iPhone and Audio Problems, iOS 4 related?

j330xi · 07-15-2010, 11:18 AM

iPhone 3GS, 16gb
2011 335is with Nav, Smartphone and iPod options

I have the problem when I switch to the iPod (external devices) on the nav screen, after placing the iPhone in the cradle.

The playlist and titles will load, BUT there is no aduio and the time display stays at 0/0.. can switch to a new title but still no audio..

Requires a Hard restart of the iPhone to get it going.. and reinsertion into the cradle. I also tried to connect with the cable.. and same behavior.

This just began recently and also upgraded to the iOS 4..

Anyone else having problems with iPhone as EXTERNAL DEVICE...

sblument · 07-15-2010, 09:29 PM

Hi j330xi,

I was active on this forum for about a year back in 2006, but have been silent for a long time. I have a 2006 330i no i-drive, that has had a few dealer software updates, but none in the past few years.

I have an iPhone 3Gs and the dealer-installed ipod interface (installed back in mid to late 2006). The iphone never charged (due to the firewire v. usb charging pin issue) but always played music fine.

With iOS4, I report the exact same problem as you do.

-Seth

Andre · 07-16-2010, 03:24 AM

Same problem here after upgrading my iPhone 3GS to iOS 4....

The_DDub · 07-16-2010, 09:11 AM

Interesting. Are you guys using the MOST adapter or the 6FL? I use an iPhone 3GS with IOS4 on my 6FL and I have no problems. I have an 07. I'll check the build date.

j330xi · 07-16-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sblument

Hi j330xi,

I was active on this forum for about a year back in 2006, but have been silent for a long time. I have a 2006 330i no i-drive, that has had a few dealer software updates, but none in the past few years.

I have an iPhone 3Gs and the dealer-installed ipod interface (installed back in mid to late 2006). The iphone never charged (due to the firewire v. usb charging pin issue) but always played music fine.

With iOS4, I report the exact same problem as you do.

-Seth

If you are having the same problem, then is it VERY likely iOS4..
My car is March 2010 production and thus is likely to have the lastest software, certainly BMW would have been aware of the impending release of iOS4 in 2010..

The DEALER installed iPod is the MOST while the Factory is a USB.. They operate differently in the radio software.. the MOST is seen as a CD changer.

siegeleric · 07-17-2010, 08:32 AM

Turn off passcode lock in iPhone 4 general settings before connection. Even if you unlock it with the code having the feature enabled will hang audio playbaxk.

jcee76 · 07-17-2010, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siegeleric

Turn off passcode lock in iPhone 4 general settings before connection. Even if you unlock it with the code having the feature enabled will hang audio playbaxk.

I have the iphone 4 and in my 2010 328i system is stuck on reading... Help! Turning off the passcode got me out of "not supported" to "reading"...

jcee76 · 07-18-2010, 04:08 PM

I'm still stuck on reading. I called BMW service and they just told me that it's not supported. They did not even want to give me any alternative/options? I'm just using the cable that came with the iphone and plugged it to my usb connection in my car... I've tried doing a search on this issue it seems that I can't find anything. Any leads?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcee76

I have the iphone 4 and in my 2010 328i system is stuck on reading... Help! Turning off the passcode got me out of "not supported" to "reading"...

sblument · 07-18-2010, 04:22 PM

I disabled the passcode lock, rebooted my phone, and it appears to have resolved the problem. I'll keep testing it for a few more drives to ensure that this permanently fixes the issue.

I have the MOST (dealer installed) iPOD interface, 2006 with no iDrive, and 3Gs with iOS4.

-Seth

JTS2005 · 07-18-2010, 05:15 PM

Not sure if this will help but this has helped me in the pass with songs not playing.

