OEM IPOD cable with IPhone 4, ios4.1

hot_ride · 10-06-2010, 09:49 PM

So I've been plugging in my Iphone since I got it and using the AUX menu and navigating via the phone. I assumed that the IPOD interface via the head unit was only for the IPOD and maybe the 3G/3GS.

Today I left my phone plugged in to run out to the store for a minute and when I got back in and started the car something different happened... The stereo suddenly recognized the IPOD interface and I was able to control everything from the head unit.

One problem... when I play via AUX everything is clear and sounds great. When the stereo recognizes it's an IPOD the sound has some distortion.

Now the questions... is something wrong? is there a newer cable I need? Why did it only recognize it as an IPOD when I started the car with the IPhone plugged in?

mephiska · 10-08-2010, 01:21 PM

Did you setup your iPhone 4 as a new phone or did you restore a backup of your 3GS?

If you restored a backup of the 3GS then you have some settings on there that screw things up and are making the iPhone 4 act weird.

Go into settings --> general --> reset --> Reset all Settings. This will keep all your content on the phone but I believe you will need to setup your email and other preferences again, but it does wipe out the old connection settings in the phone that are causing your problems.

I had a similar problem with my phone when I upgraded to the 4.

hot_ride · 10-08-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mephiska

Did you setup your iPhone 4 as a new phone or did you restore a backup of your 3GS?

If you restored a backup of the 3GS then you have some settings on there that screw things up and are making the iPhone 4 act weird.

Go into settings --> general --> reset --> Reset all Settings. This will keep all your content on the phone but I believe you will need to setup your email and other preferences again, but it does wipe out the old connection settings in the phone that are causing your problems.

I had a similar problem with my phone when I upgraded to the 4.

Thanks for the advice, but this is my first iPhone. No previous settings. Can you tell me what settings you had to change? Maybe they're wrong on mine despite being a new phone. Thanks.

JOE2391 · 10-09-2010, 10:41 AM

i have the same problem... i had a 3gs and a 4 and i cant figure it out... i have restored my phone... still not working...i have noticed it doesn't get as loud either threw my iphone.

pinmagic · 10-09-2010, 04:18 PM

Today, my service rep told me that the AUX port is only for iPods, not iPhones. He said the iPhone requires more power than the port delivers. Hence, it's spotty - sometimes it recognizes it, and sometimes not. Not sure if that's correct or not - need to do some research. But I know that mine works intermittently, and I've heard others have the same problem, so maybe he's right.

If it doesn't, it'll play via Bluetooth, and the music quality will be bad.

Twenty7Delta · 10-09-2010, 05:21 PM

BMW does make a Y cable that both charges the phone and lets you navigate the tunes. There are 2 cables that look the same but the new one does charge the phone.

You have to plug both the usb and aux connecter in with the y cable to get audio and navigate via the head unit.

Mine sounds fine.

pinmagic · 10-09-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Twenty7Delta

BMW does make a Y cable that both charges the phone and lets you navigate the tunes. There are 2 cables that look the same but the new one does charge the phone.

You have to plug both the usb and aux connecter in with the y cable to get audio and navigate via the head unit.

Mine sounds fine.

Is that an iPhone or an iPod? Does it work consistently?

Twenty7Delta · 10-09-2010, 06:32 PM

sorry, that was my iPhone 3GS and now my iPhone 4. The cable that was in the car when I bought it did not charge the phone so I asked at the parts counter and they said that it wouldn't work but I convinced them to try it and their new one worked.

Every now and then the car doesn't see the iPhone if I leave it in and connected - say, while I'm washing the car... When I get back in it doesn't get recognized until I unplug it and plug it back in.

Didn't like the price very much though... $130 Canadian???? They gave me 10% off when I whined....

hot_ride · 10-09-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Twenty7Delta

sorry, that was my iPhone 3GS and now my iPhone 4. The cable that was in the car when I bought it did not charge the phone so I asked at the parts counter and they said that it wouldn't work but I convinced them to try it and their new one worked.

Every now and then the car doesn't see the iPhone if I leave it in and connected - say, while I'm washing the car... When I get back in it doesn't get recognized until I unplug it and plug it back in.

Didn't like the price very much though... $130 Canadian???? They gave me 10% off when I whined....

So there's a newer cable that we need to have that looks the same? or are you saying that your original one was defective?

Twenty7Delta · 10-09-2010, 07:58 PM

they must have updated the cable and not said anything. All I know is that I bought a cable about 2 months ago, it looks exactly the same but charges my phone. sweet!

Blader · 10-10-2010, 02:46 AM

I have the current cable and an iPhone 4 and it works with no problem. No sound problems either.

