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Bluetooth and the 3-Series

58 messages,  Last post on May 24, 2009 at 3:33 AM

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Re: help with Bluetooth [carnaught] by rhmass
Jul 08, 2006 (3:38 am)
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Replying to: carnaught (Jul 07, 2006 4:43 pm)

Once the dealer downloaded software to update the system or to fix a problem, all previous settings were erased. This happened to me when I brought the car in to update the transmission software which led to the Bluetooth phone not working afterward. You can either bring the car back for the dealer to pair again or follow the instruction in the booklet on phone in the manual packet. It is not that hard as it gives you step by step instructions.
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Re: help with Bluetooth [rhmass] by carnaught
Jul 08, 2006 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: rhmass (Jul 08, 2006 3:38 am)

"...follow the instruction in the book on phone...."
 
Well, that's the problem, with all the manuals I received with the car, there was no phone manual. In the main manual it is ridiculous that there were no instructions on how to pair the phone. The BMW website is helpful except where it mentions that the 3-series and X3's require a pass code and to check the manual. This is not the case except for older models than the E90. I found that out AFTER going back to the dealer this morning.
 
Conclusion: the (main) car manual and website should help make this process as easy as it ultimately is.
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Re: help with Bluetooth [carnaught] by rhmass
Jul 08, 2006 (1:51 pm)
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Replying to: carnaught (Jul 08, 2006 10:25 am)

I think it is becoming quite ridiculous as far as manuals go for the new BMWs. I just went back to check and indeed there is a manual on phones with an old-fashioned telephone booth picture on the cover. As I counted, there are four thick manual/information booklets and four thinner ones. The one on phone set-up is the thin one. If you don't have it, you may want to ask the dealer to get you one. I have found I have to refer back to instructions for so many things. The holder for all these manuals is so big that one has to leave it in the trunk for storage!
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Bluetooth question and Verizon by carnaught
Jul 31, 2006 (6:57 am)
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Do any '06 3-series owners with Bluetooth subscribe to Verizon? If so, does your car's phonebook download on your BMW?
 
I'm thinking of switching providers and wonder if the BMW's Bluetooth is compatible with Verizon in retaining all of its features.
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Re: Bluetooth question and Verizon [carnaught] by bdkinnh
Jul 31, 2006 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: carnaught (Jul 31, 2006 6:57 am)

It's a feature of the phone, not the car. Anyone with Verizon service can't transfer the phonebook via Bluetooth, as Verizon has disabled that feature. If you can use a cable, it will work.
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Re: Bluetooth question and Verizon [bdkinnh] by graphicguy
Jul 31, 2006 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: bdkinnh (Jul 31, 2006 7:07 am)

ummmmm....my Verizon Motorola Q transeferred my phone book on the phone with no issues whatsoever via bluetooth. No need for any cable.
 
Sound quality is great, too.
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Re: Bluetooth question and Verizon [bdkinnh] by carnaught
Jul 31, 2006 (12:44 pm)
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Replying to: bdkinnh (Jul 31, 2006 7:07 am)

It's a feature of the phone, not the car. Anyone with Verizon service can't transfer the phonebook via Bluetooth, as Verizon has disabled that feature. If you can use a cable.....
 
Do you have Verizon and therefore this problem?
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Re: Bluetooth question and Verizon [carnaught] by graphicguy
Jul 31, 2006 (1:22 pm)
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Replying to: carnaught (Jul 31, 2006 12:44 pm)

It shouldn't be a problem with either Verizon, or the car. The phone book should download when it pairs with the 3 series via blue tooth.
 
I know for a fact it works with both the Motorola Razr and the Q, because I've done it. I don't know if other brands of blue tooth phones have issues, though.
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Re: Bluetooth question and Verizon [bdkinnh] by barry626
Jul 31, 2006 (10:24 pm)
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Replying to: bdkinnh (Jul 31, 2006 7:07 am)

Not True.
I have Motorola V710 & phone book transfers flawless!
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Re: Bluetooth question and Verizon [barry626] by bdkinnh
Aug 01, 2006 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: barry626 (Jul 31, 2006 10:24 pm)

What's all this then? Verizon wireless Users Sue Over Disabled Bluetooth
 
I'm glad it's working for some, but it doesn't work for all. I guess it depends on how the car implements the phonebook transfer; mine does it as a file transfer, which Verizon Wireless has disabled.
 
So, I guess my initial statement of "It's a function of the phone, not the car" was incorrect.

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