V28 has been released and is now available

appy · #1 09-19-2006, 02:07 PM

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KX592IQU

Details on this release can be found at http://xoutpost.com/pdf/v28.pdf

TQ2K · #2 09-19-2006, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by appy

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KX592IQU

Any significant changes from the previous version?

Thanks!

shoimin · #3 09-19-2006, 02:53 PM

I think someone mentioned faster response in another thread. Guess we'll find out in a little bit =)

edit: I just updated, and I can't really tell any differences other than a changed software version to 4-1/80. The upgrade was a success.

I was honestly hoping for traffic information, but I suppose that's far fetched.\

There will be someone who will undoubtedly ask how to upgrade, and since I have plenty of time, I'll provide some instructions for how I did it.
1 - I used two programs: WinRAR from www.rarsoft.com and ImgBurn from www.imgburn.com. Just install both with the default options.
2 - Download from the megaupload link from above by clicking it, entering the three digit/letter alphanumberic verification code in the space provided, and submit. Once done, wait about 45 seconds. Some ads will probably pop up, obscurring the download link, so just close any windows or floating ads by clicking the 'x'. Click download at the end of 45 seconds and save to disk.
3 - Right click the file that just downloaded, and select 'extract to bmw v28\' and wait a minute for the program to decompress the two files.
4 - Open ImgBurn, insert a CD into your burner (and wait while it spins up0, and under 'Source' click the icon for 'Browse for a file'. From there, point the file browser the location of v28.mds, which was performed in step 3.
5 - I burn max speed, but generally a slower speed results in a more stable burn, so I suggest burning at the minimum speed. Click the giant burn button and let it do its job.
6 - Take the finished cd to the car. I turn the key to the first position and let everything boot and stabilize. I then eject the Navigation Map, insert the cd, and sit and wait in the car. The process claims to take 6 minutes, but it feels far less than that. Once the process finishes, the screen will tell you to remove the cd, which you should and insert back the map disc. Give it a minute to reboot, and it should have finished.

Smokeoc68 · #4 10-16-2006, 06:45 PM

I must be doing something wrong. I followed the directions above, even downloaded the RAR and burner. I put the key in position 1, hit the accept button, eject the Nav disk, and load the burnt cd. It goes in for a couple of seconds and self ejects. Does anyone has suggestions?

Thanks,

#5 10-17-2006, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokeoc68

I must be doing something wrong. I followed the directions above, even downloaded the RAR and burner. I put the key in position 1, hit the accept button, eject the Nav disk, and load the burnt cd. It goes in for a couple of seconds and self ejects. Does anyone has suggestions?

Thanks,

Thank You

jesper2000 · #6 11-03-2006, 08:54 PM

I have a May 2003/E46 330 Cabrio and I am living in Denmark/Europe. Car is equipped with the MK IV system. I followed "shoimin" 's instructions and it just worked out a 100%, and the graphics improved significantly (I was on the V24 O/S). Thanks for quality advice in this forum.

As advised by Shoimin I used the WinRAR software (very easy) and the ImgBurn, also very easy. The V28 software download was from the URL:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KX592IQU

Regards
Jesper

Overboost · #7 11-05-2006, 08:48 PM

Downloaded from Megasoft, created img with Alcohol 120%, and upgraded to V28 from V27 with no issues. Everything fine, thanks guys!

Dan Downs · #8 12-02-2006, 12:30 AM

Can this update be used in a 2000 740il? it has the original version. Are their any issues in doing so?

trentonl · #9 12-09-2006, 04:54 PM

I attempted this update last night on my E39 with a Mk4 system. I burned the image to an admitidly low-quality cd-r at 1x speed.

Initially, all went well, the progress bar went from left all the way to the right. Then it just hung there for a few minutes. Then it showed me an error screen saying "failed to update" or something like that.

Now the screen is completely blank. It's on, but there's nothing there. Radio still works. Guess it's time to go to the deal and confess my Sin.

gdoan · #10 12-09-2006, 10:34 PM

I downloaded the v28 *.md? today, converted to .ISO using UltraISO, burned to a Maxell CD-R at 2x with Sonic RecordNow DX, and loaded onto my 2003, E39, w/MK IV with no problems.

If at first it doesn't succeed, try it again . . .

Greg
2003 ///M5 Jet Black/Black, Sport
Beastpower Sway Bar Brackets, Bluetooth, Aux Audio Input & all "plus" options except PDC