Unable to update iDrive?

mrgicm · 05-24-2016, 02:03 AM

When I enter my vin to bmw update I download it on a usb and when I plug it in the car it says :

This version on the USB is not compatible unable to update?

I also tryed with a friends VIN but got the same thing.

Am I missing something?

Thank you

Invictus · 05-30-2016, 08:10 AM

I bet it is the type of USB or the software on the USB. Try a different USB, perhaps?

iamwingman · 05-30-2016, 10:28 AM

Same problem here. I ensured that thumb drive was fat 32. Still no luck. Anybody?

mshea397 · 05-31-2016, 03:41 PM

same issue

BuLoOoSki · 05-31-2016, 05:00 PM

Car's that have been updated (flashed) by the dealership to a newer I-Level seem to do that. I noticed that after my car was flashed by the dealership to update my ECUs, my iDrive software version changed to 3.000 (have to double check later). If you check the PDF file that comes a long with the iDrive update you are downloading online, you'll notice that the version is 2.XXX. So I'm assuming that the iDrive fails to update because it recognizes that you have a more recent version, hence it starts with a 3 and not a 2.

I've also checked with other cars that have been flashed by the dealership and all have the same thing happen. Not sure if it's a glitch that occurs or what exactly, but no iDrive update for the past year since I had my car's ECUs updated by the dealership has been working for me.

mrgicm · 06-01-2016, 05:13 PM

I happen to have the following version 002.043.023 both MN and TN.

I am also unable to do a restore as it is grey in the menu.

Do I have the old or new version?

mshea397 · 06-03-2016, 06:57 PM

those are my current versions also ... same error message when I'm trying to update.

05-24-2016, 02:03 AM	#1
mrgicm Captain 446 Rep 891 Posts Drives: BMW M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Unable to update iDrive? When I enter my vin to bmw update I download it on a usb and when I plug it in the car it says : This version on the USB is not compatible unable to update? I also tryed with a friends VIN but got the same thing. Am I missing something? Thank you
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05-30-2016, 08:10 AM	#2
Invictus Second Lieutenant 139 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 (Ultimate Package) Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I bet it is the type of USB or the software on the USB. Try a different USB, perhaps? __________________ 2018 M4 MGM/SO
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05-30-2016, 10:28 AM	#3
iamwingman Major 1204 Rep 1,184 Posts Drives: 21 Carrera S, 23 Tesla Model S Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Same problem here. I ensured that thumb drive was fat 32. Still no luck. Anybody?
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05-31-2016, 03:41 PM	#4
mshea397 Enlisted Member 10 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 (sold), 2020 M2C Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Prior Lake MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	same issue
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05-31-2016, 05:00 PM	#5
BuLoOoSki Colonel 749 Rep 2,108 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kuwait iTrader: (9)	Car's that have been updated (flashed) by the dealership to a newer I-Level seem to do that. I noticed that after my car was flashed by the dealership to update my ECUs, my iDrive software version changed to 3.000 (have to double check later). If you check the PDF file that comes a long with the iDrive update you are downloading online, you'll notice that the version is 2.XXX. So I'm assuming that the iDrive fails to update because it recognizes that you have a more recent version, hence it starts with a 3 and not a 2. I've also checked with other cars that have been flashed by the dealership and all have the same thing happen. Not sure if it's a glitch that occurs or what exactly, but no iDrive update for the past year since I had my car's ECUs updated by the dealership has been working for me. __________________ 2015 BMW F80 M3: Tractive EDC Suspension / Dinan Anti-Roll Bars / GC Camber Plates / KMP Dual Diff Mount / Girodisc Rotors / GT4 Brake Cooling Kit / PTF Flash Tune / Eisenmann Downpipes / CSF Heat Exchanger / BMS Charge Pipes 2007 BMW E92 335i (SOLD): BMS JB4 / Quaife LSD / Riss Racing DPs / Helix Intercooler / BMS Intake / STETT Charge Pipe / Forge DVs
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06-01-2016, 05:13 PM	#6
mrgicm Captain 446 Rep 891 Posts Drives: BMW M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I happen to have the following version 002.043.023 both MN and TN. I am also unable to do a restore as it is grey in the menu. Do I have the old or new version?
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06-03-2016, 06:57 PM	#7
mshea397 Enlisted Member 10 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 (sold), 2020 M2C Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Prior Lake MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	those are my current versions also ... same error message when I'm trying to update.
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