Comments for Scoopz Blog http://blog.scoopz.com Tech Guides Reviews News Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:43:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-13517 Scoopz Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:16:15 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-13517 @<strong>Dirk</strong> - Welcome back! Since the 3G first came out there have been numerous software updates (2.01. 2.02. 2.1, 2.2) and I believe that one of the earlier updates resolved the echo issue for many of those affected. I personally had no echo issues but from reading some of the posts on my blog along with the BMW forums it seems the echo problem appears to have disappeared (or at lest been vastly reduced). The remaining big problem that lots of people still had was with older (pre 2007) vehicles not sync'ing the address book contacts with iDrive, hence the detailed fix on this blog entry, but this has been completely resolved with the latest 2.2 update. So it probably would be worth you trying the iPhone 3G again just make sure you have the 14 day return policy just in case. If possible though, I'd find a friend who has a 3G iPhone updated to 2.2 and ask them if you can try connected with your X5 and verify the echo is gone. The battery life is still shocking if you are used to Nokia's that can go for nearly a week without charging. I have my b/tooth and wifi on 24/7, its permanently connected to wifi in my house and work and checking an IMAP email account every 15 mins and also live PUSH connection to my work Exchange server. I use it got talk and data for quite a long time each day and I generally get the 20% battery remaining warning around early evening every day. As a general rule I charge it in the car on any long journeys, it's an annoyance but if you turn off b/t and wifi, put screen brightness right down you can get a few days standby out of it, I've had about 3 days with moderate use for SMS only on holiday. I have noticed an improved battery life since 2.2, but not much. <a href="http://bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=333950" rel="nofollow">I have heard that BMW may have finally brought out a proper snap-in for the 3G iPhone</a> but not been able to confirm this yet, the part number is apparently 84 21 21 51 038. I shall check with my dealer in the new year and if this is true. Regarding dropped calls, again this is another issue I was never plagued with but 2.1 and 2.2 were meant to address issues with dropped calls. Hope that helps? All the best for the New Year! Scoopz (Admin) PS - If you take the plunge again steer clear of the WHITE 3G, I've had nothing but problem after problem with the casing on the white one cracking or showing hairline fractures all over the back. @Dirk - Welcome back! Since the 3G first came out there have been numerous software updates (2.01. 2.02. 2.1, 2.2) and I believe that one of the earlier updates resolved the echo issue for many of those affected. I personally had no echo issues but from reading some of the posts on my blog along with the BMW forums it seems the echo problem appears to have disappeared (or at lest been vastly reduced).

The remaining big problem that lots of people still had was with older (pre 2007) vehicles not sync’ing the address book contacts with iDrive, hence the detailed fix on this blog entry, but this has been completely resolved with the latest 2.2 update. So it probably would be worth you trying the iPhone 3G again just make sure you have the 14 day return policy just in case. If possible though, I’d find a friend who has a 3G iPhone updated to 2.2 and ask them if you can try connected with your X5 and verify the echo is gone.

The battery life is still shocking if you are used to Nokia’s that can go for nearly a week without charging. I have my b/tooth and wifi on 24/7, its permanently connected to wifi in my house and work and checking an IMAP email account every 15 mins and also live PUSH connection to my work Exchange server. I use it got talk and data for quite a long time each day and I generally get the 20% battery remaining warning around early evening every day. As a general rule I charge it in the car on any long journeys, it’s an annoyance but if you turn off b/t and wifi, put screen brightness right down you can get a few days standby out of it, I’ve had about 3 days with moderate use for SMS only on holiday. I have noticed an improved battery life since 2.2, but not much.

I have heard that BMW may have finally brought out a proper snap-in for the 3G iPhone but not been able to confirm this yet, the part number is apparently 84 21 21 51 038. I shall check with my dealer in the new year and if this is true.

Regarding dropped calls, again this is another issue I was never plagued with but 2.1 and 2.2 were meant to address issues with dropped calls.

Hope that helps? All the best for the New Year!

Scoopz (Admin)

PS - If you take the plunge again steer clear of the WHITE 3G, I’ve had nothing but problem after problem with the casing on the white one cracking or showing hairline fractures all over the back.

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Dirk in Chicago http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-13500 Dirk in Chicago Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:18:54 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-13500 Scoopz...I was writing on one of your blogs back in July when I was one of the hoards that patiently and eagerly awaiting my new iPhone 3G. After 13 days (one day before it was too late) I returned my iPhone because of the constant feedback/echo that presented on my BMW 2007 X5. I really wanted the iPhone to work and returned it in frustration. Am I to believe...before I take the AT&T plunge again that the Echo/Feedback problem HAS BEEN FIXED? And how about the battery life and call dropped issues? I am ready to try again and really appreciate everyone's input that I have been reading. THANK YOU! Dirk D. in Chicago. Scoopz…I was writing on one of your blogs back in July when I was one of the hoards that patiently and eagerly awaiting my new iPhone 3G. After 13 days (one day before it was too late) I returned my iPhone because of the constant feedback/echo that presented on my BMW 2007 X5. I really wanted the iPhone to work and returned it in frustration. Am I to believe…before I take the AT&T plunge again that the Echo/Feedback problem HAS BEEN FIXED? And how about the battery life and call dropped issues? I am ready to try again and really appreciate everyone’s input that I have been reading. THANK YOU! Dirk D. in Chicago.

]]> Comment on Unable to login to Facebook using Safari? Turn off Private Browsing! by Lee http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/21/unable-to-login-to-facebook-using-safari-turn-off-private-browsing/comment-page-1/#comment-12979 Lee Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:12:55 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=468#comment-12979 Thanks for this! I was having exactly the same problem...doh! Thanks for this! I was having exactly the same problem…doh!

