New iDrive 8 Features: v7/2022.33 Software Update

hugo_nz · 07-31-2022, 03:49 AM

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Just an update of what I’ve found:

* new map colours
* new startup sound
* new drive modes (expressive and relax)
* new ability to select a startup drive mode (except for sport mode)
* new iconic sounds for all drive modes (except efficient)
* new ambient lighting styles for the new drive modes
* new g-meter option on the driver display
* new sport display on the HUD
* new visualisation style for BMW assistant (two options, harmonious and expressive. She even has a face. It’s super cute)
* ability to map the long press of the mic button to an assistant
* new automation for front panorama view that can be enabled at set locations
* new charger search icon on the map screen (full screen and widget)

JonoNZ · 07-31-2022, 03:56 AM

Awesome summary, thanks!

Paladin1 · 07-31-2022, 08:17 AM

Outstanding!

razor488 · 07-31-2022, 08:55 AM

Thanks for the summary! Does BMW not have patch notes or provide a summary of what they did?

Paladin1 · 07-31-2022, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by razor488

Thanks for the summary! Does BMW not have patch notes or provide a summary of what they did?

They did in iD7 through the MyBMW app....

Sheva_BMW · 07-31-2022, 04:38 PM

I saw in i4 group, that they added charging performance during DC charging. interesting if this made it to iX software

JonoNZ · 07-31-2022, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheva_BMW

I saw in i4 group, that they added charging performance during DC charging. interesting if this made it to iX software

Which group is that?

JonoNZ · 07-31-2022, 08:03 PM

Pic of the latest software from an i4, stolen from another forum:

Great that it now shows charging rate:

Sheva_BMW · 07-31-2022, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JonoNZ

Which group is that?

FB i4 group, seems you found it

Anyways question remains if this made it to iX software

BMW_M6_Grancoupe · 08-02-2022, 04:20 PM

the new chime sounds bad

i4M50Guy · 08-02-2022, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JonoNZ

Pic of the latest software from an i4, stolen from another forum:

Great that it now shows charging rate:

This is the single greatest feature of the update!

ScullyD · 08-02-2022, 04:29 PM

Is this OTA available yet?

m_g42bmw · 08-02-2022, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugo_nz

Just an update of what I’ve found:

* new map colours
* new startup sound
* new drive modes (expressive and relax)
* new ability to select a startup drive mode (except for sport mode)
* new iconic sounds for all drive modes (except efficient)
* new ambient lighting styles for the new drive modes
* new g-meter option on the driver display
* new sport display on the HUD
* new visualisation style for BMW assistant (two options, harmonious and expressive. She even has a face. It’s super cute)
* ability to map the long press of the mic button to an assistant
* new automation for front panorama view that can be enabled at set locations
* new charger search icon on the map screen (full screen and widget)

Is this just a ID8 update or will some of these features be carried over to ID7?

j23 · 08-02-2022, 05:31 PM

Are the BMW wireless charging pads still trash or do they charge faster with less heat now?

Sedan_Clan · 08-02-2022, 06:12 PM

Nice! BMW's infotainment is probably the best in the business.

WorldTraveler · 08-02-2022, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheva_BMW

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonoNZ

Which group is that?

FB i4 group, seems you found it

Anyways question remains if this made it to iX software

We just picked up our iX this weekend and it shows this when charging.

bandersen · 08-02-2022, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Nice! BMW's infotainment is probably the best in the business.

Am I the only one who remembers what owners said about the original IDrive?

They've come a long way, baby.

bandersen · 08-02-2022, 06:31 PM

* new visualisation style for BMW assistant (two options, harmonious and expressive. She even has a face. It's super cute)
* ability to map the long press of the mic button to an assistant
* new automation for front panorama vi

You had me at 'super cute'

🤣🤣

Sedan_Clan · 08-02-2022, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandersen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Nice! BMW's infotainment is probably the best in the business.

Am I the only one who remembers what owners said about the original IDrive?

They've come a long way, baby.

They definitely have come a long way since the original iDrive. Interestingly enough, I never had an issue with the initial version (…although many issues plagued the 7-Series of the time).

bandersen · 08-02-2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandersen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Nice! BMW's infotainment is probably the best in the business.

Am I the only one who remembers what owners said about the original IDrive?

They've come a long way, baby.

They definitely have come a long way since the original iDrive. Interestingly enough, I never had an issue with the initial version (…although many issues plagued the 7-Series of the time).

Was that the 7 series with the 'Bangle butt'?
Yea..didn't help that it replaced one of the most beautiful BMWs made - that 2002 era 7 series.

Sedan_Clan · 08-02-2022, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandersen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandersen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Nice! BMW's infotainment is probably the best in the business.

Am I the only one who remembers what owners said about the original IDrive?

They've come a long way, baby.

They definitely have come a long way since the original iDrive. Interestingly enough, I never had an issue with the initial version (…although many issues plagued the 7-Series of the time).

Was that the 7 series with the 'Bangle butt'?
Yea..didn't help that it replaced one of the most beautiful BMWs made - that 2002 era 7 series.

Yep! The Bangle 7! It sold extremely well amid the posterior controversy.

ramparts · 08-03-2022, 01:20 AM

Mod - can you update the title here and on the homepage to reflect this is idrive 8 specific

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