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Old 04-21-2019, 12:53 PM
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Hello all, I'm new here so apologies if this has already been posted.
I recently bought a 2016 Q5 and want to update the navigation map to the latest maps.
I do not have an Audi connect plan so I can't get to the link on my.audi to download the latest update.

does anyone have a workaround or would anyone mind sharing a direct link to the java package?

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2016 Q5 requires a trip to the dealer and a pile of cash for an update. Over the air updates didn't become an option until later
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that's unfortunate to hear.

thank you for the reply though, eflight.
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I know with my 2018 Q5 I can download the maps to a SD card and install it that way. Does your car have an SD Slot?
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it does have an SD slot but I cannot find a link to the map download
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it does have an SD slot but I cannot find a link to the map download
My sub for Audi connect ended, but I still have my free Audi connect stuff. one of which is the map downloads. (Not sure when that runs out) When I sign into audi connect it is one of the menu items of the things I can still do to my car for free.
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My sub for Audi connect ended, but I still have my free Audi connect stuff. one of which is the map downloads. (Not sure when that runs out) When I sign into audi connect it is one of the menu items of the things I can still do to my car for free.
I’ve never had an Audi connect account so that’s probably why I don’t have the map download link available.

Would you you mind downloading the recent update and putting the java package onto Dropbox or another file sharing service?
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Originally Posted by Josh A Katz
I’ve never had an Audi connect account so that’s probably why I don’t have the map download link available.

Would you you mind downloading the recent update and putting the java package onto Dropbox or another file sharing service?
My dropbox is a free version, with only 2 gb and the file is 12gb. Do you have a "rapidshare" or "uploaded" account by chance. I can put it up there, but I think you need an account as well to get it.

Also, there is a new one comming out very soon, I check every week for it but so far nothing. And check your MMI to make sure you can upload maps.
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Originally Posted by Josh A Katz
I’ve never had an Audi connect account so that’s probably why I don’t have the map download link available.

Would you you mind downloading the recent update and putting the java package onto Dropbox or another file sharing service?
Forget Dropbox or another file sharing service
Impossible, the new MIB and MIB2 system uses the card on which the activation and map are on the card. Copying is not valid, just downloading from the official Audi Connect website, you have a free upgrade for three years, after which the only solution is the dealer for now
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Originally Posted by ribeye
My dropbox is a free version, with only 2 gb and the file is 12gb. Do you have a "rapidshare" or "uploaded" account by chance. I can put it up there, but I think you need an account as well to get it.

Also, there is a new one comming out very soon, I check every week for it but so far nothing. And check your MMI to make sure you can upload maps.

Simply impossible for MIB and MIB 2 systems
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