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      12-17-2019, 04:48 PM   #1255
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Received this email from BMW just now. Looks like carplay is free if your vehicle came with carplay originally.

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ANNOUNCING CHANGES TO APPLE CARPLAY® COMPATIBILITY.
Dear XXXXXXXXXX

This is to advise you of an important change to your Apple CarPlay Compatibility option as part of BMW ConnectedDrive.

BMW is extending the Apple CarPlay Compatibility option for your vehicle to remain active in your vehicle for as long as the feature is technically supported. You will no longer be required to purchase a subscription to keep CarPlay active.

This extension will be at no additional cost to you, and there is no action required on your part to receive the extension.

To use Apple CarPlay in your vehicle with your iPhone, be sure to choose “Apple CarPlay” as the connection mode for your mobile device in the Communication settings.

Note:
As part of this change, we also recommend performing an update of the ConnectedDrive services in your vehicle. This can be done by following the steps below:

Depending on your vehicle’s Model Year and Make, navigate to “BMW Assist”, “ConnectedDrive” or “Apps” using your iDrive controller.

Under BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive:

Open “Options” (physical button surrounding your iDrive controller).
Click on “Update BMW Assist”.

Under Apps:

Click on “All Apps”.
Open “Options” (physical button surrounding your iDrive controller)
Click on “Update apps and services”

Once the update completes, we then recommend shutting the vehicle off and allowing a few minutes before restarting the vehicle to check the connection.

Should you have any questions, please contact customercare@bmwassist.com or call BMW Assist Customer Care at 1-888-333-6118. You can check the current status of Apple CarPlay and ConnectedDrive services for your vehicle by visiting www.bmwusa.com/MyBMW/ConnectedDrive.

Kind Regards,
BMW ConnectedDrive
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      12-17-2019, 04:51 PM   #1256
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I just got an email from BMW...

This is to advise you of an important change to your Apple CarPlay Compatibility option as part of BMW ConnectedDrive.

BMW is extending the Apple CarPlay Compatibility option for your vehicle to remain active in your vehicle for as long as the feature is technically supported. You will no longer be required to purchase a subscription to keep CarPlay active.

This extension will be at no additional cost to you, and there is no action required on your part to receive the extension.

To use Apple CarPlay in your vehicle with your iPhone, be sure to choose “Apple CarPlay” as the connection mode for your mobile device in the Communication settings.

Note:
As part of this change, we also recommend performing an update of the ConnectedDrive services in your vehicle. This can be done by following the steps below:

Depending on your vehicle’s Model Year and Make, navigate to “BMW Assist”, “ConnectedDrive” or “Apps” using your iDrive controller.

Under BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive:
Open “Options” (physical button surrounding your iDrive controller).
Click on “Update BMW Assist”.
Under Apps:
Click on “All Apps”.
Open “Options” (physical button surrounding your iDrive controller)
Click on “Update apps and services”
Once the update completes, we then recommend shutting the vehicle off and allowing a few minutes before restarting the vehicle to check the connection.

Should you have any questions, please contact customercare@bmwassist.com or call BMW Assist Customer Care at 1-888-333-6118. You can check the current status of Apple CarPlay and ConnectedDrive services for your vehicle by visiting www.bmwusa.com/MyBMW/ConnectedDrive.

Kind Regards,
BMW ConnectedDrive
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      12-17-2019, 04:51 PM   #1257
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Just got the email as well
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      12-17-2019, 08:53 PM   #1258
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No email and Connected Drive store still shows $300 for my VIN
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      12-18-2019, 12:55 AM   #1259
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Originally Posted by Poochie View Post
...all new US-bound BMWs are prepped to be CarPlay ready, with the latest hardware available...

So no worries, your vehicle will be CarPlay ready and now that they decided to comp it, there will be no charge for using the service.
I just placed an order for 2020 Jan/Feb build M2C. The BMW HQ and the dealer (based on official BMW bulletin) said that USD$300 (AUD$450) fee could not be waived. If I don't select the Apple CarPlay (S06CP) option, I will not have CarPlay functionality.

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No email and Connected Drive store still shows $300 for my VIN
It was explained to me this way.

BMW with iDrive 7 (latest 1-series, etc.,) will get Apple CarPlay from the factory. Nothing to pay and no subscription.

BMW with iDrive 6 (like my 2020 build M2C) will require a one time payment to activate the CarPlay functionality, and after that, no subscription. I caved and paid.

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"BMW is extending the Apple CarPlay Compatibility option for your vehicle to remain active in your vehicle for as long as the feature is technically supported. You will no longer be required to purchase a subscription to keep CarPlay active."
I don't think BMW is saying that they will offer CarPlay to everyone (new cars) for free. I suspect, if you have not received that email, you probably don't qualify. As I have stated above, even if buying a brand new BMW equipped iDrive 6, still attracts USD$300 payment to activate it once. After that, it is free (no subscription).

I still think it is little odd to do it this way. It would make much more sense to make it free for all... previous owners and new owners, no matter which model of BMW. After all, to activate CarPlay in iDrive 6 is just a software (cheap) adjustment. There is no new hardware (costly) required.

