iPod Touch 2G with OS 3.0 on 2009 BMW iDrive

Same issue with my NEW after market headunit that used to work but since the upgrade to 3.0 unit does not recognize the ipod. Oh well back to 2.something!

Same issue with my Pontiac Solstice.

I suggest you ALL send feedback to Apple about your problems at http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipodtouch.html giving them the details of your installation.

You can add Honda to the list -- using a 32GB 2G Touch with 3.0, was fine with 2.2.1 in 2009 Fit.

I should point out that I was able to get 3.0 to work with my factory Honda iPod interface, but only when I only had about 100 songs on it. This shows that it does work, but once I filled my Touch back up to capacity it stopped working. I've tried manual mode, auto-sync, 1/2 full, no playlists, restoring multiple times, restoring as a new iPod -- nothing makes it work unless there's hardly anything on the device. I guess I'll have to try DFU mode to go back ...

I have a 2008 BMW 750 with the factory ipod adapter.I can play a song only when it is alphabetical song order. When I try to select by artist or album, it just hangs on the menu screen.

I have encountered this exact same problem with my 2009 BMW E93. After updating to 3.0, my iPod Touch 2G (32GB) is no longer recognized by the car through the dedicated connector. I also have an older iPod Touch (1G) that I have not yet upgraded to the new firmware and it continues to work flawlessly in the same BMW as it has in the past. Bugs!

Me too. Except I have a 2008 BMW 335 Sports coupe and a 32 gig ipod touch 1st gen. I did find one work around though it stinks. If I power off the touch and power it back on - then connect it it works until I turn off the car. Still I want a real fix...anyone contacted BMW dealer on this? maybe there is BMW update ..I am sure apple will take about 3-5 months for one. THey always take a long time on updates like this...we will see.

BMW E93 12/2007 iPod touch 1Gen 16GB same problem, ipod loosing connectivity worked fine with version 2.x

Same issue with my '08 535xi. Only workaround I see is to disconnect the USB and use the AUX plug only. No iDrive with this workaround though.

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Successfully went back to 2.2.1 last night and no problems in my Honda. I put the Touch into DFU mode, then Shift-Restore to load the previous firmware, and re-sync'd it as a new iPod (not from backup).

Any one have link on how to revert to 2.2.1 firmware on a mac? Also I have appointment with BMW on Wednesday next week so will first wait for that to see if they have fix before reverting. Anyone else heard from or tried to contact BMW service? Also I do have a clear work around that works with my 1st gen touch 32gig. Turn off car. Disconnect pod, turn off pod(hold down top button then slide it to off when it comes up with option to turn off). Then Turn on car and turn on pod not connected to car. Make sure car is on something other than aux like fm is what I use. Then once pod is on connect it to cars ipod connector. Now switch to aux and it should work....may have to hit usb as option...(every once and a while mine requires it). Now the bad news. Every-time you turn off car you have to do this again when you turn it on again (so remember to disconnect pod before turning on car). Let me know if anyone else finds this to work with their ipod touch please. Good luck - still surprised there is not more mention of this problem on the web cant believe that a lot of BMW users dont also have ipod touches for use in their car.

... if you turn the ipod completely off and disconnetc it from usb it works even when the car is running 😉 However very annoying but I think you can't blame BMW for it. OS 3.0 is not on their compatibility list yet.

Went and took car to BMW dealer. They plugged away at service Database and tried a few things in garage to no avail. They dont have any ideas - they promised me they would research a solution or at least suggest a new list of compatible ipods so I can buy a new one. I tried reverting to 2.2.1 and had no luck at all it ended up back at 3.0 after an hour and a half of resyncing. I cant find any mention of a legitimate procedure to do this on mac. All that i find say you need to "jailbreak" you pod and break warranty. Mine still has warranty and would prefer not to tank the warranty for this...Any one know how to downgrade in a more 'kosher' manner? I cant even find 2.2.1 firmware to install...only hacked version of 2.2.1. Some also say you need to revert your itunes to 8.0 from 8.2 - this is crazy - how are people doing this? Oh well no music control....good ole minijack for now.

"Ended up having to downgrade to 2.2.1 in DFU mode and everything works again."

Please tell me how you did this! I just upgraded to 3.0 and my 2009 535i will not even recognize the Touch. To think Apple charges $10 for the "upgrade"!

Please do what "F Shippey" suggested above. "The squeaky wheel gets the grease."

My aftermarket Sony head unit no longer recognizes the ipod. The only reason I bought this particular unit was for the ipod touch compatibility. I reverted back to 2.2.1 software and all is well once again!!!!!

But the issues stated does need to be addressed on Apples end in my opinion. So DROP THEM A LINE!