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by JazJon http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-12882 JazJon Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:34:53 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-12882 I too am happy everything is finally working correctly after such a long wait. At least the official BMW support phone site lists the iPhone 3G too. www.wireless4bmw.com I too am happy everything is finally working correctly after such a long wait. At least the official BMW support phone site lists the iPhone 3G too. http://www.wireless4bmw.com

]]> Comment on iPhone 3G defect - bubble under screen by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/18/iphone-3g-defect-under-screen/comment-page-1/#comment-11957 Scoopz Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:34:14 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=470#comment-11957 @Josh - Good to know, thanks for the info. My friend still hasn't got to an Apple store yet but it's reassuring to know you had yours replaced under warranty for cosmetic defects under the glass. Scoopz (Admin) @Josh - Good to know, thanks for the info. My friend still hasn’t got to an Apple store yet but it’s reassuring to know you had yours replaced under warranty for cosmetic defects under the glass.

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]]> Comment on iPhone 3G defect - bubble under screen by Josh http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/18/iphone-3g-defect-under-screen/comment-page-1/#comment-11956 Josh Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:25:33 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=470#comment-11956 I called Apple Iphone support and they replaced my Iphone. Cosmetic defects under the glass screen are covered under warrenty . I called Apple Iphone support and they replaced my Iphone. Cosmetic defects under the glass screen are covered under warrenty .

]]> Comment on Outlook reminders not working (fix) by Alex Krenvalk http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/01/16/outlook-reminders-not-working-fix/comment-page-1/#comment-11930 Alex Krenvalk Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:24:34 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/01/16/outlook-reminders-not-working-fix/#comment-11930 In this situation advise use-<a href="http://www.recoverytoolbox.com/fix_outlook.html" rel="nofollow">outlook 2003 fix</a>,because it has many different possibilities and is freeware as far as i know,tool is used by a great many of individuals and businesses every day for a wide variety of tasks that require 100% stability and reliability: storing emails, business and personal contacts, as well as other important information, such as appointments, tasks and notes,restore data after internal software errors, power failures or hard drive crashes, let alone other possible reasons,can also be used to recover data from Microsoft Exchange .ost files and convert them into Microsoft Outlook .pst files,allows you to easily repair damaged .pst files and recover your information by making a few easy steps,knows how to fix Microsoft Outlook perfectly well, it will prompt you for the data recovery method you would like to use,saving the output data either as a single .pst file or as a set of .eml, .vcf and .txt files,can be easily imported by other applications supporting these formats, such as Microsoft Outlook Express or Windows Address Book. In this situation advise use-outlook 2003 fix,because it has many different possibilities and is freeware as far as i know,tool is used by a great many of individuals and businesses every day for a wide variety of tasks that require 100% stability and reliability: storing emails, business and personal contacts, as well as other important information, such as appointments, tasks and notes,restore data after internal software errors, power failures or hard drive crashes, let alone other possible reasons,can also be used to recover data from Microsoft Exchange .ost files and convert them into Microsoft Outlook .pst files,allows you to easily repair damaged .pst files and recover your information by making a few easy steps,knows how to fix Microsoft Outlook perfectly well, it will prompt you for the data recovery method you would like to use,saving the output data either as a single .pst file or as a set of .eml, .vcf and .txt files,can be easily imported by other applications supporting these formats, such as Microsoft Outlook Express or Windows Address Book.

]]> Comment on How to access Google’s Street View on iPhone 2.2 by Kris http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/11/21/how-to-access-googles-street-view-on-iphone-22/comment-page-1/#comment-11698 Kris Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:59:59 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=559#comment-11698 thanks a bunch for this I had been looking for ages how to access thanks a bunch for this I had been looking for ages how to access

]]> Comment on iPhone 3G ringer/silent switch broken [after 48 hours] by Tom http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/08/27/iphone-3g-ringersilent-switch-broken-after-48-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-11441 Tom Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:40:30 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=288#comment-11441 Glad it's not just me. iPhone #1: big scratch on the top of the screen straight out the box. iPhone #2: silent switch fell off after 3 months. iPhone #3: silent switch was very stiff, fell off after 1 day. It seems to be quite a widespread problem. The Genius I talked to said he'd seen quite a few of these, and he was just waiting for it to happen to his phone. Time for a recall? Glad it’s not just me.

iPhone #1: big scratch on the top of the screen straight out the box.
iPhone #2: silent switch fell off after 3 months.
iPhone #3: silent switch was very stiff, fell off after 1 day.

It seems to be quite a widespread problem. The Genius I talked to said he’d seen quite a few of these, and he was just waiting for it to happen to his phone.

Time for a recall?

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Eoin http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-11374 Eoin Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:57:01 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-11374 Thanks Scoopz - my idrive still goes from favourites to full contacts randomly. I may just delete favourites and see what happens! Thanks Scoopz - my idrive still goes from favourites to full contacts randomly. I may just delete favourites and see what happens!

]]> Comment on Macbook Air - faulty screen damages trackpad by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/03/02/macbook-air-faulty-screen-damages-trackpad/comment-page-1/#comment-11236 Scoopz Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:18:38 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/03/02/macbook-air-faulty-screen-damages-trackpad/#comment-11236 @Kelvin - I am very surprised that the Apple service centre didn't replace it under warranty regardless of where you purchased it. It's a manufacturing fault and they should act accordingly and get it fixed/replaced. I'm not sure on the laws in HK but here in the UK there's a Sale of Goods Act (link) that states that items sold must be fit for purpose and free from defect. If they do not meet these requirements it's the consumers right to expect a refund or an exchange from the vendor not the manufacturer. Are there any similar laws in HK that you can refer to? How long have you had the machine? If it's only a week or two old (it can't be much more than that if it's the new one) and I was in your situation I'd go back to the vendor and explain to them that Apple have refused to honour their warranty and you would like a refund. There's no point trying to get an exchange from the vendor because if Apple won't honour the warranty on items purchased outside the office reseller stores then you've got no comeback should something else go wrong with it in the future. Also, get Apple to put into writing the reason they are unable to repair/replace the unit and pass that on to the vendor and any local trading standards centres. Ensure you have some good photos of the fault too and keep detailed logs of your unsuccessful visits to the Apple service centre, any phone calls, emails, etc I know it's not going to get you a new laptop immediately but they might prove very useful later. Finally, request a copy of the vendors full Terms & Conditions (if it was an online store look for the T&C's on their site) and see if it mentions anywhere that purchasing an Apple product from them will render the warranty void and also check out their refund/return/complaints policy. Good luck and keep me updated with your progress. Scoopz (Admin) @Kelvin - I am very surprised that the Apple service centre didn’t replace it under warranty regardless of where you purchased it. It’s a manufacturing fault and they should act accordingly and get it fixed/replaced.

