download phone book from cell via Bluetooth?

canada_dude · 06-20-2008, 11:23 AM

I was wondering, with the 335xi (no i-Drive) with Bluetooth activated.
Is there a way where I can upload/download the phone book from my cell to the BMW?

I would hate to redo a bunch of numbers onto the BMW system if there is a simpler way.

Thanks guys!

p.s. I did a search and didn't find anyone answering this specific question.
The manual doesn't say much either about downloading the cell's phone book via bluetooth.

vm-323Ci · 06-20-2008, 01:44 PM

Yep, it works. SA did it for me (for the Blackberry 8830) when I picked up the car.

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Originally Posted by canada_dude

I was wondering, with the 335xi (no i-Drive) with Bluetooth activated.
Is there a way where I can upload/download the phone book from my cell to the BMW?

I would hate to redo a bunch of numbers onto the BMW system if there is a simpler way.

Thanks guys!

p.s. I did a search and didn't find anyone answering this specific question.
The manual doesn't say much either about downloading the cell's phone book via bluetooth.

CaptChaos · 06-20-2008, 01:46 PM

If your phone is fully compatible with the onboard Bluetooth then your phonebook will automatically download.

canada_dude · 06-20-2008, 01:51 PM

Darn... I guess it's not compatible then. I have a Nokia N73 and it's not downloading. I was wondering if I had to give it a command to start or not.

oncyte · 06-20-2008, 02:13 PM

Mine pulls the contacts automatically. I have a Blackberry Curve 8310

halB · 06-20-2008, 09:52 PM

Should works with no problem with Blackberry 8300, 8700 and 8800 series. Phone books transfer to the car automatically once you establish Bluetooth connection. Takes about 5 seconds to complete.

TwinPowerF30 · 06-21-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by canada_dude

Darn... I guess it's not compatible then. I have a Nokia N73 and it's not downloading. I was wondering if I had to give it a command to start or not.

can you dial and receive calls through the bluetooth in the car? i had a samsung and it didn't load the phonebook and it just keeps disconnecting and connecting. i bought a sony ericsson and it's fully working now.

canada_dude · 06-21-2008, 11:30 AM

Yes, I can dial and receive calls. The bluetooth shows a connection.
I was doing some 'google' searches and it seems that the Nokia cell phones do not work very well with BMW. Something about the Symbian OS not compatible. When I when to bmwusa.com bluetooth website, there are no Nokia's listed.

That's what I think, I'm still not sure. I'm wondering if anyone here who has a Nokia was successful with their downloading of their phone book from their cell to the car.

ians · 06-21-2008, 12:27 PM

There is a well known issue with Nokia bluetooth. I almost got the N95 last year, thanks god I didn't!

canada_dude · 06-21-2008, 02:34 PM

I can't believe the crap I'm going thru with my Nokia. This will be my last Nokia phone until they smarten up and be leaders instead of cheap tech falling behind product company.

It's amazing there isn't enough uproar at Nokia to get with the times considering the amount of people who own Nokia.

If anyone knows of a solution (other than replace my phone) please let me know. Thanks!

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canada_dude Private First Class 2 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan, 2021 Tesla Y Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Darn... I guess it's not compatible then. I have a Nokia N73 and it's not downloading. I was wondering if I had to give it a command to start or not.
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oncyte First Lieutenant 30 Rep 334 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Mine pulls the contacts automatically. I have a Blackberry Curve 8310 __________________ E46 Retired....................................Project E92 SB 335i
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halB Colonel 55 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Should works with no problem with Blackberry 8300, 8700 and 8800 series. Phone books transfer to the car automatically once you establish Bluetooth connection. Takes about 5 seconds to complete. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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canada_dude Private First Class 2 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan, 2021 Tesla Y Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Nokia cells are crap for BMW's system Yes, I can dial and receive calls. The bluetooth shows a connection. I was doing some 'google' searches and it seems that the Nokia cell phones do not work very well with BMW. Something about the Symbian OS not compatible. When I when to bmwusa.com bluetooth website, there are no Nokia's listed. That's what I think, I'm still not sure. I'm wondering if anyone here who has a Nokia was successful with their downloading of their phone book from their cell to the car.
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ians Major 46 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i 6MT, 04 TSX 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	There is a well known issue with Nokia bluetooth. I almost got the N95 last year, thanks god I didn't!
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canada_dude Private First Class 2 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan, 2021 Tesla Y Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	I can't believe the crap I'm going thru with my Nokia. This will be my last Nokia phone until they smarten up and be leaders instead of cheap tech falling behind product company. It's amazing there isn't enough uproar at Nokia to get with the times considering the amount of people who own Nokia. If anyone knows of a solution (other than replace my phone) please let me know. Thanks!
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