BMW What app Poor wifi

jackstrath · 01-20-2015, 08:37 AM

hey all i have just got my OBD2 wifi interface though the door

payed the £35 for the BMWhat app

and boom im getting a message saying the wifi is to slow to code to my car

Bod by Jack Strathdee, on Flickr

thats the one i have using it with a Iphone

does anyone know the correct one i should have that would let me code away ?

thanks

themanthatcan · 01-20-2015, 11:47 AM

How come you didn't download the free version of BMWhat first? That way you can test that things work before stumping up the £35 for the full version.

I have what appears to be the same OBD dongle though and it works fine on my iPhone6, so I wonder if you have a faulty dongle?

Waspo · 01-20-2015, 12:22 PM

what year of manufacture is your Car?

jackstrath · 01-20-2015, 12:29 PM

it can read the code ECU's fine (can code 6 ecu's aparently) , shows me the options what i can code , just wont code saying the wifi connection is to slow

iv went and bought the Dongle from the BMWhat app website ,

my cars a 2007 e91 335d

Waspo · 01-20-2015, 12:32 PM

It does say on their site that some 2007 models can't code via the Apple App

see below. You may want to email their support for a definitive answer to this Jack

HTH

jackstrath · 01-20-2015, 12:45 PM

Yeh might drop them a email , just looked and my car is sept 2006 not what I though sept 2007 lol

Fu(k

Waspo · 01-20-2015, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackstrath

Yeh might drop them a email , just looked and my car is sept 2006 not what I though sept 2007 lol

Fu(k

Then i think you is Fooked me ole mucker! If you have an old Android phone they may swap your purchase over to the Android, but you will still need to buy the cable version.

I keep an old Android for just this very purpose!

Bad news mate, not a cheap mistake. Give them a sob story on the email and they may swap you!

holmefield · 01-20-2015, 03:12 PM

sorry to ask but i have a september 2006 330 dm sport, i have a samsung galaxy note 2 can somebody tell me what Wifi doogle i'll need to get to try the free App lite version of BMWhat app before i get the full payed app..

Any info would be much appreciated....

marknjayne · 01-20-2015, 03:20 PM

i had some issues with coding so i bought BMWhats own Wifi adaptor ,no issues any more

jackstrath · 01-20-2015, 06:08 PM

well thats what i first thought , then i read what was posted above , sent a email and they canceled it alright , informing me that they have a new adaptor coming out that will be able to code my year of car in aprox 3 months time

magic77 · 01-21-2015, 02:45 AM

It seems best operation in general is on Android and bluetooth dongle.

It might be as others suggested swapping to a Android version.

I've been using this dongle since 2012 no issues on number of E60s E9x and F30s.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ilpage_o01_s00

Waspo · 01-21-2015, 02:51 AM

Working it IT, i personally would never trust a Wireless or Bluetooth connection if i am flashing firmware in a Router/PC/Firewall, and my thoughts on flashing a Car module are just the same. I have bricked a few routers in my time as the wireless connection failed mid flash!!!!

I ALWAYS use a cabled connection

For the sake of a few squid go cable!!!

Just my take on it, and i know 100's successfully use Bluetooth, but..........??

holmefield · 01-21-2015, 05:15 AM

Right I checked the amozon linked one and if you read the print it say compatibilite with torque app but does it also work with Bmwhat app???

Am I better with a usb connecter to my phone or dongle, im confused and seem to be going around in circles as to which is best for pre lci......

Waspo · 01-21-2015, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holmefield

Right I checked the amozon linked one and if you read the print it say compatibilite with torque app but does it also work with Bmwhat app???

Am I better with a usb connecter to my phone or dongle, im confused and seem to be going around in circles as to which is best for pre lci......

Why don't you just buy the USB lead and Dongle from BMWhat direct? Might be a little bit more, but you will be in no DOUBT that it will work, and if it does not you have their support to help you out!

Ask their support guys as well? They do get back to you and are quite helpful!

holmefield · 01-21-2015, 08:11 AM

Yer thats what im going to do £21.00 in english money. ..

Reece · 01-21-2015, 03:25 PM

Is coding easy using this app for simple coding?
Really tempted to try it for turning the stupid warning boing sounds off

holmefield · 01-22-2015, 01:07 AM

Right I went on to invi homepage last night ( bmwhat app ) went throught to the checkout and the recommended usb dongle for my pre lci bmw came out @ €38!!!! Or £31.00 posted...seems a little strong to me..so I've held off ordering..

Are there any other places that sell similar usb dongles for less money for the pre Lci?

Cheers

magic77 · 01-22-2015, 02:59 AM

I have used the amazon dongle on 2006 320D and 520D no issues so might be worth a try

holmefield · 01-22-2015, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic77

I have used the amazon dongle on 2006 320D and 520D no issues so might be worth a try

Have you got a link to the one you bought?

Cheers

35d · 01-26-2015, 04:25 PM

can you code with that app? like ncs

Pacman83 · 01-26-2015, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Really tempted to try it for turning the stupid warning boing sounds off

LOL

It's very easy to use. It is important though to get the right bluetooth OBD device. I have the orange one shown here and it's OK for some of the coding, but only reads about 50% of what's there. I'm going to get their BT unit.

