Bluetooth connection with phones not on BMW's list

GKVe90 · 08-08-2006, 04:11 PM

I am going to buy new LG VX8500 aka 'Chocolate phone' from Verizon, but I am not sure if it will pair up with my '06 325i. Is it possible that I might lose my bluetooth function if I buy the new phone? Or are our e90s will pair up with any of the bluetooth phones out there? It took months and numerous visits to few dealerships to have my bluetooth function back in my car. I do not want to lose it again, since it is just soooo nice to have!!

Any comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

08-08-2006, 04:12 PM

I have nextel i870 which is not listed and it works

David328M-Sport · 08-08-2006, 04:13 PM

worked a charm with my V3 instantly. hasn't missed a beat since.

good luck with the pairing.

GKVe90 · 08-08-2006, 04:14 PM

Thanks. That's great to hear!

Is there any fellow member who owns the new "Chocolate phone" from verizion?

330m · 08-08-2006, 04:16 PM

You never know what will work or not. Even different firmware versions of the same phone may not work the same.

Do what I did and find a Phone shop with a car park outside, then explain to the staff and they will come out to your car with you to try a phone with your sim in it (or their demo sim)

Tried several that way.

Pretender · 08-13-2006, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David325Australia

worked a charm with my V3 instantly. hasn't missed a beat since.

good luck with the pairing.

The V3 is on the BMW list, fool...

zero619 · 08-14-2006, 10:34 AM

My mom just got the 8500. I paired it up to my car fine. Address book transferred and calls were clear. The connection wasnt as strong as my v710 but its still good.

BK · 08-14-2006, 11:07 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26484

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GKVe90 Private 3 Rep 50 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edgewater, NJ iTrader: (0)	Bluetooth connection with phones not on BMW's list I am going to buy new LG VX8500 aka 'Chocolate phone' from Verizon, but I am not sure if it will pair up with my '06 325i. Is it possible that I might lose my bluetooth function if I buy the new phone? Or are our e90s will pair up with any of the bluetooth phones out there? It took months and numerous visits to few dealerships to have my bluetooth function back in my car. I do not want to lose it again, since it is just soooo nice to have!! Any comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 102 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	worked a charm with my V3 instantly. hasn't missed a beat since. good luck with the pairing. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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GKVe90 Private 3 Rep 50 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edgewater, NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks. That's great to hear! Is there any fellow member who owns the new "Chocolate phone" from verizion?
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330m First Lieutenant 6 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	You never know what will work or not. Even different firmware versions of the same phone may not work the same. Do what I did and find a Phone shop with a car park outside, then explain to the staff and they will come out to your car with you to try a phone with your sim in it (or their demo sim) Tried several that way. __________________ *330i M-sport* SG + black leather :rocks:
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zero619 Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	My mom just got the 8500. I paired it up to my car fine. Address book transferred and calls were clear. The connection wasnt as strong as my v710 but its still good. __________________ 2006 SG 330i \| Steptronic \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| 35% Tint
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BK Smiling politely 176 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26484 __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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