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      07-13-2016, 11:59 AM   #1
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USB in the glove box?

Anyone know if there is a USB port in the glove box?
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      07-13-2016, 02:36 PM   #2
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is in the glove box
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      07-13-2016, 02:51 PM   #3
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yes
is in the glove box
I did not realize this....

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      07-13-2016, 02:54 PM   #4
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So there are two usb jacks? One in the armrest and one in the glove box? I've only found the one in the armrest so far.
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      07-14-2016, 08:48 AM   #5
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yeah that is awesome that there's 2. can keep a fully stocked hard drive or iPod in the glove or armrest. thanks guys
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      07-14-2016, 11:23 AM   #6
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yeah that is awesome that there's 2. can keep a fully stocked hard drive or iPod in the glove or armrest. thanks guys
Pretty sure the glove box USB is just to upload songs to vehicle hard drive, can't be used as a regular usb like the one in the arm rest. It's that way in my F30, correct me if i'm wrong if it's not like that for the 2 series.
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      07-14-2016, 11:29 AM   #7
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yeah that is awesome that there's 2. can keep a fully stocked hard drive or iPod in the glove or armrest. thanks guys
Pretty sure the glove box USB is just to upload songs to vehicle hard drive, can't be used as a regular usb like the one in the arm rest. It's that way in my F30, correct me if i'm wrong if it's not like that for the 2 series.
M2ME2, I just read in this forum in the 3 series threads that someone had the same issue. he brought it to the attention of his dealership and I think they configured the USB or software incorrectly.

The dealership fixed it and now both his USB plugs function identically.

I'll try to find the thread.

EDIT:
Sorry, I think I misread. I think you're right, seems like the glove USB is only for loading songs to the HD or attaching a music player?
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=736920

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      07-14-2016, 02:02 PM   #8
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M2ME2, I just read in this forum in the 3 series threads that someone had the same issue. he brought it to the attention of his dealership and I think they configured the USB or software incorrectly.

The dealership fixed it and now both his USB plugs function identically.

I'll try to find the thread.

EDIT:
Sorry, I think I misread. I think you're right, seems like the glove USB is only for loading songs to the HD or attaching a music player?
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=736920
Don't worry about it, my car is going back in September when I take delivery of my M2.

EDITops missed your edit, it's all good!
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      07-14-2016, 07:18 PM   #9
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How big of a hard drive does it have?
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      07-14-2016, 07:25 PM   #10
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Do you find using a memory stick or hard drive useful? I had tried a memory stick in the X5 and I had to navigate it like a file directory completely loosing any artist, playlist, etc. functionality of an iPod. That and exporting files rather than syncing was too much of a PITA. Or was I doing something incorrectly?
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      07-14-2016, 07:38 PM   #11
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I've been using a hard drive for years on my 135i. As long as you put everything in the correct folders it's easy to navigate. The only problem I have is that I'm on my 5th or 6th hard drive as they keep getting damaged.
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How big of a hard drive does it have?
20gig
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Current owners: does the glove box USB work if I just have an iPod hooked up to it for music alone? I am a bit confused by the statements above.

Or will I need to use a stick for the files? I want to keep them at 320 kbps (unless it plays FLAC?), so loading onto the hard drive isn't really something I want to do as it downgrades quality.
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Anyone know if there is a USB port in the glove box?
There's no USB port in the glove box of my M2. There's a blank cover which I removed, but there's nothing behind it.
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      07-17-2016, 09:46 AM   #15
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Anyone know if there is a USB port in the glove box?
There's no USB port in the glove box of my M2. There's a blank cover which I removed, but there's nothing behind it.
so there's no USB in the glove of the m2?
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      07-17-2016, 09:56 AM   #16
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so there's no USB in the glove of the m2?
Not in mine either. Just a switch to keep the trunk locked.
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      07-19-2016, 10:06 PM   #17
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Not in mine either. Just a switch to keep the trunk locked.
Oh shit. Secrets! Not sure why I'd wanna do that, but it's something to try out lol
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      07-20-2016, 03:41 PM   #18
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Oh shit. Secrets! Not sure why I'd wanna do that, but it's something to try out lol
Unfortunately the handle in the trunk still bypasses this lock. Don't ask me why I know this...
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Unfortunately the handle in the trunk still bypasses this lock. Don't ask me why I know this...
That makes sense, I think it's more to keep intruders out than it is to keep hookers in. They're usually dead anyways
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valet you can lock the truck and lock the glove box and let them keep the remote and you take the key!
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