[jimboraver]

I've just put my VIN in and says i have to get it from mini but i cant get it from mini and it says to get it off BMW its stuck in a loop.

just tried mine and it also says go to Mini

 

[Majority978]

just tried mine and it also says go to Mini

The same for me. But then in the Mini site I can't find any page for downloading.
The only page that I can find is the one with the list of smartphones that are reconized by the system.

 

[greidy]

I think they must have changed the websites recently, I cannot seem to find the web location I downloaded the file (checked a few minutes ago), it only asked for last seven digits of VIN, which I have the file but cannot install.

 

[FSalema]

Hello,

I just checked and downloaded the software update "UPD09041.bin" file for my soon to be mine MINI Cooper D and it worked just introducing the last 7 VIN caracters into the german or uk version of bmw software updates website (sorry can't post the links as i don't have 5 posts)


"After installing the software update in the vehicle,
the current software version will be displayed:
▷ TB 001.063.040 & MB 001.062.040 &
HB 001.062.032" from downloadable pdf update note file

 

[Majority978]

Hello,
(sorry can't post the links as i don't have 5 posts)

Can't you write something as "www[dot]google[dot]com"?

 

[FSalema]

Can't you write something as "www[dot]google[dot]com"?

I guess i might:

www [dot] bmw [dot] co [dot] uk/bmw-ownership/mobile/software-updates#gref

www [dot] bmw [dot] de/de/topics/faszination-bmw/connecteddrive/connecteddrive-services-offers/mobile-devices-update.html

I've tested with both sites and the result in termos of update file was the same.

 

[Majority978]

I've downloaded it ffrom this site:

https://www.bmw.co.uk/bmw-ownership/mobile/software-updates

And… finally it worked!
It installed in my car:

MN-003.003.001
TN-003.225.080
HN-003.225.080

 

[jimboraver]

glad you managed to sort ! I will try as well. Has it added anything though???


Mine says its upto date, but i'm 99% sure thats not the same number when i checked....

 

[Majority978]

Nothing different for the moment. When I'll find something I'll post it.

 

[mavrik64]

i did this with mine a couple weeks back. Went from :
MN-003.003.001
TN-003.003.001

to:
MN-003.003.001
TN-003.225.080
HN-003.225.080

"MN" says Media, this hasn't updated at all. And now i have "HN" that i didn't before according to the before and after screen shots i took.

I still get the odd error message about device incompatibility on mi iPhone XS Plus. I'd love to get a media update if there is one for the Connect XL (2014 F56)

 

[toby_b]

Been reading this thread with interest, our 2017 build Cooper S has an old version of the firmware (build 54), so I managed to download the latest bin file (in fact several times, UPD09041.BIN), when I try to upload into the car, it tells me file defective, I have tried formatting and reformatting the USB Stick into different formats, ie FAT, FAT32 NTFS, but no difference, any assistance on how to overcome this would be welcome, I have seen that overs have suffered this, but cannot find the remedy.

I get the same error on my 2015 with Mini Connected XL. I emailed Mini directly but got no where with it. I was hoping an update might allow my car to work with Android and use Spotify.

 

[Majority978]

Just installed the new firmware also on my girlfriend's 2015 Cooper D. I've downloaded it from the uk site posted above. Here the result (before she had 001.040.xxx). In details appears "Apple iPhone".

 

[JohnnyBt]

I downloaded the software yesterday (using VIN code) but when inserting the USD stick in my mini I receive the message that the Software is not suited for my car.

I drive a 07-2014 Mini One

Can anyone help me? is my mini too old?

 

[Majority978]

I downloaded the software yesterday (using VIN code) but when inserting the USD stick in my mini I receive the message that the Software is not suited for my car.

I drive a 07-2014 Mini One

Can anyone help me? is my mini too old?

I don't think so. Mine is a 03-2014 Cooper S and I upgraded it.

Probably is a problem of USB format. Try different kind (exFat) and put the stick not only when the car is off but also when it is on. On my girlfriend's car it was reconized when I put it when she was driving (but for the upgrade you have to stop the car).

 

[JohnnyBt]

I don't think so. Mine is a 03-2014 Cooper S and I upgraded it.

Probably is a problem of USB format. Try different kind (exFat) and put the stick not only when the car is off but also when it is on. On my girlfriend's car it was reconized when I put it when she was driving (but for the upgrade you have to stop the car).

Thanks

So you mean like format it as NTFS or FAT 32?

will try that as soon as possible. thank you!

 

[Majority978]

Thanks

So you mean like format it as NTFS or FAT 32?

will try that as soon as possible. thank you!

Yes. Try FAT32 or exFAT if you use USB stick with big capacity (the same that you use for Sat maps upgrade).
Did you downloaded it from here?

https://www.bmw.co.uk/bmw-ownership/mobile/software-updates

I'm sure that it works (tried in 2 different cars, with 2 different files, successfully).

 

[JohnnyBt]

Yes... that's the one I downloaded. will try different formatted USB sticks.

Thank you!!!!!!

 

[JohnnyBt]

I realy don't understand. used 5 different USB sticks... formatted as FAT32, NTFS and exfat.... and still the cars says: This software is not suitable for this vehicle...

Any other tips?

 

[JohnnyBt]

Can it be language based? I have the Dutch version installed. could that be the problem?

 

[Mark Alexander]

I've had the same problem, using the same usb drive I've used before to do updates. Something has definitely changed in the latest update...