Bluetooth phone pairing for a 2008 X5

[Texas5]

Originally Posted by Monty04

Thanks, bimmerfan, for the explanation. I guess the phonebook on my Blackberry Pearl will not be showing up in my X5 since I believe OBEX is disabled on it.

Monty04, Blackberry Pearl (both Verizon and AT&T versions) are fully compatible with BMW bluetooth system, including address book download. I've used both, and they work fine.

For what it's worth, I've also paired a Samsung i760 and it was fully compatible.

[whoopy-do]

Paired a samsung SGH F300, d600 as well as the Sony Ericsson k810 had full access to phone book etc whilst i had the car on demo.

[Monty04]

Originally Posted by Texas5

Monty04, Blackberry Pearl (both Verizon and AT&T versions) are fully compatible with BMW bluetooth system, including address book download. I've used both, and they work fine.

For what it's worth, I've also paired a Samsung i760 and it was fully compatible.

Great news! Thanks, Texas5!

[ZDigital 1]

Originally Posted by FirstBMW

I have a samsung i760 which paired and works great!

I have just purchased a Samsung i760 phone and have it paired with my 2005 X5. The issue I do have is that on the screen it says "downloading Phonebook!" It has been doing this for over an hour. The buttons on steering wheel do nothing. I can answer and hangup calls with the nav screen knob. Anyone have a solution for my problem????

Need Help!
Thanks in advance.
Zdigital1

[rh71]

I have the Verizon XV8600 (Sprint Mogul) and it pairs perfectly. The downloading phonebook took a good 5-10 minutes with 175 contacts and the bluetooth signal wasn't even maxed. I just waited it out hoping for the best. If it takes an hour, I'd re-start. My phone wasn't listed as fully compatible either.

[SpeedTriple]

Wife has Palm Treo 750 and had to update software to Windows Mobile 6 in order for bluetooth to operate properlyl.

[4.6is Ryder]

Originally Posted by AzNMpower32

My LG VX8700 pairs fully and well with the Bluetooth system. Phonebook is downloaded automatically as well.

Same phone on my end, but in the 650i, the phonebook doesn't always load. I guess it depends on what mood it's in. Other than that, the phone works well. The B/T module might be the same as a 08 E70........Phil

[nickp]

Just picked up my 08 X5 yesterday. I have the LG VX8700 from Verizon and it paired and downloaded the phone book (about 150 entries) in a minute or two. Work great and excellent overall quality.

[kevinlpl]

Need help with Blackberry Pearl from Verizon. Initially I can pair the Pearl and the '07 X5. Everything works and phone book downloads. Problems are when I return to car they do not pair. Screen says looking for phone, and phone says connection failed. To re-pair I must delete phone from list on BMW and then begin process new. Everything now works until I leave the car and return, then nothing pairs again.


Is there a setting in the phone or in the BMW i need to change? or is this the issue with Verizon's software in the Pearl?

Help greatly appreciated! Currently I only use bluetooth in the X5 when I will be in the car for a long time because it takes a while to pair everyhting. Also My wifes Motorola works properly (pair it once and every time you return it connects automatically and downloads her phone book).

Thanks

[Monty04]

Originally Posted by kevinlpl

Need help with Blackberry Pearl from Verizon. Initially I can pair the Pearl and the '07 X5. Everything works and phone book downloads. Problems are when I return to car they do not pair. Screen says looking for phone, and phone says connection failed. To re-pair I must delete phone from list on BMW and then begin process new. Everything now works until I leave the car and return, then nothing pairs again.


Is there a setting in the phone or in the BMW i need to change? or is this the issue with Verizon's software in the Pearl?

Help greatly appreciated! Currently I only use bluetooth in the X5 when I will be in the car for a long time because it takes a while to pair everyhting. Also My wifes Motorola works properly (pair it once and every time you return it connects automatically and downloads her phone book).

Thanks

I don't know the answer to your question, but I also have a Verizon Blackberry Pearl and it pairs seamlessly with my 2008 X5 every time I start the car. I never experienced any pairing failures like you have.