Firmware updates for Original BMW Accessories

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Smartphone software is constantly developing. In order to continuously guarantee the functionality of BMW adapter cables and Snap-in Adapters, BMW offers firmware updates for these accessory products.

7 August 2020

BMW adapter cables

BMW Original Accessories adapter cables user manual (PDF, 237 KB)

BMW Snap-in Adapter

BMW Original Accessories snap-in adapters user manual (PDF, 293 KB)

The firmware updates for your accessory products can easily be conducted. Simply connect your BMW adapter cable to the USB interface on your computer. If you want to update your BMW Snap-in Adapter, an additional Micro USB cable is required.

Select the suitable update and download it onto your computer. Then open the file with the firmware update and follow the installation instruction.

Download for macOS (ZIP, 413 KB)

Download for Windows (ZIP, 1 MB)

Software Update for Accessories
Usage rights agreement from Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (Valid as of 10/2014)
1. Subject matter of the contract  
The subject matter of this Agreement is the provision of the software “Update für BMW CE-Device Steuergerät” (hereinafter referred to as “Software”) by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Petuelring 130, 80809 Munich (hereinafter referred to as “BMW”) to the end user (hereinafter referred to as “Licensee”) for downloading onto a BMW accessory intended for the purpose in the Licensee’s vehicle.
2. Copyrights to the Software
The Software is protected by copyright. BMW is the sole owner of the exclusive, irrevocable, assignable, unlimited rights of use in the Software with respect to time, place and content. BMW reserves all rights to publish, reproduce, propagate, change, modify, and exploit the Software.
3. Granting of the right of use
BMW hereby grants the Licensee at no charge the basic, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable right to use the Software exclusively for installation on the designated accessory products.
In particular, the Licensee is not permitted to modify or copy the Software, to create any products derived from the Software, to pass on the Software or copies thereof to third parties or to exploit it commercially in any form whatsoever.
4. Licence period  
The right of use is valid for an indefinite period of time.
5. Software errors  
The Software is supplied to the Licensee on an “as is” basis. BMW assumes no liability for defects of title and material. This shall not apply in the case of malicious action or gross negligence.
6. Liability  
BMW shall not be held liable if the Licensee downloads and installs the Software on the BMW accessory using devices that have not been approved by BMW for the installation of the Software or if the Licensee does not carry out the download and installation in accordance with the instructions for installation.
BMW shall only be responsible for wilful intent and gross negligence unless binding legal requirements stipulate liability.  
In particular, the limitations to liability in this section shall not apply in the event of any injury to life, limb or health.
7. Jurisdiction and choice of law  
The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising in connection with this Agreement – unless otherwise mandatorily required by law – is Munich. German law shall be applicable.