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      01-27-2022, 11:16 PM   #40
Mortis
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Drives: 2017 M4 Comp
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Could someone explain what exactly is being upgraded (hardware / software)? My f82 (Dec 16 build) is going in for the upgrade next week. Is it a complete iDrive update taking it to the last gen version ? If so kudos to BMW…
If you have a 2016, they replace your ATM in the rear to a unit that supports VoLTE and bandbonding. The HU will remain the 2016 inferior HardWare 2.x that will not support a number of Connected Drive/Remote Services Functions that the higher HW levels do, though one can retrofit a newer HU and gain those functions.

As yours is a 2017, they simply flash your iLevel to the latest software version telling your equipment to use VoLTE and not attempt GSM Voice Communication. No hardware is replaced.
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