Navigation & Audio Bluetooth compatibility list
#478
#480
#481
There's a post here that says going to Settings->Mail->Contacts and changing the sort order causes it to change for the iDrive in a BMW. Might work for MINIs too.
#483
#485
Just bought a Katana LX (formware 1.002SP) and everything functions properly except the phonebook won't sync (anymore). It's been really quirky, but lately it won't sync at all. I noticed an earlier post that said it worked perfectly, but mine still isn't syncing the phonebook.
UPDATE: I think I've discovered that it syncs up all the way to the last person called. If I don't call anybody before trying to resync it comes up, "No entries available." If I un-sync it, call up Suzie, hang up and resync, the phonebook syncs up to, but not including, Suzie.
UPDATE: I think I've discovered that it syncs up all the way to the last person called. If I don't call anybody before trying to resync it comes up, "No entries available." If I un-sync it, call up Suzie, hang up and resync, the phonebook syncs up to, but not including, Suzie.
Last edited by bhelton; 11-14-2008 at 01:25 PM.
#486
Hello All,
BigMiniAl kindly posted some part numbers for iPhone snap-in adapters for the standard iPhone and the 3G. They're listed for cars with and without smartphone integration, so you'll need to make sure to chose the one compatible with your car.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that these aren't all available for delivery yet- it looks like the smartphone integration versions aren't due until December, but that's an estimated date.
BigMiniAl kindly posted some part numbers for iPhone snap-in adapters for the standard iPhone and the 3G. They're listed for cars with and without smartphone integration, so you'll need to make sure to chose the one compatible with your car.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that these aren't all available for delivery yet- it looks like the smartphone integration versions aren't due until December, but that's an estimated date.
#487
Just a quick non-update regarding the new Verizon BlackBerry Storm touch phone. Release date is now two days away: Friday, November 21. I have graduated from MOCD (MINI Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) while waiting for the delivery of my Clubman last June to BBSOCD (BlackBerry Storm Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) while waiting for this d*mn phone.
I plan on picking up my new Storm on Friday morning at my local Verizon Store. (They'll be glad to be rid of me, lemmie tell you) I will update all as to how well the MINI Bluetooth transplant goes shortly thereafter. I wonder what my next compulsion will be?
Hopefully, I will soon have an almost new Razr2 MINI cradle for sale!!!
Cheers,
Rich
I plan on picking up my new Storm on Friday morning at my local Verizon Store. (They'll be glad to be rid of me, lemmie tell you) I will update all as to how well the MINI Bluetooth transplant goes shortly thereafter. I wonder what my next compulsion will be?
Hopefully, I will soon have an almost new Razr2 MINI cradle for sale!!!
Cheers,
Rich
#489
[snip...] to BBSOCD (BlackBerry Storm Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) while waiting for this d*mn phone.
I plan on picking up my new Storm on Friday morning at my local Verizon Store. (They'll be glad to be rid of me, lemmie tell you) I will update all as to how well the MINI Bluetooth transplant goes shortly thereafter. [...snip]
I plan on picking up my new Storm on Friday morning at my local Verizon Store. (They'll be glad to be rid of me, lemmie tell you) I will update all as to how well the MINI Bluetooth transplant goes shortly thereafter. [...snip]
I await your Friday post with anticipation...
#490
Otra!
D*mn your diagnosticatory powers! (shaking my fist in the air like Jon Stewart) What I am ever gonna do about that old TV in the basement that I haven't plugged in for over 2 years??? If there is an emergency, it won't work after January whatever!!!! Oh no!!!!!!!!!!
BRGeorge: I will let you know ASAP on Friday morning. Camping out in front of the Verizon store should be a treat. I have my camp heater ready to go. My Razr2 v9m linked up to the MINI flawlessly. So I am prepared for failure.
D*mn your diagnosticatory powers! (shaking my fist in the air like Jon Stewart) What I am ever gonna do about that old TV in the basement that I haven't plugged in for over 2 years??? If there is an emergency, it won't work after January whatever!!!! Oh no!!!!!!!!!!
BRGeorge: I will let you know ASAP on Friday morning. Camping out in front of the Verizon store should be a treat. I have my camp heater ready to go. My Razr2 v9m linked up to the MINI flawlessly. So I am prepared for failure.
#491
Oxford, We Have Liftoff!
I'm happy to report that the new Verizon Blackberry Storm (Ver. 4.7.0.65) pairs up just fine with my 08 Clubman (non-Nav). Phone book transferred quickly. Old, manually-entered voice tags still work (I did not delete my old phone from the MINI yet). It does not appear, however, that pure voice dialing (w/o manually entering voice tags) works, but I just got the phone about an hour ago, so I'll let you know.
Very cool phone, too!!
I'm happy to report that the new Verizon Blackberry Storm (Ver. 4.7.0.65) pairs up just fine with my 08 Clubman (non-Nav). Phone book transferred quickly. Old, manually-entered voice tags still work (I did not delete my old phone from the MINI yet). It does not appear, however, that pure voice dialing (w/o manually entering voice tags) works, but I just got the phone about an hour ago, so I'll let you know.
Very cool phone, too!!
#494
WooHoo! It only took two hours standing around in various lines to get one, and I did get one of the last ones at around 2:30 pm. Happily, the Storm sync'd easily, though I note that I have to tell the phone to pair up each time I get in and out of the car (not all that handy when running numerous errands), but I'm willing to get used to that. It works a lot better than the EnV did.
#495
WooHoo! It only took two hours standing around in various lines to get one, and I did get one of the last ones at around 2:30 pm. Happily, the Storm sync'd easily, though I note that I have to tell the phone to pair up each time I get in and out of the car (not all that handy when running numerous errands), but I'm willing to get used to that. It works a lot better than the EnV did.
#496
+1 to the joys of functionality!
#497
Actually, I figured out my error. I now have it set up to sync with the MINI every time without having to do anything. It's just taking me awhile to get used to the BlackBerry, never having had one before now.
I tested the phonebook sync today. I'm happy to report that it works flawlessly for me also.
I tested the phonebook sync today. I'm happy to report that it works flawlessly for me also.
#498
Actually, I figured out my error. I now have it set up to sync with the MINI every time without having to do anything. It's just taking me awhile to get used to the BlackBerry, never having had one before now.
I tested the phonebook sync today. I'm happy to report that it works flawlessly for me also.
I tested the phonebook sync today. I'm happy to report that it works flawlessly for me also.
BRGeorge,
I had the same thing happen the first few times. Then I noticed right after I got in the car, the Storm had a screen up asking me if it should re-connect with the MINI. Right below the question there was a check box which read "Don't ask this again". Once I checked the box, no more problems syncing up with the car.
Sounds like you got very lucky on Friday. I got out of the store with mine that morning just before Verizon's computer system crashed. That was a near miss! A lot of people are very angry that they didn't get their Storms that day.
BTW, a great place to go for tips and tricks is Crackberry.com. A lot like NAM, but for Crackberries!
#499
Does anyone know if it is ok to charge a phone using the USB plug in the car like you charge an iPod? Both my RAZR2 and Blackberry can be charged by a micro USB cord from my computer. Any problem doing the same in the car? If so, it saves the cost of buying a charger to use in the lighter.
Thanks,
Rich
Thanks,
Rich
#500