I’m not sure on the laws in HK but here in the UK there’s a Sale of Goods Act (link) that states that items sold must be fit for purpose and free from defect. If they do not meet these requirements it’s the consumers right to expect a refund or an exchange from the vendor not the manufacturer. Are there any similar laws in HK that you can refer to?

How long have you had the machine? If it’s only a week or two old (it can’t be much more than that if it’s the new one) and I was in your situation I’d go back to the vendor and explain to them that Apple have refused to honour their warranty and you would like a refund. There’s no point trying to get an exchange from the vendor because if Apple won’t honour the warranty on items purchased outside the office reseller stores then you’ve got no comeback should something else go wrong with it in the future.

Also, get Apple to put into writing the reason they are unable to repair/replace the unit and pass that on to the vendor and any local trading standards centres.

Ensure you have some good photos of the fault too and keep detailed logs of your unsuccessful visits to the Apple service centre, any phone calls, emails, etc I know it’s not going to get you a new laptop immediately but they might prove very useful later.

Finally, request a copy of the vendors full Terms & Conditions (if it was an online store look for the T&C’s on their site) and see if it mentions anywhere that purchasing an Apple product from them will render the warranty void and also check out their refund/return/complaints policy.

Good luck and keep me updated with your progress.

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on Macbook Air - faulty screen damages trackpad by Kelvin http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/03/02/macbook-air-faulty-screen-damages-trackpad/comment-page-1/#comment-11232 Kelvin Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:40:41 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/03/02/macbook-air-faulty-screen-damages-trackpad/#comment-11232 I just bought the latest top of the line 1.86 mhz Macbook Air. After a few days, I notice the same thing as described above on my touchpad. At first I thought it was stains. . But it seems like I have to remove the pencil mark everyday. I called the hotline telling them about my problem. They gave me a reference number and told me to go back to the shop I purchased it. I went back to the shop and they asked me to go back to Apple service center. To my surprise when I brought it to the service centre, they didn't know what to do and did not have the authority to change me a new one. They told me they will write to Apple an email and get back to me a few days time. Can you offer any advice? I just bought the latest top of the line 1.86 mhz Macbook Air. After a few days, I notice the same thing as described above on my touchpad. At first I thought it was stains. . But it seems like I have to remove the pencil mark everyday. I called the hotline telling them about my problem. They gave me a reference number and told me to go back to the shop I purchased it. I went back to the shop and they asked me to go back to Apple service center. To my surprise when I brought it to the service centre, they didn’t know what to do and did not have the authority to change me a new one. They told me they will write to Apple an email and get back to me a few days time.
Can you offer any advice?

]]> Comment on How to access Google’s Street View on iPhone 2.2 by vants http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/11/21/how-to-access-googles-street-view-on-iphone-22/comment-page-1/#comment-10810 vants Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:26:44 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=559#comment-10810 I know this isn't the right place for this message but Firmware 2.2 fixes the Address book / bluetooth problem in BMW and Mercedes. So all of you who have added the 2000 fake contacts, it is now safe to remove them. I know this isn’t the right place for this message but Firmware 2.2 fixes the Address book / bluetooth problem in BMW and Mercedes. So all of you who have added the 2000 fake contacts, it is now safe to remove them.

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Brian http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10733 Brian Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:15:49 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10733 Cheers Scoop, many thanks, happy man and no longer in danger of being arrested for fumbling by Grampians finest! Strange how Apple did not declare the fix in their Release Notes? Cheers Scoop, many thanks, happy man and no longer in danger of being arrested for fumbling by Grampians finest! Strange how Apple did not declare the fix in their Release Notes?

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Steve Thompson http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10693 Steve Thompson Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:02:13 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10693 Scoop, thanks for your comments and advice, i guess BMW will eventually bring out a new cradle, but i don`t suppose it`s a priority for them! Thanks Scoop, thanks for your comments and advice, i guess BMW will eventually bring out a new cradle, but i don`t suppose it`s a priority for them!

Thanks

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10687 Scoopz Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:01:58 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10687 @<strong>Steve Thompson </strong>- I have the BMW snap-in adapter which I bought for my original iPhone. The simple answer is NO the iPhone 3G does not fit in the snap in adapter! The 3G iPhone is marginally bigger than the original iPhone and as such it doesn't fit *easily* into the adapter but you can make it fit if you push it hard. Once in it does charge but don't expect it to "pop up" when you press the eject button, it's too tightly wedged and needs lifting up at the same time you press eject. I put my 3G in the BMW snap-in as a last resort if I know my battery will die before the end of the day but I don't like forcing it into a cradle not designed for it and certainly would use it on a daily basis. BMW have not indicated yet if they are making a 3G version of the cradle but if I were you I'd simply buy a Cigarette Socket to USB adapter from Maplins or Amazon for £10 and use that for now. <a href="http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/02/15/official-bmw-iphone-snap-in-adapter-cradle-pics-2/" rel="nofollow">Photos and review of the BMW Snap-In adapter for the original iPhone</a> Scoopz (Admin) @Steve Thompson - I have the BMW snap-in adapter which I bought for my original iPhone. The simple answer is NO the iPhone 3G does not fit in the snap in adapter!

