New Satellite images option

whozurdaddy · 02-12-2010, 07:52 PM

I just had my 2009 135 in for its first oil change and they gave me 2010 335 as a loaner. In the 2010 noticed there was a new setting under Map options to enable Satellite images. I played around with it and it's pretty cool.

I looked at the Nav System Version and it's 1.4.6. I'm currently running 1.2.5. Any suggestions on how to ask my dealer for an upgrade?

shodanusmc · 02-12-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by whozurdaddy

I just had my 2009 135 in for its first oil change and they gave me 2010 335 as a loaner. In the 2010 noticed there was a new setting under Map options to enable Satellite images. I played around with it and it's pretty cool.

I looked at the Nav System Version and it's 1.4.6. I'm currently running 1.2.5. Any suggestions on how to ask my dealer for an upgrade?

Just ask them for the upgrade. There will be a slight charge of 100's of dollars though!

whozurdaddy · 02-13-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Just ask them for the upgrade. There will be a slight charge of 100's of dollars though!

Well I brought it in for at one point because the Sirius channel names were off and they ended up updating the system software which included new Nav code. That brought me from 1.1.7 to 1.2.5. Just wondering if others have had any luck asking for an software update without having a particular problem.

shodanusmc · 02-13-2010, 12:12 PM

We are supoosed to get a free upfrade when it isw available due to the Nav showing a gas station in my back yard and being off one town over. I doubt they will give a free upgrade unless you have a problem. Never hurts to ask though if you are a good customer.

Lloyd · 02-13-2010, 01:06 PM

barely use satellite imaging, not worth cost unless you have to update your maps. you have to zoom out far to see images, which renders the nav useful for only finding where the closes interstate is.

whozurdaddy · 02-13-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by imported_pinoy

barely use satellite imaging, not worth cost unless you have to update your maps. you have to zoom out far to see images, which renders the nav useful for only finding where the closes interstate is.

Yeah, it's not super useful.. it's just cool

Also, it's not part of the Map software. I'm already running 2009-2 which is the same version the 2010 car had. It's in the Nav system code itself.

Anyway, I'll just ask the tech and see what he says.

Ash83 · 02-15-2010, 01:03 PM

Satellite image will not work if you zoomed... it is kool but not useful..

Do not pay to get SW update.. try to get it for free..plus i noticed that the 1.4.6 is 3 seconds faster when you start the car till you see the map..

whozurdaddy · 02-18-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash83

Satellite image will not work if you zoomed... it is kool but not useful..

Do not pay to get SW update.. try to get it for free..plus i noticed that the 1.4.6 is 3 seconds faster when you start the car till you see the map..

Good info, thx Ash. Yeah the sat map will show if you are >= 1mi. I usually have it at 1mi, so it would work for me.

I'm waiting on a part to come in before I take it in next... hopefully next week.

KingOfJericho · 02-19-2010, 12:37 PM

I use the sat images as my default and find it extremely handy. I take an extremely busy stretch of highway during my daily commute. When zoomed out to 1mi I can see the highway and traffic color on the map when I get into my car at my office and plan my trip accordingly. I find it very useful.

nszzya · 03-17-2010, 10:42 AM

Just curious if anyone here has upgraded from 1.2.5 to 1.4.6. Our X5 with 1.4.6 has the satellite images as well. It also has additional Sirius menu options and the ability to pause live radio. There is a one hour buffer that allows pause, rewind and fast forward like a DVR/Tivo. I'm not sure if this is simply a software upgrade or reflects a difference in hardware as well.

RaceTime · 03-17-2010, 11:41 AM

Hmmmm. Very interesting. Thank you for the posts. I was totally unaware of the sat pics options. Something to think about for my next service appt.

m_thompson · 03-17-2010, 12:50 PM

Do a search in the forums for nav issues with the early software. If you can duplicate an issue, like having the shopping carts in the wrong place, then you can complain that your nav is broken and get a software upgrade.

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whozurdaddy New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US iTrader: (0)	New Satellite images option I just had my 2009 135 in for its first oil change and they gave me 2010 335 as a loaner. In the 2010 noticed there was a new setting under Map options to enable Satellite images. I played around with it and it's pretty cool. I looked at the Nav System Version and it's 1.4.6. I'm currently running 1.2.5. Any suggestions on how to ask my dealer for an upgrade?
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shodanusmc Captain 21 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 09 135 Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago burb iTrader: (0)	We are supoosed to get a free upfrade when it isw available due to the Nav showing a gas station in my back yard and being off one town over. I doubt they will give a free upgrade unless you have a problem. Never hurts to ask though if you are a good customer.
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Lloyd Networking Geek 24 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2014 Subaru STi 5dr Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Lexus IS350 [0.00]	barely use satellite imaging, not worth cost unless you have to update your maps. you have to zoom out far to see images, which renders the nav useful for only finding where the closes interstate is.
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Ash83 Major 42 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Satellite image will not work if you zoomed... it is kool but not useful.. Do not pay to get SW update.. try to get it for free..plus i noticed that the 1.4.6 is 3 seconds faster when you start the car till you see the map.. __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
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KingOfJericho Major General 2454 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	I use the sat images as my default and find it extremely handy. I take an extremely busy stretch of highway during my daily commute. When zoomed out to 1mi I can see the highway and traffic color on the map when I get into my car at my office and plan my trip accordingly. I find it very useful. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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nszzya Drive Different 53 Rep 225 Posts Drives: '16 F15 '17 F87 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Just curious if anyone here has upgraded from 1.2.5 to 1.4.6. Our X5 with 1.4.6 has the satellite images as well. It also has additional Sirius menu options and the ability to pause live radio. There is a one hour buffer that allows pause, rewind and fast forward like a DVR/Tivo. I'm not sure if this is simply a software upgrade or reflects a difference in hardware as well. __________________ '17 F87 M2 DCT / '16 F15 X5 X35i / '09 E82 135i 6MT* '10 E70 X5 35d* / '05 E60 M5 SMG* / '01 E53 X5 4.4i* / '76 2002* \| '70 2002* *Gone
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RaceTime Auto X'er 3 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Colorado iTrader: (0)	Hmmmm. Very interesting. Thank you for the posts. I was totally unaware of the sat pics options. Something to think about for my next service appt. __________________ 2009 135i SGM, Premium, Sports, Nav. Dinan Stage 2 software, Injen intake, RR Oil Catch Can, H&R Pro-coilovers and springs, H&R front sway bar, Vorshlag camber plates, Vorshlag comp studs, BMW strut brace, BMW performance pedals, G-Force harneses, BMP tow hooks, Breyton GTS-R wheels with 255-35R18 (square set up) and custom axel back exhaust with muffler delete.
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