Blue&Me Update soon?!

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Blue&Me Update soon?!

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Over the Alfaowner.com there is some gossip that the Alfas will get a Blue&Me update in a few weeks. It’s not official, and I would be the most surprised person if we see anything (after nearly 3 years), but fingers crossed.
 
The update it's very fresh. Some links (for example the update file download link) are still not working. Try translating with translate.live.com. I'm still in the office, so don't really have time for it, only in the evening.
 
The update it's very fresh. Some links (for example the update file download link) are still not working. Try translating with translate.live.com. I'm still in the office, so don't really have time for it, only in the evening.

ok mate same here thanks for the interest though your a top bloke

Regards Kelvin
 
Well heres the first bit guys!

Translation: Italian » English


Scopri come funziona Keep updated your device MeTM & Blue

You can do it immediately, quickly and easily, because Blue & MeTM is designed to be easily updated and therefore compatible with the connected devices - cell phones and media players - the most recent.
Updated software version 5.4

If you have a phone, an iPod or iPhone to the latest generation, download free software update 5.4 which allows you to increase the compatibility with these devices.

First of all, check that your cell l is compatible with the new update, accessible by consulting the listings below.
If your Blue & MeTM works well with phones that have connected and you do not need to listen to music stored on your iPod or iPhone, you should not proceed with the upgrade software.

Display the list of phones that work to upgrade software to version 5.4:
List of compatible mobile phones

List of cellular functions activated


Then select from the menu on the left of your Blue & MeTM and proceed with the download.

Please note that if you're using the Eco: Drive in your car you will need to reinstall it after upgrading the software & Blue MeTM.

If you have a next-generation iPod, or iPhone, remember that these devices are no longer regarded as external disks.
To listen in the car, through Blue & MeTM, your music stored on these devices, you can buy at your Concessionaria Lineaccessori from the catalog of a specific adapter, which together with software version 5.4 makes them fully compatible with Blue & MeTM.

Learn more

Kelvin w
 
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The next bit guys "think we'll have to wait for the English version"

Before downloading, please verify the compatibility of your phone: Click here.

Please note that:
if your phone is compatible with the Blue & MeTM currently in use on your car, there is no need to proceed with the upgrade of the software;
Once upgraded, you can not return to the previous version;
if you're using the Eco: Drive in your car you will need to reinstall it after upgrading the software to download Eco: Drive click here;
if you are the navigator Blue & MeTM Map go to the section;
Download the instructions to perform the upgrade:
Instructions updated software version 5.4.pdf
Instructions updated software version 5.4.doc

Download the software update version 5.4

Disclaimer: by clicking on "Download Software Update 5.4" that you have read and understood the contents.


Patch for compatibility with some models of mobile phones

Once you have updated your Blue & MeTM with the new software version 5.4, you can still customize compatible with some phones for which Fiat provides a patch to download on the specific vehicle.
Sony Ericsson:

Download instructions in. Pdf
Download Patch

Regards Kelvin
 
And some more

Instructions update patch 5.4 Sony Ericsson - Ver 1.0
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATCH FOR THE CONNECTION
PHONES WITH SONY ERICSSON
WARNING The update only works with Blue & Me ™ version
5.4.
If your car has recently production could already be updated, installed in doubt
however the upgrade to version 5.4, in which case the procedure will last a few seconds.
The upgrade process is an operation to be executed following very closely the
instructions. In case of errors the system could no longer work.
1. From the official site www.fiat.it FGA access the section of Blue & Me ™ and downloads
the. zip file contains the application update.
2nd Unpack the. Zip file downloaded in a suitable directory (eg c: \ Blue & Me).
After verifying that the following files:
• install.inf
• Patch_5.4_for_Sony_Ericsson.CAB
• R_Patch.CAB
3rd Preparing a USB memory stick, with a capacity of 128 Mb, format the
FAT32 mode memory to erase all data previously contained.
NOTE It is recommended to use USB memory with less than 8 Gb.
4th Store on the USB stick in the directory (folder) main files previously
downloaded, making sure they were all properly reported
WARNING Before starting the update, you must turn off the phone
cellular
During the software update should not be pressing the buttons on
steering wheel!
5th The car stops and key start-up in STOP position, insert the key to
USB memory into the Blue & Me ™ centrally located on the cabinet door or drawer
objects.
(The update is not available for vehicles not equipped with USB media,
not use the USB diagnostic if present on the controller)
6. Bring the key to starting position MAR WITHOUT START THE CAR,
turn on the radio taking care to remove the display of any messages
signaling (eg door open ...) the display of the scoreboard by pressing the "Mode" or "Menu"
(depending on the car to be updated).
CAUTION Never remove any reason for the memory stick from the USB
before the software update process is completed successfully!
7th The display of the board of the message: "AGG. CURRENT ", and is
play the voice message "update started." Should this not
happen bear the STOP key position and then again in MAR. During
Instructions update patch 5.4 Sony Ericsson - Ver 1.0
the update will appear on the display of some messages about
trial.
8th Upgrade to finish, is displayed on the part of the board
message "DONE" and you play the voice message "update
completed, remove the USB memory. "
9th The process of updating the Blue & Me ™ is completed, bring the key
starting in the position of STOP and remove the USB memory.
If updating is not completed, the display appears the message "USB Error xx" and
will be played the following voice message: "There was an error during the upgrade." In
this case repeat the process by spreading from 1st
 
