F55/F56 Smart phone question
#1
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
Posts: 4,743
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Smart phone question
Okay, try to stifle your laughter and concentrate on the answer for this one. I have an iPhone 3 (Three), and while it works perfectly well for me at present, I suspect it won't be happy connecting with the MINI system. Presently I use the archaic system of pulling over to talk.
I need a recommendation on the type of phone I should get that will converse with the MINI system. Hubby has an iPhone 5S, and has horrible trouble with it on a regular basis. He can't even put in a password to protect his phone because it then locks up and has to be driven back to the AT&T office for voodoo to make it unlock. I don't want one like that! Too much cursing involved.
I don't use a phone for games, music, photos, apps, etc. I talk on it, and once in a while check something on Yahoo. Occasionally I also try satellite view to check out a road, but usually if that's what I need, I'm in a no-service area anyway somewhere in rural Arkansas. I have (gasp!) no other apps!
Assuming there is hope for someone telephone-challenged like me, what would you new owners suggest--a phone that works well and actually can use the MINI system?
I need a recommendation on the type of phone I should get that will converse with the MINI system. Hubby has an iPhone 5S, and has horrible trouble with it on a regular basis. He can't even put in a password to protect his phone because it then locks up and has to be driven back to the AT&T office for voodoo to make it unlock. I don't want one like that! Too much cursing involved.
I don't use a phone for games, music, photos, apps, etc. I talk on it, and once in a while check something on Yahoo. Occasionally I also try satellite view to check out a road, but usually if that's what I need, I'm in a no-service area anyway somewhere in rural Arkansas. I have (gasp!) no other apps!
Assuming there is hope for someone telephone-challenged like me, what would you new owners suggest--a phone that works well and actually can use the MINI system?
#3
I think right now that iPhone 5S has the best compatibility with Mini Connected, per the compatibility page (Start Here: http://www.mini.com/connectivity/blu...=US&country=US and then pick 2014 Hardtop and all features). Maybe your husband got a lemon? I've got one model lower, the 5, and while I cannot comment on how it works with the Mini (Yet! Tomorrow!), I've never had issues like that with it locking up because of the passcode lock.
Though thinking back, are you getting the wired package or Media package? I think this answer may change based on whether you have the stock radio or the Mini Connected one.
Though thinking back, are you getting the wired package or Media package? I think this answer may change based on whether you have the stock radio or the Mini Connected one.
#4
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
Posts: 4,743
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
I think right now that iPhone 5S has the best compatibility with Mini Connected, per the compatibility page (Start Here: http://www.mini.com/connectivity/blu...=US&country=US and then pick 2014 Hardtop and all features). Maybe your husband got a lemon? I've got one model lower, the 5, and while I cannot comment on how it works with the Mini (Yet! Tomorrow!), I've never had issues like that with it locking up because of the passcode lock.
Though thinking back, are you getting the wired package or Media package? I think this answer may change based on whether you have the stock radio or the Mini Connected one.
Though thinking back, are you getting the wired package or Media package? I think this answer may change based on whether you have the stock radio or the Mini Connected one.
Please let me know how your phone works with your new car. Tomorrow? Congratulations!
BTW, I haven't ordered yet due to the website issues the last few days, but it appears that the Fully Loaded package is the way I'll go, which includes the Wired package.
#6
I am picking up my car today. I have the Fully Loaded, Wired upgrade, etc. Unfortunately, right now I have a Blackberry (work phone). In the next week or two I will be switching to an iPhone 5s (another work phone, finally). They force us to have a lock on it (good idea anyway). I'll check it all out and let you know how it works.
#7
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wheresaldo
MINI Parts for Sale
5
10-23-2015 10:17 AM
Manny_cooper
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
1
09-03-2015 05:48 AM