Software for BMW E60-E93

This page consists of a chronological record of our Digital Cluster Software's evolution for BMW E60-E93 clusters, including bug fixes, new features, and development updates from inception to the latest release, ensuring you are well-informed.

This software release is compatible with Digital Clusters for: BMW 1 Series E8x, BMW 3 Series E9x, BMW 5 Series E6x, BMW 6 Series E6x, BMW X5 E70, BMW X6 E71, and BMW Z4 E89.

Latest Release

Version: 05.00.00
Date: 30 Jan, 2024
Size: 41.4 MB

Version History

05.01.01 28 Feb, 2024

• Revert reduced startup issue detection timeout.
• Improved assets upload and reset.
• Improved association between webshop and cluster.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

05.01.00 19 Feb, 2024

• Reduced startup issue detection timeout.
• Fixed coolant temperature dependent variable RPM zone.
• Added none as welcome message prefix.
• Small splashscreen upgrade.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

05.00.00 30 Jan, 2024

• Reduced spurious car wakeups.
• Improved boot loop detection.
• Small speed needle display improvement.
• Various small menu improvements.
• Made temperature display more consistent.
• Upgraded date and time formatting.
• Fixed oil temperature Fahrenheit gauges in various themes.
• Fixed coolant and oil temperature glitch.
• Various Speed Rush design changes.
• Added tyre size to the menu.
• Fixed remove key warning.
• Fixed high RPM glitch.

Download

04.02.00 08 Nov, 2023

• Added new Apex Thrill theme variations.
• Fixed Orbit Drift minor gauge alignment.
• Fixed bug setting time through iDrive.
• Fixed bug radio button selection.
• Improved Speed Rush camera frame.
• Improved key left in ignition warning.
• Improved USB stick detection.

Download

04.01.00 02 Oct, 2023

• Added starter package support.
• Fixed highbeam assist warning light.
• Fixed lane departure indicators.
• Split average speed and consumption resets.
• Sync iDrive fuel consumption with cluster.
• Fixed false positive hood warning light.
• Changed behaviour for small speed changes.
• Doors open warning added.
• Sport mode menu improvements.
• Support both MPGUS and MPGUK iDrive units.
• Added previous version to Debug Info.
• Keep Blindspot Recognition warnings longer on.
• Fixed theoretical black screen.

Download

04.00.0005 Sep, 2023

• Removed M-Logo due to legal reasons.
• Improved range calculation.
• Improved average consumption calculations.
• Added turn signal volume setting.
• Added 125se, 128i and 135is selection for E8x.
• Small design adjustments in various themes and menu.
• Speed Rush gauge readouts.
• Speed Rush shiftlights location.
• Speed Rush boardcomputer location.
• Speed Rush boardcomputer font.
• Speed Rush boardcomputer economy unit change.
• Apex Thrill Sport+ label upgrade.
• Apex Thrill boardcomputer all caps.
• Capital character in welcome message.
• Eased speed changes when it flips between two values.
• Do not show Sport label when sport gear is selected.
• Reintroduced SSG transmission option.
• Camera stays enabled in reverse.
• Improved clock sync with iDrive.
• Forward range to iDrive again.
• Improved digital readout selection.

03.02.0123 Jun, 2023

• Fixed oil temperature display in Speed Rush.
• Reverted speed and RPM readout behaviour in Apex Thrill.
• Fixed cruise control images in Orbit Drift.
• Added DCT option for E93 M3.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

03.02.0015 Jun, 2023

• Renamed themes.
• Added Rigid Rival theme.
• Added chimes volume to menu.
• Improved car model selection.
• Switch sport mode with M-Button.
• Let brightness react to scroll wheel.
• Moved tripmeter menu page for easier access.
• Upgraded calculations for average consumption.
• Upgraded calculations for average speed.
• Upgraded calculations for fuel range.
• Refactored startup sequence.
• Improved development mode.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

