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EnglishGeneral settings -> Data protection for your BMW i8 2014-2020
General settings
AT A GLANCE
Via iDrive:
▷ Driver profile settings.
▷ Stored radio stations.
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Stored programmable memory buttons.
▷ Travel and Onboard Computer information.
▷ Music hard disk.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Notifications"
4. Select the desired setting.
▷ Navigation, for instance stored destinations.
▷ Phone book.
Data protection
▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies.
▷ Office data, for instance voice notes.
▷ Login accounts.
Data transfer
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 15 minutes.
Concept
The vehicle offers different functions, whose use
requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐
vider. The data transfer can be deactivated for
some functions.
Functional requirement
Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting data
General information
Note and follow the instructions on the Control
Display.
With data transfer deactivated, the respective
function cannot be used.
Via iDrive:
Only make these settings while stationary.
1. "My Vehicle"
Activating/deactivating
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Data privacy"
4. "Delete personal data"
5. "Delete personal data"
6. "OK"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Data privacy"
7. Exit and lock the vehicle.
4. Select the desired setting.
The deletion process takes 15 minutes to com‐
plete.
Deleting personal data in the vehicle
Concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores per‐
sonal data, such as stored radio stations. This
personal data can be permanently deleted using
iDrive.
If not all data was deleted, repeat the deletion.
Canceling deletion
Start the engine to cancel deletion of the data.
General information
Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐
lowing data can be deleted:
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General settings
AT A GLANCE
▷ Bluetooth.
Connections
Paired devices are automatically recognized later
on and connected to the vehicle.
Concept
Various connection types are available for using
mobile devices in the vehicle. The connection
type to select depends on the mobile device and
the desired function.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only
use the systems or devices when the traffic sit‐
uation allows. As warranted, stop and use the
systems and devices while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
General information
The following overview shows possible functions
and the suitable connection types for them. The
scope of functions depends on the mobile de‐
vice.
Function
Connection
type
Making calls via the hands-free
system.
Bluetooth.
Compatible devices
General information
Information on mobile devices compatible with
bluetooth.
Using phone functions via iDrive.
Using the smartphone Office
functions.
Playing music from the smart‐
phone or the audio player.
Bluetooth or
USB.
Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed
or deviating software versions.
Using compatible apps via
iDrive.
Bluetooth or
USB.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
USB storage device:
USB.
Exporting and importing driver
profiles.
When looking for compatible devices, you may
have to state the vehicle identification number
and the software part number. These numbers
can be displayed in the vehicle.
Performing software updates.
Exporting and importing stored
trips.
Via iDrive:
Playing music.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
Playing videos from the smart‐
phone or the USB storage de‐
vice.
USB.
Using Apple CarPlay apps via
iDrive and voice operation.
Bluetooth
and WiFi.
5. "Bluetooth® info"
6. "System information"
A software update, refer to page 53, can be
performed, if needed.
The following connection types require one-time
pairing with the vehicle:
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