BMWhat App Updated

MORTON · 02-18-2015, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kali

So this program worth buyin for the iPhone 6 and pre-LCI e90?

I have iphone 6+ and yes its worth it

Socket · 02-18-2015, 05:29 AM

I purchase plug in module and full price BMWhat app a couple of weeks ago
It operates on iphone 5 via wifi,
No need to buy Andriod or cables etc afaik
Just plug it into the port and select the device in wifi settings on your phone
Open the app and select your vehicle model and hit connect
Simple

Oh if you have a JB4 be sure to set it to map 0
JB4s and BMWhat dont play nice together

dest · 02-18-2015, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Waspo

I am an iPhone avid user, but bought a VERY cheap android phone to run their App on as it offers more coding.

Which phone did you buy please?
I too only have an iPhone, but would pick up a cheap 2nd hand Android just for coding

Waspo · 02-18-2015, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dest

Which phone did you buy please?
I too only have an iPhone, but would pick up a cheap 2nd hand Android just for coding

I eventually got an HTC plus one off a mate, but looking on eBay these are quite cheap (Some are not, but i needn't tell you about how to shop on eBay

Really any Android with a decent android OS of 4.2 or above. After all you an't gonna use it for anything but this app? (Or at least i don't!

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Phil99z · 02-18-2015, 12:02 PM

I've done some coding with it using a wireless OBD adapter. Agreed that wire is safer but so far no problems at all using a wireless adapter (wifi not Bluetooth)

Isaiah5411 · 02-18-2015, 01:22 PM

I'm interested to know coding you can do on an Android that you can't do with an iPhone. I have a 5s and their OBD Wifi adapter and have coded everything I wanted to change, including registering a new battery.

S200-EVY · 02-18-2015, 01:36 PM

Can I ask the reason in registering a new battery?

Digitalize · 02-18-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kali

So this program worth buyin for the iPhone 6 and pre-LCI e90?

You won't be able to code, as the Pre-07 refresh cars do not support coding over a wireless protocol. Hence why I'm considering an android device instead.

Phil99z · 02-18-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Digitalize

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kali

So this program worth buyin for the iPhone 6 and pre-LCI e90?

You won't be able to code, as the Pre-07 refresh cars do not support coding over a wireless protocol. Hence why I'm considering an android device instead.

I've coded a late 2007 (57) plate pre-LCI car with no problems.

Digitalize · 02-18-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2die4

I've coded a late 2007 (57) plate pre-LCI car with no problems.

Yes, after the 07 refresh. The very early cars could not.

Phil99z · 02-18-2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Digitalize

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Originally Posted by 2die4

I've coded a late 2007 (57) plate pre-LCI car with no problems.

Yes, after the 07 refresh. The very early cars could not.

Ahh that would explain it then! ðŸ˜ðŸ‘

Russbmw · 02-18-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dest

Which phone did you buy please?
I too only have an iPhone, but would pick up a cheap 2nd hand Android just for coding

I have a galaxy S5, but bought a cheap tablet (£50) off eBay specifically to use with this app.

I got one of these and it runs it just fine, and having a larger screen is definitely easier.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acer-Iconi...item27f2ff2355

mob17 · 02-18-2015, 04:28 PM

So you can use the full features of the app (incl coding and parameter monitoring) on an iphone over wifi? I thought some features were limited over wifi.

AlwynMike · 02-18-2015, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by S200-EVY

Can I ask the reason in registering a new battery?

The charging system reacts differently to a new battery.
As the old battery gets tired, the car charges it differently.
A new battery won't need such an aggressive charging regime.

It also charges at different rates depending on the capacity of the battery.

The question is - does it make any difference?
Maybe not. A lot of people have just changed batteries with no ill effects - or maybe those effects don't get seen until after they have sold the car.
Some have had ridiculously short battery life after not coding.

Up to you.

I changed my E60 battery without coding, and it lasted fine - although I did sell the car a year later

Mike

silver07335i · 02-19-2015, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Waspo

Personally, and if you have some spare cash as it does cost more, would go for the cabled option. I am in IT and when ever we firmware upgrade a switch or Router we NEVER do it wirelessly we always use a cable connection.

Don't get me wrong it can be done and plenty of people on here use the bluetooth option, but me........would not like to lose connection midway through a coding session!

Just me, but safe is better!

Good advice!

S200-EVY · 02-19-2015, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AlwynMike

The charging system reacts differently to a new battery.
As the old battery gets tired, the car charges it differently.
A new battery won't need such an aggressive charging regime.

It also charges at different rates depending on the capacity of the battery.

The question is - does it make any difference?
Maybe not. A lot of people have just changed batteries with no ill effects - or maybe those effects don't get seen until after they have sold the car.
Some have had ridiculously short battery life after not coding.

Up to you.

I changed my E60 battery without coding, and it lasted fine - although I did sell the car a year later

Mike

Thanks for that Mike, much appreciated

Digitalize · 02-19-2015, 09:52 AM

The car will sometimes complain if the battery isn't coded.

marknjayne · 02-19-2015, 11:34 AM

anyone want the adapter i have one for sale for £30 delivered within the UK

marknjayne · 02-19-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by marknjayne

anyone want the adapter i have one for sale for £30 delivered within the UK

Sold guys

Waspo · 02-19-2015, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by marknjayne

Sold guys

Wouldn't be by the guy i pointed your way by any chance?

Isn't it forum rule that if you use someone elses thread to sell your own stuff you have to give half the the OP?????

marknjayne · 02-19-2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Waspo

Wouldn't be by the guy i pointed your way by any chance?

Isn't it forum rule that if you use someone elses thread to sell your own stuff you have to give half the the OP?????

Haha , I must have skipped over that rule when reading ,I posted it properly on the facebook page and some guy bought it on there

Waspo · 02-19-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by marknjayne

Haha , I must have skipped over that rule when reading ,I posted it properly on the facebook page and some guy bought it on there

No Honest Mate! It is a rule do you need my PP details

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