MikeinAlexandria · 11-02-2010, 08:13 AM

Apple's selling the iPhone 4 to anyone now, contract free. It is locked, but unlockable as long as it has IOS 4.1 or older. Just bought one yesterday to see how it would work with the car. Looking forward to trying it out once I have a microsim cutter. It will be curious to see if one can use Bluetooth for calls and the ipod connector/Aux cable for the iPod/navigation features and charging.

Edit: make that IOS 4.02. IOS 4.1 is not currently unlock able, but hopefully will be soon.

Blue135i · 11-03-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeinAlexandria

Apple's selling the iPhone 4 to anyone now, contract free. It is locked, but unlockable as long as it has IOS 4.1 or older. Just bought one yesterday to see how it would work with the car. Looking forward to trying it out once I have a microsim cutter. It will be curious to see if one can use Bluetooth for calls and the ipod connector/Aux cable for the iPod/navigation features and charging.

did you pick up a Y cable at BMW? What are they charging?

MikeinAlexandria · 11-03-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue135i

did you pick up a Y cable at BMW? What are they charging?

My cable was included with the car as part of the value pack, a free option, iPod controls, USB and leather seats.

MrGraphics · 11-09-2010, 04:24 PM

Has anyone else had the problem of when the charge hits about 98%, then it starts disconnecting during music play (will come up with the "this device not supported" on the iPhone screen)?

If the charge is low, it will charge and play all day. But if it's almost charged or fully charged, it keeps dropping the interface connection.

MikeinAlexandria · 11-11-2010, 10:07 AM

I got my IPhone to work well in the car. It was playing iPod music using the radio interface and lowering the volume of the music to give out nav instructions using Tom Tom. Tom Tom is ok, but not as good as a real Garmin.

My iPhone is jail broken, though still locked, so I can't make calls. But as a smart iPod/GPS, it is pretty cool, and costs less than my first NUVI 360.

I have not had an issue with the charging, but then I was using the iPhone in the iPod pocket, and just letting it do it's handsfree thing. Too bad ere is not a voice activated GPS application for it yet.

hot_ride · 11-12-2010, 03:24 PM

Update: My car is now at the shop for a few things so I took the opportunity to ask about my specific problem. I'm guessing that they didn't think it was normal either since the last time I spoke with them (about 2 days ago) the SA told me that they replaced the connections in the console but were still investigating.

I have to guess that based on their willingness to replace parts, and the cross section of people for whom it works (and doesn't), there's a systemic problem.

I'll post a final update once I get it back and know more...

KMart03 · 11-25-2010, 03:22 PM

You should check if your aux volume is turned up all the way. I had this problem when I first plugged in my iPhone 4 and the speakers sounded distorted. It's my understanding that the built in amp our cars have don't require you to turn the aux volume up if the volume on your iPhone is already up all the way. Hope that helps

EgoPaintedGrey · 11-28-2010, 04:22 PM

What´s the difference between the Y cable (61120440812) and connecting an Ipod using 2 separate cables, 1 for usb and one aux?

LukyLuke · 11-29-2010, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by EgoPaintedGrey

What´s the difference between the Y cable (61120440812) and connecting an Ipod using 2 separate cables, 1 for usb and one aux?

The Y cable connects on car side USB + aux and on the iPhone apple socket only...

It works great in my 135 with the iphone 4 !

EgoPaintedGrey · 11-29-2010, 12:26 PM

Yeah, I know how the cable is. What I don´t know is what´s the difference o,o?

stylinexpat · 12-01-2010, 01:19 AM

Anyone here have the older cable on an 09 BMW with the Iphone 3g or 3GS where it worked fine but then when they upgraded to a newe Iphone 4 it did not work with that same cable? Did anyone update to a newer cable after to where it worked after??

My music sounds distorted using Iphone 4 with older BMW cable in M3 with navigation.

