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01-11-2012, 11:24 AM | #1 |
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Quick Question: Charging iPhone Through USB
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I have just got my new 2012 BMW Z4 28i and I'm in the process of discovering its great features. I have a quick question. I decided to use my old iPhone (3G) in the car as a music source and it works great. I connected it via USB so that it is being charged while playing songs. However, it keeps on charging even when I stop the engine. Do you think I should plug it off when I leave the car? Would leaving it plugged to the USB port cause any problems? Thanks a lot! Ozan |
01-11-2012, 11:35 AM | #2 |
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I have a 2012 28i on order right now. I am thinking of downloading my music from my iphone to the cars harddrive. I don't know how to do that yet, but that may be a good option for you as well. If you do that, let me know how you did it and how it works. Then you don't have the phone charging 24/7. Just a thought.
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01-11-2012, 11:46 AM | #5 |
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Hi Colorado,
Unfortunately, it's not possible to download music from an iPhone to the car. I tried it and failed. Then I took a look at the owner's manual and it clearly says that there's no chance. The car is absolutely amazing and you'll love it so don't feel disappointed |
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01-11-2012, 12:10 PM | #6 |
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After reading your answers, I noticed two things that I want to share with you.
1. The car doesn't have a USB jack in the glove compartment. The only USB jack is in the center console and it seems not to be possible to download songs by using it. But I know that the car has 12gb hard disk space. 2. I have just entered the car to unplug my iPhone to prevent it from overcharging and I heard that 'click' sound which normally comes from the iPhone when you 'start' charging it. I guess the power in the USB jack shuts off when you lock the car. That's great! |
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01-11-2012, 12:18 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the suggestions and information regarding the music download. I will work with it when I get my car. I keep my ipod in my Cadillac CTS. I may just get another ipod for the Z4. I can sync the ipods to itunes for an update anytime and avoid the seperate files problem. I am a past Z3 owner (before my C6 Corvette which I traded in on the Z4) and look forward to all the new and inproved features of the new Z4. No longer will I have to struggle with the top trying to store it in the back of the Vette as rain storms approach. Push the button and in 20 seconds, I am covered. Thank you again for sharing your information. That's what makes the forum great.
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01-11-2012, 01:12 PM | #9 |
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+1 jparnes....if you have the HDD, then you have the glove box USB. Check again, upper left hand corner in the glove box. You REALLY have to look for it.
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The USB port in the glove box is the only way you can transfer music to the hard drive. It is very unobtrusive and took me a while to find.
It's not worth doing this. Transfers are jaw-droppingly slow. A 4GB USB drive had not transferred in the time it took my battery to discharge completely (many hours). I also tried transferring on a drive from New Hampshire to Montreal (4 hours) which also was not long enough.
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01-11-2012, 03:20 PM | #12 |
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You can also transfer music to the hard drive through the old school method of putting audio cds in the player and copying it to the hard drive from there
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Yes! I've found it! The only missing thing on that USB jack is a camouflage cover! ) Thanks again everyone...
I'll try to import my music files to the car today and I'll let you know about my experience. |
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01-11-2012, 09:16 PM | #15 |
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You got that right!! The USB port in the glove box is not only hard to find, but difficult to plug in to. Just a bit awkward. I have used both methods, from a thumb drive and direct from cd. Unless you like the full CD, collecting your favorites on a thumb drive is best. Plus the transfer is faster. Glad you found the port!
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