iDrive update for CCC unit
#1
New Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Georgia
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 525i
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Hey I have a 2005 525i with the CCC idrive unit and was wondering if anybody could tell me if or how I can update the software to the latest version. Any responses will be appreciated
![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
#3
Members
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 530xi w/Sport, Premium, Cold weather. Silver Gray Metallic, Black Dakota leather interior.
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
You would need to learn coding. Start there. Is there a specific reason you want to upgrade?
#4
New Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Georgia
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 525i
#5
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 817
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60 530d
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Assuming you've already tried coding MP3 and it didn't work (i.e. you have the brown screen idrive), you need to take in into the dealers, or buy an ICOM cable and update it yourself, or send your idrive to someone that can update it
the version that can play MP3s is the grey home screen idrive
the version that can play MP3s is the grey home screen idrive
#6
New Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Georgia
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 525i
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I believe I do have the grey home screen I drive.. I'll have to check tomorrow.. I just remember burning a data cd with some software (I forget the name) and it didn't work but a wav cd worked.. I'm not familiar with all the cd formats and how they work so maybe it can play MP3 already and I'm just stupid lol.. Well I guess I'll burn some tomorrow and see how it goes.. Thanks for the input
#7
New Members
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Dublin/Ireland
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: e39
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I believe I do have the grey home screen I drive.. I'll have to check tomorrow.. I just remember burning a data cd with some software (I forget the name) and it didn't work but a wav cd worked.. I'm not familiar with all the cd formats and how they work so maybe it can play MP3 already and I'm just stupid lol.. Well I guess I'll burn some tomorrow and see how it goes.. Thanks for the input
#8
New Members
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I have an 04 525 with the brown idrive screen, I was wondering how simple it would be to update the version I have to at least the next newest one? I definantly like the way the newer one looks compaired to what I have now, I know where there is a wrecked 2007-08 525i I was wondering if it would be poss to pull the system out of that and put it into my car? granted I can learm the coding how hard is the actual hardware part of doing this?
#9
Members
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: White/Tan, Nav, comfort seats, sport steering wheels, sport suspension, active steering, rear window shades, rear shade, heated seats
Model Year: '07-530i
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
This is what I am about to order for wife's recently bought '07 530i with 43,000 miles...Just put in your Vin # and it gives you all the options from upgrading the screen resolution to rear view to front camera to HD streaming...
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/bmw-rear-view-cameras/
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/bmw-rear-view-cameras/
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DavaiLave
E60 Discussion
13
08-02-2022 02:16 AM