V29.1 has been released and is now available - Page 30

edco · #**291** 07-14-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egozoogo

I downloaded the v29.1.
I burned it at x1 with ImgBurn.
I opened the car door and kept it open; turn the ignition key to position 1
Waited for the main screen then removed the 2006.2 nav CD
Inserted the v29.1 CD, waited… then waited some more, it didn’t load... even thought I could hear it reading data off the CD.
Help! What am I doing wrong??
ThanksJ

I'm not an expert but my suggestion would be to get another CD (CD-R recommended in an earlier thread), and burn again. BTW, you DID unpack it first right?

Sometimes CDs can be touchy like that..

Good Luck
ED

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egozoogo · #**292** 07-14-2007, 07:42 PM

No I did not uppack it first, I burned it as an image. Was that worng?

Thanks ED

edco · #**293** 07-14-2007, 08:54 PM

Ego:

YES ! You must unzip..

Here is the post/process I used and it worked flawlessly..

ED

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zracat

I found this on the v28 post and used it to load the v29.1, just replaced the v29.1 file where it said to use v28. I think Shoimin wrote this, Thanks it helped me out. It worked fine no problems at all. I went from v27 to v29.1 and loaded first try. Now if I can just update my dvd nav maps as I have the 2005.2. Thanks again to Shoimin and all the great info here at X5World.

Taken from Shoimin's POST: 09-19-2006 at 02:46 PM
"1 - I used two programs: WinRAR from <http://www.rarsoft.com>www.rarsoft.com and ImgBurn from <http://www.imgburn.com>www.imgburn.com. Just install both with the default options.
2 - Download from the megaupload link from above by clicking it, entering the three digit/letter alphanumberic verification code in the space provided, and submit. Once done, wait about 45 seconds. Some ads will probably pop up, obscurring the download link, so just close any windows or floating ads by clicking the 'x'. Click download at the end of 45 seconds and save to disk.
3 - Right click the file that just downloaded, and select 'extract to bmw v28\' and wait a minute for the program to decompress the two files.
4 - Open ImgBurn, insert a CD into your burner (and wait while it spins up0, and under 'Source' click the icon for 'Browse for a file'. From there, point the file browser the location of v28.mds, which was performed in step 3.
5 - I burn max speed, but generally a slower speed results in a more stable burn, so I suggest burning at the minimum speed. Click the giant burn button and let it do its job.
6 - Take the finished cd to the car. I turn the key to the first position and let everything boot and stabilize. I then eject the Navigation Map, insert the cd, and sit and wait in the car. The process claims to take 6 minutes, but it feels far less than that. Once the process finishes, the screen will tell you to remove the cd, which you should and insert back the map disc. Give it a minute to reboot, and it should have finished."

egozoogo · #**294** 07-15-2007, 12:31 PM

I did unzip it and burned from the image file, but the question is will this work on my 2004 530i?

nsurti · #**295** 07-15-2007, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egozoogo

I did unzip it and burned from the image file, but the question is will this work on my 2004 530i?

I have a 525i SE November 2003 model, I am currently running the 2006/2 Business DVD, it works with TMC. Is it work me upgrading ? Also I understand there is Business version upgrade with provides maps? not quite like the Professional version but similar? does anyone know what I would need for that option?

MAW · #**296** 07-16-2007, 10:35 PM

I was recently sent a an offer to upgrade my Nav Map DVD to 2007/2 for £99 so I did this at my local dealer. As I had seen this thread about updating the OS (mine is 4-1/30) I asked them to update the system with V29.1 so that I could use the postcode entry, etc on the new Map disc. They gave me the DVD and after checking with their service people arranged for me to have this "Ten minute upgrade" for £23.50.

However, after taking the car in to them and having this done I checked the settings page and found it still said 4-1/30 - in fact all they had done was take out my new 2007/2 map DVD and replaced it with another one that was the same.

They then said this was a misunderstanding and they could not do the the O/S upgrade to give me further functionality and did not charge me the £23.50.

I then emailed BMW UK to ask them why a dealer would say that I could not get increased functionality by upgading the Nav O/S. After a few emails I got the message back that they had tested it and informed the dealer that they could do the upgrade and I would get increased functionality including postcode input.

I have just phoned the dealer to get the upgrade done and they are now saying that BMW UK have told them that "although unusual they can do a whole car system upgrade for me". They want the car for a day and say they will be charging for an hour of effort at £141. My protesting that it only needs a CD putting in the car for a few minutes just to do the Navigation software cuts no dice with them.

My question is this: Should I take the offer of the whole system upgrade on a 3 1/2 year old car - or am I just wasting my money and I should just download the upgrade from your suggested sites and do the Nav upgrade myself?

I was willing to pay £23.50 to be perfectly legal and not seen to be cheating BMW - but they just seem to be messing me around.

UCrewX5 · #**297** 07-16-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egozoogo

I did unzip it and burned from the image file, but the question is will this work on my 2004 530i?

yes

KiwiJochen · #**298** 07-17-2007, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAW

My question is this: Should I take the offer of the whole system upgrade on a 3 1/2 year old car - or am I just wasting my money and I should just download the upgrade from your suggested sites and do the Nav upgrade myself?

Yes, it is very much worthwhile to go from version 3.0 to version 9.1

Thats a lot of difference, and you get quite a few new features, and a lot less bugs.

Sounds like your dealer is not familiar with nav systems, why not do it yourself now? Or go to another dealer, and ask them specifically if they are familiar with updating the nav software for the nav system (and NOT the software for the rest of the car!)

Jochen

gwc · #**299** 07-17-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAW

I was recently sent a an offer to upgrade my Nav Map DVD to 2007/2 for £99 so I did this at my local dealer. As I had seen this thread about updating the OS (mine is 4-1/30) I asked them to update the system with V29.1 so that I could use the postcode entry, etc on the new Map disc. They gave me the DVD and after checking with their service people arranged for me to have this "Ten minute upgrade" for £23.50.

However, after taking the car in to them and having this done I checked the settings page and found it still said 4-1/30 - in fact all they had done was take out my new 2007/2 map DVD and replaced it with another one that was the same.

They then said this was a misunderstanding and they could not do the the O/S upgrade to give me further functionality and did not charge me the £23.50.

I then emailed BMW UK to ask them why a dealer would say that I could not get increased functionality by upgading the Nav O/S. After a few emails I got the message back that they had tested it and informed the dealer that they could do the upgrade and I would get increased functionality including postcode input.

I have just phoned the dealer to get the upgrade done and they are now saying that BMW UK have told them that "although unusual they can do a whole car system upgrade for me". They want the car for a day and say they will be charging for an hour of effort at £141. My protesting that it only needs a CD putting in the car for a few minutes just to do the Navigation software cuts no dice with them.

My question is this: Should I take the offer of the whole system upgrade on a 3 1/2 year old car - or am I just wasting my money and I should just download the upgrade from your suggested sites and do the Nav upgrade myself?

I was willing to pay £23.50 to be perfectly legal and not seen to be cheating BMW - but they just seem to be messing me around.

Just do it

Your not cheating anyone.

MAW AVF?

MAW · #**300** 07-20-2007, 08:36 AM

Thanks for your comments Jochen and gwc.

I have burned my own O/S disc and done the Nav upgade with no problems.

I suppose I now cancel the appointment I have next week to have the "whole car system upgrade" and keep my £141.

- Unless someone thinks that the rest of the car will get a big benefit from a system upgrade?

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