SatNav Map Update Europe Way 2021-2

As per title. Version 2021-2 for Europe Way is now available to download via the BMW Download Manager

 

Thanks for the update. I knew something was happening yesterday when we were driving through the village. A message appeared on the iDrive screen "New map data available do you wish to use it ?", or something similar. I did not have time to read everything because I did not wish to run into the car in front. I just pressed OK.

In my opinion, the way BMW displays the information in the iDrive to the not-so-savvy IT type driver/person leaves a lot to be desired. They could be fooled into thinking that being presented with that type of message that it was available there and then, when in fact it has to be downloaded onto a PC, extracted to a USB stick, and then put into the USB slot in the car for the update to be carried out.

It is even more confusing when you read the version information that says " Automatic map update"

Anyway,
Before update:


After update

 

I agree. It's obvious when you know, but it took me a while to figure out that the Automatic Update for GB:IE was actually being applied OTA. The full Europe maps requiring the download and USB application.

 

@TheCrofter
many thanks for headsup