[ggMalkavian]

Hey guys!


Just got a 2019 X3 and tried for the first time to transfer some mp3 in the car's hard drive using my phone.

I put like 200 mp3 in the music folder of my Samsung S9.

I used the USB cable to connect the phone to the car.

The car sees my phone and I can play the songs. But for some reason the "Import" function grayed out - not allowing me to transfer the songs to the car's hard drive.

Am I doing something wrong?

[titomi]

Originally Posted by ggMalkavian

Hey guys!


Just got a 2019 X3 and tried for the first time to transfer some mp3 in the car's hard drive using my phone.

I put like 200 mp3 in the music folder of my Samsung S9.

I used the USB cable to connect the phone to the car.

The car sees my phone and I can play the songs. But for some reason the "Import" function grayed out - not allowing me to transfer the songs to the car's hard drive.

Am I doing something wrong?

Why didn't you put them on a USB stick? I'm sure the import from it works fine. Never occurred to me to to this via phone.

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by titomi

Why didn't you put them on a USB stick? I'm sure the import from it works fine. Never occurred to me to to this via phone.

agree, put them on a USB stick to transfer in

[J-RO]

Here is my issue. Downloaded CD's to my memory in my 2018 4 series. I then exported them to a USB stick. Brought home my wife's new 2019 X3 and attempted to import my music collection to her car's memory via the USB stick. I received a message that the playlists were unreadable. My computer knowledge is limited but I suspect it has something to do with formatting of the CD's. Anyone care to offer any suggestions and/or advise? Thanks.

[titomi]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Here is my issue. Downloaded CD's to my memory in my 2018 4 series. I then exported them to a USB stick. Brought home my wife's new 2019 X3 and attempted to import my music collection to her car's memory via the USB stick. I received a message that the playlists were unreadable. My computer knowledge is limited but I suspect it has something to do with formatting of the CD's. Anyone care to offer any suggestions and/or advise? Thanks.

It rather has to do something with the exporting from the 4 series. I'm not familiar with the process, so can't really help.

[They Call Me Bruce]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Here is my issue. Downloaded CD's to my memory in my 2018 4 series. I then exported them to a USB stick. Brought home my wife's new 2019 X3 and attempted to import my music collection to her car's memory via the USB stick. I received a message that the playlists were unreadable. My computer knowledge is limited but I suspect it has something to do with formatting of the CD's. Anyone care to offer any suggestions and/or advise? Thanks.

Originally Posted by J-RO

Here is my issue. Downloaded CD's to my memory in my 2018 4 series. I then exported them to a USB stick. Brought home my wife's new 2019 X3 and attempted to import my music collection to her car's memory via the USB stick. I received a message that the playlists were unreadable. My computer knowledge is limited but I suspect it has something to do with formatting of the CD's. Anyone care to offer any suggestions and/or advise? Thanks.

Same problem here. I asked Tech Support and a BMW "Genius" if there was a solution and they basically told me I was SOL. All those b-sides and rarities, out of print albums kaput.

[nakamuru]

Didn't even know there was a harddrive. lol Is this only for the m version? I usually just listen via youtube . But it would be nice to have it in harddrive. Is this all in the manual (i should read it)

[The Dutch Joe]

Originally Posted by titomi

It rather has to do something with the exporting from the 4 series. I'm not familiar with the process, so can't really help.

If you open the USB drive on a computer, what type of files are they?

Best way is to "rip" the CD"s using Win Media Player or something.
Best Filetype would be FLAC.

Put the ripped files on a USB stick and store them on the HD of the X3.

[The Dutch Joe]

Originally Posted by nakamuru

Didn't even know there was a harddrive. lol Is this only for the m version? I usually just listen via youtube . But it would be nice to have it in harddrive. Is this all in the manual (i should read it)

Yes, it has a harddrive. Only 20GB, but it's there.

[nakamuru]

Originally Posted by The Dutch Joe

Yes, it has a harddrive. Only 20GB, but it's there.

Only? 20gb is lot of songs!! So other question is heard usb stick is best way to upload. Can't find mine and wondering if regular phone connect is next bet method or only method. Since I haven't read manual yet where is the usb cable anyways?

And other question , am I able to delete songs from the Nav system? Like listening one song and song like it and delete and go next and so forth

Since I'll be dumping ransom songs

[The Dutch Joe]

Originally Posted by nakamuru

Only? 20gb is lot of songs!! So other question is heard usb stick is best way to upload. Can't find mine and wondering if regular phone connect is next bet method or only method. Since I haven't read manual yet where is the usb cable anyways?

