USB connection to iPod

DrivingPassion · 09-08-2015, 07:44 PM

I ordered the latest iPod Nano and plugged it into the USB in my 335i xDrive 2015 and it said "Not supported".

Then, I tried plugging in a older Nano (3-4 year old, without Bluetooth) and it also said "Not supported".

This troublesome behavior is reducing the joy of ownership very quickly.
I had no such issues with my old 2009 335i nor my Accord.

Any ideas?

DrivingPassion · 09-08-2015, 08:32 PM

Interesting, I left it connected in the car and re-tried 1/2 hour alter and it is working now.
Didn't have to wait for my 2009 335i nor the Accord, it was instant.

Fronzdan · 09-09-2015, 09:24 AM

Authentic Apple cable?

My iPod Classic had trouble connecting to NBT initially. Now it works reliably.

DrivingPassion · 09-09-2015, 11:15 PM

Yes, authentic iPod Nano, the latest (7th generation).

The manual did mention about some syncing needed but it was vague about the time needed for the file folder metadata to arrive at the car's CPU. I did not experience this in the old 2009 335i.

Anyway, the issue is moot now.

I love the Harmon Kardon system. It's the best HiFi system I have used in a car. Had it in my 2009 335i and never turn back.

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DrivingPassion Lieutenant 130 Rep 485 Posts Drives: '15 M235xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	USB connection to iPod I ordered the latest iPod Nano and plugged it into the USB in my 335i xDrive 2015 and it said "Not supported". Then, I tried plugging in a older Nano (3-4 year old, without Bluetooth) and it also said "Not supported". This troublesome behavior is reducing the joy of ownership very quickly. I had no such issues with my old 2009 335i nor my Accord. Any ideas?
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DrivingPassion Lieutenant 130 Rep 485 Posts Drives: '15 M235xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Interesting, I left it connected in the car and re-tried 1/2 hour alter and it is working now. Didn't have to wait for my 2009 335i nor the Accord, it was instant.
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Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 304 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Authentic Apple cable? My iPod Classic had trouble connecting to NBT initially. Now it works reliably.
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09-09-2015, 11:15 PM	#4
DrivingPassion Lieutenant 130 Rep 485 Posts Drives: '15 M235xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Yes, authentic iPod Nano, the latest (7th generation). The manual did mention about some syncing needed but it was vague about the time needed for the file folder metadata to arrive at the car's CPU. I did not experience this in the old 2009 335i. Anyway, the issue is moot now. I love the Harmon Kardon system. It's the best HiFi system I have used in a car. Had it in my 2009 335i and never turn back.
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