ICE, Nav, Apps and other techy stuff Wed, 13 May 2026 18:43:24 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 18:43:24 +0000 BMWLand https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?forums/ice-nav-apps-and-other-techy-stuff.80/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:54:04 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/map-update-2026-1.5708/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/map-update-2026-1.5708/ invalid@example.com (Singvogel) Singvogel
It's 37gb of files so as usual one needs to use a 64gb USB stick.]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:25:22 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/correct-cable-for-ista.5654/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/correct-cable-for-ista.5654/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred
Long story short, got given a diagnostic laptop with ISTA on it and ENET cable. Ethernet port stopped working. I have the software now installed on a newer laptop and of course it only has USB C/Thunderbolt 4 ports. So I have tried a ethernet to USB C adapter and its flakey at best, I have a feeling the cable is damaged.

Can anyone recommend a USB C cable or best place to buy a new cable.]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:45:59 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/map-update-2025-1.5448/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/map-update-2025-1.5448/ invalid@example.com (Singvogel) Singvogel
It's 31.4 GB.

Downloading right now, and will be installed on a journey tomorrow.

I'm very happy to get a new set of maps, as there were problems a couple of years ago with having to wait a ridiculously long time between updates.

My last update was 2024-4 back in October.]]> 2 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:06:30 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/map-update-2024-4.5374/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/map-update-2024-4.5374/ invalid@example.com (Singvogel) Singvogel
Well be installed in the car tomorrow.]]> 1 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:17:06 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/bimmercode-review.3127/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/bimmercode-review.3127/ invalid@example.com (bmwzoom) bmwzoom + having to carry a laptop to the car and watch its battery charge while coding is a pain.

So a quick review and in 1 word the app is...

Bimmercode Review]]> 4 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:19:12 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/map-update-2023-4.5063/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/map-update-2023-4.5063/ invalid@example.com (Singvogel) Singvogel
Road Map EUROPE Live 2023-4

I'm aware that BMW don't make them available in all formats for all models at the same time, but it's worth checking if there is a new update for your particular car.

There seems to be a brand new BMW Download Manager too.

It's a 'one click' job, according to the blurb anyway, which downloads to your computer and then automatically copies to your chosen USB device.

I've just started the download approx...

Map Update 2023-4]]> 25 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 06:45:52 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/2024-3-map-update.5271/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/2024-3-map-update.5271/ invalid@example.com (Singvogel) Singvogel
The latest Update Manager seems to be an improvement on the previous version.

With my connection speed (or lack of) if took just over an hour to download and copy the 31.04 GB of files to a 64GB USB memory stick.

Will be installing tomorrow.]]> 1 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:22:17 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/2024-2-maps.5205/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/2024-2-maps.5205/ invalid@example.com (Singvogel) Singvogel
Pretty pleased that I haven't had to wait too long for them.

Hopefully there will actually be four updates this year.

But - the crazy thing is - I've also today, updated and installed 2025-1 maps on my Garmin.]]> 2 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:00:35 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/iphone-can-you-block-incoming-calls-when-driving.5019/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/iphone-can-you-block-incoming-calls-when-driving.5019/ invalid@example.com (DJP) DJP
1) Go into settings on the iPhone and then Focus/Driving Focus
2) In 'Allow Notifications From' Set to 'Allowed People Only' and then no one is included in the allowed people list.
3) Driving Focus is entered automatically when the iPhone connects to the BMW's bluetooth.

According to a number of websites, this should all that be needed to block calls.

However, I still...

iPhone: Can you block incoming calls when driving?]]> 3 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:14:27 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/mybmw-remote-services-no-active-subscription.4698/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/mybmw-remote-services-no-active-subscription.4698/ invalid@example.com (DJP) DJP
'No active subscription: To access full functionality including Remote Services and Vehicle Data, please check service availability for your vehicle and activate your subscription'

From all the documentation and videos I have seen, it implies that remote services are available...

