How to Update BMW Software

Your new BMW offers a wide range of innovative technology features for your drives through Normal and Decatur. However, if you want to stay ensure its tech is operating as intended, you’ll need to know how to update BMW software from time to time. Not sure where to start? Getting your BMW iDrive update is probably a lot easier than you’d expect, and BMW of Bloomington has put together a guide with everything you need to know.

BMW iDrive Update Tips

If you want to know how to update BMW software, you’ll first need to know what kind of update is required in your vehicle! Use this BMW iDrive hack to avoid unnecessary labor and find out what’s needed today:

• A full BMW iDrive update is only required when there are system-wide issues that haven’t resolved themselves naturally. Although it may be tempting to try and take care of this major system reset at home, you should always have a technician check to determine the root cause of the problem! Our BMW service center possesses all of the specialized diagnostic tools we need to get you back on the road in no time.
• In most cases, what’s actually required is a partial BMW iDrive update. This type of update ensures continued compatibility with your Bluetooth® systems, mobile devices, and multimedia technology, and it’s easy to perform at home!

How to Perform a Partial BMW iDrive Update

If you want all of your technology features to continue working as they should, all you need to do is take these simple steps from time to time:

• Find your vehicle’s VIN number, and enter it into the BMW software portal to check for required updates.
• Download the updates, and save them to a USB drive that you can take with you to your vehicle.
• Plug the USB drive into any of your BMW vehicle’s USB ports, and transfer the updates.

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Now that you know how to update BMW software, you’ll be ready to enjoy all your favorite music and media on the roads near Urbana. Hoping to learn a little more about other BMW features or reasons to buy a BMW while you’re here? Check out our guide to BMW Genius and BMW ConnectedDrive, or find out how to program your BMW key fob at home!