Android Auto Missing

danielbabai · 04-06-2022, 02:53 PM

I got delivery of my 2022 118i F40 last week, and Android Auto is missing from the iDrive. When I connect my phone with a cable, I get the message "USB device not recognised" on the main screen.

The dealership are absolutely no help, they told me that BMW are running some upgrade with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and that it will be pushed out remotely in Q3 this year, and I should have it then. Is this a load of rubbish??

Is there any way I can get it now? Does anyone else have this problem?

I'm hoping it's just a software issue, as there was a lot of other equipment that I had ordered missing when the car arrived.

cukeuk · 04-07-2022, 03:17 AM

Yes this has been confirmed in other threads/forums https://f44.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1902298
https://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140812

Rivanov · 04-07-2022, 08:02 AM

That's because of Option code 6P1 "temporary removal of Apple Carplay / Android Auto and WiFi Hotspot"

It will be added via a Remote Software Update, next month.

BMW uses a new hardware component (because of chip shortages) and the software for this component wasn't ready on time.

danielbabai · 04-07-2022, 09:23 AM

Brilliant, thanks a lot guys. Good to get some real information! If only the dealership was able to do the same!

danielbabai · 06-09-2022, 02:58 AM

Just got the remote software update yesterday, and Android Auto is now working wirelessly like a charm!

cukeuk · 06-09-2022, 05:47 AM

Good news then!!!

nuno_melo · 09-02-2022, 08:41 AM

hi

ive made a mess

bougth a 118i 2021 corporate edition, being so stupid, dindt ask the dealer for gps , thougt it was already installed, but it wasnt

missing the gps, can i get android auto or apple carplay (cant find it to) by coding it ? or can i force update?

thanks

04-06-2022, 02:53 PM	#1
danielbabai New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 118i F40 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0)	Android Auto Missing I got delivery of my 2022 118i F40 last week, and Android Auto is missing from the iDrive. When I connect my phone with a cable, I get the message "USB device not recognised" on the main screen. The dealership are absolutely no help, they told me that BMW are running some upgrade with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and that it will be pushed out remotely in Q3 this year, and I should have it then. Is this a load of rubbish?? Is there any way I can get it now? Does anyone else have this problem? I'm hoping it's just a software issue, as there was a lot of other equipment that I had ordered missing when the car arrived.
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04-07-2022, 03:17 AM	#2
cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yes this has been confirmed in other threads/forums https://f44.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1902298 https://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140812
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04-07-2022, 08:02 AM	#3
Rivanov Private First Class 174 Rep 184 Posts Drives: F40 BMW 118iA HE M-Sport 2022 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW 118i [10.00]	That's because of Option code 6P1 "temporary removal of Apple Carplay / Android Auto and WiFi Hotspot" It will be added via a Remote Software Update, next month. BMW uses a new hardware component (because of chip shortages) and the software for this component wasn't ready on time. __________________ '22 F40 BMW 118iA High Executive M Sport \| Skyscraper Grey \| 19" 552M \| Leather Dakota Mocha/Schwarz \| Harman Kardon \| Panoramic Sunroof \| M Spoiler Last edited by Rivanov; 04-08-2022 at 01:49 AM..
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danielbabai New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 118i F40 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0)	Brilliant, thanks a lot guys. Good to get some real information! If only the dealership was able to do the same!
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danielbabai New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 118i F40 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0)	Just got the remote software update yesterday, and Android Auto is now working wirelessly like a charm!
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cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Good news then!!!
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nuno_melo Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: pug 508 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Portugal iTrader: (0)	hi ive made a mess bougth a 118i 2021 corporate edition, being so stupid, dindt ask the dealer for gps , thougt it was already installed, but it wasnt missing the gps, can i get android auto or apple carplay (cant find it to) by coding it ? or can i force update? thanks
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