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  • undefined Cleo
    31 Mar 2025, 20:08

    Take a look here https://forum.myrouteapp.com/topic/4037/mra-and-the-bmw-connected-app?_=1690048138473

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    Big Al 1
    wrote on 31 Mar 2025, 22:21 last edited by
    #3

    @Cleo Hi Cleo, thanks for the reply. Yes, seen that post and have used the features described in it. My question is really which export type is best for the BMW CRA - GPX 1.1 and use the convert to waypoint feature of just export as Boombox pre 2019, where all the original waypoint names are kept without any conversion at all. Is there an advantage of using one type over another?

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    • undefined Big Al 1
      31 Mar 2025, 22:21

      @Cleo Hi Cleo, thanks for the reply. Yes, seen that post and have used the features described in it. My question is really which export type is best for the BMW CRA - GPX 1.1 and use the convert to waypoint feature of just export as Boombox pre 2019, where all the original waypoint names are kept without any conversion at all. Is there an advantage of using one type over another?

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      Hans van de Ven MR.MRA
      RouteXpert
      wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 07:46 last edited by
      #4

      @Big-Al-1

      gpx 1.1

      Garmin Zumo XT2/XT/BMW Connected Ride Navigator/MyRouteapp (The App)
      Een dag niet gelachen is een dag niet geleefd / Een route is net zo goed als deze uitgezet is.

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      • undefined Big Al 1
        31 Mar 2025, 18:44

        2024 BMW / TFT / CRA / MRA
        In MRA , I export a GPX 1.1 into the ConnectedRide App and it changes the name of waypoints using the ‘Convert to List of Waypoints” option. If I export using the Boombox Pre 2019 option then the CRA keeps the original name. So….and maybe a question for the MRA developers…..what format should I export from the MRA into the BMW ConnectedRide app to enable the original MRA names to be kept and for the TFT to announce ‘proper’ names. And, maybe display/announce the comments/description fields in the GPX files.

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        Peter Zehentreiter
        wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 09:27 last edited by
        #5

        @Big-Al-1 I think the problem is with the CRA app. Reading your comment, I suspect you're using an iOS device. With GPX 1.1 on an Android device, at least three files are available, including one with waypoints and names. Converting isn't necessary here.

        BMW R 1250 GS
        MRA Navigation & SilverFox C1 Controller
        BMW Connected Ride Cradle
        SPC Universal mount
        Motorola Edge 40
        Sena SLR 3
        Sena 50 R

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        • undefined Peter Zehentreiter
          1 Apr 2025, 09:27

          @Big-Al-1 I think the problem is with the CRA app. Reading your comment, I suspect you're using an iOS device. With GPX 1.1 on an Android device, at least three files are available, including one with waypoints and names. Converting isn't necessary here.

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          Big Al 1
          wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 15:36 last edited by
          #6

          @Peter-Zehentreiter you are correct - I am using an Apple iPhone. I have access to an Android device so I can try it out - may take me a while to figure out how to use it but I’ll give it a go and report back.
          I have asked the question of BMW ConnectedRide support and await a reply. Not holding my breath however…….

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          • undefined Peter Zehentreiter
            1 Apr 2025, 09:27

            @Big-Al-1 I think the problem is with the CRA app. Reading your comment, I suspect you're using an iOS device. With GPX 1.1 on an Android device, at least three files are available, including one with waypoints and names. Converting isn't necessary here.

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            Big Al 1
            wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 18:00 last edited by
            #7

            @Peter-Zehentreiter Not that I doubted you, Peter, but you are absolutely correct. Just tried an export via GPX 1.1 to an Android device and I see correct names for waypoints plus the ‘Notes’ I’ve added to the waypoints using the MRA.
            Well BMW - this isn’t very good!!
            Do I now buy an Android device? I’ll have to ponder on that one.
            Anyway, thank you for the reply and guidance.

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            • undefined Big Al 1
              1 Apr 2025, 15:36

              @Peter-Zehentreiter you are correct - I am using an Apple iPhone. I have access to an Android device so I can try it out - may take me a while to figure out how to use it but I’ll give it a go and report back.
              I have asked the question of BMW ConnectedRide support and await a reply. Not holding my breath however…….

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              Peter Zehentreiter
              wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 18:01 last edited by
              #8

              @Big-Al-1 With an Android just proceed as shown in the screenshots.

