iDrive 8.5 11/2023.20

330 CSi · 10-26-2023, 12:55 AM

Has anyone seen this release in the wild? When I got my car back from being serviced for the two yellow warning messages, this update was on the car.

26theone · 10-26-2023, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 330 CSi

Has anyone seen this release in the wild? When I got my car back from being serviced for the two yellow warning messages, this update was on the car.

not showing available for me at least in the my bmw app as of yet.

VirtualGuitars · 10-26-2023, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 26theone

not showing available for me at least in the my bmw app as of yet.

You’re not going to see a November update via OTA until at least February if not March (March will be the next release after this one). It’s always 3 to 4 months behind unless you go to the dealer.

If you have any type of fault in the vehicle, they will most certainly update software during the visit. The dealer will not update the software at your request unless it can be tied to a warranty claim so they can be reimbursed by BMW for the work.

330 CSi · 10-27-2023, 02:51 PM

Looks like I am the 11/2023 guinea pig.

rogercheng3 · 10-27-2023, 06:57 PM

yup, i got it 2 weeks ago and remember you saying you were going to buena park around now:

https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s...php?p=30570038

sor · 10-30-2023, 07:49 PM

Got it today. Subjectively seems a lot snappier and smoother. I have manual battery preconditioning now too

michiel3 · 11-02-2023, 07:53 PM

Came back from the dealership today with 11/2023.20 installed. It was getting serviced after my iX completely bricked itself (stuck on BMW logo issue). I made a straight jump from 03/2023 (iDrive 8) so I’m noticing all the iDrive 8.5 stuff now. Has anyone found what else is new or any release notes with this November release?

Punisher_69 · 11-03-2023, 12:12 PM

Hi!
2 questions:

- if you skip the OTA update can you install newer version? Or they should be installed one by one?
- is the OTA update 100% the same as if you do it at the dealership? Dealer told me that OTA update covers only major issues and if you do it with them it's more sophisticated

Thanks!

330 CSi · 11-03-2023, 01:03 PM

I haven’t found the release notes, but so far no complaints.

dcbmw7831 · 11-05-2023, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Punisher_69

Hi!
2 questions:

- if you skip the OTA update can you install newer version? Or they should be installed one by one?
- is the OTA update 100% the same as if you do it at the dealership? Dealer told me that OTA update covers only major issues and if you do it with them it's more sophisticated

Thanks!

OTA updates have generally been the same OS versions that dealers install. The biggest difference is that OTA lags by at least 3 months after dealers get them to install in the shop. What I’m not totally sure of is whether the OTA updates also code the individual modules outside of the HU. My understanding is they do but would be good to confirm. hugo_nz any insight?

freshxdough · 11-07-2023, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dcbmw7831

OTA updates have generally been the same OS versions that dealers install. The biggest difference is that OTA lags by at least 3 months after dealers get them to install in the shop. What I’m not totally sure of is whether the OTA updates also code the individual modules outside of the HU. My understanding is they do but would be good to confirm. hugo_nz any insight?

An RSU updates all applicable modules. You can’t just update to a higher I level by only coding one module. The whole vehicle will be brought up to said I level.

noushy · 11-10-2023, 01:36 PM

Mine was in for service and it has this software now. I did notice the font change and the improved messaging on heads up

10-26-2023, 12:55 AM	#1
330 CSi Private First Class 140 Rep 196 Posts Drives: Now: iX M60 Then:X5 35d & 330c Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	iDrive 8.5 11/2023.20 Has anyone seen this release in the wild? When I got my car back from being serviced for the two yellow warning messages, this update was on the car. Attached Images
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330 CSi Private First Class 140 Rep 196 Posts Drives: Now: iX M60 Then:X5 35d & 330c Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Looks like I am the 11/2023 guinea pig.
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rogercheng3 Private First Class 259 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2024 iX M60 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	yup, i got it 2 weeks ago and remember you saying you were going to buena park around now: https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s...php?p=30570038
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sor Brigadier General 3107 Rep 3,072 Posts Drives: 2023 iX M60 Oxide Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW iX M60 [0.00]	Got it today. Subjectively seems a lot snappier and smoother. I have manual battery preconditioning now too
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michiel3 Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW iX Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Came back from the dealership today with 11/2023.20 installed. It was getting serviced after my iX completely bricked itself (stuck on BMW logo issue). I made a straight jump from 03/2023 (iDrive 8) so I’m noticing all the iDrive 8.5 stuff now. Has anyone found what else is new or any release notes with this November release? Attached Images
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Punisher_69 Private 44 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BMW iX50/2023/White Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Russia iTrader: (0)	Hi! 2 questions: - if you skip the OTA update can you install newer version? Or they should be installed one by one? - is the OTA update 100% the same as if you do it at the dealership? Dealer told me that OTA update covers only major issues and if you do it with them it's more sophisticated Thanks!
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330 CSi Private First Class 140 Rep 196 Posts Drives: Now: iX M60 Then:X5 35d & 330c Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I haven’t found the release notes, but so far no complaints.
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noushy ///M Fan 1657 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: M8 Comp, X5M Comp, iX M60 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orchard Lake, Mi iTrader: (1)	Mine was in for service and it has this software now. I did notice the font change and the improved messaging on heads up __________________ 2019 BMW X5 50i Mineral White/Tartufo all options including M Sport 2022 Porsche 911 C4S Silver/Brown 2023 BMW iX M60 Black Sapphire/Amido, Titanium Bronze trim/22 2023 Audi RS6 Avant Daytona Gray/Black 2024 BMW X5M Comp Brooklyn Gray/Taruma Brown, Titanium Exhaust on order
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