Upgrading BMW Sat Nav Software to V25 - Instructions Included

[jasonfields007]

I have now installed and tested the new V25 sat-nav software in my car. The nav system works faster now but the main benefit is that instead of choosing a City first, then road name, you can go straight to road if you want and find any road in the UK.

For example if I typed in Jason Street without specifying a town/city, it would now come up with

Jason Street, Edgware
Jason Street, Luton
Jason Street, Watford
etc..

Instructions for Upgrading BMW Sat Nav Software to V25

Follow these instructions - this is how I did it.

Step 1 - Downloading & Burning

1) Download the zip file http://www.robotelecom.co.uk/v25.zip
2) Download and install Clone CD (the demo version will do) - http://www.slysoft.com/en/
3) Unzip the downloaded zip file into a directory on your PC (somewhere on the desktop should be fine)
4) Run Clone CD - click File > Write From file > Browse for the BMW Navi V25.ccd file in the directory you unzipped to. Then wait for it to burn

Step 2 - Installing

1) Turn the key to position 2
2) Eject the map CD/DVD from the car and replace with the CD you just created
The sat nav unit is underneath the drivers seat (passenger in left-hand drive cars).
3) The nav system will reboot and the software should now install - this may take a few minutes. There will be loading instructions on the screen. You may have to press OK to start installing. When complete the unit will reboot again and spit the disk out.
4) Re-insert your map CD/DVD disk.
5) Run through the menus - go to the SET screen and check that the version at the top is now 4-1/50 for DVD Nav, 3-1/63 for CD Nav.

That should be it. Any problems/questions don't hesitate to ask.

Regards

Jason

[monkeynuts]

nice one Jason
gotta love the factory satnav .....even if she does take you the scenic route
gonna get this asap.

i had a version given to me recently which had "route magnet" on after some fiddling it looked like it was a detour type function

any ideas?

on the new software has "other info" changed ??

EDIT

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[jasonfields007]

oh dear... i'm uploading it to one of our servers now and will publish the link in a min.

it has the route magnet function on it. don't think there are any other changes but it does seem to work quicker.

jase

[jasonfields007]

you can now download it from http://www.robotelecom.co.uk/v25.zip

this will be available for the next few days.

regards

jason

[Sooperlids]

Top man, cheers Jason.

What do i do with it tho?!

[Sooperlids]

Excellent thanks very much for that Jason, will give that a try when the mrs gets back from work

[JonB]

Did anyone manage to connect and download the Navi V25 ? It doesn't seem to be responding. Thanks

[monkeynuts]

i think this thread should be made sticky to be honest
would be great if you could keep the first post updated with the new version jase?

calling on moderators?????

they are usually around when i post

[jasonfields007]

Quote: Originally Posted by JonB

Did anyone manage to connect and download the Navi V25 ? It doesn't seem to be responding. Thanks

I've changed the link as the old source wasn't working. Please try http://www.robotelecom.co.uk/v25.zip

Regards

Jason

[jasonfields007]

Quote: Originally Posted by scooby212

i think this thread should be made sticky to be honest
would be great if you could keep the first post updated with the new version jase?

calling on moderators?????

they are usually around when i post

I'll do my best. I've moved the instructions to the 1st post also. I always try and keep my nav updated to the current version.

Regards

Jase

[Sooperlids]

Quote: Originally Posted by JonB

Did anyone manage to connect and download the Navi V25 ? It doesn't seem to be responding. Thanks

Worked ok for me, took a while mind. Thank goodness I now have broadband tho

[JonB]

Thanks Jase, downloaded fine.
Regards
JB

[RVW]

Jason
I have downloaded the file unzipped to a folder gone into clonecd selected V25ccd and burnt
All went well
Went to car switched on, removed disc, inserted download, warning came up This will update your configuration will take up to 6 mins etc. The disc then ejected but on the screen was your system is already up to date.

Checked inthe set mode on nav and the version No is 3/1/63 Which I have already had for 12months

[jasonfields007]

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

Jason
I have downloaded the file unzipped to a folder gone into clonecd selected V25ccd and burnt
All went well
Went to car switched on, removed disc, inserted download, warning came up This will update your configuration will take up to 6 mins etc. The disc then ejected but on the screen was your system is already up to date.

Checked inthe set mode on nav and the version No is 3/1/63 Which I have already had for 12months

Check if you have the funcion to search for streets in the UK. Has the car been in for any service work where they might have upgraded the software without telling you. I know there were known faults on some of the previous versions which would have been flagged up if your car went in for a service etc...

Jason

[jasonfields007]

I've just checked and 3/1/63 is the correct current version for the CD sat nav system. 3/2/63 is for monochrome sat nav. The 63 bit is the part that matters.

Regards

Jase