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      12-19-2019, 12:10 AM   #1260
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I just got an email from BMW...

This is to advise you of an important change to your Apple CarPlay Compatibility option as part of BMW ConnectedDrive.

BMW is extending the Apple CarPlay Compatibility option for your vehicle to remain active in your vehicle for as long as the feature is technically supported. You will no longer be required to purchase a subscription to keep CarPlay active.

This extension will be at no additional cost to you, and there is no action required on your part to receive the extension.

To use Apple CarPlay in your vehicle with your iPhone, be sure to choose “Apple CarPlay” as the connection mode for your mobile device in the Communication settings.

Note:
As part of this change, we also recommend performing an update of the ConnectedDrive services in your vehicle. This can be done by following the steps below:

Depending on your vehicle’s Model Year and Make, navigate to “BMW Assist”, “ConnectedDrive” or “Apps” using your iDrive controller.

Under BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive:
Open “Options” (physical button surrounding your iDrive controller).
Click on “Update BMW Assist”.
Under Apps:
Click on “All Apps”.
Open “Options” (physical button surrounding your iDrive controller)
Click on “Update apps and services”
Once the update completes, we then recommend shutting the vehicle off and allowing a few minutes before restarting the vehicle to check the connection.

Should you have any questions, please contact customercare@bmwassist.com or call BMW Assist Customer Care at 1-888-333-6118. You can check the current status of Apple CarPlay and ConnectedDrive services for your vehicle by visiting www.bmwusa.com/MyBMW/ConnectedDrive.

Kind Regards,
BMW ConnectedDrive
Yup, got same email.
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      12-19-2019, 08:33 AM   #1261
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Anyone with a ‘20 receive the same email?
I see no reason why it would be any different for the MY20, but just curious..
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      12-19-2019, 04:51 PM   #1262
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Finally I believe it. Got the official email from BMW today.
It's FREE
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      12-19-2019, 04:54 PM   #1263
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Well it appears to be official now. Assuming this applies to the M2C.
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      12-20-2019, 08:30 AM   #1264
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For anyone who’s gone Full Screen, kubax86 confirmed to me via message that doing the above instructed update would NOT endanger the mod file some of us have installed from him.
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      12-20-2019, 09:36 AM   #1265
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Same here. Got it last night
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      12-20-2019, 03:09 PM   #1266
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2020 here, got the email yesterday
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      12-20-2019, 05:17 PM   #1267
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anyone with a 2019 get the email?
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      12-21-2019, 10:34 AM   #1268
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I have a 2019 and got the email on 12/17
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      12-21-2019, 11:58 AM   #1269
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I picked up a new M2 Comp this week and am absolutely enjoying thrashing it around the Welsh countryside to run it in:-)

I was a bit disappointed that CarPlay wasn't full screen. But it looks like there's a solution. I'll PM kubax86 with my details.
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      12-21-2019, 01:27 PM   #1270
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BMW are posting record sales. All the crying about Carplay is so overblown. Pay the money and move on, its a complete non issue.
Exactly what BMW want its suckers/customers to think.
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      12-21-2019, 02:45 PM   #1271
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Would you mind how you worked this out?

Does anyone know the answer to this question? When we buy Apple Carplay with the car, do BMW fit a new hardware to the iDrive OR it is just a software unlocking that they provide?

If just software, anyone know the Australian pricing to activate the Carplay after the vehicle delivery as HFW suggested?

It is just software.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-EVO-...7216%7Ciid%3A1
I'm not well versed in the current standard equipment of all markets but my 2017 M2 $300 USD option included additional hardware.


https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...rplay+requires
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      12-21-2019, 02:54 PM   #1272
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BMW Connected store is asking me to pay $300 still. hmmmm..
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      12-22-2019, 10:49 AM   #1273
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Solution ready
Good news ! Please send me a PM with information regarding how to proceed. Thanks!
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      12-22-2019, 11:01 AM   #1274
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Still $300 on Connected Drive store on web :-(
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BMW Connected store is asking me to pay $300 still. hmmmm..
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Still $300 on Connected Drive store on web :-(
Hi Matthew & Lax,

Can you confirm for me that you have not activated the CarPlay by paying for it in the past? By BMW definition, 'activate' means paying for at least one-year at some point in your car's ownership. If you have paid for activation in the past, how long ago had it expired?
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I'm not well versed in the current standard equipment of all markets but my 2017 M2 $300 USD option included additional hardware.
Thanks Omasou for your reply. I can now confirm that 'BMW CarPlay Activation' is all software based. So anyone with iDrive 6 should be able to unlock the Apple CarPlay at any time in their car ownership without worrying about buying an upgraded hardware or pulling the head unit out of the console.

As HSW003 mentioned above, some aftermarket coding people who can enable CarPlay 'full screen' hack are able to activate it - just need to download a file (sent by an email for a small fee), copy it on a USB memory stick, plug it in to the car, restart the car and done!

When I requested the removal of CarPlay from the car purchase, my dealer offered to include it at no cost to me. I'm sure I've paid for it in some way (built in cost), but it was little more palatable to think that it was free.

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