does anyone know if it's safe to downgrade the satnav?
I've a "High" MKIV system in the trunk and have got version 4-1/01 displayed on the computer, which I believe is v32.1 customized version
I have got hold of a copy of V32 software but am wondering if it's safe to downgrade to V32 from what I have? anyone?
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just went for it in the end, crossed fingers and all that ... all fine 
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Glad it went OK. The only real worry is if the firmware disc is a poor quality copy (unless you have sourced an OEM one) as these drives can be fussy about the discs they are fed. Rarely, but it does happen, the drive 'bricks' and getting it to recover can be painful.
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only problem i need to sort now is the car has turned french on me unless i have the speed camera alerts on. i guess that's because somewhere the car is programmed to use french?? how do i change it? cheers
only problem i need to sort now is the car has turned french on me unless i have the speed camera alerts on. i guess that's because somewhere the car is programmed to use french?? how do i change it? cheers
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Copy discs have this issue. Genuine discs don't have speed cameras on them, or didn't have. Have you checked the software version number to make sure it is correct?
Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.Re: downgrade MKIV satnav
pretty sure this is correct?
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Get a genuine disc off eBay. The discussion on copy discs is not allowed on this site.
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That is non OEM software - as said the BMW system disc does not have camera alerts. And the French language change is a well known issue.
Get a proper disc - non OEM software cannot be discussed on here, its against forum rules.
Get a proper disc - non OEM software cannot be discussed on here, its against forum rules.
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oops ok i wasn't aware it was non OEM. so what version would be OEM? or should i say what numbers should be visible in the config menu if genuine software loaded?
i wasn't attempting to chat about copy discs, just to understand who i fix this stuff for me, honest guv
i wasn't attempting to chat about copy discs, just to understand who i fix this stuff for me, honest guv
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The numbers match the last official version but the disc you have may have added new voice/function files from a 'modified' batch file. Whether you can get rid of that bit once installed is unknown, but try a genuine map data disc and see if it disappears again.
If you are getting French with Speed Cameras off then it's a modded disc. Something to do with the way the voice files have been coded.
Your BMW Dealer may know how to factory reset the firmware and then bring it up to Version 32....the last official release.
If you are getting French with Speed Cameras off then it's a modded disc. Something to do with the way the voice files have been coded.
Your BMW Dealer may know how to factory reset the firmware and then bring it up to Version 32....the last official release.
Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.