              In this specific case it´s all done on the phone ( MRA App and Connected Ride App ) installed on the phone

              Open the route in MRA you want to export to BMW App
              Screenshot_20250401-191821.png

              Choose export and select GPX 1.1 Route, Track, POI and download
              Screenshot_20250401-191829.png

              Press export
              Screenshot_20250401-191842.png

              Press open
              Screenshot_20250401-191851.png

              Select BMW App
              Screenshot_20250401-191859.png

              3 Options to import will be given ( import two of them)
              ( Wegpunkte) and Track
              Screenshot_20250401-191920.png

              Open ( Wegpunkte )
              Screenshot_20250401-191945.png

              Press the blue button below "LEFT"
              Screenshot_20250401-191955.png

              Choose from Starting point ( last point here)
              Screenshot_20250401-192004.png

              You will see the route, including the waypoint name
              Screenshot_20250401-192016.png

              Press option and enable or desable wether you want to drive on highway or not ...
              Screenshot_20250401-192027.png

              Done ✌

              BMW R 1250 GS
              MRA Navigation & SilverFox C1 Controller
              BMW Connected Ride Cradle
              SPC Universal mount
              Motorola Edge 40
              Sena SLR 3
              Sena 50 R

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              • undefined Big Al 1
                1 Apr 2025, 18:00

                @Peter-Zehentreiter Not that I doubted you, Peter, but you are absolutely correct. Just tried an export via GPX 1.1 to an Android device and I see correct names for waypoints plus the ‘Notes’ I’ve added to the waypoints using the MRA.
                Well BMW - this isn’t very good!!
                Do I now buy an Android device? I’ll have to ponder on that one.
                Anyway, thank you for the reply and guidance.

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                Peter Zehentreiter
                wrote on 1 Apr 2025, 18:53 last edited by
                #9

                @Big-Al-1 If you want to switch to an Android ( maybe just for navigation)
                Check out the Motorola Website and search for an phone of the edge series, "almost" pure Android on it and less bloatware of Motorola itself.
                I´m using a multisim-card in it, always reachable on the bike!

                Relatively inexpensive, good qualitiy and thin, which makes them perfect to place in the cradle.

                Concerning the BMW App... not to bad, but far not as good as the MRA app.

                The MRA app shows all what I have placed during planning, it shows waypoints and shaping points ( BMW just shows one type of points ) no difference.
                BMW is limited to 50 waypoints, all above is resulting in a track.

                MRA shows gasstations, Poi´s and much more.

                I´m using the BMW app just as a backup and providing CRN users with an appropriate GPX file.

                The only advantage of the BMW app is the possibility to use the Wonderwheel.

                In order to zoom the MRA app in the cradle, I just bought a SilverFox controller "C1" to have the same advantage of the wonderwheel with the MRA app.

                BMW R 1250 GS
                MRA Navigation & SilverFox C1 Controller
                BMW Connected Ride Cradle
                SPC Universal mount
                Motorola Edge 40
                Sena SLR 3
                Sena 50 R

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                • undefined Peter Zehentreiter
                  1 Apr 2025, 18:53

                  @Big-Al-1 If you want to switch to an Android ( maybe just for navigation)
                  Check out the Motorola Website and search for an phone of the edge series, "almost" pure Android on it and less bloatware of Motorola itself.
                  I´m using a multisim-card in it, always reachable on the bike!

                  Relatively inexpensive, good qualitiy and thin, which makes them perfect to place in the cradle.

                  Concerning the BMW App... not to bad, but far not as good as the MRA app.

                  The MRA app shows all what I have placed during planning, it shows waypoints and shaping points ( BMW just shows one type of points ) no difference.
                  BMW is limited to 50 waypoints, all above is resulting in a track.

                  MRA shows gasstations, Poi´s and much more.

                  I´m using the BMW app just as a backup and providing CRN users with an appropriate GPX file.

                  The only advantage of the BMW app is the possibility to use the Wonderwheel.

                  In order to zoom the MRA app in the cradle, I just bought a SilverFox controller "C1" to have the same advantage of the wonderwheel with the MRA app.

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                  Big Al 1
                  wrote on 3 Apr 2025, 20:33 last edited by
                  #10

                  @Peter-Zehentreiter thanks for all the info Peter. I have a R1250 RT and want to use the TFT for navigation. And based on your recommendations I’ve ordered a Motorola Android phone just for the bike. (The iPhone I was using was also dedicated to the bike, so now I’m overrun with phones😂). Anyway, thanks for all your help - just need to learn a bit about Android operating now!!

