MMI / NAV update US Market
07-29-2016, 04:00 PM
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MMI / NAV update US Market
I managed to find a source for my 2012 A7 to update the MMI and NAV database for the US market. I recently moved and my NAV database was woefully out of date.
I just completed the firmware and maps update, everything worked. even fixed some obvious bugs (like the bluetooth bug) that I was annoyed about.
Whole process is documented and took about 2 hours
Price is reasonable, so if anyone is looking for this sort of upgrade, please PM me and I'll relay info of the outfit.
I have no idea why the images are upside down, they look correct to me when i manage the images on here
I just completed the firmware and maps update, everything worked. even fixed some obvious bugs (like the bluetooth bug) that I was annoyed about.
Whole process is documented and took about 2 hours
Price is reasonable, so if anyone is looking for this sort of upgrade, please PM me and I'll relay info of the outfit.
I have no idea why the images are upside down, they look correct to me when i manage the images on here
Last edited by darreln; 07-29-2016 at 04:06 PM.
07-29-2016, 05:33 PM
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Looks like you are in need of a hardware upgrade, too, judging from your 2G signal. Audi has an updated telephone module to restore 3G service in markets where T-Mobile has upgraded their network. Contact AoA or your dealer.
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Last edited by superswiss; 07-29-2016 at 05:37 PM.
07-30-2016, 09:06 AM
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I actually use a TRUSim service, which is running off the 3G network. I live in an area with little to no 3G service, so it bounces to 2G a lot. Also, my SIM sometimes loses it's 'default' or preferred network, so I need to program it back to Cingular, which I believe it T-Mobile...
07-30-2016, 09:37 AM
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I actually use a TRUSim service, which is running off the 3G network. I live in an area with little to no 3G service, so it bounces to 2G a lot. Also, my SIM sometimes loses it's 'default' or preferred network, so I need to program it back to Cingular, which I believe it T-Mobile...
08-01-2016, 06:09 AM
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TRUSim as in Truphone? If so, Truphone no longer uses the T-Mobile network in the USA as of June 27, 2016. They've switched to AT&T. However, your hardware doesn't support AT&T's 3G frequencies. The hardware upgrade I mentioned among other things adds proper support for AT&T, however, the upgrade is only free of charge if you are currently an Audi connect subscriber.
I did not know about the switch to AT&T, so thanks to you, I now know that I'll be stuck in 2G land
Do you know of any other "pay-as-you-go" providers in the US that are still compatible with my car's hardware?
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08-01-2016, 06:48 AM
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Try US Mobile. They operate on the 3G T-Mobile network and are also inexpensive. Unlike TruPhone you don't pay for data kb as you go but pick a plan each month for whatever you think you'll need. The monthly plans start at $4.70 for 100MB, $7.70 for 200MB and so on after a one time $4 charge for the sim. I don't use Google Earth very often or wifi hotspot at all and the 100MB per month is more than enough for online destination searches, weather, etc.
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08-02-2016, 06:27 PM
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If you decide to order their sim, once it arrives and you register it on their website, pop in the sim and change your MMI connection settings as follows:
APN: pwg
User: enter one blank space
PW: leave blank
Wait an hour and you should be all set.
APN: pwg
User: enter one blank space
PW: leave blank
Wait an hour and you should be all set.
