Your's is the first report so far.

I'd say if it hasn't gone in that time, chances are it won't.

The only phone that's been reported to take a long time, but still eventually syncs is the LG VX9800 (The V). So far, the others don't work. My guess is that the delay in this case was actually a fluke since they report it took a couple days.

The car syncs with the phone address book every time they initially connect- since they don't report syncing delays afterward, it's more likely it had something like interference problems the first day and isn't related to the phone. No way to know for certain without more reports on the same phone model though, so for now it can only be taken as is... Keep trying and maybe you'll get the same results?

 

nicknbecka,

thanks for the quick response. After a few hours of playing, making calls to Verizon, and Mini USA, I was not further along.

I then talked to Auto Wireless Solutions who does all the testing for BMW vehicles. And although they do not list Mini's on there web site www.getaws.com they do have loads of information if you ask for it. The things i found out are listed here.

1. BMW/Mini is on Generation 13 Bluetooth Modules.

2. Any phone listed for a BMW will work on a Mini as long as the Mini and the BMW have the same Generation module.

3. Each new Generation of module has newer capabilities but not always better it depends on the phone you are using as to which module will work best.

4. BimmerNav (www.bimmernav.com) sells the latest Generation modules and has some older ones as well but does not and will not confirm which phones work with what module.

5.BimmerNav expressly stated to stay away form LG phones as they have broken bluetooth software. i.e. it does not work most of the time.

Now on to a note you may want to add to your google doc.

this is straight from Auto Wireless Solutions.

"If a phone (any model) does not transfer the phone book then make sure you have the following ON the phone,
1. missed calls
2. received calls
3. dialed calls
If these have been deleted some phones will NOT transfer the phone book. So make some calls, receive some calls, and miss some calls and try again. This is not guaranteed to work but we have found many phones where this causes the phone book to be picked up by the vehicle bluetooth system. It can be different for two of the same model phone, where one works without the missed, received, dialed calls and one must have them."

That statement made me go and make sure I had such calls on my phone and try it again. It did not work.

Update to the LG enV2 (VX9100). At lease in my case
1. It will pair up and be seen.
2. you can dial from the dash or the phone and the system will mute the radio and play the call thru the radio.
3. ending calls is not a problem.
4. Voice commands seem to be random. one time it called the wrong number another time it called the correct number. (could be due to interference)
5. Steering wheel controls for switching to phone mode and dial button work.

As i figure out more i will keep you informed. As I drive in Connecticut fairly regularly I need the full hands free capability even if it means i have to spend more money on a phone and the fact that i have gotten very used to it in my BMW 2003 5 Series Wagon.

Again thanks for all the work you have put into keeping the document updated.

Schatzy

 

Cool! Some good info there, hopefully I'll get a chance to start looking at that stuff tonight and see what other info I can pick up.

 

It's interesting that my boringly simple LGVX5300 works so well.

 

nicknbecka

after 6+ hours of playing with my LG enV2 (VX9100) i have not been able to get the phone book transfered.

So here is my experience on a generation 13 bluetooth module

1. Pairs: Yes (it took a few tries and removal of the battery)

2. Dials: only from the dashboard or phone

3. Address book sync: No

4. Voice Dialing: No ( the phone gets confused by the software and starts reading out unexpected numbers and the # sign)

Note for older Generations Bluetooth modules it will be different. My 2003 5 Series BMW with a Genereation 1 Bluetooth Module does the following.

1. Pairs: Yes

2. Dials: From dash or phone

3. Address Book Sync: Partial (it did not take any contact with more than one number)

4. Voice Dialing: Not an option on Gen 1 module.

Also i have noticed some people stating that they can get a phone to work and then others that can not get a phone to work. Many time the difference with these is that the cars are of different vintage (i.e. 2004 vs. 2006) which also have different Generation Modules. Also some people have stated that it works great in their 05 BMW but not it their O7 Mini. Again these will be different Generation modules so they will work differently.

I will try to get more info on the different generation modules and what month/year builds they were used on.

Schatzy

 

nicknbecka,

also could you put the link to the Google Doc in the first post of this thread to make it easier to find.