03.01.0012 May, 2023

• Added Quick Setup.
• Refactored fuel level calculations.
• Upgraded splash screen of Orbit Drift.
• Match gear display for Orbit Drift with other themes.
• Updated adaptive high-beam icons.
• Fixed adaptive high-beam icon in Orbit Drift.
• Wrap trip value in Orbit Drift when reaching 1000.
• Added battery voltage readout to Orbit Drift.
• Updated SMG gear display.
• React to more modules regarding check-states.
• Changed check-states and telltale behaviour.
• Allow select button as confirmation.
• Improved needle sweep during startup.
• Allow needle sweep to be switched off.
• Allow lower maximum brightness when auto brightness is off.
• Show gears in Speed Rush when camera is enabled but hidden.
• Changed how the clock is being handled.
• Removed unused menu items.
• Able to detect hardware version.
• Changed Cruise Control icons behaviour.
• Fixed Cruise Control MPH value in Speed Rush when supported.
• Added chime when key was left in the car.
• Extended communication with the car.
• Do not show negative power/torque.
• Added beta feature Battery Saver.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

03.00.0322 Dec, 2022

• Added welcome message to Orbit Drift simple splash-screen.
• Added Sportive Fierce menu item backgrounds.
• Fixed speed display in reverse gear.
• Re-enabled BoardComputer averages reset.
• Do not show transmission in Rush for manual cars.
• Fixed M-Button indicator in Orbit Drift.
• Allow Sport-Blaze skins for basic editions.
• Fixed splash screen for special events.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

03.00.0213 Dec, 2022

• Improved menu images.
• Enabled G-Force in Orbit Drift for standard and premium editions.
• Fixed outside temperature handling in Orbit Drift.
• Added DCT as transmission selection.
• Show Drivelogic bars for DCT transmissions.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

03.00.0112 Dec, 2022

• Fixed issue with default themes.
• Fixed car Up button detection.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

03.00.0009 Dec, 2022

• Upgraded core.
• Renamed some themes.
• Added Orbit Drift theme.
• Speed Rush (Racing) theme is handled as normal theme.
• Added skin previews.
• Rearranged and upgraded menu.
• Improved keypad handling.
• Added boost sensor support (wrong calibration still).
• Fixed red/yellow tacho zones reset.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.03.0325 Oct, 2022

• Replaced Halloween pop-up with splash-screen

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.03.0212 Oct, 2022

• Fixed Optional Gauge switching issues
• General board computer setting for Racing and other skins
• Fixed gear indication for automatics (Speed Rush theme)
• Fixed Fuel Level being stuck at fixed value (E9x)
• Added Tachometer red- and yellow zone customization
• Added Tachometer variable yellow zone feature
• Added Transmission setting to switch between automatic and SMG(System > Vehicle Config > Transmission)
• Removed incorrect SMG detection
• Improved tell-tale on/off state contrast for Fierce Austin, Devil, Mamba and Oxide skins.
• Improved Oil Level Detection

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.03.0128 Sep, 2022

• SMG Update

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.03.0019 Sep, 2022

• Reduced firmware size.
• Improved USB stick detection.
• Added some Racing theme colors.
• Added startup message options.
• Added MPG US/UK option.
• Added system reset.
• Initial SMG support.
• Automatic menu closing only when driving.
• Restyled invalid VIN page.
• Restyled reboot popup.
• Theme switch improvements.
• Hide gear while in Racing theme menu.
• More flexible Racing theme management.
• Increased cruise control info in Racing theme.
• Modern white theme cruise control bug fixed.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.02.0215 Jun, 2022

• Added Vee Hive logo.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.02.0130 May, 2022

• Modern white theme bugs fixed.
• Warning sound when handbrake is engaged and vehicle starts moving.
• Jittery washer fluid telltale fix.
• Event splash on startup only after date is set.
• Race skin digital fuel readout updated.
• Show 12:00am instead of 00:00am.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.02.0017 Dec, 2021

