Backup iDrive DVD causes Navigation System to Become corrupted?

reign528 · 12-27-2010, 09:21 PM

Went to the dealer and I forgot to take out my backup copy of my Navigation DVD out of my iDrive system.

*I made a backup because I had issues with the DVD not loading properly when i first bought the car*

My SA tells me that I cant use a backup copy of the Nav disc as it could corrupt the iDrive System and cause it to crash/fail...

Its an exact clone of the original and I purchased it!!! According to the DMCA I didnt break any laws. I just think BMW is just giving me some bullshit...

Anyone wanna chime in and confirm this?

GenePoole · 12-27-2010, 10:38 PM

BS.

onebadmofo · 12-27-2010, 10:44 PM

Allow me to rephrase that. Bullshit.

Just make sure to use decent DVD-R media for backups. I used some shitty blanks and my navigation would freeze randomly and then say "no disc".

Oh and making a backup copy of something you own isn't actually legal. Ask RIAA or MPAA

Scottycs · 12-29-2010, 11:02 PM

I think DVD+R are more compatible. The media quality makes a difference. I would use Verbatim. I know for my wife's Lexus, it would not read memorex, but read the Verbatim fine.

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reign528 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M2C [0.00]	Backup iDrive DVD causes Navigation System to Become corrupted? Went to the dealer and I forgot to take out my backup copy of my Navigation DVD out of my iDrive system. I made a backup because I had issues with the DVD not loading properly when i first bought the car My SA tells me that I cant use a backup copy of the Nav disc as it could corrupt the iDrive System and cause it to crash/fail... Its an exact clone of the original and I purchased it!!! According to the DMCA I didnt break any laws. I just think BMW is just giving me some bullshit... Anyone wanna chime in and confirm this? __________________ Previous Cars: 20? M2C \| 19? M240i \| 16? 428i \| 12' 135i \| 07' 335i \| 99' 528i
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GenePoole Lieutenant 46 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brighton, IL iTrader: (0)	BS.
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onebadmofo Colonel 353 Rep 2,394 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (14)	Allow me to rephrase that. Bullshit. Just make sure to use decent DVD-R media for backups. I used some shitty blanks and my navigation would freeze randomly and then say "no disc". Oh and making a backup copy of something you own isn't actually legal. Ask RIAA or MPAA
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Scottycs Banned 58 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	I think DVD+R are more compatible. The media quality makes a difference. I would use Verbatim. I know for my wife's Lexus, it would not read memorex, but read the Verbatim fine.
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