01-15-2020, 11:48 AM | #1 |
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Transferring Mp3 files.
I was under the impression I could transfer mp3 files to the idrive system.
So far I've failed. With a Usb stick installed there is no option to copy the files. I've tried different drives, formatted them in different formats etc.. They play but no copy option. I have just the one usb slot in the centre console. Anybody any answers? |
01-15-2020, 12:15 PM | #2 |
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We just keep the USB stick in the car. If you use one similar to this one: https://shop.westerndigital.com/prod...CZ430-128G-A46 there is no danger of breaking it.
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01-15-2020, 06:01 PM | #4 |
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I think it's working just fine. I'm not aware of any way to copy MP3's into iDrive.
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01-15-2020, 10:23 PM | #5 |
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I have the H/K audio and can copy files from USB to iDrive's internal storage. Not sure if that's because the H/K audio, or the premium package. It is possible though.
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01-16-2020, 10:15 AM | #7 |
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Have you tried using the USB inside the armrest? I don't know what format my files are in, but thats where I plugged my USB in and was able to transfer everything easily.
Edit: I do NOT have the H/K System.
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01-16-2020, 06:30 PM | #9 |
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I was able to copy like 10gb of music to the i-drive on my car. Not sure if its the same i-drive system but if i remember correctly, you can get to the songs/folders you want on the USB drive through i-drive and then hit the "option" button when you have whatever you want selected.
Kind of a pain in the butt to access the files later, you definitely have to click through a couple menus to get there, but it's not too bad if you have your shortcut buttons set up correctly. |
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01-17-2020, 11:42 AM | #11 |
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I've gone to option but it doesn't come up with anything regards to transferring the files.
The car is currently in the dealers having warranty work so I might ask them. |
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01-18-2020, 10:48 AM | #12 |
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Is the flash drive you are using usb 2.0 or 3.0? Also do you have the tech package?
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01-18-2020, 08:43 PM | #14 |
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Now I'm curious too. Based on the responses here, I searched through every option I could in iDrive and came up with nothing to transfer files. My thumb drive is plugged into the center console and is USB 2.
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From what I read online in another forum post only cars with the tech package have the HD with the ability to upload music files. The other cars just have a stand-alone NAV HD that will not allow uploads.
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01-20-2020, 01:18 PM | #17 |
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That potentially makes sense reference the smaller screens not having the facility. I've currently got a brand new 3 series on loan and that doesn't do it either. It does have the HK sound system though.
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