Thanks

Schatzy

 

The assumption that I've been working under is that the new Siemens/VDO system in the R56 includes the Bluetooth module, which would make it unique from all BMW and earlier MINIs. Up until now, I haven't seen and conflicts with this guess-timate, but an official word would be nice to have if you can get it.

Sorry, but I can't actually do that, since I'm not the original poster. Also, I wouldn't without permission even if I could. I already feel bad enough for stomping all over dominicminicooper's thread...

In other news, I finally got my Blackberry Curve 8320 yesterday and it works with all functions: pairs, dials, address book syncs correctly and immediately, receives calls, and voice dialing all work seamlessly.

 

...lucky

 

but you could put it in your NAM signature. I'm sure everyone here appreciates all your efforts - we certainly all gain from your amassing all this info. Here's that link, which we can all bookmark. http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...HjCm-AfA&hl=en

 

And destroy the glorious symmetry of my stock spec?

Done, and thanks for the suggestion

 

Any idea how to do this? I am trying to pair a Nokia E65 but I cannot get the phone book to sync.

 

I dont know what happen today. I was dialing a number and all of a sudden my contacts from my LG VX8800 was able to show.

 

Thank you!

 

So what's the final verdict on the Blackjack II's BT compatibility? I searched this sticky thread, and found conflicting reports. Does the phonebook integration work with all R56s or not? Will either BT configuration work? I noticed Birdman reports no problems, but he has the Nav system. I have not been able to get my phone book to sync, though admittedly, I haven't tried that hard.

 

As far as we know, all R56's with Bluetooth are the same with the exception of the interface. With only the two conflicting reports, there's not a definitive answer on the Blackjack II's. Although, Birdman mentions he's used more than one, it'd be nice to hear from a user that can get one to work.

 

http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-i...th-option.html

I found instructions on mini2 on how to make the Nokia N and E series work including the address book. I was able to get my Nokia E65 working with these instructions. Hope it helps someone.

 

blackberry 8320 (v4.2.2.171): both bluetooth and phonebook working.

 

LGVX10000 Voyager at current firmware VX10K07 will not work. It must be Firmware Version VX10K03. LG made changes to the firmware and it broke the address book features. Also if the LGVX10000 Voyager has been upgraded to v5 or v7 it can not be down graded and have it work (tried that).

Schatzy

Edit; Changed firm ware version that works should have read VX10K03, My mistake for h=not checking my typing before i posted.

 

I have a blackberry pearl, I don't know which model but I suspect the first one, I've had it for a while. I opened it up and took the battery out but still no indication there. Anyway:

I was hoping it would work with the MINI bluetooth. Based on reading here, I did not expect phone book to synchronize. I had never used bluetooth with my phone before so I didn't know how that was going to go.

I was parked in front of my home the night I got the car and I didn't have the owner's manual with me but I decided to try it: I got it working on the second try - didn't take me more than 5 minutes. The phone book did not synchronize, however:

I have made two calls since then by entering the phone numbers manually. After making the calls if I look in the phone book the two entries are there - not just the phone numbers, but the names too! So it must be that the names and addresses did download to the car but the car cannot display them. Wierd.

 

The slightly different BlackBerry Curve 8310 pairs, dials, the address book syncs correctly and immediately, and receives calls. Haven't tried voice dialing yet, but I'm pretty confident....

 

Thanks Schatzy,

So, just to be sure I get this correct, VX10K07 is newer than VX19K03, right? They're being referred to as v7 and v3 respectively?

Also, it sounds like v3 works with the MINI address book, but the Bluetooth updates in v5 and v7 break it can't be rolled back? Looks like v7 is bad news for Bluetooth compatibility all around.

Do the newer versions work otherwise?

 

If you could check which model number you have, it may help:
This would be the only BlackBerry reported as not syncing, excluding the 7100, other Pearls have worked, so maybe a firmware update might help.

 

Also, for anyone hoping for a firmware update on their phone, I found a page detailing a large list of firmware updates, with links where they are available at PhoneNews.com

 

My wife's Nokia 6500 Classic seems to work fine, phonebook and all (along with my iPhone). The 6500 is more common in other parts of the world.

 

Thanks!