• Fixed battery drain issue introduced in 02.00.06.
• Fixed flickering buttons issue introduced in 02.00.06.
• Some internal re-calibrations.
• Small outside temperature improvement.
• Separate night brightness selection for auto brightness.
• Removed texture from RPM 8k Modern Analog gauge.
• Removed white spot from the oil temp Modern Analog gauge.
• Fixed adaptive cruise control MPH display issue.
• Added Christmas and New Year splash-screens.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.01.0024 Nov, 2021

• Fixed adaptive cruise control issue introduced in 02.00.06.
• Improved switching between skins when night mode by time is enabled.
• Changed oil temperature gauge scale for the Z4.
• Added AT/MT transmission detection.
• Reduced step size of miles in the maintenance menu reminders.
• Sport skin is selected when switching manually with an automatic transmission, when enabled.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.00.0621 Oct, 2021

• Oil temperature gauge available in basic edition.
• Changed car buttons illumination control.
• Improved reverse gear detection for camera enabling.
• Fixed 12pm notation in Racing skin.
• Fuel gauge small hiccup at 50% fix for e9x and Z4.
• Acceptable coolant and oil temperatures are closer to the middle of the gauge.
• Added and upgraded signals send to the car.
• Changed range send to iDrive.
• Startup error detection timeout reduced.
• Added reseller icon.
• Added Halloween feature.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.00.0506 Sep, 2021

• Skew fuel gauge slightly towards full.
• Small fuel level improvement when tank is very full.
• Small cruise control change.
• Update RPM after it changed in features.
• Changed fuel level damping slightly.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.00.0430 Aug, 2021

• Sport theme can automatically be selected when switching transmission mode to 'sport'.
• Added sub-menu to choose between 'off', 'button' and 'transmission' for sport theme switch.
• Enabled TPMS reset in the maintenance menu.
• Allow only time in data center.
• Added reseller logo.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.00.0324 Aug, 2021

• Improved camera aspect ratio handling.
• Improved camera synchronization.
• Small menu upgrade.
• Made the Classic Blue theme more consistent.
• Small cruise control change.
• Display 0 l/100km after fuel economy reset.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.00.0219 Aug, 2021

• Show AT gears in Chroma modern themes.
• Detect HVAC units MPG request.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.00.0105 Aug, 2021

• Show expected VIN when invalid VIN is received.
• Improved Customer Configuration update.
• Improved logging to USB.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

02.00.0030 Jul, 2021

• Support new web-shop bundles.
• Support new web-shop editions.
• Support Customer Configuration update.
• Major Menu re-ordering.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.05.0226 Jul, 2021

• Read HVAC units request.
• Added distance to empty safety buffer.
• Reset average fuel consumption after first odo sync.
• Use default after reset when calculating average fuel economy.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.05.0122 Jul, 2021

• Show lower case VIN in Menu software page.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.05.0019 Jul, 2021

• Catch light bulb check-states.
• Added Sport/Sport+ mode to Racing skin.
• Changed CSI DB to allow for more CAN messages in the whitelist.
• Match Menu Radio button colors with Racing skin theme.
• Added Tire Pressure reset to Menu in development mode.
• Changed Z4 Fuel level calculation.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.04.0807 Jul, 2021

• Do not send iDrive units when iDrive settings where never received.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.04.0725 Jun, 2021

• Small overall changes to splash screen.
• Added reseller logo to splash screen when applicable.
• Added Menu->Settings option to hide reseller logo in splash screen.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.04.0610 Jun, 2021

• Added HP option to power readout in the Racing skin.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.04.0503 Jun, 2021

• A few minor menu changes.
• Check-states 401, 416 & 432 now show the convertible roof icon.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.04.0426 May, 2021