I have noticed that with os4 if ipod app was opened on the iphone and running in the background it would not work when I plugged it in. I would disconnect it and then close the program from the multitask window. I then plugged it back in and it works fine. I am not sure if it is a coincidence but try that if its not working at times.

mattburch · 07-19-2010, 03:26 AM

OS4 definitely effects it, ever since i updated to OS4 my iPod touch (second generation) has been super slow through my audio. i dont have idrive and am using the ipod/usb adapter equipped when i ordered my car. i believe the only way to fix it is to switch it back to os3.1.3. I have both an iPod Touch 2g and a iPhone 3Gs and theyre both slower to read and operate when its plugged into my car

The_DDub · 07-19-2010, 09:51 AM

Did you retrofit your CCC? I have the CIC and it works 100% for me. I even have passcode lock, I was the one who set it on my company's Exchange ActiveSync policy. I'm a Sr. Sys Admin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcee76

I have the iphone 4 and in my 2010 328i system is stuck on reading... Help! Turning off the passcode got me out of "not supported" to "reading"...

bknight · 07-19-2010, 06:31 PM

Similar issues here, upgraded my ipod touch to iOS4 and ever since then it takes much longer to read (not a huge deal) but it stutters horribly whenever I try to start a new track (super annoying). I have 2010 iDrive.

Luckymild7 · 07-20-2010, 04:54 AM

Thanks for the heads up guys!
I will not upgrade my 3gs into 4.0 =.=
on the side note, has any of you guys tried the 4.01? any luck with that?

sblument · 07-25-2010, 11:16 AM

siegeleric,

thanks for the tip on passcode lock -- turning it off worked and I've got this problem licked. to be extra sure, I also wiped/restored my iphone (restore from itunes backup) and tested it 10-15 times over a week. I tested it that many times because it seemed intermittent at first--wanted to make sure it actually worked.

on a side note I picked up a Scosche USB charging adapter from the apple online store for $20 and my iphone now charges in the car. I just left the adapter on the ipod interface cable in the car.

-seth

jcee76 · 07-27-2010, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_DDub

Did you retrofit your CCC? I have the CIC and it works 100% for me. I even have passcode lock, I was the one who set it on my company's Exchange ActiveSync policy. I'm a Sr. Sys Admin.

Sorry I'm not sure what you mean by "retrofit your CCC"

sblument · 08-01-2010, 11:20 AM

CCC = the idrive system

Windjammer · 08-06-2010, 11:01 AM

I read a post stating that iDrive won't support using just the iPhone cable from Apple until 9/2010 builds. Anyone with a prior to 9/2010 build has to use the Y-cable or the cradle.

I have the iPhone 4 and have been using it with the Y-cable without any problems. I'm running iOS 4.0.1. My local BMW parts center told me that they don't have a cradle yet for the iPhone 4. I'm hoping it comes out soon.

sblument · 11-13-2010, 06:44 PM

Now my iPhone plays fine in the car even with the passcode lock enabled. Maybe Apple changed something in a recent iOS update.