The 3G iPhone is marginally bigger than the original iPhone and as such it doesn’t fit *easily* into the adapter but you can make it fit if you push it hard. Once in it does charge but don’t expect it to “pop up” when you press the eject button, it’s too tightly wedged and needs lifting up at the same time you press eject. I put my 3G in the BMW snap-in as a last resort if I know my battery will die before the end of the day but I don’t like forcing it into a cradle not designed for it and certainly would use it on a daily basis. BMW have not indicated yet if they are making a 3G version of the cradle but if I were you I’d simply buy a Cigarette Socket to USB adapter from Maplins or Amazon for £10 and use that for now.

Photos and review of the BMW Snap-In adapter for the original iPhone

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Steve Thompson http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10684 Steve Thompson Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:34:05 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10684 I have read with much interest the problems that now seemed to have been solved, does anybody know if the new 3G I-phone will fit in the BMW cradle? I have read with much interest the problems that now seemed to have been solved, does anybody know if the new 3G I-phone will fit in the BMW cradle?

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10677 Scoopz Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:26:49 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10677 @<strong>KevinG</strong> - Thanks for the updates, I thought it odd that you initially reported that you had it working with iPhone 2.1 and an updated B/t module from BMW, that would have been something new. The fix has come from Apple in the form of 2.2 and <strong>not</strong> BMW in this case. The only reason I had my iDrive updated was just in case iPhone 2.2 didn't fix things but regardless of whether I had the iDrive updated or not, updating my iPhone to 2.2 would have got it all working again. Luckily you didn't have to pay to have your B/T modules updated otherwise you might be slightly annoyed that it didn't make a difference when your iPhone was running 2.1. Apple did indeed fix BMW's problem but then again I'm of the opinion that Apple may have created BMW's problem in the first place. Since original iPhones running 1.4 seemed to work OK with BMWs, Apple's introduction of 2.0 caused BMW's problems and it's taken until now for Apple to put things right again. Unfortunately for BMW it does look like Apple have emerged as the heroes when they were possibly the villians to begin with? Scoopz (Admin) @KevinG - Thanks for the updates, I thought it odd that you initially reported that you had it working with iPhone 2.1 and an updated B/t module from BMW, that would have been something new.

The fix has come from Apple in the form of 2.2 and not BMW in this case. The only reason I had my iDrive updated was just in case iPhone 2.2 didn’t fix things but regardless of whether I had the iDrive updated or not, updating my iPhone to 2.2 would have got it all working again.

Luckily you didn’t have to pay to have your B/T modules updated otherwise you might be slightly annoyed that it didn’t make a difference when your iPhone was running 2.1.

Apple did indeed fix BMW’s problem but then again I’m of the opinion that Apple may have created BMW’s problem in the first place. Since original iPhones running 1.4 seemed to work OK with BMWs, Apple’s introduction of 2.0 caused BMW’s problems and it’s taken until now for Apple to put things right again. Unfortunately for BMW it does look like Apple have emerged as the heroes when they were possibly the villians to begin with?

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by KevinG http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10670 KevinG Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:44:01 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10670 Two very interesting developments. I tried my car again earlier to discover that the BMW software upgrade and 2.1 had stopped working!!!!(contacts would not show on screen.) Upgraded t 2.2 and then the contacts worked. It looks like Apple have solved BMW's problem for them! I must say I think BMW have not covered themselves in glory on this one. I was soon to specify my new car for March - I think I will go elsewhere now. Two very interesting developments. I tried my car again earlier to discover that the BMW software upgrade and 2.1 had stopped working!!!!(contacts would not show on screen.) Upgraded t 2.2 and then the contacts worked. It looks like Apple have solved BMW’s problem for them! I must say I think BMW have not covered themselves in glory on this one. I was soon to specify my new car for March - I think I will go elsewhere now.

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by KevinG http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10652 KevinG Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:50:19 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10652 As I reported earlier my car went in for re-coding of all the Bluetooth modules (E60 2007 530D with professional satnav etc). This was done on Monday and didn't cost anything. Interestingly the software update has improved the presentation of the graphics on the screen! I am pleased to report that the Iphone now works perfectly (I am using 2.1, I will now upgrade to 2.2 with some confidence). It appears that both BMW with their latest software release and Apple with 2.2 (see Scoopz above) have both solved the problem. Many thanks Scoopz for helping with a fix until this was sorted out. As I reported earlier my car went in for re-coding of all the Bluetooth modules (E60 2007 530D with professional satnav etc). This was done on Monday and didn’t cost anything. Interestingly the software update has improved the presentation of the graphics on the screen!
I am pleased to report that the Iphone now works perfectly (I am using 2.1, I will now upgrade to 2.2 with some confidence).
It appears that both BMW with their latest software release and Apple with 2.2 (see Scoopz above) have both solved the problem.
Many thanks Scoopz for helping with a fix until this was sorted out.

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10647 Scoopz Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:05:40 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10647 @<strong>Brian</strong> - Yes if you have updated to 2.2 you should be able to delete the 2000 fake contacts and it will all still work, 2000 fake contacts only needed for iPhone 2.1. 2.2 has miraculously fixed the issue of constant bluetooth dropping/reconnecting that many were having too which is why it has all started to work for you now :-) Scoopz (Admin) @Brian - Yes if you have updated to 2.2 you should be able to delete the 2000 fake contacts and it will all still work, 2000 fake contacts only needed for iPhone 2.1.

2.2 has miraculously fixed the issue of constant bluetooth dropping/reconnecting that many were having too which is why it has all started to work for you now :-)

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on How to access Google’s Street View on iPhone 2.2 by Gavin Sheppard http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/11/21/how-to-access-googles-street-view-on-iphone-22/comment-page-1/#comment-10646 Gavin Sheppard Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:50:29 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=559#comment-10646 And the BMW sync issue is fixed - without any need for 1000s of blank entries or anything! At last! And the BMW sync issue is fixed - without any need for 1000s of blank entries or anything! At last!

