Wanted to update the maps in my car’s navigation system. To Audi’s credit they provide twice-yearly upgrades via a variety of methods, some free. (Sadly they don’t seem to have any way to update the MMI firmware though). The map updates are badly documented, so here’s the details.
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First, the easy options that cost money. You can pay the dealer to do it. Or you can pay for the Audi Connect service (the cellular data for your car) and updates come over the air.
Now the free manual option. Discussed here, also see this video. It’s not hard or scary, the only real nuisance is their Java download program. Detailed walkthrough:
![Update Update](/uploads/1/1/7/7/117769354/806833092.jpg)
Downloading update
Or available in the MMI via an OTA update. For the 2015-2016 Audi A3 with MIB1, there is no OTA option in the MMI, thus the map data can only be updated using the SD card method. For MIB1 & MIB2 vehicles, map updates are free for the first three years after the production date of the vehicle. The vehicle is automatically activated from the. If there is no update online for your Audi, you can use an SD card to update your navigation. The map update service on www.myaudi.com is available to Audi connect eligible models only and allows you to download new maps to a 32 GB SD card. Then insert the SD card into the card slot of the MMI and follow the menu under SETUP MMI. If there is no update online for your Audi, you can use an SD card to update your navigation. The map update service on www.myaudi.com is available to Audi connect eligible models only and allows you to download new maps to a 32 GB SD card. Then insert the SD card into the card slot of the MMI and follow the menu under SETUP MMI. Latest audi firmware and maps available here: https://UpgradeMyAudi.net.
- Log in to myAudi.
- Click the “Audi connect services” button. I had a lot of trouble with their SSO redirects, maybe related to my ad blockers and privacy stuff.
- On the Audi Connect website go to Services / Map Update and select “Complete Package”, then click the “Prepare Package” button.
- Download the map update! Ha ha just kidding. Download a tiny JNLP file for Java Web Start to run a download program that Audi requires you use.
- Run the JNLP program. I managed finally by enabling it in the Java control panel (Security / Enable Java content for browser and Web Start applications) and then running “javaws foo.jnlp” from a command line. Perhaps there’s an easier way.
- Wait for the download. The full US maps were about 11GB.
- The download program creates four files. Two small files: one named metainfo2.txt and one named randomhexstring.md5. And two directories with the data: Mib1 and Mib2. Apparently all 4 are necessary for an update.
- Copy the 4 to the root directory of a FAT32 system on an SD card. (A USB drive will work as well.)
Installing update
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- Go to the car and put the SD card in one of the slots for the MMI. (I used SD2).
- Turn the MMI on. (I do this by turning the radio on, not the ignition).
- Go to Settings / System Maintenance / Version info to check the versions of things on your system already. This shows the MMI software version (0694 for me) and some basic navigation database info; you have to navigate to the Navigation database submenu to see all the databases you have. My car had about 20 2016/2017 databases for North America, plus a single 2017/2018 for USA, Region 4 (California, where I live). That was an OTA update I got right after buying the car.
- Go to Audi Connect and select “Software update”. Select the source you plugged in (SD2 for me) and it begins. It takes awhile, about 30 minutes for me.
- Leave the car and close the door. Lights will turn off but the MMI will continue to be running with the screen lit and updating. Eventually the screen will close and it seems to keep updating. Hopefully none of this drains the battery too much. The update is automatic and requires no extra input
- Once it finishes you may have to enter a single click to acknowledge the update.
- Go back to Version info to check the version numbers. Now all my car’s maps are labelled “2018”. Success!
Of course I’m curious about the contents of the update files but couldn’t find a lot of info. Mib1 has a directory named “Eggnog” and Mib2 has “Truffles”; internal product names? Mib1’s datafiles seem to be named “.psf” and Linux guesses some (but not all) are FoxPro FPT files, which seems plausible. Mib2 is mostly compressed data I couldn’t figure out, which some small SQLite tables without much interesting it. Probably all proprietary data, of course, and if they’re smart it’s encrypted too to prevent casual snoops like me from lifting all the data out.
Shame Audi doesn’t also let you upgrade MMI firmware. Mine has a bug where it’s limited to indexing 10,000 music files. Admittedly that’s a lot of music, but it’s a nuisance if you just want to copy all the music you own into the car. Static array sizes: not even once!
Here comes the guide on how to update Audi MMI 3G firmare.Follow this guide you need to know try it at you own risk.
Caution:If your system already had another activator(like Carson’s one) we recommend making an emergency update before doing anything else.
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Audi MMI 3G Firmware Download:
How to update Audi MMI 3G Firmware:
Format your SD in FAT 32
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Copy the root of your firmware in the SD(like picture below)
Open “Engineering Menu”
MMI 2G | SETUP+RETURN |
MMI 2G(A8) | TEL+RETURN |
MMI 3G | SETUP+RETURN |
MMI 3GP | CAR+BACK |
MMI 3GP(A1) | BACK+TONE |
RMC(A1/Q3) | BACK+TONE |
RMC(A6+A7) | CAR+BACK |
MIB | BACK+Top Left Button |
A screen like this will appear
Insert the SD card with the firmware in slot 1
Press the “Update” option using the MMI Control Panel
Scroll down with the big knob and select the source in the menu(SD 1) press it.
Select the firmware pressing the big knob once
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Caution:Some users report problems with bose sound system,if you have bose and don’t know how to recode it… we recommend unselect it from list(using User-Defined Mode) before updata
If you update it,you will have to visit an expert or your dealer for recode it.If you can,we recommend update it,just because it sounds better.
Select “Standard”
You will see a list with all devices that firmware will update
Scroll to bottom and press “Start Update” or “Start Download”
Another screen appears informing you that once you start updating this must not be interrupted.Select “Start” and press the big knob.
The MMI will reboot and the update process will start
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After several minutes/hours(it depends that what it has to update and the speed of your SD) the firmware update will be done.
Aresume with all updated modules will appear.Scroll down and press “Continue”
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Select “Cancel documentation“ and the MMI will reboot