Dan in St. Louis

That matches the text on the Audi Web page for the maps. But since they don't seem to be tied to a unique VIN, we all need to keep in touch with friends buying newer cars so we can install their updates.

Or, you might have a friendlier dealer than mine.

cuke2u

As stated, if you are saying go beyond 5 updates then you can't, as well as myAudi the MMI will know how many times you have done this...

VM

How would the car know if you install a 6th update from a friend? I don't think it would be able to tell that you got it that way rather than paying $$$ for it in myAudi...

bengtc

There is probably some code in the downloaded map files that tie it to your mmi/Vin. Since you have to enter your login details when downloading the maps. Are you able to install the maps if from someone else's map files download?

cuke2u

As I stated, the MMI will know how many updates you've used as it is linked back to the Audi servers. Not only that but it is in breach of Audi's terms and conditions, thus illegal.

VM

The map download is not tied to your VIN - you can put the SD card in another car and it works just fine.

VM

How is the MMI linked back to the Audi servers if you have a car without the Audi connect cellular hardware?

Q5 Bob

I downloaded and installed mine yesterday and the download was much faster than the last time too. It took right at 1 hour vs. about 2 hours the last time. Loading the update in-car took a little over 30 minutes.

securityguy

Has anyone had any success doing the update via USB or are you all just using an SD card?

Q5 Bob

I used an SD card. No experience with a USB in the Audi (I did use a USB in our BMW though).