How do I hard reset idrive?

the_worrier · 28 Jun 2025 at 15:08

Car is 2015 so idrive is ‘NBT’.

How do I hard reset?

cuke2u · 28 Jun 2025 at 17:35

the_worrier said:
Car is 2015 so idrive is ‘NBT’.

How do I hard reset?

Does not holding in the volume button until the screen goes blank a reset?

the_worrier · 29 Jun 2025 at 04:01

Doesn’t seem to!

fastwunz · 29 Jun 2025 at 07:15

Pretty sure the only way is to hold down the volume button - if that doesn’t work you may need BMW

HoneyBadger · 29 Jun 2025 at 08:37

Disconnect battery for a couple of hours?

cuke2u · 29 Jun 2025 at 16:36

How to reset BMW iDrive to factory settings?
In BMW with NBT Evo ID6 you can easily reset your vehicle’s data in standby mode by going to: My Vehicle > iDrive Settings > Data Privacy > Delete Personal Data > and confirming the prompt. Then, turn off and lock your BMW for at least 15 minutes to complete.
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/item/54-bmw-cic-nbt-nbtevo