Software Versions Revealed
 

Please refer to the attachment . I forget the way to access the Hidden menu via iDrive but this seems to be a great way to check your version !!

In Taiwan, the BMW dealers usually re-program the newly deliveries when about to sell out. So, for BMW drivers in Taiwan, the only way to find out the iDrive version is through you called "hidden menu".

But, how? Please recall your brain about the "hidden Menu" and share with
us. Thank you.

I have these instructions... to access Service Mode..I am not sure which option shows the version ...

Open Start Menu
Press and hold the controller for at least 10 seconds
Move the controller 3 stops to the right
Move the controller 3 stops to the left
Move the controller 1 stop to the right
Move the controller 1 stop to the left
Move the controller 1 stop to the right
Press the controller once

To exit Service mode press the Menu button

whats the start menu ? i need to check the version number on my ride .. please be a little more clear :) thanks a lot :)

Thank you, James.

Before I try, I would like to ask you, are you sure these operations won't screw up the car? It is weekend now and I would like to go out with my car rather than to tow my car into service.

Just want to reconfirm with you.

I think he ment the "service start menu" for the techincian.

Am I right, James?

ok, who's going to be the first brave soul???

i will also attempt this weekend and post screenshots if possible..

From the main menu with the 'i' in the middle and the 4 arrows around it

Press the Idriive controller down for a least 10 seconds and release
Rotate it 3 click to the right (nothing happens on the screen)
Rotate it back 3 clicks to the left (nothing happens on the screen)
Rotate it back 1 click to the right (nothing happens on the screen)
Rotate it back 1 click to the left (nothing happens on the screen)
Rotate it back 1 click to the right (nothing happens on the screen)
Press and release

There you are into the menu for what it is worth!

It works :-)

What does MMI reset do? Found lots of interesting info, can't change any though, such as disabling legal disclosure or changing how long it stays on the screen....

Thanks guys!!

Here some examples of what you can see :

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...8/DSC02107.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...8/DSC02108.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...8/DSC02109.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...8/DSC02111.jpg
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...8/DSC02112.jpg