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      11-07-2021, 11:06 AM   #1
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Has anyone been able to get digital key working with an android device?

The instructions from BMW's shows there is an option for Digital key in the My BMW app. I don't see that option. The article below shows it should work on 2021 and 2022 models. I'm assuming that feature hasn't been pushed out yet?

https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/05/18/g...s-to-bmw-cars/
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It should be once you are able to upgrade to Android 12. Should be out around December.
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It used to work a few years ago, then BMW pulled the option which was annoying. I'm guessing it'll be back soon. It works on my work iPhone 13 Pro Max but I haven't gotten my Google Pixel 6 Pro yet to test
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It should be once you are able to upgrade to Android 12. Should be out around December.
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It used to work a few years ago, then BMW pulled the option which was annoying. I'm guessing it'll be back soon. It works on my work iPhone 13 Pro Max but I haven't gotten my Google Pixel 6 Pro yet to test
I was looking up ways to upgrade to Android 12, it says Samsung has released it for Galaxy S21 Ultra (which I have), but when I tried to update the software it says I already have the latest version. I checked the software version on the phone and it still shows Android 11.

I used to be an apple fan boy until I got my first Android phone which was a Galaxy s8. Then bought the latest at the time Apple 12 Pro, and hated it. Got so used to the Android that I sold my phone after 3 months of use and bought the s21.
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Has anyone been able to get digital key working with an android device?

The instructions from BMW's shows there is an option for Digital key in the My BMW app. I don't see that option. The article below shows it should work on 2021 and 2022 models. I'm assuming that feature hasn't been pushed out yet?

https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/05/18/g...s-to-bmw-cars/
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It used to work a few years ago, then BMW pulled the option which was annoying. I'm guessing it'll be back soon. It works on my work iPhone 13 Pro Max but I haven't gotten my Google Pixel 6 Pro yet to test
It doesn't work with my Pixel 6 pro unfortunately. Works fine with my iphone 13 pro max.
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Has anyone been able to get digital key working with an android device?

The instructions from BMW's shows there is an option for Digital key in the My BMW app. I don't see that option. The article below shows it should work on 2021 and 2022 models. I'm assuming that feature hasn't been pushed out yet?

https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/05/18/g...s-to-bmw-cars/
My Samsung S21 just upgraded to Android 12 last night. Does this mean something in connection to the digital key? Does anyone know how it works or what I have to do to use it?
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My Samsung S21 just upgraded to Android 12 last night. Does this mean something in connection to the digital key? Does anyone know how it works or what I have to do to use it?
Go to the My BMW app. You should see an option for it on the main page next to "Vehicle finder," "Climate control timer," etc.

To set it up you should have gotten an email from BMW when you first bought the car it has a code in it to activate the digital key, not sure how necessary that is.
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Go to the My BMW app. You should see an option for it on the main page next to "Vehicle finder," "Climate control timer," etc.

To set it up you should have gotten an email from BMW when you first bought the car it has a code in it to activate the digital key, not sure how necessary that is.
My App shows Vehicle Finder, Climate control, Remote Camera & Remote History, that’s all. Nothing about digital key?
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My App shows Vehicle Finder, Climate control, Remote Camera & Remote History, that’s all. Nothing about digital key?
That's where it's located in the iPhone. You may have to update your My BMW app.

I still haven't received the update yet for Android 12. Which S21 phone do you have, base or ultra?
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I don't think MyBMW App has been updated yet. Last update was 5 Nov. Hopefully it becomes available once App is updated.
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That's where it's located in the iPhone. You may have to update your My BMW app.

I still haven't received the update yet for Android 12. Which S21 phone do you have, base or ultra?
I was able to update mine (Ultra). I went to Settings - Software.
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That's where it's located in the iPhone. You may have to update your My BMW app.

I still haven't received the update yet for Android 12. Which S21 phone do you have, base or ultra?
I was able to update mine (Ultra). I went to Settings - Software.
I also have ultra and no updates yet. Phone keeps saying my software is up to date. Still on Android 11.
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That's where it's located in the iPhone. You may have to update your My BMW app.

I still haven't received the update yet for Android 12. Which S21 phone do you have, base or ultra?
21S plus but not Ultra
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21S plus but not Ultra
I got Android 12 on my S21 Ultra this morning. No digital key option in app yet.
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Android Car Key has yet to be released publicly. That plus a Pixel 6 Pro with UltraWideBand radio should be able to used as a Digital Key. Otherwise its NFC for other phones.

It was announced back in May for Google I/O showing it working specifically with a BMW. It should be any day now.
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I just confirmed I now have the option in the app, need both keys to setup though!
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I just confirmed I now have the option in the app, need both keys to setup though!
I see it too now. Tried setting it up and it failed 3-4 times. Going to give it another shot later tonight.
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Couldn't get it setup on my Pixel 6 Pro or S21 Ultra. Maybe the December update is required. Will try again once that is pushed out
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Couldn't get it setup on my Pixel 6 Pro or S21 Ultra. Maybe the December update is required. Will try again once that is pushed out
Make sure you're on Android 12 OS. Also reinstall the My BMW app if you don't see the digital key option. That's what I had to, to get it to work.
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