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Brian http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10645 Brian Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:36:20 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10645 I checked this site soon after I bought my iPhone in early August but to my annoyance did not revisit it. I have tried each time there was a software update and on updating to 2.2 tonight and also doing your fix I now have my contacts on my iDrive. After I read your comment about the bluetooth dropping I assumed it would still not work as I had that issue as well. Do you think I can delete the 2000 Z's? Many many thanks you have just eased 3 months of total and utter pain. 5 Series 06 (July) Plate. I checked this site soon after I bought my iPhone in early August but to my annoyance did not revisit it. I have tried each time there was a software update and on updating to 2.2 tonight and also doing your fix I now have my contacts on my iDrive. After I read your comment about the bluetooth dropping I assumed it would still not work as I had that issue as well. Do you think I can delete the 2000 Z’s?

Many many thanks you have just eased 3 months of total and utter pain.

5 Series 06 (July) Plate.

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10643 Scoopz Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:46:44 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10643 @<strong>Didsbury</strong> - Stereo cutting out every 30 seconds when b/t comes on and off.....Ooh that's a new one! Have you tried removing all bluetooth pairings from car and iPhone, perhaps backup the iPhone, do a restore to get iPhone to factory conditions and then try and see what happens? Also, are there any other b/tooth devices in the car when this is happening, like another mobile, a b/tooth earpiece or b/tooth mouse in a laptop bag, etc? Do you have access to another iPhone you can try it with? Is your iPhone 3G or original? Sooo many questions I know, sorry! Scoopz (Admin) @Didsbury - Stereo cutting out every 30 seconds when b/t comes on and off…..Ooh that’s a new one! Have you tried removing all bluetooth pairings from car and iPhone, perhaps backup the iPhone, do a restore to get iPhone to factory conditions and then try and see what happens? Also, are there any other b/tooth devices in the car when this is happening, like another mobile, a b/tooth earpiece or b/tooth mouse in a laptop bag, etc? Do you have access to another iPhone you can try it with? Is your iPhone 3G or original? Sooo many questions I know, sorry!

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by didsbury http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10642 didsbury Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:18:37 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10642 I have a 2004 1 series with idrive. No addresses and since I loaded 2.2 the radio cuts out every 30 seconds when the bluetooth comes on and off. It is driving me nuts. Any thoughts? I have a 2004 1 series with idrive. No addresses and since I loaded 2.2 the radio cuts out every 30 seconds when the bluetooth comes on and off. It is driving me nuts. Any thoughts?

]]> Comment on How to access Google’s Street View on iPhone 2.2 by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/11/21/how-to-access-googles-street-view-on-iphone-22/comment-page-1/#comment-10640 Scoopz Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:54:21 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=559#comment-10640 @<strong>Leny Cato </strong>- Thanks :-) you might only be the second commenter on this page but believe me you're not alone in struggling to find out how to access street view. This page has had 100's of unique visits from all-sorts of Google queries: "How to access street view iphone" "how to view street maps iphone" etc I know I'm an Apple afficionado but having to click the little icon to access street view really is one of the worst user interface designs Apple have released to date. I'd be very surprised if they don't add a "Street" to the page that already offers "Map" - "Satellite" - "Hybrid" -"List" view options. Scoopz (Admin) @Leny Cato - Thanks :-) you might only be the second commenter on this page but believe me you’re not alone in struggling to find out how to access street view. This page has had 100’s of unique visits from all-sorts of Google queries:

“How to access street view iphone”
“how to view street maps iphone”
etc

I know I’m an Apple afficionado but having to click the little icon to access street view really is one of the worst user interface designs Apple have released to date.

I’d be very surprised if they don’t add a “Street” to the page that already offers “Map” - “Satellite” - “Hybrid” -”List” view options.

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on How to access Google’s Street View on iPhone 2.2 by Leny Cato http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/11/21/how-to-access-googles-street-view-on-iphone-22/comment-page-1/#comment-10639 Leny Cato Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:40:27 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=559#comment-10639 Ta very much, I've been trying to get it for days, till I googled and found your blog! Ta very much, I’ve been trying to get it for days, till I googled and found your blog!

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10638 Scoopz Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:44:36 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10638 @<strong>VirtualRain</strong> - Cheers :-) always happy to help, I feel a bit lost now though with nothing to bug test / bodge fix. Perhaps I'll use the extra time to look into writing some iPhone apps or get a forum up and running on my blog to ease the load on the comments of each blog entry :-s or I might get stuck into bug testing the new M5Board theme in more detail. Scoopz (Admin) @VirtualRain - Cheers :-) always happy to help, I feel a bit lost now though with nothing to bug test / bodge fix. Perhaps I’ll use the extra time to look into writing some iPhone apps or get a forum up and running on my blog to ease the load on the comments of each blog entry :-s or I might get stuck into bug testing the new M5Board theme in more detail.

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]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10637 Scoopz Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:21:18 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10637 @<strong>Eoin</strong> - Everytime I've looked at the list in the last few days it's looked complete. I read your message before I left for work this morning so had a check on the drive in and all my contacts appear OK today. I'll keep my eye on it but nothing to report as of yet. Scoopz (Admin) @Eoin - Everytime I’ve looked at the list in the last few days it’s looked complete. I read your message before I left for work this morning so had a check on the drive in and all my contacts appear OK today. I’ll keep my eye on it but nothing to report as of yet.

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Eoin http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10633 Eoin Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:23:14 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10633 Anyone experiencing a problem with the contacts lists on the i-drive sometimes showing your full contacts list and other times just showing a small sub-set. It looks like the "favourites" list with a few extra numbers thrown in for good measure! Strange and totally random - but annoying! Anyone experiencing a problem with the contacts lists on the i-drive sometimes showing your full contacts list and other times just showing a small sub-set. It looks like the “favourites” list with a few extra numbers thrown in for good measure! Strange and totally random - but annoying!

