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      11-11-2011, 08:58 AM   #89
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question,

I have a 2003 3.0i (non M)

My nav says SW Ver 1.8
SW Date 15.11.1

Can I actually upgrade to the newest version (3.2?) ok without issues? How do I know what version DVD Nav I have or since it is DVD, do I assume MK4?

Do the Zs even show a splash screen? I haven't noticed one.

can you also make the screen not retract when you turn the car off?
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      11-11-2011, 09:03 AM   #90
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question,

I have a 2003 3.0i (non M)

My nav says SW Ver 1.8
SW Date 15.11.1

Can I actually upgrade to the newest version (3.2?) ok without issues? How do I know what version DVD Nav I have or since it is DVD, do I assume MK4?
You should be able to upgrade the firmware without issue. BMW switched over to MKIV Nav in roughly 2001/2002 your 03 will have MKIV Nav.

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Do the Zs even show a splash screen? I haven't noticed one.

can you also make the screen not retract when you turn the car off?
The Z's show a splash screen, however I think you have only 10 seconds from unlocking the car for you to see it. Most people get in their car and never see it because they dont settle into the car in under 10 seconds.

You can not change any of the monitor close open settings.
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      12-03-2011, 12:02 AM   #91
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Anyone in San Jose area can help me out? I just picked up an E46 M3 with old version of Nav. Unfortunately I only have Mac as well with no access to PC. I'm willing to pay small amount for the CD used and the service (~$10 bucks?)
Looking to add attached custom splash screen & the GB Female voice..

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If you can get someone to modify the image and post it somewhere, you can just burn it on the mac. I'd be interested in that image with that logo and voice too.
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Yes.. I think so too. I need help to modify into an image. I thought the attached image is already in the "right" size?
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      12-03-2011, 08:48 PM   #94
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Beta,

I borrowed one of my co-worker's PC to do this.. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YW5UX2IP

1. M logo splash screen
2. V32 Software for MkIV
3. GB Female voice.

Just download it and burn the ISO on a Mac. I used CD-R to do this, the upgrade took me 3 mins and everything went smoothly. Good luck.
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      12-08-2011, 12:44 PM   #95
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Ah this is freaking awesome. I need to do this!
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      12-08-2011, 07:11 PM   #96
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It is awesome, followed imediately by a underwhelming feeling.

I mean I guess the M logo is cool, and the perspective view is nice but other than that I really don't the difference in my original firmware.
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It is awesome, followed imediately by a underwhelming feeling.

I mean I guess the M logo is cool, and the perspective view is nice but other than that I really don't the difference in my original firmware.
half the fun is going through it and changing all the prompts and such to other things.
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the M logo will be well worth it for me. Just what our cars need right? Another M logo hahahaha
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2012 Nav Disks!!!

Boys and girls, I bought my new 2012 navigation disks from www.bmwnavigation.co.uk,
I got the FULL 3 DVDs, SET and V3.2 update disk all for £25, Bargain! and helpful service.

Instructon Manual and Navigation guides (included) for all BMWs on this site too, so good to bookmark and hope this helps.
Oh, and I almost forgot, you get to choose from about 40+ custom splash screens for free!! a wonderful service. <3 and they have a special offer.
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      12-12-2011, 06:19 PM   #100
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It is awesome, followed imediately by a underwhelming feeling.

I mean I guess the M logo is cool, and the perspective view is nice but other than that I really don't the difference in my original firmware.
+1
I updated mine after I got it. I put up the M logo on the splash screen, but other than that not much is different.
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Beta,

I borrowed one of my co-worker's PC to do this.. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YW5UX2IP

1. M logo splash screen
2. V32 Software for MkIV
3. GB Female voice.

Just download it and burn the ISO on a Mac. I used CD-R to do this, the upgrade took me 3 mins and everything went smoothly. Good luck.
Thanks for posting! I re-upgraded and everything went well. I have the GB female voice but for some reason I don't have the M log splash screen. Wondering if anyone else had this issue.
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Thanks for posting! I re-upgraded and everything went well. I have the GB female voice but for some reason I don't have the M log splash screen. Wondering if anyone else had this issue.
The splash screen only come up for approx. 10 seconds. The counter start as soon as you open the door (that's when the NAV boots up). If you, like myself, do too much fiddling between opening the door to starting the car, often times, you won't see the splash screen
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      12-14-2011, 10:22 PM   #103
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The splash screen only come up for approx. 10 seconds. The counter start as soon as you open the door (that's when the NAV boots up). If you, like myself, do too much fiddling between opening the door to starting the car, often times, you won't see the splash screen
Yep. I see it for very short time. Usually by the time I get into the car (due to tight garage ******* the splash screen is gone.
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Yeah that's weird. I got the female GB voice, which I didn't have before, but still the old BMW splash screen. I'll try re-flashing it tomorrow.
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      12-28-2011, 11:39 AM   #105
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Hi folks,

have done already
- a Splash Screen
- Night View
- some Text Modifications in German.

Now i face a big Problem and dont know how to handle it...
I want to change the function from some Menu Points or better add some Menu Points in "Settings" Menu. Is this possible?

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      12-31-2011, 08:50 PM   #106
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I would like to upgrade from factory firmware version 32-0 to a tweaked 32-2.

I believe I might need to downgrade to a older firmware before upgrading to 32-2.

Can anyone point me in the right direction for an older firmware download? All the links I've found are old
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I would like to upgrade from factory firmware version 32-0 to a tweaked 32-2.
I believe I might need to downgrade to a older firmware before upgrading to 32-2.
Can anyone point me in the right direction for an older firmware download? All the links I've found are old
Firmware Version 32 does not upgrade anything on your MKIV system:
http://www.xoutpost.com/electronics/...n-v32-sib.html
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      01-06-2012, 12:59 PM   #108
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Firmware Version 32 does not upgrade anything on your MKIV system:
http://www.xoutpost.com/electronics/...n-v32-sib.html
Yes, you're correct. "Upgrade" was probably not the right term. "Change" or "customize" might have been more accurate. I was initially looking to do a cusom splash screen, UK female nav voice and the "night mode" coloration.

