*Official* 6FL iPod/USB Thread

Bimmerforlife · 06-11-2007, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbotko

Got some information on this. This is a known problem per a bulletin although there is no fix listed yet. The only thing it says is to select the device as the entertainment source manually and then disconnect/reconnect the device if necessary.

I would imagine this will be fixed with software in the future. Hope this helps guys.

Thanks for replying, I think that bulletin was mentioned somewhere on this forum can't remember where but it was recently. Would imagine it would be a hard fix to fix since it's not happening to everyone, of course if you bring it to the dealer to show them usually that's when it "won't" happen.

Bimmerforlife · 06-11-2007, 08:16 PM

I have a question-I'm sure it's been posted somewhere on this thread, please forgive me for asking again. On the 6FL can you play your songs by random order? I like using my iPod sometimes in random to get a flavor of all kinds of music I have never knowing what might appear next is cool. I hope that feature is available on the iDrive and 6FL?

ScottyGams · 06-11-2007, 08:34 PM

yeah... check out ipodyourbmw.com for a helpful podcast on this subject. It shows you the full capability of the new system

silverbmwz3 · 06-12-2007, 01:39 AM

I'm in the UK and have 6FL on a may delivered 335d. I have. Experienced the issue whereby the hifi switches unexplainedly to fm radio when starting the car again after a stop. I wondered if it is some kind of delay on the ipod waking up and the car momentarily thinks the ipod isn't there. Keep posting about this, there must be more of us with it.

DrMonkee · 06-12-2007, 02:24 AM

Just an update - I tried the hold position but I still have the FM switching problem. I'm going to arrange a date today with the dealer to have it picked up and a PUMA done on it ( as they offered ). Hopefully this will solve mine ( and other peoples ) problems !!!

Dr M

LEDZEP · 06-12-2007, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

I have a question-I'm sure it's been posted somewhere on this thread, please forgive me for asking again. On the 6FL can you play your songs by random order? I like using my iPod sometimes in random to get a flavor of all kinds of music I have never knowing what might appear next is cool. I hope that feature is available on the iDrive and 6FL?

Yes you can play the songs in random order. You can also randomize just within a playlist if you want (nice when the playlist becomes too predictable).

Bimmerforlife · 06-13-2007, 08:46 PM

Thanks for the info.

So are people still having this issue or has it fixed itself?

DrMonkee · 06-18-2007, 06:16 AM

I still have the FM switching issue, waiting for a date from BMW so that they can take a look at it.

LEDZEP · 06-18-2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DrMonkee

I still have the FM switching issue, waiting for a date from BMW so that they can take a look at it.

That must be particularly frustrating for you. How many FM stations are there? BBC1, BBC2, BBC3...

msimon18 · 06-18-2007, 08:03 AM

It has now been 2 weeks for me with the E93 and so far I have not seen the FM switching issue that many of you are complaining about. As a matter of fact so far I have only seen one random issue with the electronics package and a problem with my mirrror compass. Seems the compass is only correct at the time the engin is started. If you turn a corner it does not change direction unless you turn off the car and restart it !! Wierd.....

No other issues ----- top has been working gr8 and it is fun to watch people stare at it as it goes up and down. Have also noticed many folks staring at the car as I have been driving around as they do not know what it is.

Just took my wife's Lexus RX330 in for service and they gave ma IS250 for a loaner for a few days. NO COMPARISON. It has some of the bells and whistles but really NOLO CONTENDRE.

LEDZEP · 06-18-2007, 08:20 AM

It is likely that the compass was never calibrated. This usually done before delivery for you, but I've had previous cars where I had to do it myself. Check your manual, there are instructions for calibrating it in your geographic region.

DocHarvick · 06-19-2007, 04:32 PM

Talked to my CA today, and he told me there should be a software fix in less than 30 days to eliminate the Ipod issue where it switches to the next audio input without warning. Owners should get a letter once it is available, so it should not be much longer!

bmwrules · 06-19-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocHarvick

Talked to my CA today, and he told me there should be a software fix in less than 30 days to eliminate the Ipod issue where it switches to the next audio input without warning. Owners should get a letter once it is available, so it should not be much longer!

Thanks for the info. I'm looking forward to this being resolved.

msimon18 · 06-19-2007, 06:33 PM

LEDZEP,

THX for the compass info - I will try in the AM and let you know if it worked !!

TML BMW · 06-19-2007, 08:29 PM

So is everyone getting a new E92/93 with a Y cable? I got mine with only a USB cable from the factory. My car will only play songs on my ipod from cd's, the songs from itunes dont show up. I went in and the guy didnt even know what I was talking about when I asked about the Y cable..

LEDZEP · 06-20-2007, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TML BMW

So is everyone getting a new E92/93 with a Y cable? I got mine with only a USB cable from the factory. My car will only play songs on my ipod from cd's, the songs from itunes dont show up. I went in and the guy didnt even know what I was talking about when I asked about the Y cable..

Read this: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55264

You can find the copy of the bulletin in post #5 of that thread.

ezatnova · 06-20-2007, 03:13 PM

Some of my MP3 files are above 300 kpbs, which, according to the manual, would work neither with the USB nor the CD burned with these MP3's, although I have yet to try it.

