Latest ISTEP flashed.. much improved

Tano · 02-28-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by subliminalaudio

Sorry for my ignorance what's that number

Dante · 03-14-2018, 01:39 PM

Had my car (built 04/2017) flashed yesterday and got this Version.
Power delivery is smoother, not as brutal as before. ASD is toned down much more and lag between shifts is not as bad as before.
Can recommend this.

cookiesowns · 03-17-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante

Had my car (built 04/2017) flashed yesterday and got this Version.
Power delivery is smoother, not as brutal as before. ASD is toned down much more and lag between shifts is not as bad as before.
Can recommend this.

That's newer than what I have currently, any thoughts on the new iDrive version?

Dante · 03-17-2018, 03:28 PM

No, not yet.
Haven't had much time in the car as winter decided to come back here.

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cookiesowns · 03-21-2018, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante

No, not yet.
Haven't had much time in the car as winter decided to come back here.

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No worries, just used ISTA+ to flash via ICOM

Seems like there's a few more menu options for privacy, and seems to behave faster but could be placebo. Will wait a few more days and see.

JKen_0115 · 03-23-2018, 04:59 PM

Hello, need your advice. I went to dealership and they won't do this upgrade for me unless I pay $350. 2 hours. It's very disappointed because they can't detect the fault to trigger this upgrade. Would u help to advise how I can do by myself? SA said there is a file on website I can download. I assume it's different than here right?

Dabozo · 04-01-2018, 11:32 AM

Just looking for confirmation...it was asked by another member but saw no response to him...updating istep will erase all previous coding correct?

Dabozo · 04-01-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JKen_0115

Hello, need your advice. I went to dealership and they won't do this upgrade for me unless I pay $350. 2 hours. It's very disappointed because they can't detect the fault to trigger this upgrade. Would u help to advise how I can do by myself? SA said there is a file on website I can download. I assume it's different than here right?

Can those who have had their istep updated AT dealer comment on how it came about? Complaint? Dealer just did it without you asking? Or did you simply ask for it? (If so did they ask for $$?)

AndrewC1989 · 04-01-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dabozo

Just looking for confirmation...it was asked by another member but saw no response to him...updating istep will erase all previous coding correct?

Yes.

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Originally Posted by Dabozo

Can those who have had their istep updated AT dealer comment on how it came about? Complaint? Dealer just did it without you asking? Or did you simply ask for it? (If so did they ask for $$?)

Complaint. Asked for it. Free.

akkando · 04-01-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dabozo

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Originally Posted by JKen_0115

Hello, need your advice. I went to dealership and they won't do this upgrade for me unless I pay $350. 2 hours. It's very disappointed because they can't detect the fault to trigger this upgrade. Would u help to advise how I can do by myself? SA said there is a file on website I can download. I assume it's different than here right?

Can those who have had their istep updated AT dealer comment on how it came about? Complaint? Dealer just did it without you asking? Or did you simply ask for it? (If so did they ask for $$?)

If you want it free you may need to come up with a reason for them to do it. The go to complaint is iDrive and app connection issues with phone. Probably mention how your phone and your wife's phone booth have problems with it, you heard those bugs have been ironed out with the latest software.

Dabozo · 04-01-2018, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by akkando

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Originally Posted by Dabozo

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Originally Posted by JKen_0115

Hello, need your advice. I went to dealership and they won't do this upgrade for me unless I pay $350. 2 hours. It's very disappointed because they can't detect the fault to trigger this upgrade. Would u help to advise how I can do by myself? SA said there is a file on website I can download. I assume it's different than here right?

Can those who have had their istep updated AT dealer comment on how it came about? Complaint? Dealer just did it without you asking? Or did you simply ask for it? (If so did they ask for $$?)

If you want it free you may need to come up with a reason for them to do it. The go to complaint is iDrive and app connection issues with phone. Probably mention how your phone and your wife's phone booth have problems with it, you heard those bugs have been ironed out with the latest software.

Yup. Will complain about car play acting up and connectivity issues. Good idea to throw in a comment about wife having issues with her phone as well- so they can't blame it on my phone in particular. Thanks.

M2C_PLUS · 04-02-2018, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cookiesowns

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Originally Posted by Dante

No, not yet.
Haven't had much time in the car as winter decided to come back here.

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No worries, just used ISTA+ to flash via ICOM

Seems like there's a few more menu options for privacy, and seems to behave faster but could be placebo. Will wait a few more days and see.

Hello mate, this is my current software. Dec 2017 build LCI car. Is this software one behind the latest update?

What does the long number ending 211 mean?

TIA

M2C_PLUS · 04-05-2018, 01:22 PM

Latest software flash today. From the list the tech showed me, around 10 or 11 modules were upgraded. The LCI dash was one, ASD was anotherand the weather/current location app was updated too. Cannot remember them all but will ask him to send me the list over at some point.

Car seems to have much smoother gear changes on my short drive home from the dealer

subliminalaudio · 04-12-2018, 08:53 PM

How many times we can update the istep?