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                  • undefined Big Al 1
                    3 Apr 2025, 20:33

                    @Peter-Zehentreiter thanks for all the info Peter. I have a R1250 RT and want to use the TFT for navigation. And based on your recommendations I’ve ordered a Motorola Android phone just for the bike. (The iPhone I was using was also dedicated to the bike, so now I’m overrun with phones😂). Anyway, thanks for all your help - just need to learn a bit about Android operating now!!

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                    Peter Zehentreiter
                    wrote on 3 Apr 2025, 21:16 last edited by
                    #11

                    @Big-Al-1 For me, it's the other way around. I had an RT 1250 and then switched to a GS 1250. The same goes for my phone. I've had an iPhone for the past seven years and now I've completely switched to Android.

                    My main phone is now a Google Pixel 9, and for navigation, I use the Motorola Edge 40 in conjunction with Office 365, which is the ideal solution for me.

                    I installed a SilverFox C1 Controller on my motorcycle today and can now zoom, pan, and center perfectly in the MRA app.

                    If you have any questions regarding Android or BMW Connected App, just ask, and I'll be happy to help where I can.

                    Regards, Peter
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                    BMW R 1250 GS
                    MRA Navigation & SilverFox C1 Controller
                    BMW Connected Ride Cradle
                    SPC Universal mount
                    Motorola Edge 40
                    Sena SLR 3
                    Sena 50 R

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                    • undefined Peter Zehentreiter
                      3 Apr 2025, 21:16

                      @Big-Al-1 For me, it's the other way around. I had an RT 1250 and then switched to a GS 1250. The same goes for my phone. I've had an iPhone for the past seven years and now I've completely switched to Android.

                      My main phone is now a Google Pixel 9, and for navigation, I use the Motorola Edge 40 in conjunction with Office 365, which is the ideal solution for me.

                      I installed a SilverFox C1 Controller on my motorcycle today and can now zoom, pan, and center perfectly in the MRA app.

                      If you have any questions regarding Android or BMW Connected App, just ask, and I'll be happy to help where I can.

                      Regards, Peter
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                      Con Hennekens
                      Alpha tester
                      wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 07:19 last edited by
                      #12

                      @Peter-Zehentreiter said in BMW - Transfer routes from MRA into BMW ConnectedRide App:

                      Office 365

                      Out of interest: what does Office365 add to your navigation setup?

                      I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

                      Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

                      Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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                      • undefined Con Hennekens
                        4 Apr 2025, 07:19

                        @Peter-Zehentreiter said in BMW - Transfer routes from MRA into BMW ConnectedRide App:

                        Office 365

                        Out of interest: what does Office365 add to your navigation setup?

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                        Peter Zehentreiter
                        wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 07:53 last edited by
                        #13

                        @Con-Hennekens Not much, except that I also save my tours in the cloud in case the MRA server goes down. Of course, there are other cloud services or local storage options, but I have this one. It shouldn't be explicitly mentioned, though.
                        Why do you ask?

                        BMW R 1250 GS
                        MRA Navigation & SilverFox C1 Controller
                        BMW Connected Ride Cradle
                        SPC Universal mount
                        Motorola Edge 40
                        Sena SLR 3
                        Sena 50 R

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                        • undefined Peter Zehentreiter
                          4 Apr 2025, 07:53

                          @Con-Hennekens Not much, except that I also save my tours in the cloud in case the MRA server goes down. Of course, there are other cloud services or local storage options, but I have this one. It shouldn't be explicitly mentioned, though.
                          Why do you ask?

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                          Con Hennekens
                          Alpha tester
                          wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 12:36 last edited by
                          #14

                          @Peter-Zehentreiter, curiosity 😉 . It can be educational to know other people's methods.

                          I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

                          Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

                          Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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                            4 Apr 2025, 12:36

                            @Peter-Zehentreiter, curiosity 😉 . It can be educational to know other people's methods.

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                            Peter Zehentreiter
                            wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 13:55 last edited by
                            #15

                            @Con-Hennekens Although it is not said that mine is correct...
                            I always prefer to have a backup, that's why I have the BMW Connected app as well in case of an emergency.

                            But there is also the saying, many roads lead to Rom.🙃

                            BMW R 1250 GS
                            MRA Navigation & SilverFox C1 Controller
                            BMW Connected Ride Cradle
                            SPC Universal mount
                            Motorola Edge 40
                            Sena SLR 3
                            Sena 50 R

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