Rambler358
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Anyone know if these bikes have had any TFT firmware updates since they were released? I test rode a R18 TC and the TFT was flakey and wouldn't keep the radio connected.
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Now that you mention it, I do not recall seeing an antenna on the bike?? I know the XM antenna is on the dash, but didn’t see a regular radio antenna. On the regular stations, I did not lose the signal, but on the HD radio stations, I did lose it a few timesAnyone know if these bikes have had any TFT firmware updates since they were released? I test rode a R18 TC and the TFT was flakey and wouldn't keep the radio connected.
antenna is built in...It was more than a radio issue though, the main problem was that the TFT seemed like it reset itself when selecting radio options, and then would lose connection to the phone.
That’s correct. The issue is connectivity between the TFT and the phone, and that’s what the new RT’s TFT firmware updates have been for. And since this TFT is basically the same as the new RT’s TFT, the same firmware updates should apply.antenna is built in...
What version do you currently have? The current version 012.008.040 has an issue with the Connected app sometimes not recognizing the bike model, displaying “BMW Motorrad” instead of “R18 Transcontinental”. This is an issue when attempting to merge rides, but can’t due to different bike names. Otherwise everything else is working fine with my iPhone 11 Pro Max.Looks like my bike does not have the current firmware. Besides the connectivity issue, does this fix anything else? At initial start up, I have to go to the menu system and turn radio on, select input, and readjust eq. It seems like the bike does not remember these things when I turn off the bike. Just me?
011_007_035What version do you currently have? The current version 012.008.040 has an issue with the Connected app sometimes not recognizing the bike model, displaying “BMW Motorrad” instead of “R18 Transcontinental”. This is an issue when attempting to merge rides, but can’t due to different bike names. Otherwise everything else is working fine with my iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Needs to be done by your dealer. Should be a free update as long as you tell them you’re experiencing problems - map disconnections, etc.Mine's listing 011_007_035.
how do I get an update?
If you’re not experiencing issues, I’d wait until the next available update as that version was pretty stable for me.011_007_035
Thanks Rambler! My only issues are that the radio source type does not save, the eq settings are flatlined, and the radio is off. This happens on start up after the bike has been off for a bit. Perhaps it is German Engineering....If you’re not experiencing issues, I’d wait until the next available update as that version was pretty stable for me.
A software update may help.Thanks Rambler! My only issues are that the radio source type does not save, the eq settings are flatlined, and the radio is off. This happens on start up after the bike has been off for a bit. Perhaps it is German Engineering....
Yep, always on the trickle charger when not in use.A software update may help.
Do you keep the bike on a trickle charger when not riding it? I always do - helps maintain battery life and eliminates the parasitic electrical drain on the bike, which may cause bike settings to reset.
I don’t use the EQ settings, and I have the audio profile set to Studio. But again, that doesn’t apply to headset audio which I use the most.I have the same issues with the EQ being flat and the radio source defaulting to FM, even when I leave it at favorites. The good news is whatever was causing the Media player to stop after every song has been fixed. So the fix must have come through the Connected app, since I'm still on 012.007.030.
I was wondering if either of you have a setting for Balance and Fade (Fader). Also, when I hook up earbuds, the volume doesn't work. It's at 100% or nothing, is this the same for you?
I have been leaving mine on Studio as well. It is tuned for good sound while riding. I got tired of scrolling to the eq after each start up. Lately my radio has defaulted to XM radio vs, favorites. And so it goes....I don’t use the EQ settings, and I have the audio profile set to Studio. But again, that doesn’t apply to headset audio which I use the most.
Wonder wheel volume control only works with BMW headsets. Although Sena just came out with a firmware update for their 50S and 50R models that now also allow volume control with the wheel. Hopefully they’ll add this update to their other headsets.
Make sure you report these issues via the BMW Connected app.I have been leaving mine on Studio as well. It is tuned for good sound while riding. I got tired of scrolling to the eq after each start up. Lately my radio has defaulted to XM radio vs, favorites. And so it goes....