3G snap-in adapter

jump23 · 03-04-2009, 05:19 PM

I have smartphone integration [6NF] and got the iPhone 3G snap-in adapter.

The part number for the adapter is: 84 21 2 151 043

I have the original iPhone but got the 3G adapter because I was planning to upgrade.

But I noticed that my current phone works just fine. I seem to have all the phone/music/address book functionality even though it's not a 3G phone.

So I guess I don't need to upgrade the phone.

Or is there something I'm missing????

BMWxM · 03-04-2009, 07:11 PM

my guess is its backwards compatible... because if you think about it, the 3G phone has all of the features of the old one ..Plus..

jump23 · 03-05-2009, 05:10 AM

yeah that would make sense.

For some reason, I thought there was an adapter specifically for the 2G iphone. That's why I wasn't expecting my 2G phone to work with the 3G adapter. But I'm glad it does.

lugnut · 03-05-2009, 07:40 AM

Word of warning.....i can not use my Iphone 3G w/ the BMW ipod Y-cable. Anytime I plug my Iphone into it I get the message that "this device is not compatable. would you like to turn on airplane mode?"

I went to my dealership a couple of months ago, but evidently I was the first person to mention this to BMW.....

jump23 · 03-05-2009, 07:53 AM

I get the same message... not a problem, just ignore it.

The manual for the 3G adapter has a warning that the message will come up and say to either ignore it or cancel.

But the phone works fine.

JIO · 03-05-2009, 10:55 PM

Yep...even with the new cradle, the iPhone gives the same compatibility warning, and then works fine. The only gain the cradle and smartphone integration package gives you over the plugging it into the iPod connector is a way to hold the phone and increased reception by hooking up to the car's antennas. The extra reception doesn't seem to really be there, at least from my testing.

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jump23 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 09 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Roswell GA iTrader: (0)	3G snap-in adapter I have smartphone integration [6NF] and got the iPhone 3G snap-in adapter. The part number for the adapter is: 84 21 2 151 043 I have the original iPhone but got the 3G adapter because I was planning to upgrade. But I noticed that my current phone works just fine. I seem to have all the phone/music/address book functionality even though it's not a 3G phone. So I guess I don't need to upgrade the phone. Or is there something I'm missing????
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BMWxM Private 17 Rep 56 Posts Drives: M3 E92 AW/BB DCT '10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [0.00]	my guess is its backwards compatible... because if you think about it, the 3G phone has all of the features of the old one ..Plus.. __________________ 2010 e92 AW/BB M-DCT \| HRE R43 Gloss Black \| Performance Steering Wheel(non-LCD) ----2008 SSII e90 M3 6MT-----GONE
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jump23 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 09 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Roswell GA iTrader: (0)	yeah that would make sense. For some reason, I thought there was an adapter specifically for the 2G iphone. That's why I wasn't expecting my 2G phone to work with the 3G adapter. But I'm glad it does.
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lugnut First Lieutenant 8 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Space/Fox Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Watchung, NJ iTrader: (0)	Word of warning.....i can not use my Iphone 3G w/ the BMW ipod Y-cable. Anytime I plug my Iphone into it I get the message that "this device is not compatable. would you like to turn on airplane mode?" I went to my dealership a couple of months ago, but evidently I was the first person to mention this to BMW..... __________________ 18 XC90 T6 Inscription (Silver/Black) 16 981 GTS (All Black Everything) 12 E70 X5d Black Saphire/ Tobacco (RIP) 08 E92 M3 SG/Fox Red Gintani Race (sold), RG63 02 E46 M3 Cab Imola, E36 Z3 Atlanta Blue/Tan
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jump23 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 09 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Roswell GA iTrader: (0)	I get the same message... not a problem, just ignore it. The manual for the 3G adapter has a warning that the message will come up and say to either ignore it or cancel. But the phone works fine.
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JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Yep...even with the new cradle, the iPhone gives the same compatibility warning, and then works fine. The only gain the cradle and smartphone integration package gives you over the plugging it into the iPod connector is a way to hold the phone and increased reception by hooking up to the car's antennas. The extra reception doesn't seem to really be there, at least from my testing.
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