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      01-06-2011, 03:13 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by tintivilus View Post
Are you sure the nano is formatted for "Windows" (vfat), not "Mac" (hfs)? If you're using the USB cable the iPod is just a mass storage device, so it only works if the car understands the filesystem on the iPod.
1) How can I check what format my iPod nano has? I just connect it with my Mac and sync with iTunes. I never formatted in any specific way.

2) Since my iPhone 3G is recognized by the iDrive, does this means that it is formatted for Windows?

3) I am trying to use the iPod nano as iPod and not as mass storage. I am looking to control it with the iDrive, including Playlists etc. The iPhone 3G is working exactly as expected.

4) "...If you're using the USB cable the iPod is just a mass storage device...". Other than the 30-pin/USB cable, what cable should I use? Post-September 2010 build models should not need the Y BMW cable. Maybe I am wrong though.
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