Munich. BMW Remote Software Upgrades deliver
comprehensive improvements to key vehicle functions, bring the latest
digital products into the vehicle over the air and ensure software is
always up to date. The BMW Group is offering its third over-the-air
upgrade this year – this time for around two million BMW vehicles
worldwide. By the end of 2021, the world’s largest upgrade-compatible
fleet will be on the roads, with over 2.5 million connected BMW
vehicles, from conventionally powered cars to plug-in hybrids to the
fully-electric BMW.
The BMW Group’s most extensive Remote Software Upgrade campaign to
date will begin with the rollout of the latest version of BMW
Operating System 7 (Ver. 21-07) on 11 Oct. 2021. The campaign will
kick off in Germany, with other markets to follow in stages. This
comprehensive Remote Software Upgrade campaign will focus on expanding
and improving driver assistance functions. Spotify will also enhance
the entertainment experience offered by BMW Connected Music and can
now also play podcasts. BMW M3 and M4 drivers can look forward to a
unique new sound experience while driving, thanks to M Sound Control.
Each of these new features offers customers greater convenience,
enhanced safety and, quite simply, more Sheer Driving Pleasure.
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New to this campaign is that My BMW app users can exclusively
download this version for free during the first two weeks. The upgrade
will then be available to all customers as an automatic download
directly through their vehicle. The My BMW app connects customers to
their vehicle via their smartphone, turning it into an intelligent
interface. In addition to allowing the new Remote Software Upgrade to
be downloaded into the vehicle, the app also provides a convenient way
to plan trips or set up a service appointment. From November 2021, the
My BMW app will offer functional enhancements in the field of
electromobility and information on the vehicle status, among other
features.
With the current upgrade, more than 30 models and 1.6 million
vehicles worldwide built by the premium manufacturer will be able to
update their software directly. It will also be possible to roll out
the current version (Ver. 21-07) to almost 400,000 more vehicles with
an older software version. The requirement is that these vehicles have
a software version with upgrade capabilities (Ver. 20-07); this can
easily be achieved by installing the previous version.
New and enhanced functions.
- Unnecessary steering interventions can be avoided with the
improved Lane Departure Warning on narrowing
roads without centre markings, as well as calculated cornering. - See what your BMW sees: This is possible with the new
Assisted View. When Active Cruise Control (ACC)
is activated, the BMW recognises the traffic situation around the
vehicle in moving traffic, even in fog. This function offers more
comfort and safety – now also in China. - More comprehensive data collection of traffic information via
enhanced RTTI (Real-Time Traffic Information)
allows BMW Maps to plan routes and predict arrival times
even more precisely. -
Spotify podcast playlists are now available
in the car through BMW Connected Music. Logging in via
the Spotify app in the car and BMW Connected Music automatically
activates this feature. -
Enhanced driver detection in the vehicle ensures
the correct driver profile is loaded, no matter where the vehicle
key is in the vehicle. - The new BMW M Sound Control for the BMW M3 and
BMW M4 promises pure emotion – whether starting the engine, changing
gears or switching between driving experience modes. In any case, a
customisable interior sound and a unique
BMW M Sound Experience is guaranteed. - Advanced volume control for Android smartphones connected to the
vehicle via Bluetooth provides an enhanced sound
experience for streaming music or podcasts.
Functional improvements.
This Remote Software Upgrade once again delivers
technical service options. For the customer, this means functions are
immediately improved, without waiting times or a trip to the workshop.
Remote Software Upgrade and rollout.
With BMW Operating System 7 and Remote Software
Upgrade, BMW drivers have been able to update their vehicle quickly
and easily with the latest software since 2018 – regardless of whether
the new software is delivered to the vehicle via the My BMW app or
directly over-the-air. The new features can be conveniently downloaded
into the car. Installation files are prepared in the vehicle in the
background; once this is complete, even installation of major upgrades
rarely takes more than 20 minutes.
Vehicles with BMW Operating System 7 produced from July 2021 on
already come with the latest version, including all additional
functions. Customers can view the software version and check for
available upgrades in the vehicle settings under Remote Software
Upgrade. Remote Software Upgrade is now available for more than 30 BMW
models – almost the entire BMW fleet. Vehicles with software older
than version 20-07 cannot install the latest version until the
intermediate version has been downloaded and installed. Only the next
possible upgrade is available for installation, so the user can never
install the wrong version.
The availability of services and functions depends on the vehicle
model and equipment, as well as the software version installed in each
country. Customers can view the release notes for their respective
market on the country pages of the BMW website.
Instructions and tips for the Remote Software Upgrade can be found in
the corresponding BMW how-to video.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Torsten Julich, press spokesperson, Digital Car/Connectivity
BMW Group
Tel.: +49-89-382-28405, Email: Torsten.Julich@bmw.de
Media website: www.press.bmwgroup.com
Email: presse@bmw.de