Operation Manual
External devices ENTERTAINMENT
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> Activate and deactivate the radio mute on 
the radio control panel.
Playback is not possible when the mobile phone 
is connected via Bluetooth audio and at the 
same time via the music interface for smart-
phones at the snap-in adapter.
> Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g. 
the audio connection, refer to page 152, 
and start playback again.
If you have gone through all items in the list and 
still cannot activate the desired function please 
contact the Hotline or your MINI dealer.
Software update
The vehicle supports various external devices, 
depending on the software it is currently using. 
A software update can enable the vehicle to 
support, for example, new mobile phones or 
new external devices.
Software updates and associated, up-to-date 
instructions are available on the web page 
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Displaying current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Updating software
The software update can only be performed 
when stopped.
1. Save the file for the software update in the 
main directory of a USB data storage device.
2. Connect the USB data storage device to the 
USB port in the center console, refer to 
page 146. Updating using the USB port in 
the glove compartment is not possible.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update"
5. "Update software"
6. "Start update"
7. "OK"
All of the listed software updates are installed.
Reinstalling previous version
The software version before the last software 
update can be restored.
The restoring to the previous version can only be 
performed when stopped.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. Select "OK" twice.
All of the listed software updates are removed.
Note
MINI Connected, Office functions, and con-
nected devices may temporarily be unavailable 
during a software update or while restoring to 
the previous version. Wait a few minutes until 
the functions are available once more.
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