I have a 2013 R56 S with Nav, and I like using the Y-cable for music so I can browse my library without picking up my phone. My 30-pin Y-cable died (used the 30-pin cable with Apple's adapter to lightning port), and I had tried BMW's new Y-cable to lightning (the updated cable) but the audio quality is garbage.

When I plug in my phone just using my Apple lightning cable, I get the album artwork and can browse my music but no audio.

My GF's dad has a 2011 3 series and can use his Apple cable for audio just fine.

I thought I read somewhere it has to do with MINI looking for analog audio instead of using digital audio, but is there a way to code it to use digital audio?

I rather not spend another $100 on a 30-pin Y-cable and have to use an adapter. Thanks!

 

Myself and many other have gone to the tune2air Bluetooth adaptor.

 

Thanks Rich, my dad has one and it works really well. My MINI has factory BT audio streaming, which works great but I just like to be able to use the cable...