Text Messages to iDrive

sdhotwn · 12-22-2020, 09:30 AM

Digging through the other Android threads I didn't see anything specific to this issue. I also don't have this problem on my F30 - it shows the messages without issue. iDrive is a bit newer in my M2 CS, and for some reason it doesn't even show the access to messages as an option during pairing. Anyone else seeing a similar issue with a pixel phone, or specifically the 3a?

detroitm2 · 12-22-2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sdhotwn

Digging through the other Android threads I didn't see anything specific to this issue. I also don't have this problem on my F30 - it shows the messages without issue. iDrive is a bit newer in my M2 CS, and for some reason it doesn't even show the access to messages as an option during pairing. Anyone else seeing a similar issue with a pixel phone, or specifically the 3a?

Worked fine in my 2018 for both my pixel 3 and pixel 4.

sdhotwn · 12-23-2020, 10:22 AM

When it paired did it ask for access to messages and contacts? It doesn't have the messages option listed in Bluetooth on my phone like the pairing instance for my other car as well. Rather weird.

sdhotwn · 05-19-2021, 06:53 PM

In the process of sorting this out still and a possible lead. Dealer is saying that my connected drive is expired/not activated. Weird thing is my account online says it is. First I've heard that connected drive was needed to view text messages, but I'll chase this down with customer service and see what comes of it.

RD85 · 05-25-2021, 11:47 AM

I noticed I only get SMS, and RTS (android version if ichat kinda) messages do not go through iDrive. If you eneabled "advanced messaging" or whatever your phone calls it, and so has the person the message is with, it won't go through the car.

But if you're not getting normal SMS, then it's something else though.

BMW sucks when it comes to phone integration IMO. Wish the M2 got android auto.

12-22-2020, 09:30 AM	#1
sdhotwn Mmmm... Bavarian 2129 Rep 1,690 Posts Drives: M2 CS, X5 45e, i3, Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Wisconsin, USA iTrader: (0)	Text Messages to iDrive - Pixel 3a Digging through the other Android threads I didn't see anything specific to this issue. I also don't have this problem on my F30 - it shows the messages without issue. iDrive is a bit newer in my M2 CS, and for some reason it doesn't even show the access to messages as an option during pairing. Anyone else seeing a similar issue with a pixel phone, or specifically the 3a? __________________ M2 CS 2023 CB X5 45e 2018 i3 94 2014 Cayman S
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sdhotwn Mmmm... Bavarian 2129 Rep 1,690 Posts Drives: M2 CS, X5 45e, i3, Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Wisconsin, USA iTrader: (0)	When it paired did it ask for access to messages and contacts? It doesn't have the messages option listed in Bluetooth on my phone like the pairing instance for my other car as well. Rather weird. __________________ M2 CS 2023 CB X5 45e 2018 i3 94 2014 Cayman S
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sdhotwn Mmmm... Bavarian 2129 Rep 1,690 Posts Drives: M2 CS, X5 45e, i3, Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Wisconsin, USA iTrader: (0)	In the process of sorting this out still and a possible lead. Dealer is saying that my connected drive is expired/not activated. Weird thing is my account online says it is. First I've heard that connected drive was needed to view text messages, but I'll chase this down with customer service and see what comes of it. __________________ M2 CS 2023 CB X5 45e 2018 i3 94 2014 Cayman S
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RD85 New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: '13 Subaru BRZ Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	I noticed I only get SMS, and RTS (android version if ichat kinda) messages do not go through iDrive. If you eneabled "advanced messaging" or whatever your phone calls it, and so has the person the message is with, it won't go through the car. But if you're not getting normal SMS, then it's something else though. BMW sucks when it comes to phone integration IMO. Wish the M2 got android auto.
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