{"product_id":"bmw-idrive-5-software-update-carplay","title":"BMW iDrive Software Update \u0026 CarPlay Activation","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpdate your NBTevo iDrive 5 system to the latest software version to unlock fullscreen Apple CarPlay. If your BMW currently only supports split-screen CarPlay, this service upgrades your software and activates the full display in a single session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"opacity: 0.15; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoftware update to the latest iDrive 6 version\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFullscreen wireless Apple CarPlay activation included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImproved system performance and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean OEM-style integration with no aftermarket hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully reversible: the original software version can be restored at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"opacity: 0.15; margin: 1rem 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 0.6rem 0;\"\u003e\n    Do you need this update?\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou only need this service if your current system does not support fullscreen Apple CarPlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo check your current version:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 6px;\"\u003eGo to \u003cstrong\u003eNavigation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; \u003cstrong\u003eMap\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; press \u003cstrong\u003eOptions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; select \u003cstrong\u003eNavigation settings\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; \u003cstrong\u003ePosition and Version\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; \u003cstrong\u003eVersion Information\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eIf your firmware begins with a letter before \u003cstrong\u003eN\u003c\/strong\u003e (for example \u003cstrong\u003eNBTevo_H\u003c\/strong\u003e), this update is required to enable fullscreen CarPlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003eRunning iDrive 4? Please see the correct package \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lbsperformance.com\/products\/nbtevo-idrive-4-idrive-6-flash-fullscreen-apple-carplay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003eNot sure what system your vehicle has? Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compatibility-checker\"\u003ecompatibility checker\u003c\/a\u003e to find out instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"opacity: 0.15; margin: 1rem 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 0.6rem 0;\"\u003e\n    How it works\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eChoose the option that suits you best at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 16px 0 8px;\"\u003eOption 1: Remote session\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe connect to your laptop remotely and carry out the flash and activation for you. All you need to do is download the update files beforehand and have your car and ENET cable ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003col style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace your order\u003c\/strong\u003e: once payment is confirmed, we will send you a download link for the update files and arrange a convenient time for the session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall a free remote access tool\u003c\/strong\u003e: we will send you a link to a lightweight utility that lets us connect to your laptop securely. No technical knowledge required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe carry out the flash and activation\u003c\/strong\u003e: at the agreed time, connect your ENET cable and we do the rest. The session typically takes under 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 20px 0 8px;\"\u003eOption 2: Mail in\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRemove your head unit and post it to us. We flash and activate it on our bench and return it the same day via guaranteed next-day delivery. Your car will run without warnings while the head unit is out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003col style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace your order\u003c\/strong\u003e: remove your head unit (a straightforward DIY process) and post it to us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe carry out the work\u003c\/strong\u003e: we flash the software update and activate fullscreen CarPlay on our bench, typically completing this the same day we receive it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe return it to you\u003c\/strong\u003e: your updated head unit is sent back via guaranteed next-day delivery. Simply refit and you are ready to go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003eNot sure which option to choose? The mail-in option is ideal if you do not have a Windows laptop or prefer a hands-off experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"opacity: 0.15; margin: 1rem 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 0.6rem 0;\"\u003e\n    What you need (remote option)\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA Windows laptop with at least 250GB of free storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA BMW ENET (OBD2) cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA stable internet connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA battery charger is strongly recommended during the flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003eENET cables are available from Amazon and eBay for approximately £10 to £15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"opacity: 0.15; margin: 1rem 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 0.6rem 0;\"\u003e\n    Important information\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePlease include your vehicle VIN in the order notes at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOrders without a VIN may be delayed\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOnce update files have been generated or the mail-in work has been completed, refunds are not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"LBS Performance Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Mail In (Software Update + Fullscreen Apple CarPlay Activation)","offer_id":42774030909647,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/0931\/6815\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Apr_30_2026_12_27_09_AM.png?v=1777505245","url":"https:\/\/www.lbsperformance.com\/products\/bmw-idrive-5-software-update-carplay","provider":"LBS Performance Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}