[FlexMagnum]

Originally Posted by German1967

Belkin cup holder mount. You can get it on amazon. Fits 6 and 7, not sure about Plus size.

https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Car-Ho...p+holder+mount

awesome man thanks!

[JohnnyCanuck]

Originally Posted by hisdigness

Apple is in no way trash. I use a mac for my laptop. I simply prefer Android for my phone. BMW has setup their side, this is an issue for Spotify to resolve now. I created this thread to see if any other Android folks are out there and if so, perhaps you can throw your voice in. Spotify now claims they are working to make their app fully integrate on all BMW models equipped with iDrive 5.0, just like it does when using an iPhone.

And they claimed the same thing with iDrive 4.0. The bottom line is that Apple, BMW, and Spotify are all full of shit. BMW has a preferential services agreement with Apple and will never provide anything more than bare minimum Android connectivity. Agree it sucks, I hate Apple the company and don't use their devices for that reason, but it is what it is ...

Without getting into too many details, BMW is at fault for not making clear representations about connectivity issues available prior to purchase. I pursued this issue with BMW Canada and received a settlement.

[SnowGlobe]

Spotify currently works on the new 7 series from android phones.

Whether BMW is nice enough to update the older cars is anyone's guess - but I'd probably lean towards no unfortunately.

http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/03/22/an...bmw-mini-cars/

[ShadowmanVII]

It'd be nice to work my Spotify Premium account like how I work my Bluetooth audio (as in choosing tracks via I-Drive) but at least I can skip and go back via I-Drive...so glass half full scenario really

[hisdigness]

Well our crying on Twitter worked. For those of you with Android phones, update your Spotify app today and enjoy full integration. You can now fully navigate your Spotify account via iDrive. It also includes album art!

The days of simple bluetooth play is gone!

Woohoo!

[DrunkPandaBear]

Wondering if this has been answered or not:

The volume when I'm streaming from Spotify (even on highest settings) is significantly lower than anything playing from the radio or CD. I understand the lightning cable is a low-output cable...but is there any fix for this? I hate how much my sound quality deteriorates when listening to Spotify in my Bimmer.

[dansu]

Originally Posted by hisdigness

Well our crying on Twitter worked. For those of you with Android phones, update your Spotify app today and enjoy full integration. You can now fully navigate your Spotify account via iDrive. It also includes album art!

The days of simple bluetooth play is gone!

Woohoo!

Is this working for anybody with iDrive 4.0?

[hisdigness]

Originally Posted by dansu

Is this working for anybody with iDrive 4.0?

I don't think so. Not yet anyway.

[WolfGTI]

I just tried this - after reading this thread. It works - Spotify is listed in the apps section of the Connected option on iDrive. My car is a 2017 M240i with iDrive 5. Album art is also there when playing music.

[hisdigness]

Originally Posted by WolfGTI

I just tried this - after reading this thread. It works - Spotify is listed in the apps section of the Connected option on iDrive. My car is a 2017 M240i with iDrive 5. Album art is also there when playing music.

Yeah! Social media was used for good instead of trolling for once. LOL

[SnowGlobe]

Can anyone confirm if this works on older cars as well - such as the 2014 m235i?

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by ShadowmanVII

It'd be nice to work my Spotify Premium account like how I work my Bluetooth audio (as in choosing tracks via I-Drive) but at least I can skip and go back via I-Drive...so glass half full scenario really

I don't even really need the app for integration. I'd just be happy to play Spotify premium via USB on my android (Samsung 8). Can only play via Bluetooth and the sound quality isn't as good.

[SnowGlobe]

Originally Posted by Fleish99

I don't even really need the app for integration. I'd just be happy to play Spotify premium via USB on my android (Samsung 8). Can only play via Bluetooth and the sound quality isn't as good.

I'm assuming you've tried to connect to connecteddrive with a new, updated spotify app on an older NBT idrive?

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by SnowGlobe

I'm assuming you've tried to connect to connecteddrive with a new, updated spotify app on an older NBT idrive?

Spotify is up to date, but I am not sure about using an older NBT drive. Would like to hear more about this...Thanks.

[SnowGlobe]

Originally Posted by Fleish99

Spotify is up to date, but I am not sure about using an older NBT drive. Would like to hear more about this...Thanks.

Try this maybe? (This is the last hope. I'm assuming from previous posts this works on idrive5 cars (~2017+)

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by SnowGlobe

Try this maybe? (This is the last hope. I'm assuming from previous posts this works on idrive5 cars (~2017+)

My current is a 2015, so no dice? I think it is iDrive 4(?). Also - I don't even need the Spotify app on iDrive - I just want to be able to use a USB connection. This has really aggravated me with the Android.

[SnowGlobe]

Originally Posted by Fleish99

My current is a 2015, so no dice? I think it is iDrive 4(?). Also - I don't even need the Spotify app on iDrive - I just want to be able to use a USB connection. This has really aggravated me with the Android.

I feel your pain with the lack of generic usb DAC support . So you've tried this to no avail as well on the older m235i corrrect- but it should work on the m240i

[WolfGTI]

The level of integration Android vs. Ios is a major downer.

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by SnowGlobe

I feel your pain with the lack of generic usb DAC support . So you've tried this to no avail as well on the older m235i corrrect- but it should work on the m240i

Pretty sure the only thing I haven't tried is storing music on a "external" expansion drive on the phone. I read somewhere it may be an issue with BMW's ability to access core Android default/integrated storage (or streaming). When I plug the USB (type C) in, I let iDrive read my phone but it doesn't do anything. This is a 2015 M235, btw. I even tried using an adaptor in case type C was some sort of weird variable.

Aug 21 completion date for the 2018 M240.

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by WolfGTI

The level of integration Android vs. Ios is a major downer.

Totally...it is ridiculous

[SnowGlobe]

Originally Posted by Fleish99

Pretty sure the only thing I haven't tried is storing music on a "external" expansion drive on the phone. I read somewhere it may be an issue with BMW's ability to access core Android default/integrated storage (or streaming). When I plug the USB (type C) in, I let iDrive read my phone but it doesn't do anything. This is a 2015 M235, btw. I even tried using an adaptor in case type C was some sort of weird variable.

Aug 21 completion date for the 2018 M240.

Last step I was going to ask was if you tried this with the newer BMW connected app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...s_LocalRelease)

However it seems like you've already covered all bases. Would leaving something in the car like an old iphone or ipod touch plugged in allow it to work while an android is connected via bluetooth?

I know you'd have to open the app everytime but if its already plugged in...

[WolfGTI]

What amazes me is BMW management talks about the fact that they think the 'premium' experience is what can be delivered through Ios and not Android..
Yet Android is integrated fully with Porsche, Audi and MB is either already allowing it or on it's way.. Are they not BMW competitors and also'premium'?? Very disappointing that I like everything about the car except the lack of Android integration. But c'est la vie.

Originally Posted by Fleish99

Totally...it is ridiculous