This is going to be a long post…

Did the update to 5.4 today. My Blue&Me spoke Italian before, so since only the Italian Fiat site has the update so far, there is no change in the language. I don’t know what happens if you install the Italian update over the English speaking Blue&Me. So far I haven’t seen/experienced any significant differences. Some of the sub-menus has disappeared, like the GPRS code, and Update menu. My phone still works great, just like before. Haven’t had time for testing the Message reader, but since my phone is Windows Mobile based, I’m guessing SMS reading is still not supported. I have no idea what might have been upgraded, other than the iPhone media enhancements.

Now, here is my problem. As some of you know, I’ve bought the Blue&Me Map thingy a while ago. Worked like a charm in Italy, but I wasn’t able to make it work with Blue&Me (getting the GPS voice through the cars stereo, and getting the extra Nav menu on the dashboard). I was able to pair it, but that’s all I could achieve. Now, there is an update to Blue&Me Map as well, and it mentions the GP now, not just the 500. But, since it was uploaded together with the 5.4 upgrade, I thought the Map update needs to be installed after the 5.4 update… Looks like I was wrong. I keep getting “error 10” message, and the install fails. I checked its install.inf file, and its first line says: [Windows Mobile for Automotive 5.3]. Now if you remember this post, Alexh365 has found a little solution back for the first EcoDrive install problem (some of us had Windows Mobile for Automotive 5.2 and since the first install file only supported version 5.3, the first line needed to be changed). Anyway, since I’ve installed Blue&Me 5.4, the Blue&Me Map update wont install itself over Blue&Me 5.4. I have changed the first line to 5.4 in the install.inf fine, but no luck, keep getting config error message. Now, I’m sure there is a solution for this, maybe officially it’s called something different than 5.4. I’m guessing Fiat has forgot that most of us will upgrade to 5.4, so the 5.3 Map update cannot be installed. Same true for the Sony Ericsson Blue&Me patch as well (been released on Monday with the 5.4 update). Its install.inf file says 5.3, so I’m 100% sure that it wont install over Blue&Me 5.4.

If someone with Blue&Me Map and GP would be so nice and try to install the Blue&Me Map update first (before upgrading to Blue&Me 5.4), and tell me how it turns out, I would be really grateful.
 
Full success here in a pair of Bravos.

The 5.4 update went through fine although after upgrading, the odometer started flashing on both. I then decided to install the Sony Ericsson update (as we both have SE phones). That didn't work initially so I repeatedly turned the key off, removed and re-inserted the USB stick and turned the key back to 'MAR'. Log story short, it wouldn't take the SE update.....until it came up with the "USB Error 10". Once that message had been displayed, after the next key off/on sequence, it applied the SE update and all is now OK. The odometer stopped flashing and the answer button on the steering wheel answers all calls.

Looks like Fiat and SE might have pulled their fingers out and maybe resolved the issues together. To summarise, latest B&M software with the SE update and the latest software on the phone works a treat.
 
Thanks for checking it. I’ve tried installing the Blue&Me Map Update at least 3-4 times. Will try it again tomorrow. Can you guys tell me, if the Blue&Me lady voice is still English after installing the “Italian” 5.4 update. Since mine speak/spoke Italian, I cannot find out, and have a friend who wants to keep his English speaking B&M lady. :D

Adamcot: Thanks for checking it. ;)
 
Hi GXbox,

I can confirm that B&M in our Bravos was in English pre-upgrade and both are unchanged after downloading and installing the updates (5.4 and SE) from the Italian Fiat site.
 
Hey Mikey,

Tried to install the Map update today (at least 10 times), with no success. I keep getting the USB error 10 message. :(
 
I don't understand the bennefits of upgrading. Does it change the way the IPod works? can you listen en browse music direct from the Ipod. What does it do with the Sony Ericson Phones?

Can somebody explain what the benefist are?
 
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