Verizon users

GUNSnOLIVZ · 03-20-2006, 11:56 AM

I'm thinking about porting my number to Verizon in the next couple of days and I'm trying to figure out which phone I can definitely use with the Navigation system in my 330xi (en route).

I know BMW has a site to check the "suggested" compatible phones (http://www.bmwusa.com/NR/rdonlyres/6...oth_phones.pdf ) but I was wondering if the Samsung a950 is also supported. I really like the feature of uploading the contacts into the navi screen ... still kinda wondering if Verizon "crippled" that bluetooth functionality as well?

porscheneer · 03-20-2006, 11:57 AM

RAZR V3C

GUNSnOLIVZ · 03-20-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by porscheneer

RAZR V3C

Are u able to move your contacts over to the navigation system?

vladinecko · 03-20-2006, 12:00 PM

same here, RAZR.

yes, OBEX is not supportefdon any Verizon phone (which sucks, by the way). you wanna make sure they charge for as much as possible. however, if you get the RAZR and you use a Mac (with BT installed), there is a work around that gives you the ability to transfer data back and forth (even works with iSync).

vladinecko · 03-20-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GUNSnOLIVZ

Are u able to move your contacts over to the navigation system?

yes, after you pair the phone with your car, this will happen automatically. you'll have your entire address book in the A-Z list. the other lists will fill up as you use your phone in the car.

GUNSnOLIVZ · 03-20-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

yes, after you pair the phone with your car, this will happen automatically. you'll have your entire address book in the A-Z list. the other lists will fill up as you use your phone in the car.

Thanks, I'll order it today. Thanks for the input guys, now if only the "en route" display on my order could disappear and state "arrived!"

espo · 03-20-2006, 12:08 PM

I don't see it on the list from any provider... Doesn't mean that it won't work, but that it may be difficult to get to work and no one at the dealership may know about it (since it's not on the "approved" list). Unless there is some really compelling reason I would just get one of the phones listed. I'm actually going to get an E815 in the next couple of days since my contract is up and I get $100 toward a new phone...

ksfrogman · 03-20-2006, 12:08 PM

Verizon Palm Treo650 here.

Imperial · 03-20-2006, 12:08 PM

I use the RAZR V3c with no problems, as well.

GUNSnOLIVZ · 03-20-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by espo89

I don't see it on the list from any provider... Doesn't mean that it won't work, but that it may be difficult to get to work and no one at the dealership may know about it (since it's not on the "approved" list). Unless there is some really compelling reason I would just get one of the phones listed. I'm actually going to get an E815 in the next couple of days since my contract is up and I get $100 toward a new phone...

Yea, everytime I called the dealership, they would just pull up that PDF file with the suggested models and state it back to me.

Cool, thanks peoples.

nabutes · 03-20-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

same here, RAZR.

yes, OBEX is not supportefdon any Verizon phone (which sucks, by the way). you wanna make sure they charge for as much as possible. however, if you get the RAZR and you use a Mac (with BT installed), there is a work around that gives you the ability to transfer data back and forth (even works with iSync).

Verizon has one phone that has OBEX file transfer support out of the box, the LG VX9800 (the V). However, I'm not sure if you want a soapbox in your pocket all the time...

If you're lucky enough to pick up a Verizon RAZR that was made before February, those suckers were accidentally given full OBEX from Verizon....

GUNSnOLIVZ · 03-20-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nabutes

Verizon has one phone that has OBEX file transfer support out of the box, the LG VX9800 (the V). However, I'm not sure if you want a soapbox in your pocket all the time...

If you're lucky enough to pick up a Verizon RAZR that was made before February, those suckers were accidentally given full OBEX from Verizon....

Yeah, the newer RAZRs have a software that ends in .03. The ones you are referring to have it ending with .02 . I'll see if mine has the newer one and if so, downgrade it. I think they'll do it at the verizon stores.

All in all, as long as the contact transfer works, I'll be happy.

330eye · 03-20-2006, 12:42 PM

If you want to use the caddy as well, the Motorola E815 works great.

03-20-2006, 01:37 PM

nextel i870

firstkill · 03-20-2006, 01:40 PM

Samsung + BMW = dont work

The phone service doesnt matter. It just has to do with the manufacture of the cell phone.

Under the bluetooth section, no one has gotten a samsung phone to sync.

~fk

03-20-2006, 01:43 PM

they said motorola nextel phones wouldnt work.. but they do.. Only thing is the phonebook wont download

Barry626 · 03-20-2006, 10:21 PM

Motorola V-710
9 months & works perfect!

sdorn · 03-20-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nabutes

If you're lucky enough to pick up a Verizon RAZR that was made before February, those suckers were accidentally given full OBEX from Verizon....

I had Verizon set to automatically email me as soon as the Razr was available. I probably ordered one of the very first ones they sold. I love it. It works great with my E90 (after I got the CIP 20 update).

LarryK1000 · 03-27-2006, 04:23 PM

I just paired my Motorola E815 with my friend's brand new 325i and it linked perfectly and the phone book transferred just great. (I have Verizon)

The E815 is around $50 or so at Verizon in LA right now.

