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      10-31-2020, 10:29 AM   #1
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07/2020.54 Any issues after update?

Thread for latest OTA update.
Please quote any issues encountered.
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      11-01-2020, 06:05 AM   #2
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      11-01-2020, 11:42 AM   #3
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Havent seen any issues, other then shutting off the remote start for the phone app, last update did that too.
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      11-02-2020, 06:01 PM   #4
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I just got the update OTA here in California. No issues so far and android auto works great. You can also see android auto and carplay direction through the HUD now.
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      11-06-2020, 12:22 AM   #5
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No issues, but I had to kick the update search of in the car. Once I did that, the Connected app on the phone notified me that there was an update.

Maybe it's the fact that I hadn't driven the car for a week or two (and with top up before then) but it almost sounds better in Sport mode now than before????

Only 'issue' I found was that I had to login to the iDrive Spotify client. At first glance, it kept all my other settings.
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      11-08-2020, 05:24 AM   #6
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I can't acces Body Domain Controller anymore with Bimmercode since I installed the latest firmware...It loads data but after 100% I get an error message.This means I can't code default driving mode and mirror tilt. All the other stuff works...
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      11-14-2020, 03:37 AM   #7
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Thread for latest OTA update.
Please quote any issues encountered.
My Z4 does not start the update. For a week now it is indicated that the update has been downloaded, but it does not install. Guess it will be necessary to plan a dealers visit😂
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      11-14-2020, 04:23 AM   #8
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Make sure your battery is fully charged. I had the same issue, but after charging the battery over night, I could update the software the following morning. I do a lot of short trips on a daily basis so the battery never really gets a deep charge through normal use.
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      11-14-2020, 07:13 AM   #9
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My Z4 does not start the update. For a week now it is indicated that the update has been downloaded, but it does not install. Guess it will be necessary to plan a dealers visit😂
It’s because your battery isn’t charged high enough. I had the same problem, but after running a battery tender on it overnight; I was prompted to install the update the following morning.

If you are like me, and don’t drive more than a couple times a week, your battery is probably below the required minimum charge to perform the update.
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      11-14-2020, 07:14 AM   #10
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Make sure your battery is fully charged. I had the same issue, but after charging the battery over night, I could update the software the following morning. I do a lot of short trips on a daily basis so the battery never really gets a deep charge through normal use.
Ah well. If I’d read your reply, I would have realized you’d already covered this.
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      11-14-2020, 09:59 AM   #11
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No issues over here. Upgraded navigation, possibility to automatically heat steering wheel if temperature below a set temperature and android phone.
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      11-14-2020, 02:23 PM   #12
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How do you get the file to transfer from your phone to the car?
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How do you get the file to transfer from your phone to the car?
Just leave the phone in the car (connected via CarPlay). The Connected app will transfer the data and show you % completed. Just drive around for 30 minutes or so.
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My Z4 still has the 03.2020 software. I've checked for an update multiple times but it doesn't show one available. What does the new 07.2020 software give you or improve upon and how do I get it if running the check for software update in the car isn't triggering it?
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The only issue I had is the software update wiped my ECU tune on my M40i. I had to go back today to get it reinstalled
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My Z4 still has the 03.2020 software. I've checked for an update multiple times but it doesn't show one available. What does the new 07.2020 software give you or improve upon and how do I get it if running the check for software update in the car isn't triggering it?
Patience as it rolls out to various areas at different times. Texas just got it.
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My Z4 still has the 03.2020 software. I've checked for an update multiple times but it doesn't show one available. What does the new 07.2020 software give you or improve upon and how do I get it if running the check for software update in the car isn't triggering it?
Same here, I check every time I drive the car which is not lot with COVID-19.
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      11-18-2020, 12:33 AM   #18
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Roll out has hit NC car started to update but I was off doing something else.
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Upgrade hit yesterday afternoon (FL)

I took my car out yesterday afternoon and the upgrade began. It took a while to complete. I had trouble getting the phone to connect at first but eventually got it connected and transferred the update to the car. I just left the phone in the car in the garage. Once transferred it installed without any problems. I finally have my Android Auto.

Also, in another thread they mentioned that it only worked via remote update for 2020 cars. That's not true. I purchased mine in Spring 2019.
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      11-19-2020, 09:30 AM   #20
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Phone app is loaded will try today to load .54 into the car.
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Part of Sirius display doesn't respond

One issue I experience is that when I push my preset buttons for Sirius stations, the station and song shows on the left, but the middle display doesn't move. The middle display usually shows the station you're listening to highlighted and also lists the stations before and after that.
Anyone else have this or know how to fix it? Thanks
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No issues in my normal settings. Have to redo my BimmerCode items all of which were overwritten.
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