[ivanshih]

My iX1 iDrive9 software version is 11/2023.30. Does anyone also order S6PA eSIM? I couldn't find a way to setup, is this a iDrive9 bug?

[rocketman99]

I have it and was going to set it up until I discovered it was going to cost me an extra $20 or $30 every month from Verizon to use it so I didn't bother to set it up.

[ivanshih]

What is your iDrive9 software version? I live in Taiwan and I just called my dealer and they told me the function is not working now. The function may be need to wait for a software upgrade.

[rocketman99]

I'm still on the July software update 7/2023.72

[X123i]

In a recent press release, BMW stated that eSIM will only be available or OS9 later this year. Source: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...on?language=en

[vikas]

In Australia, BMW provides eSim feature on all X1 (OS8) builds manufactured after July, 2023.
Though, I haven't still configured it.

[markronnie]

My 2024 X1 28i made in November came with ID9 11/2023.25 & delivered to NY in December 2023. I’ve seen no available OTA updates since. I just took it in for service for another issue & BMW service said no dealer software update is available. That was surprising because I’ve seen others on this forum say they have 11/2023.45 or .48 which they got when they took their x1 to their dealer. I’m aware that updates typically are rolled out slowly to specific areas. I don’t know where they were.

[Jimbo77]

Originally Posted by vikas

In Australia, BMW provides eSim feature on all X1 (OS8) builds manufactured after July, 2023.
Though, I haven't still configured it.

If you work out how to activate the eSIM let me know. As per the guide on how to do it there is no option in the my bmw app for 3rd party or on the portal. So while the car comes with it, it sounds stupid, but I dunno if Australia is allowed to use it?

[Stizzo]

Just for the record, can you use Firsty?
It is a e-sim provider which allow a basic plan for free with low-speed internet.
I don't have a car to test it yet, but it possibly works.
Let me know, I am curious

[ivanshih]

This is an official announcement from BMW UK website.

https://faq.bmw.co.uk/s/article/Pers...language=en_GB

The Personal eSIM function is not yet activated in your BMW with Operating System 9. Activation is expected to take place in the course of 2024 as part of a Remote Software Upgrade.

[Splont]

I just noticed this as an 'option' in the app, but when I click it my car is incompatible. Why show me it?