• The iDrive date/time format can be set.
• Small improvement in enabling the camera.
• Added welcome to Racing skin splash screen.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.04.0320 May, 2021

• Support new Blind Spot Recognition hardware.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.04.0212 May, 2021

• Enabling cruise control display has improved.
• The iDrive clock is updated more consistently.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.04.0128 Apr, 2021

• Speed offset also affects Cruise Control desired speed.
• Added oil level to 'Menu->Vehicle->Oil Level' for BMWs who have that sensor.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.04.0022 Apr, 2021

• Improved optional gauges tickmarks.
• The iDrive language can be set.
• Car buttons and iDrive should light up a bit quicker.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.03.0314 Apr, 2021

• Racing skin various menu improvements.
• Racing skin gears small layout upgrade.
• Racing skin second optional gauge telltale is fixed.
• Racing skin default fourth optional gauge is now the voltage gauge.
• Racing skin oil gauge can not be selected without proper data.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.03.0209 Apr, 2021

• Show telltales at startup. This can be switched on by Menu->Settings->Telltales.
• Cluster can go to sleep when menu is open.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.03.0108 Apr, 2021

• Menu settings are persistent across software updates from this point forward.
• Add speed offset to Settings menu.
• Show outside temperature more quickly.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.03.0006 Apr, 2021

• Units can now be set in the iDrive.
• Don't show gears in Racing skin for manual transmissions.
• Changed layout of Racing skin speed, odo and trip.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.1115 Mar, 2021

• Auto-handbrake only triggers a telltale.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.1004 Mar, 2021

• Temperature display after quick stop start with warm engine.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.0901 Mar, 2021

• Sport & Sport+ indicator.
• Extended Z4 Checkstate & telltales support.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.08e26 Jan, 2021

• Time notation selection not saving.
• Power and Torque display.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.08b19 Jan, 2021

• Snowflake checkstate with low temperature.
• Display of negative temperatures.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.08a14 Jan, 2021

• Blind Spot Recognition menu.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.0813 Jan, 2021

• Blind Spot Recognition.
• Racing Skin.
• Low outside temperature value.
• Fuel warning checkstate.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.06f06 Jan, 2021

• LCD brightness value for iDrive.
• Optional gauges delay.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.0617 Dec, 2020

• Camera is only enabled when speed is less than 10 kmh.
• Implemented a theme switch. function where you can switch between multiple themes.
• Some racing skin preparations (shouldn't affect current product).
• Automatic night/day switching.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.05a28 Oct, 2020

• Shift indicators
• Digital RPM/Speed readout colour.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.0523 Nov, 2020

• Button panel support.
• Digital readouts for RPM and Speed.
• VMax.
• Shift indicators

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.0409 Nov, 2020

• Brake telltale for e7x by adding extra checkstate support.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.0328 Oct, 2020

• Changed RPM warning ranges in the gauges.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.0215 Oct, 2020

• Made software more consistent across products. It should not really affect
• New CSI version 3.9.5 (bmw), which supports additional digital pins.
• Added 'skin split': every product is its own application.
• Added 'json style' support.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.0101 Oct, 2020

• Proper temperature display after skin change.
• Optional gauge is not automatically reset to economy when entering the

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.02.0029 Sep, 2020

• Service Demand (small phrase, large change).
• Service maintenance distance and date.
• Motor oil distance and date.
• Brake pads front distance.
• Brake pads rear distance.
• Legal inspection date.
• Brake fluid date.
• Specific fuel level handling for Z4.
• Menu buttons repeat when keeping them active.
• Checkstate handling overhaul.
• Icons are removed after 20 seconds.
• A sound is played when a checkstate is triggered.
• A warning triangle is shown when there's a checkstate active.
• Checkstates that only trigger telltales are not send to the iDrive,
• Added checkstate support from Reifen Druck Control (RDC), which
• Added damping to washerfluid and coolant errors.
• Displaying time/temp by default (iso date).
• Selection of Celsius/Fahrenheit is independent from Metric/Imperial
• Relative time (aka uptime) is send by CSI (3.9.4).
• Temperature display is now capable of showing three digits.
• Relative time (aka uptime) seconds value was overwritten (CSI 3.9.4).

