[MrNice2028]

Is there any way to update bluetooth firmware without option SA 6FL, SA 6NH, SA 6NK, SA 6NL, SA 6NS, SA 6AE, SA, 6NR or the "Software Update" in iDrive? I am missing song information over bluetooth.

Don't know if this i relevant but I have option:
S609A Navigation system Professional
S612A BMW Assist
S614A Internet, preparations
S615A Expanded BMW Online Information
S616A BMW Online
S620A Voice control
S633A Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S676A HiFi speaker system
S698A Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6AAA BMW TeleServices
S6ABA Control for Teleservices
S6VCA Control for Combox

NB: I have INPA, NCS Expert, ect.


UPDATE: Retrofit and coding done. It all worked out!!!

I Used this kit from eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...23608&_sacat=0

Coding guide:

Adding Option 6FL
Step One – Adding $6FL
Open INPA and verify that it is connected properly.  Close INPA when verified.
Open NCSEXPERT and load profile  Expertenmosus (Werkseinstellung).
Press VIN/ZCS/FA (F1)
Press ZCS/FA f. ECU (F3)  Choose the E89 chassis  Choose CAS or NFRM
Press Enter FA (F2)  Choose E89
Enter VIN: WBAxxxxxxxxxxxx  OK
Add $6FL  OK
Press Back (F6)
Press Process ECU (F4)  Choose CAS
Press Change Job (F2)  Choose FA_WRITE  OK
Press Execute job (F3)
Press Change ECU (F1) –> Choose NFRM
Press Execute job (F3)

Step Two – Code changes to CIC
Open INPA and verify that it is connected properly.  Close INPA when verified.
Open NCSEXPERT and load profile  Expertenmosus (Werkseinstellung).
Press VIN/ZCS/FA (F1)
Press ZCS/FA f. ECU (F3)  Choose the E89 chassis  Choose CAS or NFRM
Press Back (F6)
Press Process ECU (F4)  Choose CIC
Press Change Job (F2)  Choose SG_CODIEREN
Press Execute job (F3)
Press Process ECU (F4)  Choose MEDIA
Press Execute job (F3)
Done

Connected the eBay cable kit (Used black COMBOX plug) and Downloaded Bluetooth update from BMW update site, and updated. Now song information it displayed perfect.

[smass]

Since you have a combox you should be able to update. The USB in your arm rest connects to the combox in the trunk. If you put the new files on a USB stick and insert it into the slot, the idrive menu will allow you to update the combox bluetooth software.

Enter your vin here to check https://www.bmw.com/en/footer/software-updates.html

[PhilipUK]

I suspect that the issue is that the OP doesn't have a USB socket in his centre armrest!

(I'm in the exact same position and have just bought the USB socket and cable which will allow me to retrofit SA 6FL to my car, and hopefully also allow me to update my Bluetooth firmware).

[smass]

Originally Posted by PhilipUK

I suspect that the issue is that the OP doesn't have a USB socket in his centre armrest!

(I'm in the exact same position and have just bought the USB socket and cable which will allow me to retrofit SA 6FL to my car, and hopefully also allow me to update my Bluetooth firmware).

Ahh that makes sense. Never seen on like that in the US. Worst case you may need to code and add USB option to enable the USB plug on the combox.

[Rotorocious]

Originally Posted by smassey321

Since you have a combox you should be able to update. The USB in your arm rest connects to the combox in the trunk. If you put the new files on a USB stick and insert it into the slot, the idrive menu will allow you to update the combox bluetooth software.

Enter your vin here to check https://www.bmw.com/en/footer/software-updates.html

I had no idea this was a thing. thank you!

[MrNice2028]

Originally Posted by PhilipUK

I suspect that the issue is that the OP doesn't have a USB socket in his centre armrest!

(I'm in the exact same position and have just bought the USB socket and cable which will allow me to retrofit SA 6FL to my car, and hopefully also allow me to update my Bluetooth firmware).

Hi PhilipUK

That is exactly what I am missing:-)
Will you write back when you are done with the project and sent me some guidelines how to retrofit and code the SA 6FL option?

NB: Thanks for all the replys.

[smass]

When I did my 6FL retrofit this is the cable I used. https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-CIC...kAAOSwc2FaJKyR

It connects the combox to the OEM usb plug in the arm rest. In my car, the aux wiring ran to the back of the radio. I had to run new aux wiring to the trunk. Your car may already have that but check to be sure.