Bluetooth pairing Nokia E71

VGR00 · 07-20-2009, 12:17 AM

Hi All,

I have a friend who's been a bit slow to register on E90post but wanted to ask this question.

Is anyone using a Nokia E71 with their Bluetooth and does the phone book et all sync and transfer properly.

Regards ....

samchuang33 · 07-20-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vgr02

Hi All,

I have a friend who's been a bit slow to register on E90post but wanted to ask this question.

Is anyone using a Nokia E71 with their Bluetooth and does the phone book et all sync and transfer properly.

Regards ....

My E71 works ok with new car. I can access the phone book contact etc.

amberzombie · 07-20-2009, 11:06 PM

my wife has an E51 which did not sync until i installed a particular software update from Nokia.

the E71 should be fine considering it's a newer phone.

eff1dude · 07-21-2009, 12:56 AM

My Nokia E71 pairs with my 320D no problem - can make & receive calls handsfree and sync address book. Ocassionally have a problem where the phone doesn't 'disconnect' from the car and you can still see the little car symbol on the E71 screen. This happens even though the car is off and locked and i'm nowhere near it. THe only way i've found to get it to disconnect when this happens is to switch phone off and back on.

Not sure if this is a phone or car problem (probably phone) but is frustrating because you miss all calls until you notice the little car symbol sitting there on the screen...

VGR00 · 07-21-2009, 01:11 AM

Thanks guys .....

David - your questions been answered. (still think you should get a Blackberry !!!)

JamieA · 07-21-2009, 08:32 AM

... or an iPhone

sorry, I am being evil

Jaymz · 07-21-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vgr02

Hi All,

I have a friend who's been a bit slow to register on E90post but wanted to ask this question.

Is anyone using a Nokia E71 with their Bluetooth and does the phone book et all sync and transfer properly.

Regards ....

Just to reconfirm, yes E71 will work across the range no problem. BMW have just released a phone cradle for the E71 and...

Quote:

Originally Posted by vgr02

Thanks guys .....

David - your questions been answered. (still think you should get a Blackberry !!!)

Yes the Blackberry now has a phone cradle, and...

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamieA

... or an iPhone

sorry, I am being evil

The iPhone also has a phone cradle! Lol

samchuang33 · 07-23-2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eff1dude

My Nokia E71 pairs with my 320D no problem - can make & receive calls handsfree and sync address book. Ocassionally have a problem where the phone doesn't 'disconnect' from the car and you can still see the little car symbol on the E71 screen. This happens even though the car is off and locked and i'm nowhere near it. THe only way i've found to get it to disconnect when this happens is to switch phone off and back on.

Not sure if this is a phone or car problem (probably phone) but is frustrating because you miss all calls until you notice the little car symbol sitting there on the screen...

Hey, i have that problem too.

wjamin · 07-23-2009, 06:00 PM

Does turning off the bluetooth on the phone work??

My gripe is being unable to turn the car off when I'm on the phone using the car bluetooth...

for example, if I'm talking on the phone, and I reach my destination, I cannot walk away from the car. The Idrive screen stays on, until I end my phone call.

eff1dude · 07-24-2009, 03:00 AM

No, i've tried that but the phone basically 'hangs' if I switch off bluetooth, probably because it isn't actually paired to the car anymore. I'm sure if it ran Windows, the old 3 finger salute would fix it (Ctl-Alt-del)

systech · 07-27-2009, 01:10 AM

Newbie here. Will take possession of a 335i coupe with DCT on Wednesday...can't wait.

To get to the point..during my purchase research found this which may help. Seems to have the latest Bluetooth info.

www.bmw.com/bluetooth

Hope that it helps. Certainly indicates that E71 if fine but not sure which car and MY you have.

rolling18 · 08-30-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eff1dude

My Nokia E71 pairs with my 320D no problem - can make & receive calls handsfree and sync address book. Ocassionally have a problem where the phone doesn't 'disconnect' from the car and you can still see the little car symbol on the E71 screen. This happens even though the car is off and locked and i'm nowhere near it. THe only way i've found to get it to disconnect when this happens is to switch phone off and back on.

