Firmware/Software Versions

BoosTonian · 05-26-2016, 06:44 AM

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The things I have VO codes didn't need to be re-coded.. but the stuff within some ECUs... Like hmm.. FEM body Needed to be recoded, but last seat position was present in i-drive but the other side of the coding needed to be recoded. (Sorry I don't remember the ECU) was an example. But my stereo settings remained

A trick is to store your "user profiles" on a USB memory stick. After you get the car back from reprogramming you can re-load those user settings. So you get all your radio stations, seat positions, preset buttons back.

This will not prevent the loss of coding though...

I stuck a sub in the slot near the aux port, clicked on export and it says "Insert usb....." As if nothing is already inserted. Not sure what I am doing wrong. Is there another step somewhere?

Try a different usb..different brands of usb sticks don't always work with the car

Bluex · 05-26-2016, 08:47 AM

My car was being flashed to 58.3 (my car is a 4/2015 production, never been updated) at the dealership overnight. Should be picking her up today, however I won't be posting any initial reviews for a few days. I've been in a rental for the past 2 days and the first ride home in the M after a service and a rental usually has anyone thinking "WOW". I don't want to judge the merits of the new revision until that sensation is over and done with.

I'll most likely give it a few days.

All that said, i'm approaching this from a very critical standpoint. I was very happy with the the drivability of the car pre-update. Happy with the behavior of the DCT, knew there was some "jerky" behavior in Sport +, but learned to modulate the throttle, had coded Euro MDM, so all in all I really had no issues (other than a few minor software bugs). But the consensus seems to be that there is "improvement", so i'm all about testing that out.

But i'm really going into it with the perspective that the new software revision is going to have to "win me over" over what I already liked about the car, and I have my doubts. So we'll see!

Neil McRae · 05-26-2016, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by brian30tw

Agreed! Just curious how they would try to charge for it.

ties up people and an expensive machine for quite a while

shortseller · 05-26-2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil McRae

ties up people and an expensive machine for quite a while

Not sure why updates are not available by USB sticks or WIFI, as viable alternatives?

///M/// · 05-26-2016, 10:45 AM

So you took the plunge

Can you please pm me the SA and cost if any?

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Originally Posted by Bluex

My car was being flashed to 58.3 (my car is a 4/2015 production, never been updated) at the dealership overnight. Should be picking her up today, however I won't be posting any initial reviews for a few days. I've been in a rental for the past 2 days and the first ride home in the M after a service and a rental usually has anyone thinking "WOW". I don't want to judge the merits of the new revision until that sensation is over and done with.

I'll most likely give it a few days.

All that said, i'm approaching this from a very critical standpoint. I was very happy with the the drivability of the car pre-update. Happy with the behavior of the DCT, knew there was some "jerky" behavior in Sport +, but learned to modulate the throttle, had coded Euro MDM, so all in all I really had no issues (other than a few minor software bugs). But the consensus seems to be that there is "improvement", so i'm all about testing that out.

But i'm really going into it with the perspective that the new software revision is going to have to "win me over" over what I already liked about the car, and I have my doubts. So we'll see!

KevinGS · 05-26-2016, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluex

My car was being flashed to 58.3 (my car is a 4/2015 production, never been updated) at the dealership overnight. Should be picking her up today, however I won't be posting any initial reviews for a few days. I've been in a rental for the past 2 days and the first ride home in the M after a service and a rental usually has anyone thinking "WOW". I don't want to judge the merits of the new revision until that sensation is over and done with.

I'll most likely give it a few days.

All that said, i'm approaching this from a very critical standpoint. I was very happy with the the drivability of the car pre-update. Happy with the behavior of the DCT, knew there was some "jerky" behavior in Sport +, but learned to modulate the throttle, had coded Euro MDM, so all in all I really had no issues (other than a few minor software bugs). But the consensus seems to be that there is "improvement", so i'm all about testing that out.

But i'm really going into it with the perspective that the new software revision is going to have to "win me over" over what I already liked about the car, and I have my doubts. So we'll see!

I eagerly await your honest review, Bluex....so curious about the relative improvements of this update.

///M/// · 05-26-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinGS

I eagerly await your honest review, Bluex....so curious about the relative improvements of this update.

I am so nervous to get this done as I love my car the way it is

It have been mentioned in this thread already but is it possible to rollback to a software after installing the new one?

aboulfad · 05-26-2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M///

I am so nervous to get this done as I love my car the way it is

It have been mentioned in this thread already but is it possible to rollback to a software after installing the new one?

Dealer can't do it, as their programming tools will look for newer versions of the software. DIY yourself with Esys, maybe you can rollback an ECU, but to rollback an entire I-step is most likely risky if it's feasible at all!

bd307 · 05-26-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by aboulfad

Dealer can't do it, as their programming tools will look for newer versions of the software. DIY yourself with Esys, maybe you can rollback an ECU, but to rollback an entire I-step is most likely risky if it's feasible at all!

I would not suggest that if one is not fully aware of what these coding are and what's involved. Bricking a car does not sound too good to me.

///M/// · 05-26-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibson6594

Thanks. What version was the software pre update?

Just heard back. Unfortunately he didn't check prior to updating but here is what I know......MY2016 M3, produced 10/2015. That is 2 months after mine was built in 08/2015. My version is F020-15-07-504.

aboulfad · 05-26-2016, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bd307

I would not suggest that if one is not fully aware of what these coding are and what's involved. Bricking a car does not sound too good to me.

