Update Audi Mmi Software Version
I'm new to Audi MMI 3G and I'm looking to a firmware update. However, I don't mean just map update. Info: Audi A6 2011 UK Map in the Multimedia drive on DVD and 2 SD slots Software version 3GDABK0098 Nav. Database version: 4G0919884J ECE 5.12.4 Is USB/SD 4000 mp3 restriction updated? What more info do you need to help me with an update? The new software version says 5.8.5. According to Audi this reflects the age of the car to which the software is matched. So if you have a later MY car it will have a different software version. (That's what they told me anyway!). The geographical features and road characteristics appear identical - but I was always impressed with overall. Buy Audi MMI update If you know what type of MMI you have, you can jump straight to the installation manual (click here to get there). First of all, you have to recognise which MMI is in your car. The best way is just to go to the Engineering menu and check the current firmware version. Release Date Technical Service Bulletin 91X4 UPDATE MMI Software Update – (NVLW) The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
If you own a newer Audi (2004+), you may have option called MMI (Multi Media Interface) which control all your media player and display on your dash 7″ screen. Some are built-in the dash or flip up like the A8 D3. The MMI is actually a very simple system, but quite confusing for Dealers or Repair shop to troubleshoot when things failed and consumers will normally end up paying for the wrong diagnosis and good parts until the problem is finally fixed, i.e, they replaced the right one after many other trials and errors. It’s good to understand the system and sometimes you can fix or find the problem yourself and save money. It communicates with MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) optical bus.
Most dealers don’t offer software update for MMI 2G – The latest version is 4610. Don’t update software unless you need to add AMI because you will need to get back the instrument cluster functions that’s lost in the upgrade. I have upgraded mine and
Since the optical bus is connected in SERIES, first device out to then second device input and so on until it gets back to the first device input to complete a loop. Think of it as some Christmas lights string, one burned out, the whole string is OFF until you replace the correct bulb to complete the loop.
So, one morning after a heavy rain over night and your car parked outside, the sunroof drains were clogged, the water entered the car, you turn on the MMI and the screen comes up with the MMI screen for a minute and goes black. You can hear the clicking in the rear of the back seat in the trunk, but nothing happens. Some devices on the MOST bus is malfunctioned (broken), the optical (red led) signal got stuck somewhere and didn’t get back to the head unit (first device) input. It could be one device or more. Before you get panic, you should check all the fuses, especially the one in the trunk, just above the battery, that’s the fuse for Radio, Amplifier, Navigation and TV tuner. If you’re lucky, the fuse is blown, replace it may fix the problem, but if it’s still intact, you need more troubleshooting to do.
It’s a mandatory for Audi owners with MMI system to have is the optical bypass loop (female), at least one as spare in case the system is down. Audi dealers do have the originals, but it’s not necessary, any aftermarket female loop would do.
Most of Audi savvy people would normally rely on the VAGCOM or VCDS to troubleshoot the system, but they will end up replacing some good parts instead. VCDS or VAGCOM will report very confusing data because when one device failed, all devices will show up on VCDS as broken which doesn’t help us to find out which one is the culprit. I’ve created a video to show how falsely VCDS can report failures. The incompetent dealers or Indies will use the VCDS output to justify for their replacing good parts mistakes on customers expense.
Here are some of the common troubleshooting techniques that I’ve seen so far. Every time we push a button on the control panel, it will wake the MMI system and try to select the device connected to the button, when the MMI wakes up and check the MOST bus by sending signals to all devices and got stuck due to some devices not responding, it will shut itself, hence the MMI screen displayed for a few seconds then goes black. The device query restarts when any button is pushed. Only if the head unit is functioning.
1. When you push any button on the control panel: NAV, CAR, SETUP, CD, AMFM… etc, the MMI screen comes up and then goes black, it normally indicates the Head Unit (most expensive part of the system) is working. If it doesn’t, then it may be dead or the control panel itself is broken.
2. Sometimes, people spilled drinks over the control panel by mistakes, the control panel no longer works, but still, we can check to see which part of the control panel is bad by pushing one button at a time to see which button is bad. If the MMI welcome screen never shows up, the head unit is dead.
3. It’s also known that if the device is faulty, there won’t be any LED signal passing through, so if we unplug the optical cable of one device and it’s not blinking when a button is pushed (MMI wakes) then we can assume the device before this is faulty, check the device loop picture to see components relative to the loop.
4. If you have to replace the HU (head unit-4E0035729-4L0), you do need to get CP (Component Protection) removed by a dealer or your sound won’t work or you can swap the old eeprom to the new one but you need electronic soldering skill.
Remove and clean the circuit board, it may work after or to replace.
This is my understanding of the MMI system, it’s only for references and not guaranteed 100% accurate, use it to troubleshoot at your own risk. If you see something that I missed, please comment below so I can add to help other Audi Enthusiasts.
For your specific problems, may be the best source to make queries.
Various Audi navigation systems can be equipped with additional POI's and locations of mobile and fixed speed cameras via POIbase. With POIbase the data can be installed in a matter of minutes, and the new POI's can then be transferred to the sat nav in your car.