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by VirtualRain http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10628 VirtualRain Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:01:37 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10628 Thanks Scoopz for getting us through these last few months! :) Thanks Scoopz for getting us through these last few months! :)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10597 Scoopz Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:07:46 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10597 @<strong>Pino</strong> - There is no way for you to find out the current iDrive version yourself, it is not displayed in any of the car menus. You could try calling your dealer and ask them what they updated it to. But regardless you should definitely try 2.2 on your iPhone, if you had any contact sync problems you'll probably find they're fixed now regardless of you iDrive version. Scoopz (Admin) @Pino - There is no way for you to find out the current iDrive version yourself, it is not displayed in any of the car menus. You could try calling your dealer and ask them what they updated it to. But regardless you should definitely try 2.2 on your iPhone, if you had any contact sync problems you’ll probably find they’re fixed now regardless of you iDrive version.

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Pino http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10591 Pino Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:26:44 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10591 Hi Scoopz... Where can I see (read) which iDrive version I have.. Got my car serviced not long ago and wanted to check if I could go for the 2.2... Thanx Hi Scoopz… Where can I see (read) which iDrive version I have.. Got my car serviced not long ago and wanted to check if I could go for the 2.2…

Thanx

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10566 Scoopz Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:57:54 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10566 @<strong>Viv</strong> - I forgot about signing off with <a href="http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/07/11/iphone-20-update-breaks-bmw-idrive-contactaddress-book-syncing/#comment-7725" rel="nofollow">that</a>, I'd had enough by then and thought it'd never get sorted out but I'm glad that 2 months (and a few days) after I gave up all hope some light appeared at the end of the tunnel so yes it's a very happy day for me! :-) What's next for me to pick on with the iPhone...? Cut'n'Paste? MMS? Hmmm think I'll take a break and relax until another gremlin/bug rears its ugly head. Cheers for offering to help with my idea too :-) Scoopz (Admin who's now ecstatic his iPhone is working as it should with his car, one step closer to the "Jesus-phone" nickname it has acquired yet still so far from perfection!) @Viv - I forgot about signing off with that, I’d had enough by then and thought it’d never get sorted out but I’m glad that 2 months (and a few days) after I gave up all hope some light appeared at the end of the tunnel so yes it’s a very happy day for me! :-)
What’s next for me to pick on with the iPhone…? Cut’n'Paste? MMS? Hmmm think I’ll take a break and relax until another gremlin/bug rears its ugly head.

Cheers for offering to help with my idea too :-)

Scoopz (Admin who’s now ecstatic his iPhone is working as it should with his car, one step closer to the “Jesus-phone” nickname it has acquired yet still so far from perfection!)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Viv http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10556 Viv Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:54:14 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10556 @scoopz: A while back, you finished a post in a previous thread with this, Neil: "Scoopz (Admin who’s now given up all hope of using his iPhone with his iDrive ever again, I miss 1.1.4)" So, today must be a very happy day for you?! ;) As for that idea you're 'toying' with- I'd be happy to help you out, no problem at all. :) Viv @scoopz:

A while back, you finished a post in a previous thread with this, Neil:
“Scoopz (Admin who’s now given up all hope of using his iPhone with his iDrive ever again, I miss 1.1.4)”

So, today must be a very happy day for you?! ;)

As for that idea you’re ‘toying’ with- I’d be happy to help you out, no problem at all. :)

Viv

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10527 Scoopz Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:11:16 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10527 <strong>UPDATE </strong>- Having got my car back from it's service (with iDrive updated to v31.2) like many others <strong>I am happy to report that EVERYTHING is now working properly </strong>with my iPhone and BMW iDrive, contacts all sync WITHOUT the 2000 fake entries, caller ID works for incoming calls and any entries that were missing when using the 2000 fake entry method are now present. If you've been waiting to find out whether you should update to 2.2 yet then wait no more, update your iPhone and it should all work perfectly with your BMW bluetooth (iDrive or non-iDrive). <ul> <li>iPhone 3G White (16GB) v2.2 [5G77]</li> <li>BMW E60 M5 with iDrive v31.2 [Dec-2005 build]</li> </ul> @<strong>Kris_C </strong>- Update your iPhone from 2.1 to 2.2 (update released last Friday) and you should have everything working like it was with 1.4 without the need for the 2000 fake contacts. @<strong>Chris </strong>- Nice detailed information, thanks :-) ! I must say I'm surprised 2.2 fixed the b/t dropping connections every 20 seconds, I thought they might only fix the contact sync for those with steady b/t connections but no contacts but it looks like they've pushed the boat out and resolved it all. Scoopz (Admin) UPDATE - Having got my car back from it’s service (with iDrive updated to v31.2) like many others I am happy to report that EVERYTHING is now working properly with my iPhone and BMW iDrive, contacts all sync WITHOUT the 2000 fake entries, caller ID works for incoming calls and any entries that were missing when using the 2000 fake entry method are now present. If you’ve been waiting to find out whether you should update to 2.2 yet then wait no more, update your iPhone and it should all work perfectly with your BMW bluetooth (iDrive or non-iDrive).

  • iPhone 3G White (16GB) v2.2 [5G77]
  • BMW E60 M5 with iDrive v31.2 [Dec-2005 build]

@Kris_C - Update your iPhone from 2.1 to 2.2 (update released last Friday) and you should have everything working like it was with 1.4 without the need for the 2000 fake contacts.

@Chris - Nice detailed information, thanks :-) ! I must say I’m surprised 2.2 fixed the b/t dropping connections every 20 seconds, I thought they might only fix the contact sync for those with steady b/t connections but no contacts but it looks like they’ve pushed the boat out and resolved it all.

