 2012 Alpina, and can't seem to get it to read the Map Upgrade USB.

CiC
Currently on Road Map Europe Premium 2011i
101094.2.14

2 x 32GB USB. ALL is formatted in FAT32.
1st USB has FSC Generator files on it, and works sweet.
2nd USB has Road Map West Europe Premium 2024-2 Maps on it. Contains the following...
- pkgdb (folder) with lots of items inside.
- config.nfm

When I insert the Maps USB, it doesn't load. Does NOT prompt me for FSC Code neither. What am I doing wrong ? It's a basic process.
I've tried Format & Copy 3 or 4 times now. Nothing is happening.

I just bought my 2012 (CIC) and had all this pain too. After 6 failed downloads and nothing happen when using the download manager, I tried the below and got a result.

Turns out that if you are a Mac user, there are hidden files you have to delete. My Sandisk 128GB did not seem to work. My 64GB Sandisk SD card with the usb adapter did (use the glovebox).

If you search finder+remove+hidden+files+on+usb you can find how to do that.

I paid the £30 to download the most recent maps (Feb 2024 so very current) and getting the usb download to appear required their support team.

Formatted an SD card using Disk Utility, setting to FAT (this does fat32) after erasing it.

I used the download manager to download the file. Then I extracted and copied over the file and folder to an sd card w/adapter. after 45 minutes, I plugged it into the armrest and nothing. Then powered everything off, plugged into the glovebox, and started up. Immediately got a prompt on a new version to install.

Living in south Wales where there has been massive road changes since 2012, it was a huge relief to finally get this sorted out today.

you want just the file and folder on the usb and a single partition or it won't load the update. After seeing the hidden files that were on the usb, and deleting them; I know this is what caused me to have the same 'no update/nothing' as you.