The following Audi vehicles and sat navs are compatible with POIbase:
- Audi A3/RS3 (8V)
MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch (4G)
MMI® Navigation (Facelift 2016 Update TPI 2045974) - Audi A4 (B9)
- MMI® Navigation (from software version 0159)/ MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch (4G)
- Audi A5 (ab MJ 2017)
- MMI® Navigation / MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch (4G)
- Audi A6 (C7 ab MJ2015)
MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch (4G) - Audi A7 (ab MJ2015)
MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch (4G) - Audi TT (ab MJ2015)
MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch (4G) - Audi Q2 (ab MJ2016)
MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch (4G)
MMI® Navigation (if earlier than week 45/2016 an update to version 0192 is required) - Audi Q5 (from year of manufacture 2017)
MMI® Navigation / MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch (4G) - Audi Q7 (ab MJ2015)
MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch (4G) - Audi R8 (ab MJ2016)
MMI® Navigation plus with MMI® touch (4G)
Currently not compatible with:
- Audi A1
- Audi Q3
- Audi A4 Facelift 2019 and 2020
- Audi A6 C8 (from year of manufacture 2018)
- Audi A7 C8 (from year of manufacture 2018)
- Audi A8 D5
- Audi Q8
For these cars we recommend our POI Pilot 6000 POI and Speed Camera Warner, which can be used independently of the vehicle and offers a directional voice warning. The device does not have to be mounted on the windscreen, but can also be placed freely e.g. in the centre console.
Especially for the Audi A4 Facelift 2020 we recommend users to contact the manufacturer directly and expressly ask them to enable the import function for POIs. For this is only a matter of a software change that the manufacturer can easily implement.
Features
- Speed cams can be displayed on the map
- POI's can be displayed on the map
- Customization of the zoom level from which POI's are displayed.
- Audio alerts only guaranteed with the following models:
- Audi A3 8V (Facelift 2016) MMI Navigation & MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch (4G)
Audi A4 (B9) MMI Navigation (software version 0159) & MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch (4G)
Audi A5 F5 (from BJ 2017) MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch (4G)
Audi Q2 (MJ2018) MMI Navigation
Audi Q5 4M/FY MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch (4G)
Audi Q7 4M MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch (4G)
Audi RS3 (2018 Facelift) MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch with Virtual Cockpit
Audi TT 8S Roadster (MJ2018) MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch (4G)
Notes
- Max. 50 categories can be installed. This restriction is due to stability problems with the Audi navigation system if too many POI's have been installed.
- A maximum of 10 categories can be activated for audio warnings (where applicable).
Downloading and Installing POI's
- Install the POIbase software on your computer.
- Connect an empty USB stick or memory card to your computer.
- Start POIbase on the PC and click on 'cancel' when the automatic device detection starts.
- Click 'Manual selection' and select your Audi system from the list.
- After logging in, you can view the POIbase main menu.
- Various POI categories are available under 'Load POIs and Speed Cams' > 'Download POIs', or 'Download Speed Cams'. You can select individual POI categories using the 'Add' button.
- Once you have finished making your selection, click 'Download' on the bottom right of the POIbase interface.
- Insert the data carrier in the Audi MMI (glove compartment).
- Variant 1: Select 'System update' in the MMI settings in the menu ('MENU' > 'Setup MMI').
- Or Variant 2: Go to MENU, select 'Audi Connect', then 'Software Update', 'Start map update now'.
- Or for Audi Q5 Variant 3: Go to MENU, select 'Navigation', turn the dial to the left and select 'Special destinations'. Scroll to 'My Audi special destinations' and click the dial to the right, 'Import My Audi special destinations'.
- Select the storage medium on which the data is stored.
- The update will be detected and the new POI's and speed camera data will be installed.
Audio Safety Camera Warnings
Update Audi Mmi Software Version Download
To activate audio warnings (where applicable), proceed as follows:
- Switch to map view.
- Move the Audi MMI Touch dial once to the right to access the Options.
- Go to Navigation Settings >Arrival Notification and activate both Display notification when nearby and Play notification tone.
- Select myAudi special destinations and then the Speed Camera bundles (or the POI categories you wish to activate audio warnings for).
More tips regarding audio settings, changing the zoom levels and deleting POI's can be found on pocketnavigation.de (German only).
Video
The following video demonstrates the installation of POI's and speed cameras in the car (enable subtitles for English).
Access the POIbase Web Edition
You can access the POIbase web version via this link: POIbase Web Edition
Log in or Create Account
Currently only registered users can use POIbase. Eset nod32 download for mac. Registration is free and you must use a valid email address you have access to, as the download link with your selected POI’s will be sent to your email address.
Select System
After logging in, a popup will appear in which you select your sat nav system. Scroll down the list until you find Audi and confirm with 'Select this device'. POIbase will remember your selection, so you will only need to do this once.
Create your POI Export Request
Go to 'Load POI’s and Speed Cams' and browse through the available POI categories under 'Download Speed cams' and/or 'Download POIs'”, and activate any you wish to download via the 'Add' button. Use the 'Back'button to return to the main categories. You can double check your selection under 'Load POIs and speedcams > My selected POIs'.
Use the yellow 'Download approx xx POIs' button to initiate your export request.
Our servers can take between 1 and 60 minutes to process your request. Once it is ready, you will receive the download link via email. You cannot send any further requests while your current request is being processed.
In the case of speed camera POI's, POIbase creates bundles sorted by both speed camera type and by speed on the data carrier.
As a maximum of 10 categories can be selected for acoustic alerts (not available for all models), the speed camera types should be selected for this setting.
When it comes to displaying the POI’s on the map, the categories sorted by speed should be selected. More information is available in the video below.
Downloading the POI Package
Click the download link in the email you received and save the file locally on your PC/Mac. The file name will look something like this: 443394-2019-10-28.zip (where the latter part of the name refers to the date the package was generated on). Unzip the file locally.
Preparing the data carrier
After unzipping the package, copy the folder 'PersonalPOI' as well as the file 'metainfo2.txt' to a FAT32 formatted SD card or USB stick. These must be placed directly in the data carrier’s root directory, and not in any other folder.
Audi Mmi Software Version Rmc_eu_p12321
Installing the POI's in the car
How to install the POI's in the car is explained in our video and also under the 'Instructions' tab above. Enable the subtitles for English subtitles in the video.