FIX

ckennedyYOW · 03-22-2022, 09:02 AM

Apologies if this topic has been addressed by a previous thread (or if this is covered by the owners manual, lol).

So, the other day, out of the blue, Android Auto no longer would load in my 2022 G80 xDrive. Moreover, no text messages or phone calls could be received. I was not able to delete the phone, nor add a new phone, despite the fact that my Samsung Galaxy S10 remained listed as a mobile device on the iDrive. So, basically, Bluetooth connectivity was lost. My phone had no issues pairing with the Bluetooth system in our other car, a Subaru Outback.

After some searching, I found the solution:

Hold/press the radio/volume button down for >30 secs while the car is on and in Park. The radio and screen will shut down and then restart after a brief period (10 secs). At this point, a message will appear on the screen indicating that the mobile device (in my case, Samsung Galaxy S10) will need to be paired. Proceed to the pairing screen, and voila! it works. Android Auto re-established. Appears to be a form of re-boot.

Hope that helps anyone with a similar issue.

Murf · 03-22-2022, 07:03 PM

Thanks I've actually had this happen and it just resolved on it's own after a day. Good to know there is a faster fix.

Dolemite79 · 04-02-2022, 04:49 PM

This just happened to me and I was going crazy! Thanks for this! Worked like a charm.

jungwoo0622 · 07-07-2022, 03:11 AM

I am having a same issue and will try as you posted
thanks

GiddyUpM4re · 07-07-2022, 08:44 PM

Thank you for posting this fix! I was really starting to lose my mind. The problem was exactly as you described. Holding the radio power button for that long had the phone/car reboot and fixed the issue!!

Now, i just need to figure out how to get My BMW app to reset and update the status correctly. For the past several days it’s been showing that my right front door and window are open, but they are both closed. I read a post that said updating the remote camera view solved the problem, but that’s not working for me.

Jon H · 10-04-2022, 06:13 PM

Thanks for this!

Limegrntaln · 10-05-2022, 02:32 AM

I've recommended this procedure 3 times this week. And once was on a different manufacturers forum, which it also works on other cars.

03-22-2022, 09:02 AM	#1
ckennedyYOW Private 66 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	FIX - Bluetooth Issues / phone pairing Apologies if this topic has been addressed by a previous thread (or if this is covered by the owners manual, lol). So, the other day, out of the blue, Android Auto no longer would load in my 2022 G80 xDrive. Moreover, no text messages or phone calls could be received. I was not able to delete the phone, nor add a new phone, despite the fact that my Samsung Galaxy S10 remained listed as a mobile device on the iDrive. So, basically, Bluetooth connectivity was lost. My phone had no issues pairing with the Bluetooth system in our other car, a Subaru Outback. After some searching, I found the solution: Hold/press the radio/volume button down for >30 secs while the car is on and in Park. The radio and screen will shut down and then restart after a brief period (10 secs). At this point, a message will appear on the screen indicating that the mobile device (in my case, Samsung Galaxy S10) will need to be paired. Proceed to the pairing screen, and voila! it works. Android Auto re-established. Appears to be a form of re-boot. Hope that helps anyone with a similar issue. Last edited by ckennedyYOW; 03-22-2022 at 09:03 AM.. Reason: additional info
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Murf Captain 885 Rep 897 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3C - Dravit Grey Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (2)	Thanks I've actually had this happen and it just resolved on it's own after a day. Good to know there is a faster fix.
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Dolemite79 Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 19 z06 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ft.lauderdale iTrader: (0)	This just happened to me and I was going crazy! Thanks for this! Worked like a charm.
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07-07-2022, 03:11 AM	#4
jungwoo0622 Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 bmw [0.00]	I am having a same issue and will try as you posted thanks
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GiddyUpM4re Enlisted Member 59 Rep 31 Posts Drives: G82, E46 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Laytonsville, MD iTrader: (0)	Thank you for posting this fix! I was really starting to lose my mind. The problem was exactly as you described. Holding the radio power button for that long had the phone/car reboot and fixed the issue!! Now, i just need to figure out how to get My BMW app to reset and update the status correctly. For the past several days it’s been showing that my right front door and window are open, but they are both closed. I read a post that said updating the remote camera view solved the problem, but that’s not working for me.
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10-04-2022, 06:13 PM	#6
Jon H Second Lieutenant 393 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2015 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orcutt, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for this! __________________ M3Cx, E92 M3 6MT Previous cars: '21 Supra, '17 GT-R, '15 GT3, '13 GT-R '09 GT-R, '06 Z06, '06 Evo MR, '05 M3, '03 Evo, '00 Miata.
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