The deal with MMI Updates
02-18-2019, 08:26 AM
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The deal with MMI Updates
I am a tech guy(software engineer), who has owns many technical devices, and I am a new Audi A4 Prestige owner. I notice some bugs right off the bat in the MMI software thinking no worries, it will be fixed in a later revision of the software, and will just update the software like any of device (such as a phone, TV, game console etc). After reading through this forum, it looks like there is not a way to update the software in your own car! With a complicated software based system such as MMI, that even can connect to the network, get news stories delivered, push navigation and voice integration, there is going to be bugs/issues that will progressively get fixed, especially with a new model car/device. How does one get their mmi software updated in this car?
One issue is the google earth does not ever auto start unless I manually go to Audi Connect and select Google Earth. I also get same message about accepting Audi Connect terms every time I click on it (may be related). I am running version 1316, is there a later version?
One issue is the google earth does not ever auto start unless I manually go to Audi Connect and select Google Earth. I also get same message about accepting Audi Connect terms every time I click on it (may be related). I am running version 1316, is there a later version?
02-18-2019, 08:37 AM
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02-18-2019, 09:30 AM
#3
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In regards to the satellite map not displaying immediately, are you parked in the garage where satellite reception is not great? This may have an affect in the Audi connect services connecting to the vehicle.
Also, have you setup your Audi connect account with your Vehicle Key Code? After I determined that the satellite reception was not the issue, I determined it was Audi connect not being setup with my vehicle key code.
A shortcut to the Google Maps overlay can be done if you go select "Satellite map" in the "Map Display" submenu; that way you don't have to jump through hoops in Audi connect.
Also, have you setup your Audi connect account with your Vehicle Key Code? After I determined that the satellite reception was not the issue, I determined it was Audi connect not being setup with my vehicle key code.
A shortcut to the Google Maps overlay can be done if you go select "Satellite map" in the "Map Display" submenu; that way you don't have to jump through hoops in Audi connect.
02-18-2019, 09:49 AM
#4
That’s odd about the Google Earth overlay, when I was using it it would come up every time by itself. May be worth a trip to your dealer.
As far as MMI software updates, those can only be done through the dealer. The maps updates can be done over the air. I just updated some of my maps to the latest 2019 version yesterday and was pretty pleased with the process. Nice that an OTA option is even offered honestly, especially considering that I don’t have an active Audi Connect plan.
As far as MMI software updates, those can only be done through the dealer. The maps updates can be done over the air. I just updated some of my maps to the latest 2019 version yesterday and was pretty pleased with the process. Nice that an OTA option is even offered honestly, especially considering that I don’t have an active Audi Connect plan.
02-18-2019, 10:03 AM
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What still works after audi connect expires? Interesting to know that map updates still work, does remote lock/unlock work, or location from myaudi app? I could care less about news stories, flight times etc (thats what my phone is for). How about sending a location?
02-18-2019, 10:32 AM
#6
Lock and unlock does still work and Audi sent out an email a couple weeks ago (there was a thread about it here as well) stating that by early March, basic plans (i.e. free plans) will also include vehicle status and vehicle location. I believe you still need to have a paid plan to send a location.
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02-18-2019, 12:19 PM
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02-18-2019, 03:56 PM
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In regards to the satellite map not displaying immediately, are you parked in the garage where satellite reception is not great? This may have an affect in the Audi connect services connecting to the vehicle.
Also, have you setup your Audi connect account with your Vehicle Key Code? After I determined that the satellite reception was not the issue, I determined it was Audi connect not being setup with my vehicle key code.
A shortcut to the Google Maps overlay can be done if you go select "Satellite map" in the "Map Display" submenu; that way you don't have to jump through hoops in Audi connect.
Also, have you setup your Audi connect account with your Vehicle Key Code? After I determined that the satellite reception was not the issue, I determined it was Audi connect not being setup with my vehicle key code.
A shortcut to the Google Maps overlay can be done if you go select "Satellite map" in the "Map Display" submenu; that way you don't have to jump through hoops in Audi connect.
02-18-2019, 05:36 PM
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The Google Earth maps do not download from satellites. They download via cellular connection. But your point is still valid, if you are parked in a parking garage where cellular reception is poor you will not get the maps until you get outside. Note that the MMI does cache the satellite images and I believe they are saved through restarts so if your car downloaded them before it was shut off I think you should get them immediately. I did notice this happening on an A6 loaner I had a few years ago.