MyBMW - Remote Services 'no active subscription']]> 13 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:16:07 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/in-car-charge-pad-overheats-phone.4951/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/in-car-charge-pad-overheats-phone.4951/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 Anyone else experienced something similar?]]> 11 Mon, 08 May 2023 14:11:47 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-annoying-%E2%80%9Cbong%E2%80%9D-on-camera-alerts.4937/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-annoying-%E2%80%9Cbong%E2%80%9D-on-camera-alerts.4937/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 Took me a while to work out how to turn this off. It was in the “app” in the car, unchecked audible warning part.
Silence is again golden.]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:27:38 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/interesting-android-app-%E2%80%93-bimmergestalt-aaidrive.4924/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/interesting-android-app-%E2%80%93-bimmergestalt-aaidrive.4924/ invalid@example.com (Johnny Grabble) Johnny Grabble
For example, Amazon Music integration with my iPhone is seamless with the My BMW app but it is clunky with my Android phone. This app fixes that as well as making my other music player apps like BBC Sounds and Musicolet work through...

Interesting Android App – BimmerGestalt AAIdrive]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:03:25 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/issues-with-cic-and-indicators.4887/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/issues-with-cic-and-indicators.4887/ invalid@example.com (JackE91) JackE91

• Cic screen doesn’t always turn on, or when it does, it is barely responsive - pressing the buttons on the idrive controller repeatedly eventually causes the button press to register, but turning the dial doesn’t move the selection on screen at all.
• Navigating between screens by pressing buttons is really slow
• Screen will fade in and out to black randomly
• Audio also...

Issues with cic and indicators]]> 3 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:41:05 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/speed-limit-info-retrofit-on-mini-fits-f-and-g-series-bmw-mini.4125/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/speed-limit-info-retrofit-on-mini-fits-f-and-g-series-bmw-mini.4125/ invalid@example.com (Adie) Adie
So i purchased an SLI Emulator which gets the speed info from the Nav (KAFAS 2 camera not required). I always download the latest map updates so shouldn't get caught out due to out of date speed data.

Bought from here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373021576516

Pretty easy to fit plus a few minor coding...

Speed limit info retrofit on Mini (fits F and G series BMW/Mini)]]> 59 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 12:01:59 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/garmin-45-dash-cam-install-in-my-g22.4822/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/garmin-45-dash-cam-install-in-my-g22.4822/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71
Unlike the F32 there is no socket under the glove box. The only 12v socket is in the centre console, this would block access to the wireless phone charging bay, so is out of the equation.
There is an “official” Garmin live feed that plugs directly into the ODB2 port, then a...

Garmin 45 dash cam install in my G22]]> 3 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 21:01:21 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/after-two-years-i-found-something-new.4776/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/after-two-years-i-found-something-new.4776/ invalid@example.com (Simon5705) Simon5705
Anyway, today being a nice day I thought I'd do an interior clean including leather care etc. Not much on the radio being a Sunday afternoon, so decided to put something on Spotify for a change. Phone battery was a bit low so plugged it in to charge.

Lo & behold look what happened to the screen. I am...

After two years I found something new..!]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:51:42 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/excellent-magsafe-car-charger-case.4772/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/excellent-magsafe-car-charger-case.4772/ invalid@example.com (bmwzoom) bmwzoom
Case: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09YTK1PJ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Charger:...

Excellent Magsafe Car Charger + Case]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:32:13 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/usb-map-update.3355/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/usb-map-update.3355/ invalid@example.com (markyboyt) markyboyt Just wondering, anybody who has done their map updates via usb how long have they normally taken?
I seem to recall they used to be able to be left in then they would just stop when the car was off and resume on the next journey until loaded but mine reset each time. I wouldn’t mind but after over an hour it’s at 12%.
4GC NBT next maps usb in the centre console as no glovebox one on these.]]> 72 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:11:18 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/laser-lights-anyone.4738/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/laser-lights-anyone.4738/ invalid@example.com (bmwzoom) bmwzoom
Thanks]]> 14