Ipod Touch 5th Gen

networkn · 01-26-2013, 09:13 PM

Hi There!

I have a 2011 335i Touring and I have it working nicely playing music from my ipod 4th gen. I was considering the upgrade to a 5th Gen but wanted to know if it's compatible? I have it plugged into the centre console with a usb and stereo jackpoint and the ipod connector for the ipod end.

Anyone able to shed light? I want no less functionality than I have now. I don't need movies nor want them.

I want to be able to control the ipod from the system, and see track, artists, playlists etc...

Thanks for any assistance.

drevil2k2 · 01-28-2013, 10:35 PM

Yes, used the white Apple USB cable from centre console USB port to my iPod touch 5G.

Functions identical to my iPhone 4 + cable.

networkn · 01-29-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by drevil2k2

Yes, used the white Apple USB cable from centre console USB port to my iPod touch 5G.

Functions identical to my iPhone 4 + cable.

I apologize for being dense, but which white cable? The new lightning cable or something else? The cable I am using is a black cable with an IPOD Connector on one end and usb and 3.5mm stereo (Both of which have to be connected) for the rest.

drevil2k2 · 01-29-2013, 04:27 PM

Yes the new Apple issued lightning cable only.

The iPod shows up under CD/Multimedia on the iDrive system as a USB connected device.

However, it might be dependent on your vehicle's options.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=758527

might help since the iPhone 5 and iPod touch 5G have the same connector and you are using it as a music source.

networkn · 04-02-2013, 07:32 PM

Would this connector work? Will I still need the audio Cable?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/mobile-phon...-577881620.htm

drevil2k2 · 04-04-2013, 11:58 AM

The adapter should work, but not sure about 3rd party ones.

Why not just use the USB cable that comes with the iPod 5 Touch or get another cable?

Since your car is a 2011, like mine, don't think you need the y-cable set up.

networkn · 04-04-2013, 08:12 PM

Well I got said adapter and it shows as "reading" and then "not connected". I tried to use the USB Cable and got "not supported on the BMW Console!"

drevil2k2 · 04-08-2013, 08:05 PM

Hmm, I know there isn't official iPhone 5 / iPod Touch 5g support at BMW, but maybe bring it in the dealership so they can trouble shoot.

Can you pair it via bluetooth and stream music? Just a thought....

networkn · 04-08-2013, 08:31 PM

Apparently the unit installed is a MULF High Electronics. It has a USB and 3.5mm connection which has a Y plug adapter which I have been plugging into my Ipod Touch 4 with no issue, but the 5 won't work either soley with USB > Lightning or via an adapter to the existing Y adapter.

Any ideas?

Johndong888 · 04-09-2013, 12:37 PM

If you have a MULF unit, you MUST use the Y-cable! If you have a combox, you can use the original apple cable.

Try this before you buy the newest ipod. plug the ipod 4th gen using the apple "white" cable (this one would be the large adapter one). IF it works, then you can do the same thing with the 5th gen ipod.

If the ipod only works with the BMW Black Y Cable, then you will need to use a y-cable as well. I believe if you put the 30 pin to lightning adapter on the Bmw black y cable, it should work as well but don't quote me on that.

I just leave my iphone 4 in the car as a dedicated ipod now.

drevil2k2 · 04-12-2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by networkn

Apparently the unit installed is a MULF High Electronics. It has a USB and 3.5mm connection which has a Y plug adapter which I have been plugging into my Ipod Touch 4 with no issue, but the 5 won't work either soley with USB > Lightning or via an adapter to the existing Y adapter.

Any ideas?

In that case, it's a bit of a mystery since the Y-cable should work with the lightning adapter.

Best to hold off on the upgrade. For music playback purposes, keep the iPod Touch 4 (good enough).

kininn · 05-11-2013, 12:43 PM

Works with my iPod Touch G4 but DIdn't work my iPod Touch G5.
April 2013: My 'no nothing usually' BMW dealer 'techs' said they (BMW) 'haven't Upgraded to G5 yet'!
Wrong, Techos,!!

5/8/13: I purchased an Apple OEM 30pin to lightning adapter and now my ipod G5 works w this Y adapter (which is not BMW OEM) in my 2010 BMW 3281 convertible.
-the cheapo non OEM 30pin to lightning adapter didn't work!
Will

vqt1988 · 09-22-2014, 04:25 PM

I had a 4S using the Y-cable. When I got an iPhone 5S I just bought the lightning converter: http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightnin...htning+adaptor

It works!