Not sure if this is a phone or car problem (probably phone) but is frustrating because you miss all calls until you notice the little car symbol sitting there on the screen...

Does the music player play the songs from the e71 over the stereo BT connection??

eff1dude · 08-30-2009, 10:02 PM

Haven't actually tried that because I have the dedicated USB Ipod connection

KingClifton · 08-30-2009, 11:45 PM

The E71s we've had at work have been utter rubbish, I have gone through 4 of them and in the end gave up. It's neither a good phone nor a good PDA nor a good email device.

rolling18 · 08-31-2009, 10:11 PM

that sux to hear!..... i have had mine about a year and have had mainly goood experiences with mine.. even after dropping a time or two..

but i am thinking of getting a new iphone through ATT for 100$ just to use mainly as a player and leave it in the car hehe cause i also have the ipod cable and aux option..

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VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	Bluetooth pairing Nokia E71 Hi All, I have a friend who's been a bit slow to register on E90post but wanted to ask this question. Is anyone using a Nokia E71 with their Bluetooth and does the phone book et all sync and transfer properly. Regards ....
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amberzombie Lieutenant 61 Rep 590 Posts Drives: MG F80 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 320i [0.00]	my wife has an E51 which did not sync until i installed a particular software update from Nokia. the E71 should be fine considering it's a newer phone.
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eff1dude Enlisted Member 7 Rep 44 Posts Drives: MY17 M3 Competition S/S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	My Nokia E71 pairs with my 320D no problem - can make & receive calls handsfree and sync address book. Ocassionally have a problem where the phone doesn't 'disconnect' from the car and you can still see the little car symbol on the E71 screen. This happens even though the car is off and locked and i'm nowhere near it. THe only way i've found to get it to disconnect when this happens is to switch phone off and back on. Not sure if this is a phone or car problem (probably phone) but is frustrating because you miss all calls until you notice the little car symbol sitting there on the screen...
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VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys ..... David - your questions been answered. (still think you should get a Blackberry !!!)
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wjamin Private 1 Rep 61 Posts Drives: Silver Car Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Does turning off the bluetooth on the phone work?? My gripe is being unable to turn the car off when I'm on the phone using the car bluetooth... for example, if I'm talking on the phone, and I reach my destination, I cannot walk away from the car. The Idrive screen stays on, until I end my phone call.
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eff1dude Enlisted Member 7 Rep 44 Posts Drives: MY17 M3 Competition S/S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	No, i've tried that but the phone basically 'hangs' if I switch off bluetooth, probably because it isn't actually paired to the car anymore. I'm sure if it ran Windows, the old 3 finger salute would fix it (Ctl-Alt-del)
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systech Private First Class 9 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 335i (sold) 997.2 Carrera S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Adelaide South Australia iTrader: (0)	Latest BMW bluetooth info Newbie here. Will take possession of a 335i coupe with DCT on Wednesday...can't wait. To get to the point..during my purchase research found this which may help. Seems to have the latest Bluetooth info. www.bmw.com/bluetooth Hope that it helps. Certainly indicates that E71 if fine but not sure which car and MY you have.
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KingClifton Private 4 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2009 320d & 2011.5 X5 30d Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	The E71s we've had at work have been utter rubbish, I have gone through 4 of them and in the end gave up. It's neither a good phone nor a good PDA nor a good email device.
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rolling18 I AM the 12th. Emom 48 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 07 335i SG Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: portland, OR iTrader: (1)	that sux to hear!..... i have had mine about a year and have had mainly goood experiences with mine.. even after dropping a time or two.. but i am thinking of getting a new iphone through ATT for 100$ just to use mainly as a player and leave it in the car hehe cause i also have the ipod cable and aux option.. __________________ *e92, 335i SG/ Coral. 6m, LSD,*
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