SliCeR Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 BMW says that Android Auto is supported by every BMW model with a Live Cockpit Plus or Professional that runs on Operating System 7 (iDrive 7). From what we’ve seen online, only software versions that start with 07/2020 have the Android Auto option built-in. The following BMWs that have iDrive 7 are eligible for the update: However, the following models can only be updated by the dealership via a Software Update: BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series, BMW X3 and BMW X4.You can use any smartphone with Android 11.0 and 5GHz Wi-Fi. If your smartphone is made by Google or Samsung, you can use the Android 10.0 operating system. Latest requirements are listed here.Just like in the case of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto will be wireless. This means that owners of a smartphone with the Android operating system can now access their familiar smartphone apps in the vehicle, just like users of an Apple iPhone. Of course, you can always use a USB cable to charge your phone. Unless your car comes equipped with the wireless charging tray.The digital voice assistant Google Assistant is available in some markets. Now you can control your music or search for your next destination with “Hey, Google!”. You can dictate text messages or emails, along with many other functions.
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