Larry

RyBMW · 03-29-2006, 01:10 AM

Treo 700w. Works great.

bsjd00 · 03-29-2006, 03:58 PM

Does anyone know if the .03 firmware update for the V3C still allows phonebook, missed call, etc. transfer to the e90?

I'm OK with not being able to transfer photos, etc. through BT, but if the .03 firmware update cripples phonebook, missed call, etc. then I will have a serious problem with Verizon.

MoreCowbell · 03-29-2006, 04:03 PM

v710 Works perfectly

03-20-2006, 11:56 AM	#1
GUNSnOLIVZ Sgt. Ah Sum 3 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	Verizon users - what phone do u use with Navi? I'm thinking about porting my number to Verizon in the next couple of days and I'm trying to figure out which phone I can definitely use with the Navigation system in my 330xi (en route). I know BMW has a site to check the "suggested" compatible phones (http://www.bmwusa.com/NR/rdonlyres/6...oth_phones.pdf ) but I was wondering if the Samsung a950 is also supported. I really like the feature of uploading the contacts into the navi screen ... still kinda wondering if Verizon "crippled" that bluetooth functionality as well? __________________ GunsNOlivz 330xi - e90 CodeName "Smokey" Sparkling Graphite/Black Interior - Premium, Navi, Sports w/ Styling 162, Heated Front Seats
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03-20-2006, 11:57 AM	#2
porscheneer Porscheneer 5 Rep 196 Posts Drives: Porsche 996 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	RAZR V3C __________________ BMW 330i , Sport , Premium, Cold weather, NAV, Steptronic & BMW Assist porscheneer@hotmail.com
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vladinecko Brigadier General 277 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	same here, RAZR. yes, OBEX is not supportefdon any Verizon phone (which sucks, by the way). you wanna make sure they charge for as much as possible. however, if you get the RAZR and you use a Mac (with BT installed), there is a work around that gives you the ability to transfer data back and forth (even works with iSync). __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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03-20-2006, 12:08 PM	#7
espo Captain 12 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sugar Land TX iTrader: (0)	I don't see it on the list from any provider... Doesn't mean that it won't work, but that it may be difficult to get to work and no one at the dealership may know about it (since it's not on the "approved" list). Unless there is some really compelling reason I would just get one of the phones listed. I'm actually going to get an E815 in the next couple of days since my contract is up and I get $100 toward a new phone... __________________ E46 325xi Oxford Green/Sand Leatherette/Myrtle Wood Auto ZCW - Retired E90 330xi Mystic Blue/Black Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA - Retired F22 M235i Mineral Gray/Red Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZPP/ZTP
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ksfrogman Major General 576 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Verizon Palm Treo650 here. __________________
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03-20-2006, 12:08 PM	#9
Imperial First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA iTrader: (0)	I use the RAZR V3c with no problems, as well. __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius
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03-20-2006, 12:42 PM	#13
330eye Senior Member 3 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2006 330I BLK/BLK/SP/PP/NAV/CA Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: So. Cal. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330I [0.00]	If you want to use the caddy as well, the Motorola E815 works great.
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03-20-2006, 01:37 PM	#14
DTDREW Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	nextel i870
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03-20-2006, 01:40 PM	#15
firstkill Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 247 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alhambra iTrader: (0)	Samsung + BMW = dont work The phone service doesnt matter. It just has to do with the manufacture of the cell phone. Under the bluetooth section, no one has gotten a samsung phone to sync. ~fk
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DTDREW Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	they said motorola nextel phones wouldnt work.. but they do.. Only thing is the phonebook wont download
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03-20-2006, 10:21 PM	#17
Barry626 Captain 23 Rep 724 Posts Drives: Coming: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Motorola V-710 9 months & works perfect!
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03-27-2006, 04:23 PM	#19
LarryK1000 Larry from Los Angeles 14 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles (SFV) iTrader: (0)	I just paired my Motorola E815 with my friend's brand new 325i and it linked perfectly and the phone book transferred just great. (I have Verizon) The E815 is around $50 or so at Verizon in LA right now. Larry
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03-29-2006, 01:10 AM	#20
RyBMW Major 78 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW X5 [0.00] 2008 335i [0.00]	Treo 700w. Works great. __________________ New: 12 X5 xDrive35i Premium Alpine White/Cinn Brown Old: 08 E92 335i\|Space Gray/Coral Red/Gray Poplar Old: 06 E90 330i\|Black Sapphire/Black /Burl
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03-29-2006, 03:58 PM	#21
bsjd00 Lieutenant 38 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the .03 firmware update for the V3C still allows phonebook, missed call, etc. transfer to the e90? I'm OK with not being able to transfer photos, etc. through BT, but if the .03 firmware update cripples phonebook, missed call, etc. then I will have a serious problem with Verizon.
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03-29-2006, 04:03 PM	#22
MoreCowbell Lieutenant Colonel 490 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 24 i5M60 23 X740 23 Vette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	v710 Works perfectly
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