10-06-2010, 09:49 PM	#1
hot_ride Private First Class 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	OEM IPOD cable with IPhone 4, ios4.1 So I've been plugging in my Iphone since I got it and using the AUX menu and navigating via the phone. I assumed that the IPOD interface via the head unit was only for the IPOD and maybe the 3G/3GS. Today I left my phone plugged in to run out to the store for a minute and when I got back in and started the car something different happened... The stereo suddenly recognized the IPOD interface and I was able to control everything from the head unit. One problem... when I play via AUX everything is clear and sounds great. When the stereo recognizes it's an IPOD the sound has some distortion. Now the questions... is something wrong? is there a newer cable I need? Why did it only recognize it as an IPOD when I started the car with the IPhone plugged in?
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JOE2391 Private First Class 7 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY Westchester County iTrader: (0)	i have the same problem... i had a 3gs and a 4 and i cant figure it out... i have restored my phone... still not working...i have noticed it doesn't get as loud either threw my iphone.
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pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	Today, my service rep told me that the AUX port is only for iPods, not iPhones. He said the iPhone requires more power than the port delivers. Hence, it's spotty - sometimes it recognizes it, and sometimes not. Not sure if that's correct or not - need to do some research. But I know that mine works intermittently, and I've heard others have the same problem, so maybe he's right. If it doesn't, it'll play via Bluetooth, and the music quality will be bad. __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered.
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Twenty7Delta New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 128i AW 6MT Premium pkg CA Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta iTrader: (0)	BMW does make a Y cable that both charges the phone and lets you navigate the tunes. There are 2 cables that look the same but the new one does charge the phone. You have to plug both the usb and aux connecter in with the y cable to get audio and navigate via the head unit. Mine sounds fine.
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Twenty7Delta New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 128i AW 6MT Premium pkg CA Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta iTrader: (0)	sorry, that was my iPhone 3GS and now my iPhone 4. The cable that was in the car when I bought it did not charge the phone so I asked at the parts counter and they said that it wouldn't work but I convinced them to try it and their new one worked. Every now and then the car doesn't see the iPhone if I leave it in and connected - say, while I'm washing the car... When I get back in it doesn't get recognized until I unplug it and plug it back in. Didn't like the price very much though... $130 Canadian???? They gave me 10% off when I whined.... Last edited by Twenty7Delta; 10-09-2010 at 06:33 PM.. Reason: oldtimers....
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Twenty7Delta New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 128i AW 6MT Premium pkg CA Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta iTrader: (0)	they must have updated the cable and not said anything. All I know is that I bought a cable about 2 months ago, it looks exactly the same but charges my phone. sweet!
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MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Apple's selling the iPhone 4 to anyone now, contract free. It is locked, but unlockable as long as it has IOS 4.1 or older. Just bought one yesterday to see how it would work with the car. Looking forward to trying it out once I have a microsim cutter. It will be curious to see if one can use Bluetooth for calls and the ipod connector/Aux cable for the iPod/navigation features and charging. Edit: make that IOS 4.02. IOS 4.1 is not currently unlock able, but hopefully will be soon. Last edited by MikeinAlexandria; 11-03-2010 at 11:04 PM..
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MrGraphics New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Sport Package Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Has anyone else had the problem of when the charge hits about 98%, then it starts disconnecting during music play (will come up with the "this device not supported" on the iPhone screen)? If the charge is low, it will charge and play all day. But if it's almost charged or fully charged, it keeps dropping the interface connection.
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MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I got my IPhone to work well in the car. It was playing iPod music using the radio interface and lowering the volume of the music to give out nav instructions using Tom Tom. Tom Tom is ok, but not as good as a real Garmin. My iPhone is jail broken, though still locked, so I can't make calls. But as a smart iPod/GPS, it is pretty cool, and costs less than my first NUVI 360. I have not had an issue with the charging, but then I was using the iPhone in the iPod pocket, and just letting it do it's handsfree thing. Too bad ere is not a voice activated GPS application for it yet.
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hot_ride Private First Class 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Update: My car is now at the shop for a few things so I took the opportunity to ask about my specific problem. I'm guessing that they didn't think it was normal either since the last time I spoke with them (about 2 days ago) the SA told me that they replaced the connections in the console but were still investigating. I have to guess that based on their willingness to replace parts, and the cross section of people for whom it works (and doesn't), there's a systemic problem. I'll post a final update once I get it back and know more...
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KMart03 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Puyallup, WA iTrader: (0)	You should check if your aux volume is turned up all the way. I had this problem when I first plugged in my iPhone 4 and the speakers sounded distorted. It's my understanding that the built in amp our cars have don't require you to turn the aux volume up if the volume on your iPhone is already up all the way. Hope that helps
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EgoPaintedGrey New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 125i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mar del Plata iTrader: (0)	What´s the difference between the Y cable (61120440812) and connecting an Ipod using 2 separate cables, 1 for usb and one aux?
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EgoPaintedGrey New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 125i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mar del Plata iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I know how the cable is. What I don´t know is what´s the difference o,o?
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stylinexpat Major 415 Rep 1,427 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	Anyone here have the older cable on an 09 BMW with the Iphone 3g or 3GS where it worked fine but then when they upgraded to a newe Iphone 4 it did not work with that same cable? Did anyone update to a newer cable after to where it worked after?? My music sounds distorted using Iphone 4 with older BMW cable in M3 with navigation.
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