iPhone 4 USB not supported on iDrive ver. 9231090...? Help!

KeithB · 08-23-2011, 07:10 PM

I just purchased a used 2011 335is with a production date in 2010. To my surprise I can't use the USB port with my iPhone 4, it says "Not Supported" when I plug it in.

When I pair it with BlueTooth it can make calls but I don't see any audio tracks or playlists.

Apparently, this version of the iDrive (9231090) does not support iPhone 4.

Does anyone know if there is an update or an option for me to fully integrate with my iPhone 4?

Thanks,
Keith B

Technic · 08-24-2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithB

I just purchased a used 2011 335is with a production date in 2010. To my surprise I can't use the USB port with my iPhone 4, it says "Not Supported" when I plug it in.

When I pair it with BlueTooth it can make calls but I don't see any audio tracks or playlists.

Apparently, this version of the iDrive (9231090) does not support iPhone 4.

Does anyone know if there is an update or an option for me to fully integrate with my iPhone 4?

Thanks,
Keith B

Try another iPhone 4 or/and another cable... I saw something like this last weekend and the issue was the particular iPhone 4 of a customer.

Bladerunner · 08-24-2011, 02:05 PM

Yup, I had an issue with my phone 4 not being recognized, it turns out it was the after market cable.

Patrys@BimmerTech · 08-24-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithB

I just purchased a used 2011 335is with a production date in 2010. To my surprise I can't use the USB port with my iPhone 4, it says "Not Supported" when I plug it in.

When I pair it with BlueTooth it can make calls but I don't see any audio tracks or playlists.

Apparently, this version of the iDrive (9231090) does not support iPhone 4.

Does anyone know if there is an update or an option for me to fully integrate with my iPhone 4?

Thanks,
Keith B

Please follow my suggestion I sent you by email.
Use the BMW Y cable since this is the only approved cable for connecting your iPhone with the car when the car is not equipped with the Combox.

Also there is no Bluetooth Audio available in your car.

Time to think about the Combox retrofit

cipher5 · 08-24-2011, 02:49 PM

Yup, no combox, you need the Y-cable

KeithB · 08-24-2011, 06:47 PM

Will any of the Snap In Adapters (BMW Apple iPhone 4 Snap-In Adapter) work in leu of the Y-cable?

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...CClistInterior

Thanks,
Keith

bmwretrofit · 08-24-2011, 08:57 PM

It looks like standard TCU in there

+G;1;829338;A;TELE15 US THIN (23I)
9231090;9231090;9213319;WHNKASL
Combox Telematics US version retrofit is the only way to go!

jrun · 10-17-2011, 11:22 PM

I've got the same issue and I'm a complete newb to BMW.

What's a combo box and how is it better than the y cable?

Thanks!

Whitetail · 10-24-2011, 03:15 PM

I have a 2007 335i and just got an iphone4. I connect with a y-cable (BMW cable but not orig). The iPhone works sweet for about 3 songs than just stops play...flips to FM radio. I un-plu and reconnect with same results. Is it the cable???

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KeithB Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (0)	iPhone 4 USB not supported on iDrive ver. 9231090...? Help! I just purchased a used 2011 335is with a production date in 2010. To my surprise I can't use the USB port with my iPhone 4, it says "Not Supported" when I plug it in. When I pair it with BlueTooth it can make calls but I don't see any audio tracks or playlists. Apparently, this version of the iDrive (9231090) does not support iPhone 4. Does anyone know if there is an update or an option for me to fully integrate with my iPhone 4? Thanks, Keith B
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Bladerunner Captain 27 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 335xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mississauga iTrader: (6)	Yup, I had an issue with my phone 4 not being recognized, it turns out it was the after market cable.
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cipher5 506 Rep 3,469 Posts Drives: 2020 Donington Grey X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (12)	Yup, no combox, you need the Y-cable
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KeithB Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (0)	Will any of the Snap In Adapters (BMW Apple iPhone 4 Snap-In Adapter) work in leu of the Y-cable? http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...CClistInterior Thanks, Keith
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08-24-2011, 08:57 PM	#7
bmwretrofit Captain 194 Rep 912 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	It looks like standard TCU in there +G;1;829338;A;TELE15 US THIN (23I) 9231090;9231090;9213319;WHNKASL Combox Telematics US version retrofit is the only way to go!
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jrun Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 30i Z4 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (0)	Same issue... I've got the same issue and I'm a complete newb to BMW. What's a combo box and how is it better than the y cable? Thanks!
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Whitetail Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 3351 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Maine iTrader: (0)	Iphone yCable problems I have a 2007 335i and just got an iphone4. I connect with a y-cable (BMW cable but not orig). The iPhone works sweet for about 3 songs than just stops play...flips to FM radio. I un-plu and reconnect with same results. Is it the cable???
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