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.01.0003 Sep, 2020

• Complete menu overhaul.
• Various CAN messages are send by new CSI (3.9.3) directly instead of being
• Standby timeout has been reduced from 5 to 1 minute.
• USB Logging when a stick is inserted that contains an id4m.log file.
• Car error codes are reset when the dashboard is ready after a reboot.
• Power and torque indicators.
• Remotely updating of the VIN on the product.
• Internal vehicle brightness control.
• Automatic brightness adjustment.
• Outside temperature.
• Resolved the splash screen appearance when exiting the vehicle after the
• Inconsistent turnsignals audio.
• Outside temperature calculations.
• Moved outside temperature to release.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.1012 Aug, 2020

• Outside temperature.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.0931 Jul, 2020

• implemented the power output in UI + menu to enable it
• now sending out Range in miles if the car is set to imperial units
• Range is now on a 15 second timer so it is less pingpongy
• Outside temperature.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.0822 Jul, 2020

• Check-state list to CAN, which is shown in the middle console.
• Outside temperature.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.0716 Jul, 2020

• New CSI (3.8.2)
• More robust when receiving a different configuration.
• Wake-up signal now only boots IMX (doesn't enable display).
• It now waits 5 minutes before shutting down (instead of 1 minute).
• IMX boots now on keyfob as well.
• Skin switching is done synchronous again.
• Cyclic CAN messages have their own thread.
• Certain CAN messages are being send sooner when starting up.
• Cyclic CAN messages are being send more consistently.
• BoardComputer information in Skin.
• BoardComputer information in CAN for CIC (and related interactions).
• BoardComputer information from Skin.
• BoardComputer information from CAN for CIC (and related interactions).
• Outside temperature.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.0609 Jul, 2020

• Development mode
• Disabled cruise control display with an invalid desired speed.
• Outside temperature.
• BoardComputer to cluster.
• Average fuel consumption.
• Distance to empty.
• Average speed.
• Car Information Computer (CIC) interaction.
• Trip distance in CIC.
• Trip duration in CIC.
• Trip average speed in CIC.
• Trip average fuel consumption in CIC.
• BoardComputer average speed in CIC.
• BoardComputer average fuel consumption in CIC.
• Reset of various of these values through CIC.
• Few additional hardcoded 'BoardComputer' CAN messages.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.0526 Jun, 2020

• Auto handbrake telltale.
• HDC telltale.
• Sending of BoardComputerStatus CAN message.
• The 7th and 8th gears.
• Cruise Control display for e7x.
• The way skins are switched has changed.
• The CombiStatus CAN message now contains bits more closely resembling the
• Frequency of sending the NetworkManagement CAN message has increased.
• Camera is now enabled on 'R' gear when no 'reverse light' CAN is available.
• Camera doesn't switch on 'randomly' when it is disabled in the menu.
• Camera switches off/on directly when disabling/enabling it in the menu.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.0422 Jun, 2020

• Added e7x fuel level by refactoring the fuel gauges.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.0315 Jun, 2020

• The checksum calculation in the CombiStatus has been upgraded, which seems

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.0212 Jun, 2020

• Menu items to switch Cruise Control units.
• Display Cruise Control when no Active Cruise Control is available.
• Oil temperature gauge selection is removed from the menu when no proper oil
• MPG gauge in the SportSkin has been fixed.
• The speed in the CombiStatus has been made more consistent, which seems

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.0105 Jun, 2020

• Menu item that shows the version number.
• Menu and camera where possibly visible when no dashboard was showing.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.

01.00.0004 Jun, 2020

• First release version after many development releases.

Notice: This software release is no longer available for download.