DYI: Easiest way to get 1b file and generate FSC codes for CIC navi map update

Iangiulu · 07-25-2018, 07:39 PM

Hi guys, thank forum this guide to pull the 1b file from car using an USB stick. As I read Gere this method should work using the USB port in the glove box but infortunatelly my car (bmw x3 (f25) my 2014) has just one USB port in the central console. Using the USB port in the USB port in the central console nothing happens and the 1b file is not generated. Did you know anche alternative to get the 1b file so I fan calcolate my FSC for map update? Thank you

shawnsheridan · 07-25-2018, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Iangiulu

Hi guys, thank forum this guide to pull the 1b file from car using an USB stick. As I read Gere this method should work using the USB port in the glove box but infortunatelly my car (bmw x3 (f25) my 2014) has just one USB port in the central console. Using the USB port in the USB port in the central console nothing happens and the 1b file is not generated. Did you know anche alternative to get the 1b file so I fan calcolate my FSC for map update? Thank you

Assuming you have 609 Nav Pro, you have NBT Head Unit, not CIC, so you have no 1B File, rather you have a DE File. Read it with E-Sys.

Iangiulu · 07-26-2018, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Assuming you have 609 Nav Pro, you have NBT Head Unit, not CIC, so you have no 1B File, rather you have a DE File. Read it with E-Sys.

Thank you for your answer.
Is this the only way to get DE file/FSC or someone could get the FSC from the vin?

shawnsheridan · 07-26-2018, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Iangiulu

Thank you for your answer.
Is this the only way to get DE file/FSC or someone could get the FSC from the vin?

Yes, those that have access to BMW Server can pull it.

nbajet · 08-03-2018, 07:43 PM

Hi all,

I have 2015 M4 F80 and I have downloaded the Map Update, but I can't get the hex key to appear. I have the North American 2018 Next maps.

Does anyone have FSC generator that could help me with a code?

shawnsheridan · 08-03-2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nbajet

Hi all,

I have 2015 M4 F80 and I have downloaded the Map Update, but I can't get the hex key to appear. I have the North American 2018 Next maps.

Does anyone have FSC generator that could help me with a code?

You have NBT, not CIC, so you have no 1B to retrieve.

peteblack · 08-05-2018, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by portalseo

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The following is by far the easiest and most convenient way to pull your 1b file from your car and generate an FSC update code for your BMW CIC navigation unit (at least for me) and I haven't come across any other method that is easier.
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Thanks a lot portalseo, this worked great and save me so much time!

mikito05 · 08-14-2018, 09:44 PM

This was very helpful , thank you for the information...

rob325 · 08-16-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by portalseo

I've been a silent reader of this forum for quite some time and I got a lot of useful information and help out of it and what better way to make my first post by (hopefully) giving back to the community.

The following is by far the easiest and most convenient way to pull your 1b file from your car and generate an FSC update code for your BMW CIC navigation unit (at least for me) and I haven't come across any other method that is easier.

You're mu hero "Portalseo".
I've been reading lot's of stuff, trying to get this right and with your're help I got it. Thanks a bunch

Just got 2018-2 working in my e91 and will do my f20 tommorrow

F20 worked great aswell. thnx again!

ZebraFR · 08-18-2018, 09:50 AM

Hello,
I'm new to this forum.
I have a BMW X1 2013. I put the USB key in the glove box car, I wait 30 and 60 seconds. there is no 1b.hex file. I have the model with CIC .
Can anybody help me?
Thx

Glim1000 · 08-23-2018, 06:23 PM

Updated last night. Helpful hints for us NA map users:

After getting your unlock code - Move the pkgdb folder and config.nfm from the disk 1 folder to root of your fat32 usb stick.

Move the contents of disk 2-4’s pkgd folders to the pkgdb folder located in root.

Keep the drivers door open and press the start button. Navigation will start up and load.

Insert the usb stick in the glovebox’s usb slot, wait 1min, Start the upgrade, enter code. Walk away for 45 mins or read a book.

If you had the door closed it may shut down the car when you open the door.

rote · 08-29-2018, 12:11 AM

As a recent CIC retrofitter, I'm happy to report that I was also successful in pulling the 1b file and generating the FSC code. Just wanted to give a huge thanks to portalseo (and Jagaer)

pelon222 · 08-30-2018, 12:48 AM

I have a flashdrive, but when i try to format it there is no fat32 option, i only get exfat will this work or do i need a different one. I also have another one that has the fat32 option but it does not pull the 1b file, does the speed make any difference ?

opjose · 08-30-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pelon222

I have a flashdrive, but when i try to format it there is no fat32 option, i only get exfat will this work or do i need a different one. I also have another one that has the fat32 option but it does not pull the 1b file, does the speed make any difference ?

You will not see the fat32 option on larger drives.

There are utilities that will format some larger drives to fat32.

USB speed seems to be unimportant.

Remember that the script method does not work on all cars.

pelon222 · 08-30-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by opjose

You will not see the fat32 option on larger drives.

There are utilities that will format some larger drives to fat32.

