#ANDROID AUTO BMW IDRIVE 6 UPDATE#
#ANDROID AUTO BMW IDRIVE 6 SOFTWARE UPGRADE#
#ANDROID AUTO BMW IDRIVE 6 UPGRADE#

#ANDROID AUTO BMW IDRIVE 6 UPDATE#

While BMW moves over to Android Automotive OS ahead of its 2024 launch, vehicles released with iDrive 8 will stick with Linux, but eventually get an update to “iDrive 8.5” which will bring a similar interface to BMW’s Android skin, just without the same underlying features or functionality.īMW isn’t the only carmaker opting to launch Android Automotive OS without Google apps. Rather, the company is using the open source version of the platform which will rely on other app stores such as Aptoide for third-party apps.īMW wouldn’t provide a firm reason for why it won’t be using Google Play to the folks over at Digital Trends, but it could be as simple as wanting more control over the software, though it was apparently implied that data privacy was at least one motivating factor. But the catch here is that BMW won’t be getting any of Google’s help for its implementation of Android Automotive.

2003-2013 3/5/6 E Series BMW CCC CIC iDrive, 8.8 Inch HD Android 12. Apple CarPlay Android Auto Interface box BMW CIC NBT EVO System Series 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 X1 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 Mini I3. The move was previously announced, but this CES 2023 announcement is offering up a few more details.īMW teases that moving to Android Automotive OS will allow for better management of the software on BMW’s end, but also the arrival of third-party apps and a more fluid overall interface. BMW 3 & 5 Series Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto 8.8inch Touch Screen Multimedia.

#ANDROID AUTO BMW IDRIVE 6 UPGRADE#

BMW E60 / E63 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 iDrive Upgrade (CarPlay and Android Auto).

#ANDROID AUTO BMW IDRIVE 6 SOFTWARE UPGRADE#

That’s a change from the typical Linux foundation that “iDrive” has used up until now. BMW iDrive 4 software upgrade to iDrive 6, and unlock Apple CarPlay, Android Screen Mirroring. (2004 - 2010) ALL 5-series, 6-series, and 7-series. Android is having an impact on the next generation of cars, and now BMW has confirmed plans to bring Android Automotive OS to its vehicles in 2024.Īt CES 2023, BMW formally announced that it would bring an Android-powered platform to its vehicles starting in 2024 with its “OS 9” upgrade.

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