Jase 320d · 01-26-2015, 05:05 PM

Do all these obd2 bluetooth devices have the ability to code the car?

Would i be able to enable cruise control / rear parking sensors in?

01-20-2015, 08:37 AM	#1
jackstrath Major 659 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 16' F31 340i & 03' Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	BMW What app Poor wifi - cant code :( hey all i have just got my OBD2 wifi interface though the door payed the £35 for the BMWhat app and boom im getting a message saying the wifi is to slow to code to my car Bod by Jack Strathdee, on Flickr thats the one i have using it with a Iphone does anyone know the correct one i should have that would let me code away ? thanks
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01-20-2015, 11:47 AM	#2
themanthatcan Lieutenant 17 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i MSport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southampton, UK iTrader: (0)	How come you didn't download the free version of BMWhat first? That way you can test that things work before stumping up the £35 for the full version. I have what appears to be the same OBD dongle though and it works fine on my iPhone6, so I wonder if you have a faulty dongle? __________________ 335i gone - no longer a BMW owner
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Waspo Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: E90 330i M Sport, Silver Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southampton, England iTrader: (5)	what year of manufacture is your Car? __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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jackstrath Major 659 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 16' F31 340i & 03' Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	it can read the code ECU's fine (can code 6 ecu's aparently) , shows me the options what i can code , just wont code saying the wifi connection is to slow iv went and bought the Dongle from the BMWhat app website , my cars a 2007 e91 335d
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01-20-2015, 12:32 PM	#5
Waspo Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: E90 330i M Sport, Silver Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southampton, England iTrader: (5)	It does say on their site that some 2007 models can't code via the Apple App see below. You may want to email their support for a definitive answer to this Jack HTH __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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01-20-2015, 12:45 PM	#6
jackstrath Major 659 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 16' F31 340i & 03' Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	Yeh might drop them a email , just looked and my car is sept 2006 not what I though sept 2007 lol Fu(k
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01-20-2015, 03:12 PM	#8
holmefield Captain 60 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 330 d m sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: burnley iTrader: (0)	sorry to ask but i have a september 2006 330 dm sport, i have a samsung galaxy note 2 can somebody tell me what Wifi doogle i'll need to get to try the free App lite version of BMWhat app before i get the full payed app.. Any info would be much appreciated....
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01-20-2015, 03:20 PM	#9
marknjayne Lieutenant 23 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: worksop iTrader: (0)	i had some issues with coding so i bought BMWhats own Wifi adaptor ,no issues any more
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01-20-2015, 06:08 PM	#10
jackstrath Major 659 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 16' F31 340i & 03' Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	well thats what i first thought , then i read what was posted above , sent a email and they canceled it alright , informing me that they have a new adaptor coming out that will be able to code my year of car in aprox 3 months time
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01-21-2015, 02:45 AM	#11
magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	It seems best operation in general is on Android and bluetooth dongle. It might be as others suggested swapping to a Android version. I've been using this dongle since 2012 no issues on number of E60s E9x and F30s. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ilpage_o01_s00 __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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01-21-2015, 02:51 AM	#12
Waspo Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: E90 330i M Sport, Silver Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southampton, England iTrader: (5)	Working it IT, i personally would never trust a Wireless or Bluetooth connection if i am flashing firmware in a Router/PC/Firewall, and my thoughts on flashing a Car module are just the same. I have bricked a few routers in my time as the wireless connection failed mid flash!!!! I ALWAYS use a cabled connection For the sake of a few squid go cable!!! Just my take on it, and i know 100's successfully use Bluetooth, but..........?? __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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01-21-2015, 05:15 AM	#13
holmefield Captain 60 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 330 d m sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: burnley iTrader: (0)	Right I checked the amozon linked one and if you read the print it say compatibilite with torque app but does it also work with Bmwhat app??? Am I better with a usb connecter to my phone or dongle, im confused and seem to be going around in circles as to which is best for pre lci......
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01-21-2015, 08:11 AM	#15
holmefield Captain 60 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 330 d m sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: burnley iTrader: (0)	Yer thats what im going to do £21.00 in english money. ..
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01-21-2015, 03:25 PM	#16
Reece Major 53 Rep 1,249 Posts Drives: e90 lci 330d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Is coding easy using this app for simple coding? Really tempted to try it for turning the stupid warning boing sounds off __________________ E90 lci 330d, alpine white, pro nav, adaptive xenons, heated electric leather, folding mirrors, alpine retrofit kit with L7 subs, performance grilles, 40w led angel eye bulbs
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01-22-2015, 01:07 AM	#17
holmefield Captain 60 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 330 d m sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: burnley iTrader: (0)	Right I went on to invi homepage last night ( bmwhat app ) went throught to the checkout and the recommended usb dongle for my pre lci bmw came out @ €38!!!! Or £31.00 posted...seems a little strong to me..so I've held off ordering.. Are there any other places that sell similar usb dongles for less money for the pre Lci? Cheers
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01-22-2015, 02:59 AM	#18
magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	I have used the amazon dongle on 2006 320D and 520D no issues so might be worth a try __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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01-26-2015, 04:25 PM	#20
35d Private 8 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: u iTrader: (0)	can you code with that app? like ncs
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