📌 When to Use This Method
Use this manual update method if:
Your R7M is running firmware v1.3.1 or below
OTA (Over-The-Air) update fails or doesn't complete successfully
You're unable to connect to Wi-Fi for OTA updates
You prefer manual installation for any reason
📦 What You'll Need
Before starting, please prepare the following:
A microSD card
This is required only for system updates and is not included with the device. You will need to purchase and install one separately.A computer with an SD card reader
📥 Step 1: Download the Firmware
Download the latest firmware file from the link and save it to your computer.
💾 Step 2: Prepare the SD Card
Insert the microSD card into your computer’s card reader, then copy the downloaded firmware file to the root directory of the card. This means the file should be placed in the main folder, not inside any subfolder. After that, safely eject the microSD card from your computer.
🔧 Step 3: Install the Firmware Update
Please follow the steps below in the exact order:
Make sure the RiderNav Display is powered off.
Remove the device from the BMW navigation cradle.
Confirm the screen is completely off.
Insert the microSD card into the side card slot until it clicks into place.
Power on the device by either:
mounting it back onto the BMW navigation cradle, or
connecting it to a power source using a USB-C cable.
Once powered on, the device will automatically detect the firmware file and begin the update process. Progress information will be shown on the screen.
Do not interrupt the update process.
Do not power off the device, remove the microSD card, or disconnect the device from its power source during the update.
When the update is complete, the device will restart automatically. The first startup after the update may take slightly longer than usual.
⏱️ Update Duration
Expected time: 5-15 minutes depending on firmware size
The screen will show progress during installation
Device will restart automatically when complete
✅ Verify Successful Update
After the device restarts:
Go to Settings → System → About
Check the firmware version number
Confirm it shows the version you installed
❓ Troubleshooting
Q: The update doesn't start automatically after powering on
A: Ensure the firmware file is in the root directory (not in a folder)
Verify the file isn't corrupted - try re-downloading
Make sure the SD card is fully inserted
Q: Update failed or device won't boot
A: Try the update process again from Step 1
Ensure you're using the correct firmware file for R7M
Contact support if issue persists
Q: My firmware version is already above v1.3.1
A: You don't need this manual method - use regular OTA updates
Go to Settings setup →Update