01-26-2013, 09:13 PM	#1
networkn Private First Class 11 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 335i 2011 Touring Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Ipod Touch 5th Gen Hi There! I have a 2011 335i Touring and I have it working nicely playing music from my ipod 4th gen. I was considering the upgrade to a 5th Gen but wanted to know if it's compatible? I have it plugged into the centre console with a usb and stereo jackpoint and the ipod connector for the ipod end. Anyone able to shed light? I want no less functionality than I have now. I don't need movies nor want them. I want to be able to control the ipod from the system, and see track, artists, playlists etc... Thanks for any assistance.
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01-28-2013, 10:35 PM	#2
drevil2k2 Lieutenant 7 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2019 B9 A4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Yes, used the white Apple USB cable from centre console USB port to my iPod touch 5G. Functions identical to my iPhone 4 + cable. __________________ Organized crime is alive and well: It's called auto insurance
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drevil2k2 Lieutenant 7 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2019 B9 A4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Yes the new Apple issued lightning cable only. The iPod shows up under CD/Multimedia on the iDrive system as a USB connected device. However, it might be dependent on your vehicle's options. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=758527 might help since the iPhone 5 and iPod touch 5G have the same connector and you are using it as a music source. __________________ Organized crime is alive and well: It's called auto insurance Last edited by drevil2k2; 01-29-2013 at 04:31 PM.. Reason: adding text
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networkn Private First Class 11 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 335i 2011 Touring Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Would this connector work? Will I still need the audio Cable? http://www.trademe.co.nz/mobile-phon...-577881620.htm
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drevil2k2 Lieutenant 7 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2019 B9 A4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	The adapter should work, but not sure about 3rd party ones. Why not just use the USB cable that comes with the iPod 5 Touch or get another cable? Since your car is a 2011, like mine, don't think you need the y-cable set up. __________________ Organized crime is alive and well: It's called auto insurance
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networkn Private First Class 11 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 335i 2011 Touring Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Well I got said adapter and it shows as "reading" and then "not connected". I tried to use the USB Cable and got "not supported on the BMW Console!"
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04-08-2013, 08:05 PM	#8
drevil2k2 Lieutenant 7 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2019 B9 A4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Hmm, I know there isn't official iPhone 5 / iPod Touch 5g support at BMW, but maybe bring it in the dealership so they can trouble shoot. Can you pair it via bluetooth and stream music? Just a thought.... __________________ Organized crime is alive and well: It's called auto insurance
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04-08-2013, 08:31 PM	#9
networkn Private First Class 11 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 335i 2011 Touring Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Apparently the unit installed is a MULF High Electronics. It has a USB and 3.5mm connection which has a Y plug adapter which I have been plugging into my Ipod Touch 4 with no issue, but the 5 won't work either soley with USB > Lightning or via an adapter to the existing Y adapter. Any ideas?
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04-09-2013, 12:37 PM	#10
Johndong888 John 75 Rep 885 Posts Drives: '12 M3, '18 S560, '16 G63 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (9)	If you have a MULF unit, you MUST use the Y-cable! If you have a combox, you can use the original apple cable. Try this before you buy the newest ipod. plug the ipod 4th gen using the apple "white" cable (this one would be the large adapter one). IF it works, then you can do the same thing with the 5th gen ipod. If the ipod only works with the BMW Black Y Cable, then you will need to use a y-cable as well. I believe if you put the 30 pin to lightning adapter on the Bmw black y cable, it should work as well but don't quote me on that. I just leave my iphone 4 in the car as a dedicated ipod now. __________________ Current - 2012 AW/FR E92 M3 \| 2014 AW X5 \| 2015 MB S550 \| 2016 RR V8 (White FTW) Mods - BPMTune Stg1/Servo, Euro Visors & Side Mirror, IND Gloss Blk Pkg, OEM Perf. CF Trim/Spoiler, Grills, Lights, Pedals, Umnitza V4 AE, ModeCarbon GTS V1, 19" HRE P40 Sold - 2008 BSM/Black E92 335i
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05-11-2013, 12:43 PM	#12
kininn Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Y adapter for G5 iPod Touch Works with my iPod Touch G4 but DIdn't work my iPod Touch G5. April 2013: My 'no nothing usually' BMW dealer 'techs' said they (BMW) 'haven't Upgraded to G5 yet'! Wrong, Techos,!! 5/8/13: I purchased an Apple OEM 30pin to lightning adapter and now my ipod G5 works w this Y adapter (which is not BMW OEM) in my 2010 BMW 3281 convertible. -the cheapo non OEM 30pin to lightning adapter didn't work! Will
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09-22-2014, 04:25 PM	#13
vqt1988 New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 335IS, 2008 E90 (sold) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	I had a 4S using the Y-cable. When I got an iPhone 5S I just bought the lightning converter: http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightnin...htning+adaptor It works!
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