18A5SB

My dealer service dept. told me that Audi is launching a new site in about 6 months, where we can download new maps and the next update is around May 2021. I will take that with healthy bite of salt, knowing Audi. My car was in for the annual service and I had asked them to update the map if there is a new version available.

MH62

They got that from a TSB that says availability will be restored in 2Q21 if my memory is good. It also says the last map version available for your car will forever be available for you to download.

Edit: you can get the full TSB in post 248 above.

Tesla1856

Software Version: 1316
Gracenote database: Region=NORTH_AMERICA - Version=13
Navigation database version: V03959803AK 0081 NAR 2021
Media Driver: DEV_MMX2QC_AU_NAR_G22_061PROD-1
Navigation database
Telephone Driver: 10.735.888

Nikon1

MIB II, very likely as it’s much the same as in my 2018 S5 Prestige (very late 2018 build) as shown in the screen shot, below:



But no guarantees.


— John

Tesla1856

1. What part of the info is relevant ... what field are you comparing ?

2. So, we can only update the Maps?. What about the code that runs the MMI itself?

On the 2014 Acura MDX ... when we loaded the yearly DVD to update the Maps, it would also upgrade the firmware in the NAV/HVAC head-unit itself (if needed to bring-up to current version). For example, right after we got it, there was a glitch in Heated-Seats Control. They fixed it for us with an updated firmware from a flash-drive. However, other owners got the same new firmware later that year when they installed that's years Maps-DVD.

bruce_miranda

MMX2 = MIB2
MMX2Q = newer MIB2 with the Qualcomm chip
1316 = MMI version for NA, which BTW the latest version for the Qualcomm units
Don't expect any more MMI firmware versions to be released because Audi already consider the MIB2 end of life.

bruce_miranda

The way Audi packages software is slightly different. If they wanted, they could update the entire car (MMI, VC, all modules) and maps and everything together. You will see the software package allows for that.
However they only include certain bits in a package, hence why all the Y and N listed in an update package.
My guess is so that they can maintain the model agnostics for a map update. Remember I said that map updates aren't even specific to Audi, you can use the same map update across the entire VW group.

Nikon1

Not so sure about your statement about 1316 being the latest version of MMI software. If you look at my screen shot, my car came through with version 1320, below:


MMI Factory Software On Delivery = 1320

I was one of the few members who never had any problems with the “overhead view” not sticking. However, I do not remember any members who did receive updated software from their dealers to correct t the problem to have 1320 as their updated version.

— John


— John

bruce_miranda

Yes ofcourse, I keep confusing the US and EU firmware versions. Because in the EU we got 1329 to fix the issue.

Tesla1856

1. So, newer (CPU / SoC) hardware than older Nvidia-based units. I'm guessing a Qualcomm Snapdragon.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/...less-cars.aspx

So, newer, but still MIB2 (and not MIB2+)

2. Cool

3. That is fine. Just working and bug-fixes and I'll be happy for 3 years.

Really appreciate your reply. I like knowing this stuff.
Also, it looks like I am getting ready to buy a 2021 A4 or A5 with MIB3.