Information -> Data entry and data transfer into the vehicle for your BMW i4 2021-2025

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In some circumstances the vehicle may store  
some data for an additional but limited period  
of time.  
Multimedia data such as music, films or  
photos for playback in an integrated multi-  
media system.  
When servicing, for instance during repairs,  
service processes, warranty cases, and quality  
assurance measures, this technical informa-  
tion can be read out from the vehicle together  
with the vehicle identification number.  
Address book data for use in conjunction  
with an integrated hands-free system or an  
integrated navigation system.  
Entered navigation destinations.  
Data on the use of Internet services.  
An authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop can read  
out the information. The diagnostic socket re-  
quired by law in the vehicle is used to read out  
data.  
This data can be stored locally in the vehicle or  
is found on a device that has been connected  
to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone, USB stick or  
MP3 player. If this data is stored in the vehicle,  
it can be deleted at any time.  
The data is collected, processed, and used  
by the relevant organizations in the service  
network. The data documents technical condi-  
tions of the vehicle, which can be used to de-  
termine vehicle maintenance status, and facili-  
tate quality improvement.  
This data is only transmitted to third parties  
upon personal request as part of the use of on-  
line services. The transmission depends on the  
selected settings for the use of the services.  
Incorporation of mobile devices  
Vehicle fault and event memories can be re-  
set by an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop when  
performing repair or servicing work.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, mobile  
devices connected to the vehicle, for instance  
smartphones, can be controlled via the vehicle  
operating elements.  
The sound and picture from the mobile devi-  
ces can be played back and displayed through  
the multimedia system. Certain information is  
transferred to the mobile devices at the same  
time. Depending on the type of incorporation,  
this includes, for instance, position data and  
other general vehicle information. This opti-  
mizes the way in which selected apps, for in-  
stance navigation or music playback, work.  
Data entry and data transfer into  
the vehicle  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, comfort  
and individual settings can be stored in the  
vehicle and modified or reset at any time.  
For example, this includes:  
There is no further interaction between the  
mobile device and the vehicle such as active  
access to vehicle data.  
Settings for the seat and steering wheel  
positions.  
Chassis and air conditioning settings.  
How the data will be processed further is de-  
termined by the provider of the particular app  
being used. The extent of the possible settings  
depends on the respective app and the operat-  
ing system of the mobile device.  
If necessary, data can be transferred to the en-  
tertainment and communication system of the  
vehicle, for instance via smartphone.  
This includes the following depending on the  
respective equipment:  
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the scope of such data, and its purpose, can  
be obtained from the relevant service provider.  
Services  
General information  
If the vehicle has a wireless network connec-  
tion, it will enable data to be exchanged be-  
tween the vehicle and other systems. The  
wireless network connection is realized via an  
in-vehicle transmitter and receiver unit or via  
personal mobile devices brought into the ve-  
hicle, for instance smartphones. This wireless  
network connection enables 'online functions'  
to be used. These include online services and  
apps supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or  
by other providers.  
Event Data Recorder (EDR)  
This vehicle is equipped with an event data  
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR  
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like  
situations such as an air bag deployment or  
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist  
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-  
formed. The EDR is designed to record data  
related to the driving dynamics and safety sys-  
tems for a short time: max. 30 seconds, typi-  
cally less.  
Services from the vehicle manufacturer  
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record  
the following data, for example:  
Where online services from the vehicle man-  
ufacturer are concerned, the corresponding  
functions are described in the appropriate  
place, for instance the Owner's Manual or  
manufacturer's web page. The relevant legal  
information pertaining to data protection may  
also be found on the manufacturer’s website.  
Personal data may be used to perform online  
services. Data is exchanged over a secure con-  
nection, for instance with the IT systems of the  
vehicle manufacturer intended for this purpose.  
How various systems in the vehicle were  
operating.  
Whether or not the driver and passenger  
seat belts were fastened.  
How far, if at all, the driver was depressing  
the accelerator and/or brake pedal.  
How fast the vehicle was traveling.  
This data can help provide a better un-  
derstanding of the circumstances in which  
crashes and injuries occur.  
Any collection, processing, and use of personal  
data above and beyond that needed to pro-  
vide the services must always be based on a  
legal permission, contractual arrangement or  
consent. It is also possible to activate or deac-  
tivate the data connection as a whole. This ex-  
cludes functions and services required by law  
such as Assist systems.  
EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a  
nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data is re-  
corded by the EDR under normal driving condi-  
tions and no personal data, for instance name,  
gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.  
However, other parties such as law enforce-  
ment could combine the EDR data with the  
type of personally identifying data routinely ac-  
quired during a crash investigation.  
Services from other providers  
When using online services from other provid-  
ers, these services are the responsibility of the  
relevant provider and subject to their data pri-  
vacy conditions and terms of use. The vehicle  
manufacturer has no influence on the content  
exchanged during this process. Information on  
the way in which personal data is collected and  
used in relation to services from third parties,  
To read data recorded by an EDR, special  
equipment is required, and access to the vehi-  
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the  
vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law  
enforcement that have the special equipment  
can read the information if they have access to  
the vehicle or the EDR.  
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