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03
2011
BMW 2009 iDrive iPhone 3G snap-in adapter 335i
Quick instructions and features of the 2009 iDrive system with the iPhone 3G. Bluetooth functions, Sharkfin antenna, music playback while in a call, contact list, phone book, etc. There is a detailed description of this install and a tutorial Q&A here: www.e90post.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5
@italiansky did you ever get this sorted, i have the same situation as you, no USB in the console but i do have the phone cradle, i can’t see or control the iphone’s ipod through the idrive. i am guessing i would need the USB adapted in the centre console to make it all work as in the video.
£612 for the retrofit!
My iphone 4 does not work with the snap in adapter can someone help please?!!
there is no more rechargeable flashlight in the glovebox?
Can you watch the music videos you have on your iphone/ipod on the screen of the car?
damn if only i can afford a bmw with a idrive woo ill be so happy…
Thanks for explaining very well, made my day
i LOLd at „never gonna give you up“
Love BMW!
it was possible in 2006 idrive!
I have a BMW 2010 GT and have a question. When I connect my iPod in the center console with a regular iPod usb cable, it’ll read and play everything except read playlists. Any idea what could be causing this?
Specifically choosing songs/albums is pretty annoying.
Will it play your streaming music?
You need to get the BMW adapter.
I have a 2008 135i with the USB adapter w/o Idrive.
My USB won’t recognize the Iphone any Idea? any comments would help! I tried with a Regular I pod and worked perfectly! ty
Hello i have a BMW 330d Xdrive 02/2009, I connected the iphone through Bluetooth and i can use the idrive to make calls and control the addrress book from joystick.
I see i have also the space to use the snap in as in your Video. But i dont have the USB port near the AUX IN (I have only the aux in).The only USB i have is on the port object in front of passenger (there down)Will i be able using the snap in adapter for the Iphone to play music from Iphone as in your video through the joystick?
Hi I have a 2007 BMW 325 Cab, do you know If I can upgrade the idrive software to he 2009 version.
BMW here have given me 3 different answers Yes, No and Not Sure. lol
@asdf9036 Yes the iPhone is charged while plugged into to the console.
i have the 335xi 2010… when i plug an ipod nano with the ipod plug, it works just fine…but when i use it for the iphone… it says not compatible and doesnt play my music
This might sound like a stupid question, but does the iphone integration charge the phone while it’s hooked up?
Hey NewMetroDesign,
I am planning to get the iphone adapter but the parts manager isn’t too sure if the adapter will need labour work — do you know if you had to pay for the labour work?
-elbert
Also must add, make sure to leave Bluetooth on on your phone so the process will be as seamless as possible. It does take a toll on your battery life, but thats why you have the car integration.
Sorry to hear that. To export songs, all you have to do is highlight/select them in itunes, and drag right out of itunes into a usb drive folder. Then, the import is easy, as long as you know to click the „Option“ next to the MMI once you are in the AUX IN USB page on the Nav screen. The trick is, use the same USB drive every time and you won’t have a new folder name created in the car every time you import.
As far as songs? I have about 400 mp3s loaded and it still has 9GB free in the car.
Interesting. I have iTunes so not real sure how to get MP3′s out of the 4′s iTunes uses. How many songs can the car hold?
Just found out the pins are broken on the USB. Brand new car…
Hi, I am pretty sure that only one ipod/iphone/itouch can be controlled at a time. I haven’t tried what you are talking about.
I have only used the glovebox usb for mp3 song import, which by the way sounds better than any i-device I have ever used. The bass is especially more pronounced when songs are played from the car’s hard drive. Try it sometime.. import a few songs & play them, then play those same ones on the ipod.. nowadays I only use the car’s internal songs collection for music.
Hello again.
On a 09 335i w/Nav, when I plug in an iPhone to the center console using the BMW cable (USB & Mini Jack) it works just fine.
However, I also want to plug in my iPod to the glove compartment USB. Can this be done? It’s not recognizing the iPod at all. Even when I disconnect the iPhone and use the BMW cable to plug either the iPhone or iPod…the car won’t see it.
Thanks
bluetooth access is done automatically once paired.