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      04-07-2025, 11:26 PM   #23
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After the update my the ambient lights stays on my selected colour (ivory)
How long was the time between setting the color, locking the car and checking again?
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      04-08-2025, 01:38 AM   #24
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Typically the new software versions come the NA about 3 months after the Europe roll out. That would mean we will see the 3/2024. _ _ around June.
No I got 03/2025.38 in the US
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No I got 03/2025.38 in the US
Where are you located & what specifically are you driving?
Did you get it by way of a dealer or OTA?

Aware of the update in November, 11/2024, coming to USA in December but before then getting an OTA update ~3 months after they released in Europe was typical. Although dealers have been known to install them earlier if you brought vehicle in for service for something else.
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      04-08-2025, 06:18 AM   #26
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It seems to be different for OS9 with worldwide OTA releases close to release date.
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      04-08-2025, 09:30 AM   #27
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Not able to download and install right now but app says 03.2025.38 is ready to download. Will try when I get home soon.
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      04-08-2025, 06:48 PM   #28
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show up for me.. it's installng now...
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      04-08-2025, 09:45 PM   #29
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SiriusXM stopped working. Not wanting to do a hard/soft reset, I checked for the March update and it was available. Downloaded, transferred, installed and SiriusXM is back.

Now to figure out why my USB-C plugs don't charge my devices consistently and that darn blinking lock door light on the driver's side.
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Latest update says eSIM enabled in the details. My app still says incompatible under eSIM after update. Anyone get it working?
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Mine says it's compatible now and I could activate.
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I'm still on 11/2024.58 in the U.S. What I don't understand is why the car is not able to download the software update directly using WiFi connected to my house router? I'm not following why BMW configured it so that I need to download the update to my phone app and then transfer it to my car. On my other vehicle, I get a notification in the app to initiate the software update, but the car itself downloads it directly.
I think it will download by itself, but only through the slower built-in cell connection. Going the phone route is generally quicker.
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      04-10-2025, 09:19 AM   #33
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anyone play around with the update... I find it slower.
Starting the car is just a black screen and I feel like it takes longer to load up. Maybe it's just "settling in" and will improve.
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Mine says it's compatible now and I could activate.
any idea what the eSim does besides provide wifi hotspot in your car? do we need it for any other function like getting traffic info in navi, downloading updates, etc?
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The eSim would also allow to make voice calls from the car without having a phone with you
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The eSim would also allow to make voice calls from the car without having a phone with you
So if we don't need to make phone calls without our phones and we don't need wifi hotspot, we don't need it at all, correct?
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Mine says it's compatible now and I could activate.
Guess it took time to bake in. Was able to activate mine this morning.
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      04-10-2025, 01:09 PM   #38
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So if we don't need to make phone calls without our phones and we don't need wifi hotspot, we don't need it at all, correct?
Yes.
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      04-11-2025, 03:50 PM   #39
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I wish BMW would add the ability to view a detailed turn list for a NAV destination. I’d also like the ability to change the ambient light color in all modes. Unfortunately 3/2025.38 does not offer the ability to do either.
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Anyone have issue with eSIM and no data after activation. I activated mine no problem everything looks good in app and on vehicle but I have no data. My carrier says everything on my account looks good and that I need to call BMW for further troubleshooting.
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      04-12-2025, 11:41 PM   #41
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I'm not sure if eSim works with all service providers or if you need a specific provider
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