Lucho13 · 04-13-2018, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteM2

Latest software flash today. From the list the tech showed me, around 10 or 11 modules were upgraded. The LCI dash was one, ASD was anotherand the weather/current location app was updated too. Cannot remember them all but will ask him to send me the list over at some point.

Car seems to have much smoother gear changes on my short drive home from the dealer

Any change (lost) in the pops and bangs of the exhaust in traction mode? Or any other mode?

M2C_PLUS · 04-13-2018, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucho13

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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteM2

Latest software flash today. From the list the tech showed me, around 10 or 11 modules were upgraded. The LCI dash was one, ASD was anotherand the weather/current location app was updated too. Cannot remember them all but will ask him to send me the list over at some point.

Car seems to have much smoother gear changes on my short drive home from the dealer

Any change (lost) in the pops and bangs of the exhaust in traction mode? Or any other mode?

Nothing mate, still naughty as ever when needs be.

M2C_PLUS · 04-13-2018, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by subliminalaudio

How many times we can update the istep?

I will get my dealer to update it when ever BMW release an update for it.

Dabozo · 04-22-2018, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucho13

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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteM2

Latest software flash today. From the list the tech showed me, around 10 or 11 modules were upgraded. The LCI dash was one, ASD was anotherand the weather/current location app was updated too. Cannot remember them all but will ask him to send me the list over at some point.

Car seems to have much smoother gear changes on my short drive home from the dealer

Any change (lost) in the pops and bangs of the exhaust in traction mode? Or any other mode?

Have to say...I brushed off any suggestion that the pops would be diminished after istep upgrade but after a week of driving with latest version, the car is quieter...without a doubt. Not thrilled about this. Another thing I noticed...when using the nav, I can no longer scroll the map by swiping my finger across the selector wheel.

nothingman · 04-25-2018, 08:11 AM

Just had mine updated at the dealer yesterday. Car seems to shift smoother, but I definitely don't feel any more power.

Here's a before and after. I took a screenshot of the media screen and not the nav screen before the update. The nav screen is after the update.

Dabozo · 04-25-2018, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nothingman

Just had mine updated at the dealer yesterday. Car seems to shift smoother, but I definitely don't feel any more power.

Here's a before and after. I took a screenshot of the media screen and not the nav screen before the update. The nav screen is after the update.

This appears to be a later version than the one myself and others received. Have you noticed a change in the pops and crackles (before and after)?

gtaM2 · 04-25-2018, 08:48 AM

i also had my car toned down although the sport cat and MPE has pretty much compensated for this, now i only hear pops and crackles when the valves are open on the MPE

has anyone been able to have their firmware "downgraded" i even offered to pay BMW but they wouldnt do it

the smoothness is great but i would prefer the previous version...

really wondering what the purpose of this was, maybe the amounts of fuel being dumped into the exhaust has a long term effect?

Mosely · 04-25-2018, 09:25 AM

Really quite a shame that the new istep takes that character out of the car. I may just tell them I don't have time for the update when I go in.

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Dante Enthusiast 468 Rep 1,791 Posts Drives: F87 M2 / F31 330d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 BMW M3 [0.00] 2017 F87 BMW M2 [10.00] 2013 F31 330d Touring [9.50] 2009 E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i [9.00] 1989 E30 320is 2-door [10.00] 1986 E28 M535i [9.00]	Had my car (built 04/2017) flashed yesterday and got this Version. Power delivery is smoother, not as brutal as before. ASD is toned down much more and lag between shifts is not as bad as before. Can recommend this. Attached Images __________________ 2017 F87 ///M2, Long Beach Blue, 6MT 2013 F31 330d Touring, ///M-Sport, Alpine White, Alcantara/Cloth, 19" Style M403, 8AT 2009 E89 Z4 SDrive 30i, Titanium Silver, Coral Red Leather, 19" Style 296, 6MT 1989 E30 320is, ///M-Technik II, S14 Engine, Sterling Silver, Black Leather, 16" BBS RS 003, 5MT 1986 E28 ///M535i, Agate Green, Pine Green Velours, 16" ALPINA, 5MT
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JKen_0115 First Lieutenant 177 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2017_M2 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Hello, need your advice. I went to dealership and they won't do this upgrade for me unless I pay $350. 2 hours. It's very disappointed because they can't detect the fault to trigger this upgrade. Would u help to advise how I can do by myself? SA said there is a file on website I can download. I assume it's different than here right?
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gtaM2 Driver 391 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 BSM 6MT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	i also had my car toned down although the sport cat and MPE has pretty much compensated for this, now i only hear pops and crackles when the valves are open on the MPE has anyone been able to have their firmware "downgraded" i even offered to pay BMW but they wouldnt do it the smoothness is great but i would prefer the previous version... really wondering what the purpose of this was, maybe the amounts of fuel being dumped into the exhaust has a long term effect?
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Mosely Lieutenant 594 Rep 450 Posts Drives: '18 M2 \| '20 X5 \| '07 E92 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Really quite a shame that the new istep takes that character out of the car. I may just tell them I don't have time for the update when I go in.
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