USB speed seems to be unimportant.

Remember that the script method does not work on all cars.

Ok thank you, what’s another method I could use to get the fsc code ?

opjose · 08-31-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pelon222

Quote:

Originally Posted by opjose

You will not see the fat32 option on larger drives.

There are utilities that will format some larger drives to fat32.

USB speed seems to be unimportant.

Remember that the script method does not work on all cars.

Ok thank you, what’s another method I could use to get the fsc code ?

You could either use a cable or pay one of the code vendors to generate the FSC code.

JDFlys · 09-06-2018, 08:09 PM

I've had my 2011 535i F10 for about 2.5 weeks. Updated the nav from the original with this method and it was very easy. Thanks everyone for all of the detail and tips.

domaxx · 09-07-2018, 04:13 AM

Hi,
can I do this procedure on BMW 316d F31?
my map:
Europa
101131.3.412
road map Europe route 2014-1
RL_EntryNav_Nav_13503A

shawnsheridan · 09-07-2018, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domaxx

Hi,
can I do this procedure on BMW 316d F31?
my map:
Europa
101131.3.412
road map Europe route 2014-1
RL_EntryNav_Nav_13503A

No. EntryNav has no 1B File and even if it did, you cant generate a ROUTE FSC Code.

domaxx · 09-07-2018, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

No. EntryNav has no 1B File and even if it did, you cant generate a ROUTE FSC Code.

so I can not update my map?

iangere:

shawnsheridan · 09-07-2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by domaxx

so I can not update my map?

iangere:

You can update map, you just can't DIY. You would need to buy ROUTE Map Update.

Pretzel · 09-08-2018, 12:04 PM

Can the update be performed with engine off (just in accessory mode)?

Don’t have an hour trip planned and would like to get this update started to see if it works with the code I was able to generate.

If so, with no trickle charge is it a risk that it’ll drain the battery and chime me to death since it says to leave door open so system doesn’t turn off ?

07-25-2018, 07:39 PM	#155
Iangiulu New Member 9 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW F25 x20d Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, thank forum this guide to pull the 1b file from car using an USB stick. As I read Gere this method should work using the USB port in the glove box but infortunatelly my car (bmw x3 (f25) my 2014) has just one USB port in the central console. Using the USB port in the USB port in the central console nothing happens and the 1b file is not generated. Did you know anche alternative to get the 1b file so I fan calcolate my FSC for map update? Thank you
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08-03-2018, 07:43 PM	#159
nbajet Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 15 M4 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Help needed - Navi Update Hi all, I have 2015 M4 F80 and I have downloaded the Map Update, but I can't get the hex key to appear. I have the North American 2018 Next maps. Does anyone have FSC generator that could help me with a code?
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mikito05 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 335I Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (0)	This was very helpful , thank you for the information...
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ZebraFR Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X1 E84 2013 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: france iTrader: (0)	Can anybody help me? Hello, I'm new to this forum. I have a BMW X1 2013. I put the USB key in the glove box car, I wait 30 and 60 seconds. there is no 1b.hex file. I have the model with CIC . Can anybody help me? Thx Attached Images
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08-23-2018, 06:23 PM	#165
Glim1000 New Member 5 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 14 i3, 13 X5 35i, 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Updated last night. Helpful hints for us NA map users: After getting your unlock code - Move the pkgdb folder and config.nfm from the disk 1 folder to root of your fat32 usb stick. Move the contents of disk 2-4’s pkgd folders to the pkgdb folder located in root. Keep the drivers door open and press the start button. Navigation will start up and load. Insert the usb stick in the glovebox’s usb slot, wait 1min, Start the upgrade, enter code. Walk away for 45 mins or read a book. If you had the door closed it may shut down the car when you open the door.
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08-29-2018, 12:11 AM	#166
rote Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks! As a recent CIC retrofitter, I'm happy to report that I was also successful in pulling the 1b file and generating the FSC code. Just wanted to give a huge thanks to portalseo (and Jagaer)
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08-30-2018, 12:48 AM	#167
pelon222 Private 13 Rep 78 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0)	I have a flashdrive, but when i try to format it there is no fat32 option, i only get exfat will this work or do i need a different one. I also have another one that has the fat32 option but it does not pull the 1b file, does the speed make any difference ?
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09-06-2018, 08:09 PM	#171
JDFlys New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I've had my 2011 535i F10 for about 2.5 weeks. Updated the nav from the original with this method and it was very easy. Thanks everyone for all of the detail and tips.
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09-07-2018, 04:13 AM	#172
domaxx New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: bmw 316d touring F31 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	Hi, can I do this procedure on BMW 316d F31? my map: Europa 101131.3.412 road map Europe route 2014-1 RL_EntryNav_Nav_13503A
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Pretzel Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Can the update be performed with engine off (just in accessory mode)? Don’t have an hour trip planned and would like to get this update started to see if it works with the code I was able to generate. If so, with no trickle charge is it a risk that it’ll drain the battery and chime me to death since it says to leave door open so system doesn’t turn off ?
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