Guide: Bluetooth Apps option disappeared

[hufman]

It seems that sometimes the car doesn't show the Apps option for the Bluetooth connection to the phone. AAIdrive has no influence on this, and does not even need to be installed while debugging.
We don't currently know all the reasons for how it decides to add this option, but here are some things to try:

• Make sure the ConnectedDrive subscription is active, new cars usually come with 3 years and it may have just expired
• If this is a new phone connection and the old phone still shows the Apps option, perhaps MyBMW wasn't running when the phone was paired (as figured out in Only connect with usb #761):
  • Grant all of the needed permissions to MyBMW/Mini, most importantly Nearby Devices, so it can respond to the Bluetooth connection
  • Turn off "Pause app activity if unused" to make sure MyBMW/Mini is running during the pairing process
  • Try unpairing/re-pairing the phone after these settings

After the Apps option shows up and MyBMW/Mini successfully checks the box, AAIdrive can be installed and it will add its features to the car.