easiest ipod solution

saosinned · 09-24-2007, 11:32 PM

Alright i've

'ed and I've read a bunch of posts about problems and solutions with all the different ipods. There's almost too much to read with the search, but basically what I'm getting is that the new classics screw up with charging/battery, and the 3rd gen (which I have) is completely incompatible.

So the easiest solution would be to find a used 5th gen so that I can be sure i'll get the ipod up and working with idrive without 5 trips into the service department? I haven't been able to find anyone saying they have issues with their 5th gen ipod. I just don't want to have to spend days dealing with chords, software updates, random disconnects, and other annoyances. I just want to USE the ipod.

mrad01 · 09-25-2007, 02:44 AM

I'm having charging and disconnect issues with my gen 5.5 iPod Video. I'm running v26 software at the moment - v27.1 is being loaded in a week or so.

Mattscott · 09-25-2007, 03:13 AM

use the old school ipod.

montreal_bimmer · 09-25-2007, 09:42 AM

i use the 3mm plug in my center console....

gloster · 09-25-2007, 10:05 AM

I had no problems with my 5th generation Ipod. I do have the charging issue with my ipod classic.

karliejai · 09-26-2007, 12:30 AM

i use 5th gen... my ipod, my brother's ipod and my gf's ipod none have any problem with the car (they are all 5th gen)

09-24-2007, 11:32 PM	#1
saosinned Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 2004 325i (e92 335 ordered) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	easiest ipod solution Alright i've 'ed and I've read a bunch of posts about problems and solutions with all the different ipods. There's almost too much to read with the search, but basically what I'm getting is that the new classics screw up with charging/battery, and the 3rd gen (which I have) is completely incompatible. So the easiest solution would be to find a used 5th gen so that I can be sure i'll get the ipod up and working with idrive without 5 trips into the service department? I haven't been able to find anyone saying they have issues with their 5th gen ipod. I just don't want to have to spend days dealing with chords, software updates, random disconnects, and other annoyances. I just want to USE the ipod. __________________ (Ordered 6/22/07) 335i coupe / Titanium Silver / Coral Red / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Navigation / Heated Seats / iPod
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09-25-2007, 02:44 AM	#2
mrad01 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	I'm having charging and disconnect issues with my gen 5.5 iPod Video. I'm running v26 software at the moment - v27.1 is being loaded in a week or so. __________________ 2008 BMW e90 M3 6MT 1990 BMW e30 325i 5MT
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09-25-2007, 03:13 AM	#3
Mattscott Major General 108 Rep 8,327 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beaumont, CA iTrader: (2)	use the old school ipod. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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09-25-2007, 09:42 AM	#4
montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	i use the 3mm plug in my center console....
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09-25-2007, 10:05 AM	#5
gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	I had no problems with my 5th generation Ipod. I do have the charging issue with my ipod classic.
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09-26-2007, 12:30 AM	#6
karliejai Da Kid 121 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: JetBlack e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	i use 5th gen... my ipod, my brother's ipod and my gf's ipod none have any problem with the car (they are all 5th gen) __________________ MODS: OEM Front Splitter \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| OEM Trunk Spoiler \| Matt Black Front Grill \| Black Shadowline Window Trim \| Painted Front Lower Rod \| Blacklines \| JDM Yellow Fogs \| Custom Silver CF Headlights with LUX 4.0 \| Eisenhaus Sports Exhaust
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