Thread: iPhone/Smartphone snap-in adapter info

Quote: Originally Posted by macleod135 So what do I need to buy to install the regular snap in adapter? Is it just the snap in adapter or do I need to buy the baseplate/eject box? If I need to buy those, where do I get them or what is the part number? Thanks for you help! http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...08&postcount=6

Quote: Originally Posted by eMINI OK, my car (when it arrives) is configured with BMW Assist/Bluetooth, the 6FL iPod/USB Adapter and 6NF Smartphone Integration options. To paraphrase the accessories catalog, my expectation is that this will enable me to charge the phone, access music or MP3 files and connect to the roof mounted telephone antenna for improved cellular reception. So far, so good... The accessories catalog goes on to say that...

OK, my car (when it arrives) is configured with BMW Assist/Bluetooth, the 6FL iPod/USB Adapter and 6NF Smartphone Integration options. To paraphrase the accessories catalog, my expectation is that this will enable me to charge the phone, access music or MP3 files and connect to the roof mounted telephone antenna for improved cellular reception. So far, so good... The accessories catalog goes on to say that "The adapter also provides...

Quote: Originally Posted by Technic The correct snap in and baseplate for your car is the non -6NF accessory, the regular phone snap in accessory for the iPhone. Oooof. That would have been good to know a week ago. You wouldn't happen to have a part number for that would you? I can't seem to find anything and it's obvious the parts department is learning as they go as well.... Thanks.

So what do I need to buy to install the regular snap in adapter? Is it just the snap in adapter or do I need to buy the baseplate/eject box? If I need to buy those, where do I get them or what is the part number? Thanks for you help!

Having a 3gs I was ready to go down the path of attempting to fit the cradle into the arm rest then I realised that a large part of iPhone features would be lost as it's not easily viewed or accessed in the oem location. For me it's all the driving related apps that make the iPhone require a more line of sight location such as satnav etc.

That's a relief, knowing it definitely charges the phone (I have a 3GS). I did order my 135i with Smartphone integration, sounds like it will be very slick! Thanks for the mini-review.

It's just to mount the phone.

Honestly, save your money and your time. I got the dealer to throw the adapter and the smart phone prep for free when I bought the car. So glad I did not pay for it. Still get the "accessory not designed to work with iphone" message when I plug the phone in, reception is no better, and the audio quality is not as good as with the regular usb adapter, so basically all it does is charge the phone. There is another thread on...

Quote: Originally Posted by Technic The 3G iPhone snap-in for non -6NF is P/N 84 21 2 151 038 ($93.56 at Tischer BMW, sponsor of this forum), baseplate is P/N 84 10 9 160 935 ($118.34) for the 135i. I strongly advise you to double check these P/N with a dealer other than the one that ordered the incorrect parts. These P/N are from www.realoem.com/bmw and they are behind the latest P/N updates for at least 5 months, so changes to these P/N...