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      08-03-2019, 01:45 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by italiabrain View Post
I had previously heard of this issue being attributed to BMW going to a subscription CarPlay model. I think it phones home to their servers to make sure you have an active subscription (pre-19 car, 19 in first year or with paid sub). Even if you’re not using part of the app that requires internet it may lock you out if your cars cell service is sketchy or if BMW’s servers are on the fritz.
Crap! The last thing we need is more “bureaucratic” nonsense just to get basic internet service.
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