I guess my main question is, if these won't work, is there an easy way to down-convert MP3 kbps rates? I was thinking I could burn the MP3's to a CD as regular music tracks (so, .wav's) then turn around and rip them to mp3's of the kpbs rate I chose. That seems a bit assinine though. Any ideas through Winamp or another program?

I'm really tempted to try and play them as-is from a thumb drive, just to prove to myself that they definitely won't play. You'd think the audio system could just down-convert them itself.

LEDZEP · 06-20-2007, 03:41 PM

Your burning software should give you some choices for the quality level of the files when you burn them. It's probably buried in the advanced settings of the software. Nero, Roxio, iTunes, Winamp.... they should all have that ability.

LEDZEP · 06-22-2007, 07:56 AM

I finally had success yesterday with the voice command for the iPod. I must have been saying the wrong thing before. If you say "Audio Aux Menu" it takes you to the iPod screen and automatically starts playing right where you were before you switched to a different audio source.

stefano7171 · 06-22-2007, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I finally had success yesterday with the voice command for the iPod. I must have been saying the wrong thing before. If you say "Audio Aux Menu" it takes you to the iPod screen and automatically starts playing right where you were before you switched to a different audio source.

Sorry Zep, I thought this info was posted long time ago and was common knowledge by now. I found it out end of April, when I received the car and I would have been happy to share it with you all!!!!!!

Looking forward to the new software to fix the dam Fm switch thingie....

LEDZEP · 06-22-2007, 08:52 AM

No problem Stefano - sometimes I just learn slowly!

stefano7171 · 06-22-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

No problem Stefano - sometimes I just learn slowly!

Well, let's say you are just spreading the pleasure of finding new cool features of you car over a longer period

!

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ScottyGams Uber-Lee7 Member 47 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	yeah... check out ipodyourbmw.com for a helpful podcast on this subject. It shows you the full capability of the new system
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06-12-2007, 01:39 AM	#598
silverbmwz3 Colonel 48 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	I'm in the UK and have 6FL on a may delivered 335d. I have. Experienced the issue whereby the hifi switches unexplainedly to fm radio when starting the car again after a stop. I wondered if it is some kind of delay on the ipod waking up and the car momentarily thinks the ipod isn't there. Keep posting about this, there must be more of us with it. __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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DrMonkee New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: LC07 LZU Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Just an update - I tried the hold position but I still have the FM switching problem. I'm going to arrange a date today with the dealer to have it picked up and a PUMA done on it ( as they offered ). Hopefully this will solve mine ( and other peoples ) problems !!! Dr M
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06-13-2007, 08:46 PM	#601
Bimmerforlife Major 388 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info. So are people still having this issue or has it fixed itself?
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06-18-2007, 06:16 AM	#602
DrMonkee New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: LC07 LZU Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I still have the FM switching issue, waiting for a date from BMW so that they can take a look at it.
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06-18-2007, 08:03 AM	#604
msimon18 Retired 19 Rep 868 Posts Drives: Z4 s30i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Isetta 300 [0.00] 2004 1/5 Scale M3 GTR [10.00]	It has now been 2 weeks for me with the E93 and so far I have not seen the FM switching issue that many of you are complaining about. As a matter of fact so far I have only seen one random issue with the electronics package and a problem with my mirrror compass. Seems the compass is only correct at the time the engin is started. If you turn a corner it does not change direction unless you turn off the car and restart it !! Wierd..... No other issues ----- top has been working gr8 and it is fun to watch people stare at it as it goes up and down. Have also noticed many folks staring at the car as I have been driving around as they do not know what it is. Just took my wife's Lexus RX330 in for service and they gave ma IS250 for a loaner for a few days. NO COMPARISON. It has some of the bells and whistles but really NOLO CONTENDRE. __________________ M3 GTR - 1/5 scale - 4.2 HP w/ Collari hydraulic brakes - would you believe ~80 MPH on straightaway !!
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	It is likely that the compass was never calibrated. This usually done before delivery for you, but I've had previous cars where I had to do it myself. Check your manual, there are instructions for calibrating it in your geographic region. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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TML BMW Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Ford Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	So is everyone getting a new E92/93 with a Y cable? I got mine with only a USB cable from the factory. My car will only play songs on my ipod from cd's, the songs from itunes dont show up. I went in and the guy didnt even know what I was talking about when I asked about the Y cable..
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06-20-2007, 03:13 PM	#611
ezatnova Colonel 97 Rep 2,188 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Chester, PA iTrader: (5)	Kbps issue Some of my MP3 files are above 300 kpbs, which, according to the manual, would work neither with the USB nor the CD burned with these MP3's, although I have yet to try it. I guess my main question is, if these won't work, is there an easy way to down-convert MP3 kbps rates? I was thinking I could burn the MP3's to a CD as regular music tracks (so, .wav's) then turn around and rip them to mp3's of the kpbs rate I chose. That seems a bit assinine though. Any ideas through Winamp or another program? I'm really tempted to try and play them as-is from a thumb drive, just to prove to myself that they definitely won't play. You'd think the audio system could just down-convert them itself.
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06-22-2007, 07:56 AM	#613
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	I finally had success yesterday with the voice command for the iPod. I must have been saying the wrong thing before. If you say "Audio Aux Menu" it takes you to the iPod screen and automatically starts playing right where you were before you switched to a different audio source. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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