As it was, I was able to go back-and-forth from 32-0 to 32-2, no issues. Found out "night mode" coloration pretty much sucks outside of a large incorperated city/urban setting. So I went back to my own, persoannly tweaked 32-0.

Going from the factory 32-0 to a tweaked 32-0, you need to install a different version of the software first, or the system won't view it as a different version and install any changes. For me, going back and forth between 32-0, to 32-2, to my own version of 32-0 worked just fine.

All works well now.
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trouble with navtweak,

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Well thanks to the awesomeness that is x5world and their extensive technical threads, I was able to update my OEM BMW Navigation firmware to the latest and greatest version. Understand that I did not write most of this, I just rewrote a bit of it and tailored it to my needs and to make it a bit easier to accomplish. Again, many thanks to x5world.

This DIY is for the MkIV DVD OEM BMW Navigation System only!!!

Important: You can not simply do this procedure with the same version of firmware already on the NAV unit. If your NAV unit has V32 installed already and you create a new CD with V32 then it will not update the splash. You need to either upgrade or downgrade to a new or old unmodified version. Then re-install the newly modified splash version of the firmware. This is so the NAV recognizes that there is a new update.

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Keep in mind that changes will be made to system ROM files and could seriously damage your navigation computer. The provided set of tools which will accomplish the aforementioned task are not Guaranteed to work 100%. As always, you take on any liability and responsibility for damages. If you need help try searching this thread first. Now with that out of the way here's a step by step guide. You will need some manipulation tools installed first.

Changes:
- BMW Nav firmware version 32
- Custom Splash (boot) screen) [OPTIONAL]
- USA English female voice changed to Great Britain female English voice [OPTIONAL]

Step One
Download latest firmware (v32) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IP0KD0O0

Step Two
Obtain UltraISO and Navtweak
GTK+/WIN32 Runtime Environment

Step Three
Using UltraISO, extract NAV_SW.mdf

Step Four
Changing the splash image

1. Load image onto PC
2. Locate "navboot" file. Usually located in \V_2\RR\0101\BMWC01S\app_sw\
3. Copy "navboot" to hard drive on PC
4. Using navtweak open "navboot"
5. Once opened, click "Image"
6. Now in the "rombitmaps" box highlight the first entry and using cursor scroll down to the image that you will change. Located at line 14.
7. Now select the gif you want to change by right-clicking on the line and selecting "save"
7. NOTE! the new splash image has to fit the screen so you'll have to edit it (with Paint, PhotoShop, etc...) by making sure that it has aspect ratio of Width 400 x Height 234 x Depth 8bit 96X96dpi, single frame. And saved as a *.GIF file
8. If the new gif image is larger than 4544KB then you'll need to check the box "Do not check file size"
9. If you're running into a problem with images not being recognized even after they meet the specs in step 7. Then you need to check the box read "complicated" gifs.
10. Now select the gif you want to load by right-clicking on the line and selecting "replace"
11. Voila!! now you have a new splash that will startup

I chose this:


Step Five
Changing the language

Navigate to
V_2/Voices/0502

rename usa_f.csf to 1usa_f.csf
rename gb_f.csf to usa_f.csf
rename 1usa_f.csf to gb_f.csf

V_2/language/0103

rename usa4f.tsf to 1usa4f.tsf
rename gb4f.tsf to usa4f.tsf
rename 1usa4f.tsf to gb4f.tsf

AND

V_2/language/0105

rename usa4f.tsf to 1usa4f.tsf
rename gb4f.tsf to usa4f.tsf
rename 1usa4f.tsf to gb4f.tsf

Step Six
Creating the Image

1. Start UltraISO (you will see window split into four sections)
2. Goto File->Open (locate the Navigation CD image of firmware) or Open CD/DVD
3. Once CD is loaded into "Image" window goto Actions -> Add Folder and replace \V_2\
4. You will be prompted to verify replacement. Select "yes"
6. Now you're ready to make the new ISO image. In the top left window labeled "Image", click the first entry (it will look like 20060220_120036 with a CD Icon) edit the line to reflect "NAV_SW" and press return
7. Goto File -> Save as .ISO

Step Seven
Burning the image to CD

1. Open UltraISO
2. Goto File -> Open and select NAV_SW.iso
3. Once open, Goto Tools -> Burn CD/DVD image
4. Change the write speed to the minimum setting then click "Burn"

Step Eight
Flashing the NAV system

1. Go to your vehicle and turn the ignition switch to position 1.
2. Let the navigation system boot up and get into a normal operating mode.
3. Leaving the system on (never turn the power off during these steps!!) eject the navigation DVD from your drive unit.
3. Load the new burned V32 disk into your Nav unit.
5. Watch your screen and be patient. Once it find the disc, the monitor will turn off.



6. A few minutes later, the monitor will turn back on. It says it will take 6 minutes to do the upgrade, but it doesn't take that long. When it’s done it will eject the CD automatically.





7. Put your navigation DVD back in the drive and make sure everything is working properly.

Images courtesy x5world.
hey everyone in 2020 , i have read all information here, and i have sits problems with navtweak , all the time is asking for different dll files, and today i have been install around 20 dll and still asking for more, any idea why, and how can i get working navtweak, cause i can't find any at the moment . thanks a lot
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Hello everyone. I want to upgrade the firmware of my MKIV but with other language. Anyone knows how to do it? I want to add Portuguese language. Many thanks.
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