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      09-09-2014, 04:37 PM   #1
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iPhone 6 compatibility

Does anyone know if the new M3/4 are compatible with iPhone 6 and 6 Plus? I wonder if the cradle will work on them both.
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      09-09-2014, 05:10 PM   #2
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Love it - the first iPhone question right after the 6 announcement. My understanding is that the port will be the compatible but due to phone size changes i don't know if the cradle will fit it, not having seen the cradle yet.
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Love it - the first iPhone question right after the 6 announcement. My understanding is that the port will be the compatible but due to phone size changes i don't know if the cradle will fit it, not having seen the cradle yet.
There will definitely need to be a new cradle designed for the iPhone 6.
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      09-09-2014, 05:17 PM   #4
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I don't think anyone will be able to tell you with real authority considering the devices were just announced a few hours ago, but I think its safe to assume that the bluetooth and iPod functions will remain unchanged and continue to work.

I don't have the cradle, but the iPhone6/plus are both taller and wider than the iPhone 5, so there will probably be physical fitment issues with the cradle. I think historically you'd have to wait and buy a new cradle every time a new phone form factor is released.
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Quick solution, keep your working just fine 5, don't buy into the new phone hype, update your IOS, then save some cash for that SICK watch in the spring...
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      09-09-2014, 05:48 PM   #6
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Quick solution, keep your working just fine 5, don't buy into the new phone hype, update your IOS, then save some cash for that SICK watch in the spring...
Yes, because your car doesn't tell you the time anywhere in it. What if you only wear AP watches, how would one downgrade to a lowly Apple watch and look like a peasant? Sorry, inside joke from the first "My car broke racing during break in" thread.
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Love it - the first iPhone question right after the 6 announcement. My understanding is that the port will be the compatible but due to phone size changes i don't know if the cradle will fit it, not having seen the cradle yet.
There will definitely need to be a new cradle designed for the iPhone 6.
What is the point of the cradle? It seems superfluous. You'd have to remove your iPhone from its case (most ppl I know have their iPhone in a case) to stick it into the cradle. I passed on this option in my F10 5 series. Don't know enough about it now to determine if there is any benefit. Can anyone clarify?
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I want to get the 6, so I can get rid of the Galaxy 5S. This car does not like Androids, so I need to migrate to Apple, in order to enjoy all of the functions. And I might as well move on to something that is new.

I like using the cradle for charging through out the day. This way I need to charge it at home only while I am asleep.
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What is the point of the cradle? It seems superfluous. You'd have to remove your iPhone from its case (most ppl I know have their iPhone in a case) to stick it into the cradle. I passed on this option in my F10 5 series. Don't know enough about it now to determine if there is any benefit. Can anyone clarify?
I think the cradle was to work with BMW apps. But since they haven't updated it, it is as useful as the USB cord.

Since the battery on my iPhone 5 only lasts a couple of hours now with light usage, I feel I might as well get the 6 when its out.
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Quick solution, keep your working just fine 5, don't buy into the new phone hype, update your IOS, then save some cash for that SICK watch in the spring...
I have had problems with this in the past. It slowed the phone down so much it was nearly useless. I will try it with the new iOS again tho.
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      09-09-2014, 06:59 PM   #11
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I bought the cradle for the iPhone 3GS and have upgraded to the 4, 4S, 5, and 5S.

In each case BMW was so far behind in releasing the updated cradle that I never bought it because the next phone was just about to be released. So, in other words, I don't expect there to be one for the 6 or 6+ for many months.

The connector should be the same and the USB cable will work in the meantime. Since I spent so much on a new F80 plus a second set of wheels and other items, plus an ED trip... I think I'll keep the 5S for now.
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dont bother with the cradle.. its a pain in the ass.. you have to remove any kind of case you have on the phone.. if you need to pick it up fro any reason its a whole process to get it out of there and all you really get out of it is the extra cell reception from the shark. The BMW Apps isnt all that and you can still stream the same music from the BMW Connected app.
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I was thinking about moving from galaxy note 2 to iphone 6 plus.
Nothing wrong with note 2 but wanted to try something different.
However, Apple announced such unimpressive phone today.
I decided to go with note 4 later this year.
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I use the BMW apps integration with Rhapsody and Pandora daily using a USB cable plugged into that center armrest cubby. I bought the cradle, but have never used it and have never seen any merit for it. I keep a case on my phone, and I would have to remove that everytime before clicking into the cradle. Unless there's some amazing functionality the cradle offers that I don't know about (besides slightly better cell reception), I'd say save the money, and the 6 should work just fine via USB
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I want to get the 6, so I can get rid of the Galaxy 5S. This car does not like Androids, so I need to migrate to Apple, in order to enjoy all of the functions. And I might as well move on to something that is new.
In the exact same boat...
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I can confirm iOS 8.0 GM works fine over the USB cable and bluetooth; I would assume the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will work without issue...
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Slight issues over here
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What kind of issues?

I've had the iPhone 6 since Friday and so far no issues. Paired without problems and works both through bluetooth and/or lightning cable.

Now if I can only get the bimmerpost app to play nice with iOS 8 I'll be all set....
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My iPhone 6 keeps cutting on and off with the Bluetooth (during calls). Does it in my E90 M3 as well. Sometimes it will ring and connect through the car, sometimes it won't.

Have deleted and re-paired a couple of times.

Will have to keep an eye on it. My wife's iPhone 6 is due in soon. Will have to test that one too.

Did a quick search - it appears many people are having connectivity issues with various different car brands./The Fix appears to be "Reset All Settings" on the iPhone 6. Seems to work much better.

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I tried to install FB in BMW Connected in iPhone 6 and the app opens the login screen and then skips to the side and disappears. Try to log in again, and again it goes away.

At least Pandora works.
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What kind of issues?

I've had the iPhone 6 since Friday and so far no issues. Paired without problems and works both through bluetooth and/or lightning cable.

Now if I can only get the bimmerpost app to play nice with iOS 8 I'll be all set....
Are you getting emails and messages on the screen? Its funny how everything worked just fine on my old f10 w the iPhone 4s but then when I got the 5s it stopped no matter how many car or phone updates I've done.
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Are you getting emails and messages on the screen? Its funny how everything worked just fine on my old f10 w the iPhone 4s but then when I got the 5s it stopped no matter how many car or phone updates I've done.
SMS and iMessages show up on the screen without problems. Emails show up if I "kill" the email app on the iPhone.

Bluetooth audio is a little temperamental at first but if I skip the first song then it works fine. Telephone calls are working well.

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