{"id":765,"date":"2026-02-14T12:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bimmer-evo.com\/tutoriel-comment-mettre-a-jour-la-navigation-gps-sur-bmw-et-mini\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T15:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T13:17:30","slug":"tutorial-how-to-update-gps-navigation-on-bmw-mini","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bimmer-evo.com\/en\/docs\/tutorial-how-to-update-gps-navigation-on-bmw-mini\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial: How to update GPS navigation on BMW &#038; Mini"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;container pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Tutorial: How to update GPS navigation on BMW &#038; Mini<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Updating the GPS maps on your BMW or Mini F-series or G-series is a simple process done via a USB drive. It allows you to install the latest map version directly on your navigation system (EntryNav, NBT, NBT Evo, Live Cockpit, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;sommaire&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Contents \u2013 BMW &#038; Mini navigation update<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#materiel-necessaire\">Required equipment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#telechargement\">Download the map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#extraction\">Extract files<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#copie-des-fichiers\">Copy files to USB drive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#inserer-cle-usb\">Where to insert the USB drive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#saisir-code-fsc\">Enter FSC code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#installation\">Start installation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;materiel-necessaire&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Required equipment for the update<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A Windows PC (Mac is possible but requires additional steps)<\/li>\n<li>WinRAR software (optional, free version available)<\/li>\n<li>A USB drive with at least 32GB formatted in FAT32<\/li>\n<li>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bimmer-evo.com\/code-fsc-bmw\/\">BMW FSC activation code<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bimmer-evo.com\/code-fsc-mini\/\">Mini FSC code<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Quick GPS update guide<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Download the map files<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Extract files using WinRAR<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Copy files to the root of your USB drive<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Insert the USB drive into your vehicle (glovebox or armrest)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Enter the FSC activation code<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Wait until installation reaches 100%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Complete tutorial to update BMW &#038; Mini GPS maps (F &#038; G Series)<\/h2>\n<p>Follow each step carefully to install your new maps easily, quickly, and safely without any risk to your navigation system.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;telechargement&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">1. Download the correct map for your BMW \/ Mini<\/h3>\n<p>To choose the right map, you first need to identify your iDrive system version: EntryNav, NBT, NBT Evo, etc. Check our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bimmer-evo.com\/connaitre-sa-version-de-navigation\/\"><strong>Identify my navigation version<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">From our page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bimmer-evo.com\/telechargement-des-cartes-de-navigation\/\"><strong>BMW &#038; Mini map downloads<\/strong><\/a>, select the map that matches your vehicle system and region: Europe, Japan, America, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you have enough disk space (around 50GB).<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bg-grey annonce text-center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you don\u2019t have the required equipment to download maps (Windows PC with enough storage, etc.), we can send you a ready-to-use USB drive with your maps preloaded (paid service). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bimmer-evo.com\/support-technique\/\" rel=\"nofollow \">Contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;extraction&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">2. Extract downloaded files<\/h3>\n<p>Once the download is complete, you need to extract the archive. Most maps are provided in .zip format, which can be opened with your system\u2019s default tool. If you receive a .rar file or want better performance, use WinRAR (free version available): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.01net.com\/telecharger\/utilitaire\/compression_et_decompression\/winrar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download WinRAR<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;copie-des-fichiers&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">3. Copy files to the USB drive<\/h3>\n<p>Insert your USB drive into your computer. <strong>The USB drive must be formatted in FAT32<\/strong> (exFAT may work for newer systems, but FAT32 is strongly recommended). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bimmer-evo.com\/docs\/formater-cle-usb-fat32\/\"><strong>How to check and format your USB drive to FAT32<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After extraction, copy all folders and files to the root of the USB drive. <strong>(IMPORTANT: the USB drive must contain ONLY the map files and they must be placed at the root level).<\/strong><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bg-grey annonce text-center&#8221;]<br \/>\nIn some cases (EVO ID5\/6, WAY or LIVE maps), you must create a folder named <u>FSC<\/u> at the root of the USB drive and place the FSC file inside. This will be specified in the email instructions sent with your FSC code.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;inserer-la-cle&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">4. Insert the USB drive into your vehicle<\/h3>\n<p>Once your USB drive is ready, turn on your vehicle ignition and plug the USB into your BMW or Mini. It is usually located in the glovebox or center armrest. The system will automatically detect it and prompt you to start the update.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;saisir-code-fsc&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">5. Enter the FSC activation code<\/h3>\n<p>For security reasons, an FSC code is required to start the update. Use the iDrive controller to enter your code. For NBT EVO ID5\/6, WAY or LIVE systems (with FSC folder on USB), the code may not be required.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;766&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;installation&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">6. Wait until installation reaches 100%<\/h3>\n<p>That\u2019s it! The update is now running.<\/p>\n<p>Do not turn off the ignition during installation. Keep the engine running if possible to avoid battery drain. You can continue driving while the update is in progress. Installation typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on your system.<\/p>\n<p>Once the update reaches 100%, you can remove the USB drive and enjoy your updated GPS maps!<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;container pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Tutorial: How to update GPS navigation on BMW &#038; Mini [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Updating the GPS maps on your BMW or Mini F-series or G-series is a simple process done via a USB drive. 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