07-15-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
j330xi Second Lieutenant 67 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Comp Join Date: May 2006 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	iPhone and Audio Problems, iOS 4 related? iPhone 3GS, 16gb 2011 335is with Nav, Smartphone and iPod options I have the problem when I switch to the iPod (external devices) on the nav screen, after placing the iPhone in the cradle. The playlist and titles will load, BUT there is no aduio and the time display stays at 0/0.. can switch to a new title but still no audio.. Requires a Hard restart of the iPhone to get it going.. and reinsertion into the cradle. I also tried to connect with the cable.. and same behavior. This just began recently and also upgraded to the iOS 4.. Anyone else having problems with iPhone as EXTERNAL DEVICE...
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sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Hi j330xi, I was active on this forum for about a year back in 2006, but have been silent for a long time. I have a 2006 330i no i-drive, that has had a few dealer software updates, but none in the past few years. I have an iPhone 3Gs and the dealer-installed ipod interface (installed back in mid to late 2006). The iphone never charged (due to the firewire v. usb charging pin issue) but always played music fine. With iOS4, I report the exact same problem as you do. -Seth __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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07-16-2010, 03:24 AM	#3
Andre New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW E92 320d Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brussels, Belgium iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E92 320d [0.00] 2006 E90 320i [0.00]	Same problem here after upgrading my iPhone 3GS to iOS 4....
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The_DDub Mmmm torque 19 Rep 318 Posts Drives: Like a Boss, hard and fast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Livermore, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 328i Sedan [0.00]	Interesting. Are you guys using the MOST adapter or the 6FL? I use an iPhone 3GS with IOS4 on my 6FL and I have no problems. I have an 07. I'll check the build date. __________________ Monaco Blue E90 328i with Nav, Sport, Premium and Comfort Access packages, 6FL with iPod cable SAE spec Depo with HIDs and HID fogs Depo AE replacement Album
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07-17-2010, 08:32 AM	#6
siegeleric Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Passcode lock stymies BMW Turn off passcode lock in iPhone 4 general settings before connection. Even if you unlock it with the code having the feature enabled will hang audio playbaxk.
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07-18-2010, 04:22 PM	#9
sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I disabled the passcode lock, rebooted my phone, and it appears to have resolved the problem. I'll keep testing it for a few more drives to ensure that this permanently fixes the issue. I have the MOST (dealer installed) iPOD interface, 2006 with no iDrive, and 3Gs with iOS4. -Seth __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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07-18-2010, 05:15 PM	#10
JTS2005 Private 0 Rep 59 Posts Drives: supra Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Not sure if this will help but this has helped me in the pass with songs not playing. I have noticed that with os4 if ipod app was opened on the iphone and running in the background it would not work when I plugged it in. I would disconnect it and then close the program from the multitask window. I then plugged it back in and it works fine. I am not sure if it is a coincidence but try that if its not working at times.
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07-19-2010, 03:26 AM	#11
mattburch Major 45 Rep 1,296 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA --> Laguna iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	OS4 definitely effects it, ever since i updated to OS4 my iPod touch (second generation) has been super slow through my audio. i dont have idrive and am using the ipod/usb adapter equipped when i ordered my car. i believe the only way to fix it is to switch it back to os3.1.3. I have both an iPod Touch 2g and a iPhone 3Gs and theyre both slower to read and operate when its plugged into my car __________________ 2009 e92 328i: Alpine White / Black Dakota / Gray Poplar / Manual / Premium / Sport / iPod & USB Modifications: OEM M Sport Rear / Matte Black Kidneys / Painted Reflectors / 20% Window Tint / LUX 5.0 / VMR 19" V703 / LED Sidemarkers / OEM M Foot Rest / OEM Performance SSK / Weisslicht White PY24W LED / 6000k D1S / CB2 Intake More To Come..
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bknight Captain 60 Rep 609 Posts Drives: F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Similar issues here, upgraded my ipod touch to iOS4 and ever since then it takes much longer to read (not a huge deal) but it stutters horribly whenever I try to start a new track (super annoying). I have 2010 iDrive.
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Luckymild7 Private First Class 9 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335 xDrive [0.00]	Thanks for the heads up guys! I will not upgrade my 3gs into 4.0 =.= on the side note, has any of you guys tried the 4.01? any luck with that?
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sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	siegeleric, thanks for the tip on passcode lock -- turning it off worked and I've got this problem licked. to be extra sure, I also wiped/restored my iphone (restore from itunes backup) and tested it 10-15 times over a week. I tested it that many times because it seemed intermittent at first--wanted to make sure it actually worked. on a side note I picked up a Scosche USB charging adapter from the apple online store for $20 and my iphone now charges in the car. I just left the adapter on the ipod interface cable in the car. -seth __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	CCC = the idrive system __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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Windjammer it's all about the sound 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: '11 E90 335xi M-Sport 6MT Stg1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	iPhone cable I read a post stating that iDrive won't support using just the iPhone cable from Apple until 9/2010 builds. Anyone with a prior to 9/2010 build has to use the Y-cable or the cradle. I have the iPhone 4 and have been using it with the Y-cable without any problems. I'm running iOS 4.0.1. My local BMW parts center told me that they don't have a cradle yet for the iPhone 4. I'm hoping it comes out soon.
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sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Now my iPhone plays fine in the car even with the passcode lock enabled. Maybe Apple changed something in a recent iOS update. __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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