BT & Signal Strength Indicator

Costa · 02-08-2006, 08:48 PM

I am wondering if anyone gets a signal strength symbol/meter on their I-Drive screen when they are using a mobile phone via bluetooth connectivity ? If you look in the user manual, it shows a signal strength meter alongside the bluetooth symbol on the screen.

In my car I only get:
- the bluetooth symbol when my phone (V3) is connected.
- Bluetooth symbol flashes when talking
- Bluetooth symbol flashes when phone out of range or signal is weak

CnoteMD · 02-08-2006, 09:51 PM

What you are getting is similar to what I used to see before I did a firmware upgrade for my Treo 650. The only difference is that I used to also get a symbol that looks like a little cell phone. Whenever my wife's Motorola V551 would pair with the car, she would get a triangle, the bluetooth "tower" and signal strength, as well. I didn't get signal strength when the Treo paired until after the firmware upgrade, but I would still get the phone icon anytime my phone paired .

Now that I have updated the car's software (CIP 20), everything is working correctly:
-Bluetooth "tower" and signal strength under normal circumstances.
-cell phone icon if I have a missed call.
-triangle when in an unusual location/roaming.

I would try software updates (phone and car) to see if it helps. It definitely made a difference in my situation.

Costa · 02-09-2006, 04:52 AM

hmmm that's strange. I got the MP3 upgrade about a month ago, and I thought at that time that I had also been upgraded to CIP20. In fact, they had to do it twice, which made me think even more that I had that latest software. MP3 and BT work great, I also have DRL and other features (don't use them).

Maybe it's because my phone is not 100% compatible ? I have a RAZR V3.

... anyone else with a V3 care to comment ?

eleven24 · 02-21-2006, 03:40 PM

I have a Cingular V3 and it works without a hitch. Icons visible on iDrive screen & phone pairs immediately upon entering car.

vivekk · 02-21-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Costa

I am wondering if anyone gets a signal strength symbol/meter on their I-Drive screen when they are using a mobile phone via bluetooth connectivity ? If you look in the user manual, it shows a signal strength meter alongside the bluetooth symbol on the screen.

In my car I only get:
- the bluetooth symbol when my phone (V3) is connected.
- Bluetooth symbol flashes when talking
- Bluetooth symbol flashes when phone out of range or signal is weak

With my Sony-Ericsson T610, I get the roaming triangle with the signal strength meter.
With my Orange SPV C600, I get the phone symbol, but no signal strength meter. There's no problem using the phone though & the addressbook transfers over to the car without any problem.
This is after the CIP20 & mp3 retrofit update.

tpb857 · 02-22-2006, 10:04 AM

I was able to upgrade my phones last week through Verizon as my contract was up for renewal. I got a razor for my self and a Samsung for my wife (both have Bluetooth). The razor works fine and pairs automatically and all icons on the car screen appear. The Samsung won't pair at all with the car, just says no Bluetooth devices can be found.

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CnoteMD Commander in Chief 38 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	What you are getting is similar to what I used to see before I did a firmware upgrade for my Treo 650. The only difference is that I used to also get a symbol that looks like a little cell phone. Whenever my wife's Motorola V551 would pair with the car, she would get a triangle, the bluetooth "tower" and signal strength, as well. I didn't get signal strength when the Treo paired until after the firmware upgrade, but I would still get the phone icon anytime my phone paired . Now that I have updated the car's software (CIP 20), everything is working correctly: -Bluetooth "tower" and signal strength under normal circumstances. -cell phone icon if I have a missed call. -triangle when in an unusual location/roaming. I would try software updates (phone and car) to see if it helps. It definitely made a difference in my situation. __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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Costa Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 203 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	hmmm that's strange. I got the MP3 upgrade about a month ago, and I thought at that time that I had also been upgraded to CIP20. In fact, they had to do it twice, which made me think even more that I had that latest software. MP3 and BT work great, I also have DRL and other features (don't use them). Maybe it's because my phone is not 100% compatible ? I have a RAZR V3. ... anyone else with a V3 care to comment ? __________________ 325i auto \| Saph Blk \| PDC \| Sunroof \| Prof Nav \| BiXenon \| SS \| Logic7
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eleven24 Foppa! 30 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Furlong, PA iTrader: (0)	I have a Cingular V3 and it works without a hitch. Icons visible on iDrive screen & phone pairs immediately upon entering car. __________________ 2018 X5 xDrive35i past: 96 323ic \| 00 328i \| 06 330xi \| 11 Q5 \| 14 Touraeg \| 17 Q7 ~ 2011-2017: my era of darkness
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tpb857 New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2018 650 Conv & 2021 330 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	I was able to upgrade my phones last week through Verizon as my contract was up for renewal. I got a razor for my self and a Samsung for my wife (both have Bluetooth). The razor works fine and pairs automatically and all icons on the car screen appear. The Samsung won't pair at all with the car, just says no Bluetooth devices can be found.
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