I was not suggesting anything, I was stating a fact that you can change flash/program/update (BTW this is not coding) an ECU to a previous sw version. And yes, if a person isnt familiar with flashing and its associated risks, they would most likely do nothing and ignore my comment

hockyfrk07 · 05-26-2016, 07:39 PM

Im taking mine in tomorrow. Should I plug my exhaust valve back in?

AV1977 · 05-26-2016, 07:52 PM

I dropped my F82 off this morning at 9 am, by 2 pm the update was complete. Upon picking up the car I immediately noticed an improvement in the exhaust sound. It seems that ASD volume is decreased as well. I have Akra DP's and full Akra exhaust. In sport plus, is where I notice the biggest difference in ASD volume. I did not drive enough to be able to accurately comment on changes to DCT, DSC, or MDM operation. The improvement in the HUD alone was worth the trouble. My car went from 14-11-502 to 16-03-504.

Bluex · 05-26-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hockyfrk07

Im taking mine in tomorrow. Should I plug my exhaust valve back in?

I would recommend it. It will generate a soft fault, they will see this. Not a big deal, but might confuse them for a bit.

Incidentally, how did you manage a -1 reputation? Lol.

trey100 · 05-26-2016, 08:13 PM

For those tracking software versions - my car is a 4/16 build (build was completed on 4/21/16) and has the 16-03-504 version.

MNoob · 05-26-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluex

Incidentally, how did you manage a -1 reputation? Lol.

I fixed it. he's back up to 0.

colinexl · 05-26-2016, 08:49 PM

Hello All,

I want to get this upgrade so I dropped my MY16 M3 at the dealer this week and told them I had issues with iDrive, hill rolling assist sometimes not letting go, and rough DCT 1st gear. They kept the car overnight and said they weren't able to reproduce any of those issues and basically didn't do anything.

Is there a surefire reason/excuse that I can use in order to get the dealer to upgrade my software for free under warranty?

Thanks in advance.

-Colin

DocWeatherington · 05-26-2016, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MNoob

I fixed it. he's back up to 0.

He is actually at +1

Bluex
hockyfrk07

DocWeatherington · 05-26-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by colinexl

Hello All,

I want to get this upgrade so I dropped my MY16 M3 at the dealer this week and told them I had issues with iDrive, hill rolling assist sometimes not letting go, and rough DCT 1st gear. They kept the car overnight and said they weren't able to reproduce any of those issues and basically didn't do anything.

Is there a surefire reason/excuse that I can use in order to get the dealer to upgrade my software for free under warranty?

Thanks in advance.

-Colin

Colin,

No, they will try to figure out what is wrong and do the documented fix as per the SOP, if they can't recreate the problem most will find no fault and won't fix a problem they can't document.

You could always ask how much it is to get the software program updated. It cost me 122USD for 1.2hrs of labor, results will vary lol.

Could also try a different dealership....

Good luck

DocWeatherington · 05-26-2016, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AV1977

I dropped my F82 off this morning at 9 am, by 2 pm the update was complete. Upon picking up the car I immediately noticed an improvement in the exhaust sound. It seems that ASD volume is decreased as well. I have Akra DP's and full Akra exhaust. In sport plus, is where I notice the biggest difference in ASD volume. I did not drive enough to be able to accurately comment on changes to DCT, DSC, or MDM operation. The improvement in the HUD alone was worth the trouble.

Please give us an in-depth review in a few days after you have had time to

Mii · 05-27-2016, 01:07 AM

@aboulfad thanks for the ISTA/P and software version check info.

Looks like mine is 12 version behind. Will get it update soon.

Did anyone figure out if Ludicrous Mode is enabled in the update.

Curious if BMW will enable on/off setting for Active Sound in future update.

Art__Vandelay · 05-27-2016, 02:25 AM

Can anyone describe the improvements on the HUD? I've seen that there are more colors, but didn't see any more details.

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AV1977 Private First Class 62 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4. AW,DCT, CCB Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: WV iTrader: (0)	I dropped my F82 off this morning at 9 am, by 2 pm the update was complete. Upon picking up the car I immediately noticed an improvement in the exhaust sound. It seems that ASD volume is decreased as well. I have Akra DP's and full Akra exhaust. In sport plus, is where I notice the biggest difference in ASD volume. I did not drive enough to be able to accurately comment on changes to DCT, DSC, or MDM operation. The improvement in the HUD alone was worth the trouble. My car went from 14-11-502 to 16-03-504.
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trey100 Colonel 1125 Rep 2,564 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Competition Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	For those tracking software versions - my car is a 4/16 build (build was completed on 4/21/16) and has the 16-03-504 version.
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colinexl New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Hello All, I want to get this upgrade so I dropped my MY16 M3 at the dealer this week and told them I had issues with iDrive, hill rolling assist sometimes not letting go, and rough DCT 1st gear. They kept the car overnight and said they weren't able to reproduce any of those issues and basically didn't do anything. Is there a surefire reason/excuse that I can use in order to get the dealer to upgrade my software for free under warranty? Thanks in advance. -Colin
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Mii Lieutenant 388 Rep 487 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	@aboulfad thanks for the ISTA/P and software version check info. Looks like mine is 12 version behind. Will get it update soon. Did anyone figure out if Ludicrous Mode is enabled in the update. Curious if BMW will enable on/off setting for Active Sound in future update.
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Art__Vandelay Lieutenant Colonel 1951 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Can anyone describe the improvements on the HUD? I've seen that there are more colors, but didn't see any more details.
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