And other question , am I able to delete songs from the Nav system? Like listening one song and song like it and delete and go next and so forth

Since I'll be dumping ransom songs

Downloading from phone will (probably) not work...
USB cable?? There are USB ports depending on which options you have...
Deleting from system: Yes


"Like listening one song and song like it and delete and go next and so forth"

What?!?!?

And 20GB is not that much, if you use HQ music. FLAC or so...
Have 40GB in my current Audi, which is full, so I also use 2x 64GB SD cards :P
But you listen via YouTube, so 20GB is a whoooooole lot for you...

[titomi]

you really need a manual to find the USB port? Here is a hint - take a look at the center console.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by The Dutch Joe

If you open the USB drive on a computer, what type of files are they?

Best way is to "rip" the CD"s using Win Media Player or something.
Best Filetype would be FLAC.

Put the ripped files on a USB stick and store them on the HD of the X3.

It says Fat 32. Is their an easy way to change that to something that would work? If there is, keep in mind I would need a step by step instruction since my computer skills are limited. Thanks.

[The Dutch Joe]

FAT32 is the filesystem of the drive. That's fine..

Are they Mp3? FLAC? Or....?

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by The Dutch Joe

FAT32 is the filesystem of the drive. That's fine..

Are they Mp3? FLAC? Or....?

I appreciate your help but I may be in over my head. What is FLAC? If I changed the format to ex fat or NTFS would that be helpful? As I mentioned the original downloads were from music on CD's. Thaks for your patience.

[jlin101]

Originally Posted by J-RO

I appreciate your help but I may be in over my head. What is FLAC? If I changed the format to ex fat or NTFS would that be helpful? As I mentioned the original downloads were from music on CD's. Thaks for your patience.

Don't worry about FLAC, which is a lossless format (meaning it's identical to the file on the CD). If you ripped the songs from a CD, it will most likely be mp3, which is a lossy format that most people use. Your options include re-ripping the CD's (if still in possession) on a PC and copy to a USB flash drive; or copy whatever is on the flash drive to the computer, reformat the drive, then copy back to the drive. Even though BMW specified that USB flash drives should be formatted in either FAT32 or ex-FAT, my car has no issues reading NTFS, so the format is actually not that crucial.

Deleting individual files using the iDrive controller is clunky and slow. Your best bet is just store your music files on a thumb drive, which you can easily add or delete files on a PC, and forget about the 20 GB hard disk (which is a partition on the NAVI system's hard disk) altogether.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by jlin101

Don't worry about FLAC, which is a lossless format (meaning it's identical to the file on the CD). If you ripped the songs from a CD, it will most likely be mp3, which is a lossy format that most people use. Your options include re-ripping the CD's (if still in possession) on a PC and copy to a USB flash drive; or copy whatever is on the flash drive to the computer, reformat the drive, then copy back to the drive. Even though BMW specified that USB flash drives should be formatted in either FAT32 or ex-FAT, my car has no issues reading NTFS, so the format is actually not that crucial.

Deleting individual files using the iDrive controller is clunky and slow. Your best bet is just store your music files on a thumb drive, which you can easily add or delete files on a PC, and forget about the 20 GB hard disk (which is a partition on the NAVI system's hard disk) altogether.

OK Thanks I will give it a try.

[nakamuru]

Originally Posted by titomi

you really need a manual to find the USB port? Here is a hint - take a look at the center console.

just haven't had time to look around car .. was fun driving it

[nakamuru]

Originally Posted by The Dutch Joe

Downloading from phone will (probably) not work...
USB cable?? There are USB ports depending on which options you have...
Deleting from system: Yes


"Like listening one song and song like it and delete and go next and so forth"

What?!?!?

And 20GB is not that much, if you use HQ music. FLAC or so...
Have 40GB in my current Audi, which is full, so I also use 2x 64GB SD cards :P
But you listen via YouTube, so 20GB is a whoooooole lot for you...

trigger happy typing

"Like listening one song and song like it and delete and go next and so forth"

I meant if I put all my songs on the harddrive and then started listening to them one by one, is there way to instantly delete the song from the nav screen or steering wheel if I don't like it? ? Or do i need to basically write or remember the song and then scroll down the list and delete it individually.

I'm thinking if you can't delete the song on the spot, I probally should organize music I will actually listen to before dumping it into the car.

[titomi]

Originally Posted by nakamuru

trigger happy typing

"Like listening one song and song like it and delete and go next and so forth"

I meant if I put all my songs on the harddrive and then started listening to them one by one, is there way to instantly delete the song from the nav screen or steering wheel if I don't like it? ? Or do i need to basically write or remember the song and then scroll down the list and delete it individually.

I'm thinking if you can't delete the song on the spot, I probally should organize music I will actually listen to before dumping it into the car.

second option is the way to go. It works even better if you have correct ID3Tag.