Transferring Mp3 files.

Middy2000 · 01-15-2020, 11:48 AM

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?

Feddersen · 01-15-2020, 12:15 PM

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.

Middy2000 · 01-15-2020, 02:57 PM

Yeah I'm using one currently. Given the low cost it's not an issue but I'd kind of like to know why mine isn't working.

harma24 · 01-15-2020, 06:01 PM

I think it's working just fine. I'm not aware of any way to copy MP3's into iDrive.

MassNerd · 01-15-2020, 10:23 PM

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.

Middy2000 · 01-16-2020, 06:31 AM

I thought it was pretty much standard with Idrive?

I've not read anywhere about it being exclusive to any audio package.

makrop · 01-16-2020, 10:15 AM

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.

Middy2000 · 01-16-2020, 10:43 AM

That's the only usb slot I have

Moflow · 01-16-2020, 06:30 PM

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.

cooolone2 · 01-16-2020, 06:48 PM

Copied no only the entire library from my phone, but a few CD's as well... Bought a low profile 256GB USB chip, plenty of room for more

Middy2000 · 01-17-2020, 11:42 AM

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.

mankid247 · 01-18-2020, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Middy2000

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.

Is the flash drive you are using usb 2.0 or 3.0? Also do you have the tech package?

Middy2000 · 01-18-2020, 05:13 PM

USB 2
No tech package

harma24 · 01-18-2020, 08:43 PM

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.

Moflow · 01-19-2020, 04:42 PM

Could be cars with the smaller idrive screen don't have the internal HD. Are you guys who can't copy stuff from a USB device able to copy CDs?

mankid247 · 01-19-2020, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Middy2000

USB 2
No tech package

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.

Edit: https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1384450

Middy2000 · 01-20-2020, 01:18 PM

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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Middy2000 Middy2000 50 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 218d Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lincolnshire, England iTrader: (0)	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?
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Feddersen Lieutenant 451 Rep 469 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive25i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ DD: F48 X1 xDrive25i '20 - https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1703083 For fun: F22 M240i '19 - https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1644646 Previous BMW: Fully loaded F30, 335i https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1681247
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Middy2000 Middy2000 50 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 218d Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lincolnshire, England iTrader: (0)	Yeah I'm using one currently. Given the low cost it's not an issue but I'd kind of like to know why mine isn't working.
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harma24 Captain 403 Rep 744 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Glacier Silver Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: 19.5mi NNW of Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00]	I think it's working just fine. I'm not aware of any way to copy MP3's into iDrive. __________________ Fun Cars (daily drivers) 2001-2016: 2001 Honda Prelude \| 2016 - present: 2017 M240xi Glacier Silver Coupe Family Cars: 1993-2014: 1993 Honda Accord 10th Anniversary Edition \| 2014-Present: 2014 Honda Odyssey Stable-mate: 2019 - present: 2020 230xi Seaside Blue Convertible
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MassNerd Second Lieutenant 171 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i Coupe RWD Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: New England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M240i coup ... [0.00]	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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Middy2000 Middy2000 50 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 218d Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lincolnshire, England iTrader: (0)	I thought it was pretty much standard with Idrive? I've not read anywhere about it being exclusive to any audio package.
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makrop Lieutenant 151 Rep 475 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6MT MGM/CR Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broken Arrow, OK iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ 18' F22 M240i \| 6MT \| MGM/CR 02' E46 325i \| 5MT \| SBM/B (beater - 200k+) 10' E82 135i \| 6MT \| BSM/CR (sold) 03' E46 330ci \| 5MT \| JB/B (sold)
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Middy2000 Middy2000 50 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 218d Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lincolnshire, England iTrader: (0)	That's the only usb slot I have
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Moflow Lieutenant Colonel 2485 Rep 1,602 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C 6MT Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	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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cooolone2 Captain 625 Rep 706 Posts Drives: 20' M240iX B58, 01' 330XI E46 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NY, USA iTrader: (0)	Copied no only the entire library from my phone, but a few CD's as well... Bought a low profile 256GB USB chip, plenty of room for more
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Middy2000 Middy2000 50 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 218d Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lincolnshire, England iTrader: (0)	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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Middy2000 Middy2000 50 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 218d Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lincolnshire, England iTrader: (0)	USB 2 No tech package
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harma24 Captain 403 Rep 744 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Glacier Silver Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: 19.5mi NNW of Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00]	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. __________________ Fun Cars (daily drivers) 2001-2016: 2001 Honda Prelude \| 2016 - present: 2017 M240xi Glacier Silver Coupe Family Cars: 1993-2014: 1993 Honda Accord 10th Anniversary Edition \| 2014-Present: 2014 Honda Odyssey Stable-mate: 2019 - present: 2020 230xi Seaside Blue Convertible
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Moflow Lieutenant Colonel 2485 Rep 1,602 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C 6MT Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Could be cars with the smaller idrive screen don't have the internal HD. Are you guys who can't copy stuff from a USB device able to copy CDs?
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Middy2000 Middy2000 50 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 218d Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lincolnshire, England iTrader: (0)	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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