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Martin http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10526 Martin Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:10:35 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10526 2006 BMW M5 I can confirm that the 2.2 release resolved both the continuous pairing & unpairing problem and also the address book transfer. Have used it now for two days without any problems. Happy days. 2006 BMW M5 I can confirm that the 2.2 release resolved both the continuous pairing & unpairing problem and also the address book transfer. Have used it now for two days without any problems. Happy days.

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Chris http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10521 Chris Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:02:59 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10521 Hi Scoopz Firstly, great thanks and kudos to you for doing all this! Secondly - a fuller update since 2.2 was installed on my iPhone. My problem with iPhone 3G/2004 BMW E60 (5 series) with ProNav and ProRadio was that the iPhone would par/drop-re-pair every 20 seconds or so withiout any address book transfer and inability to make/receive calls at all. I knew it wasn't the car (I used an original iPhone with 1.1.4 OS to test this repeatedly and was successfully using a WM6 phone prior to the iPhone 3G purchase) so it was definitely the iPhone 3G OS causing this. With 2.2 all problems are resolved - phone paired no problem and re-pairs without manual intervention when I get into the car. Phone book transfers quickly, and voice dialling/caller recognition works without flaw. For me, I need the phone to be usable in the car, so this was Apple's last chance and I was just about to order an HTC Touch - thankfully this release resolved all iPhone connectivity issues with the car. Shame on Apple for now following Microsoft's policy of beta-testing software on "released and paid-for" products!!! :-) Hi Scoopz

Firstly, great thanks and kudos to you for doing all this!

Secondly - a fuller update since 2.2 was installed on my iPhone.

My problem with iPhone 3G/2004 BMW E60 (5 series) with ProNav and ProRadio was that the iPhone would par/drop-re-pair every 20 seconds or so withiout any address book transfer and inability to make/receive calls at all. I knew it wasn’t the car (I used an original iPhone with 1.1.4 OS to test this repeatedly and was successfully using a WM6 phone prior to the iPhone 3G purchase) so it was definitely the iPhone 3G OS causing this.

With 2.2 all problems are resolved - phone paired no problem and re-pairs without manual intervention when I get into the car. Phone book transfers quickly, and voice dialling/caller recognition works without flaw.

For me, I need the phone to be usable in the car, so this was Apple’s last chance and I was just about to order an HTC Touch - thankfully this release resolved all iPhone connectivity issues with the car.

Shame on Apple for now following Microsoft’s policy of beta-testing software on “released and paid-for” products!!! :-)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Kris C. http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10502 Kris C. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:36:08 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10502 Thank alot man. After upgrading to 2.1 I no longer could access contacts in my 2006 330 without iDrive OR even use the phone button on my steering wheel to redial last called numbers. I tried the above method and it works as it was in 1.44. Hopefully it stays Thank alot man. After upgrading to 2.1 I no longer could access contacts in my 2006 330 without iDrive OR even use the phone button on my steering wheel to redial last called numbers. I tried the above method and it works as it was in 1.44. Hopefully it stays

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Viv http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10442 Viv Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:26:51 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10442 @Sean: I'm guessing it's due to the problem of the iDrive being unable to decide which caller ID to display (as it's present across multiple contacts), if you were to receive a call from the company's 'main number', so I'm assuming the iDrive is simply ignoring it completely. :( The only way I can see round it, is to remove the 'main number' from all of your contacts, set-up a new contact for the company with that number & just remember those contacts belong to that company. :( :) Viv @Sean:

I’m guessing it’s due to the problem of the iDrive being unable to decide which caller ID to display (as it’s present across multiple contacts), if you were to receive a call from the company’s ‘main number’, so I’m assuming the iDrive is simply ignoring it completely. :(

The only way I can see round it, is to remove the ‘main number’ from all of your contacts, set-up a new contact for the company with that number & just remember those contacts belong to that company. :( :)

Viv

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Sean http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10398 Sean Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:24:53 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10398 2007 BMW 530xi with iPhone version 2.2 Did a complete restore on my iPhone, deleted all contacts and added back about 400 contacts via MobileMe sync. I can and always have been able to sync via Bluetooth to my car, no dropped connection, but I am still not seeing all my contacts' phone numbers. Specifically, those people who work at a company with the same main phone but might also have a unique mobile number. I see their unique mobile number, but not the main number that might be the same across multiple contacts. 2007 BMW 530xi with iPhone version 2.2

Did a complete restore on my iPhone, deleted all contacts and added back about 400 contacts via MobileMe sync.

I can and always have been able to sync via Bluetooth to my car, no dropped connection, but I am still not seeing all my contacts’ phone numbers. Specifically, those people who work at a company with the same main phone but might also have a unique mobile number. I see their unique mobile number, but not the main number that might be the same across multiple contacts.

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Viv http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10389 Viv Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:18:35 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10389 Just to say thanks to scoopz once more for the great work on highlighting the whole iPhone 3G contacts sync problem with BMW iDrive- nice work Neil. :) I've just downloaded & installed firmware 2.2 & removed the additional fake 2000 contacts, leaving my original 200 contacts on the iPhone. I removed the original pairing in the car & the iPhone & started again. After about 20-or-so seconds later, there was a display of 'No entries available', quickly followed by all of my contacts! Incoming caller ID works fine as does the usual voice dialling. I've not tried updating the contacts using MobileMe, but I'll give that a go next. Car: BMW E90 330i SE with SatNavPro Build date: Sept 05 Current Progman: v27.x.x So, it does look like a little persistence & feedback to Apple does have a positive effect! ;) I'm happy once more! All the best. Viv Just to say thanks to scoopz once more for the great work on highlighting the whole iPhone 3G contacts sync problem with BMW iDrive- nice work Neil. :)

I’ve just downloaded & installed firmware 2.2 & removed the additional fake 2000 contacts, leaving my original 200 contacts on the iPhone.
I removed the original pairing in the car & the iPhone & started again. After about 20-or-so seconds later, there was a display of ‘No entries available’, quickly followed by all of my contacts!

