Is The 2013 Nav Update Worth Doing?

Originally Posted by Bikie

Shawn I have a 2012, can you send me the update details? Thanx in advance.. I just returned from a road trip was misdirected several times by the CrapNav. Can't believe BMW has the nerve to charge $250 to repair their POS nav system. To bad they don't get the same bad press Apple Maps received.

PM sent.

Here is how it looks now. Thanks again Shawn.

Just did the install. How do I get to the Nav vewrsion screen?

Thanks

Never mind - I got it. Thanks Shawn!!

Shawn,

Let me have the details.

Thanks

So I burned the 2012 maps and it wanted to update from DVD.

Originally Posted by marius

Shawn,

Let me have the details.

Thanks

PM sent.

Originally Posted by GroveTuckey

So I burned the 2012 maps and it wanted to update from DVD.

Yeah...so no problem there. Just USB. What year are the maps on the car?

Originally Posted by PittX52011

Here is how it looks now. Thanks again Shawn.

Originally Posted by fplanner2000

Just did the install. How do I get to the Nav vewrsion screen?

Thanks

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Yeah...so no problem there. Just USB. What year are the maps on the car?

The maps are 2009.

Originally Posted by GroveTuckey

The maps are 2009.

Well, I was thinking maybe they are too old, and first going to 2012 and then to 2013 may work, but it is stretch, and would cost two FSC Codes.

Are you able to copy music to the CIC hard drive via the Glovebox USB Port?

I drive a 2005 740i will the upgrade woek on it?

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Originally Posted by Vee007

I drive a 2005 740i will the upgrade woek on it?

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Bimmer App

Sorry, but your E65 will have the older CCC iDrive system. The CIC was not introduced in the 7 Series until September 2008 with the then new F01 chassis.

If you have 609 Navigation, you need a DVD in the dedicated DVD drive, with South Africa Map region.

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Well, I was thinking maybe they are too old, and first going to 2012 and then to 2013 may work, but it is stretch, and would cost two FSC Codes.

Are you able to copy music to the CIC hard drive via the Glovebox USB Port?

I was think the same thing. But thought it was risky. I was going to do the 2012 maps if the 2013 was a lost cause. I mean it would get me a way newer version of maps.

I am able to copy music to the hard drive. It is a 12 gig partition for music.

I found a nice person to let me use their USB maps they used to upgrade theirs.

Thanks Shawn!

Originally Posted by GroveTuckey

I was think the same thing. But thought it was risky. I was going to do the 2012 maps if the 2013 was a lost cause. I mean it would get me a way newer version of maps.

I am able to copy music to the hard drive. It is a 12 gig partition for music.

I found a nice person to let me use their USB maps they used to upgrade theirs.

Thanks Shawn!

I assume you mean the other Sean, so USB worked...or you haven't tried it yet?

I have not tried Sean's yet.

I was just thinking you for your time.

Originally Posted by GroveTuckey

I have not tried Sean's yet.

I was just thinking you for your time.

Ok. Good luck.

Could you send me required info for my F10

Thanks Shawn

Edited for shauness correction

Originally Posted by EIAlfonso

Could you send me required info for my F10

Thanks Sean

It's confusing...I know

You're looking to make contact with Shawn, unless your name is Sean also

Sean

Originally Posted by EIAlfonso

Could you send me required info for my F10

Thanks Sean

PM sent.

Shawn, please send me the information, Thanks!!

Originally Posted by jkh5130

Shawn, please send me the information, Thanks!!

PM sent.

please PM update details.

thanks

Originally Posted by hamlyn

please PM update details.

thanks

PM sent.

FYI went great on my 2011 535i (build date 7/2010). Just stuck it in the glovebox USB and it started within 10-15 seconds.

Total time was about 45-50 minutes in the car (note: "copying to car" is the whole thing; I was afraid it would also have to expand once copied).

Other notes:
1. I was afraid to shut off the car, so I kept it running in my garage. I did however shut it off and back on during the load, but it continued.
>> I would not recommend walking away from the car with only ignition on/car not running since it might automatically shut down after 15-20 minutes (this was a software update to the car after mine and other early/mid builds burned out batteries when dealers/valets accidentally left cars on).
2. When I opened the door during the "enter code" screen, it automatically cancelled. So I had to start over before it started.
3. AFTER the load, my screen looked a lot more blurry (the grey/traffic screen got a lot better, btw). Turns out that "perspective during 3D" got more realistic, which = blurry). If you don't like it, turn off perspective during 3D.
4. It all seemed a lot slower at first, but got faster after turning car off/locking and then returning.
5. Initially the navigation version screen was completely blank, but similar to #4, it fixed itself.
6. I used a $15 Sandisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB stick.