Ok, firstly I'm new to forum, but I'm looking forward to taking part. I've had my Rangie for a couple of years now, it's an 06MY Vogue, and I love it to bits. I also love my iPhone 3GS, the problem is, they don't love each other thanks to Apple!
Ever since Apple updated the iPhone software to IOS 4 (? - when the iPhone 4 came in), the bluetooth phone connection constantly drops in and out - very frustrating, especially as it was fine before the update, and Apple refuse to admit there's a problem. I had the vehicle software updated, which enabled the transfer of the contacts from the phone about a year ago, so that's not the issue.
I've given up on Apple sorting the phone out, so I thought I'd search for a cradle for the iPhone. No luck with Land Rover, so I tried BMW (someone said that the system was the same), I drove to the dealer to try it - but, although the connecting plug is the same, clearly the BMW cubby hole is a different shape so it wouldn't fit. Now, I could fork out the £50+ and butcher it, but the BMW system only charges the phone and connects it to the vehicle aerial, not the iDrive. Not worth the risk, as this wouldn't remove the need to connect by bluetooth.
All of which means I'm back where I started, with a great car, a great phone, and rubbish integration (thanks Apple).
Am I missing something? Does anyone else have this issue, found a solution?
Thanks for reading.
Jez
Ever since Apple updated the iPhone software to IOS 4 (? - when the iPhone 4 came in), the bluetooth phone connection constantly drops in and out - very frustrating, especially as it was fine before the update, and Apple refuse to admit there's a problem. I had the vehicle software updated, which enabled the transfer of the contacts from the phone about a year ago, so that's not the issue.
I've given up on Apple sorting the phone out, so I thought I'd search for a cradle for the iPhone. No luck with Land Rover, so I tried BMW (someone said that the system was the same), I drove to the dealer to try it - but, although the connecting plug is the same, clearly the BMW cubby hole is a different shape so it wouldn't fit. Now, I could fork out the £50+ and butcher it, but the BMW system only charges the phone and connects it to the vehicle aerial, not the iDrive. Not worth the risk, as this wouldn't remove the need to connect by bluetooth.
All of which means I'm back where I started, with a great car, a great phone, and rubbish integration (thanks Apple).
Am I missing something? Does anyone else have this issue, found a solution?
Thanks for reading.
Jez