Incoming caller ID works fine as does the usual voice dialling.
I’ve not tried updating the contacts using MobileMe, but I’ll give that a go next.

Car: BMW E90 330i SE with SatNavPro
Build date: Sept 05
Current Progman: v27.x.x

So, it does look like a little persistence & feedback to Apple does have a positive effect! ;)

I’m happy once more!

All the best.

Viv

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by MadeUpName http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10387 MadeUpName Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:48:55 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10387 hmmmmm.... I think caller ID may have been lost. I answered an incoming call today from a landline that is in my address book but all I had showing in the iDrive was *****. Just something to monitor. hmmmmm…. I think caller ID may have been lost. I answered an incoming call today from a landline that is in my address book but all I had showing in the iDrive was *****.

Just something to monitor.

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by PeterM http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10384 PeterM Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:33:28 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10384 Contacts now showing on bus prof radio non idrive without the 1000 + contacts Well done to Bmw and Apple for fixing a fault that they never really admitted to Contacts now showing on bus prof radio non idrive without the 1000 + contacts

Well done to Bmw and Apple for fixing a fault that they never really admitted to

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Kerryman http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10383 Kerryman Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:19:24 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10383 version 2.2 fixed the intermittant dropping issues.. And address book now synching!!! At last! version 2.2 fixed the intermittant dropping issues.. And address book now synching!!! At last!

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10382 Scoopz Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:20:08 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10382 @<strong>MadeUpName</strong> - Interesting observation, amazing what boredom can achieve :-) I've never had any issues with bluetooth dropping every 20 seconds but then again I don't think I've ever had a bluetooth headset in the car whilst it was trying to connect to the iDrive. Hopefully getting my car back in a few hours and I've got a <a href ="http://europe.nokia.com/A4399642" rel="nofollow">Nokia BH-801</a> that works with the iPhone so I'll see what happens for me. Scoopz (Admin) @MadeUpName - Interesting observation, amazing what boredom can achieve :-) I’ve never had any issues with bluetooth dropping every 20 seconds but then again I don’t think I’ve ever had a bluetooth headset in the car whilst it was trying to connect to the iDrive. Hopefully getting my car back in a few hours and I’ve got a Nokia BH-801 that works with the iPhone so I’ll see what happens for me.

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by MadeUpName http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10381 MadeUpName Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:26:19 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10381 @Scoopz - a BTW comment on the bluetooth dropping. I did experiment with an Apple BT headset and wondered how it would react with the car if the iPhone was paired with both the HS and the iDrive and both were on at the same time...... Result: The car kept dropping the iPhone connection and re-connecting every 20 seconds or so. Not sure what that means, but I did it!... maybe I was just bored for 10 minutes! @Scoopz - a BTW comment on the bluetooth dropping. I did experiment with an Apple BT headset and wondered how it would react with the car if the iPhone was paired with both the HS and the iDrive and both were on at the same time……

Result: The car kept dropping the iPhone connection and re-connecting every 20 seconds or so.

Not sure what that means, but I did it!… maybe I was just bored for 10 minutes!

]]> Comment on How to access Google’s Street View on iPhone 2.2 by Dan http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/11/21/how-to-access-googles-street-view-on-iphone-22/comment-page-1/#comment-10374 Dan Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:56:16 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=559#comment-10374 Thank you so much for showing me how to access Street View! I was beginning to think my phone hadn't updated properly. Thanks again! Dan Thank you so much for showing me how to access Street View! I was beginning to think my phone hadn’t updated properly.

Thanks again!
Dan

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Scoopz http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10372 Scoopz Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:27:21 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10372 :-) @<strong>KevinG</strong> @<strong>Eoin</strong> @<strong>FV7</strong> @<strong>dunroven</strong> @<strong>VirtualRain</strong> @<strong>Chris</strong> @<strong>Newbie</strong> @<strong>MadeUpName</strong> @<strong>Rob</strong> @<strong>Psyxologos</strong> @<strong>samps</strong> - Phew that was a long list! Thank you for your feedback, my car has been delayed at the dealer updating the iDrive software so I'm not getting it back until tomorrow (Saturday) so I've been unable to test anything but from reading all your comments it looks like Apple have pulled their finger out at last and got all the problems sorted :-) even those who had connections dropping every 20 seconds seem to have a fix now too! I'll create a new post tomorrow with my findings but I'm very hopeful! Thanks to all those who helped in figuring out the 2000 contact fix, I think it's now served its purpose and can be put to rest! THANKS EVERYONE! Scoopz (Admin) :-) @KevinG @Eoin @FV7 @dunroven @VirtualRain @Chris @Newbie @MadeUpName @Rob @Psyxologos @samps - Phew that was a long list! Thank you for your feedback, my car has been delayed at the dealer updating the iDrive software so I’m not getting it back until tomorrow (Saturday) so I’ve been unable to test anything but from reading all your comments it looks like Apple have pulled their finger out at last and got all the problems sorted :-) even those who had connections dropping every 20 seconds seem to have a fix now too!

I’ll create a new post tomorrow with my findings but I’m very hopeful! Thanks to all those who helped in figuring out the 2000 contact fix, I think it’s now served its purpose and can be put to rest!

THANKS EVERYONE!

Scoopz (Admin)

]]> Comment on Fix for iPhone and BMW iDrive address book not synchronising by Psyxologos http://blog.scoopz.com/2008/10/11/fix-for-iphone-and-bmw-idrive-address-book-not-synchronising/comment-page-4/#comment-10370 Psyxologos Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:18:05 +0000 http://blog.scoopz.com/?p=368#comment-10370 Ten minutes later and I can now confirm that all works well. I deleted the pairing from the car and the phone and re-paired the two. everything works great, ALL my contacts now appear, everything is running like clockwork. THANKS! Ten minutes later and I can now confirm that all works well. I deleted the pairing from the car and the phone and re-paired the two. everything works great, ALL my contacts now appear, everything is running like clockwork. THANKS!

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