Any advice over Firmware MMI update?

[IanH755]

Hi Dave,

I got your message and for some reason the reply is stuck in the outbox, but not sending!

It stays in the outbox until the recipient has read it so if it's in the outbox you can see that he's not read your message yet.

[dsearle]

Thanks Steve. I'll PM you to arrange logistics. Thanks, Dave

[oilydan]

Righty ho. I have acquired the 3 update CDs for MMI and the 2015 DVD for the maps so now just need to find the time to perform the update.

Can anyone tell me how long it takes as I have limited time in the UK and want to try and slot it in one morning.

[dsearle]

I did the 2015 Navigation DVD at the weekend and it took maybe 2 minutes. Easy to do.

[oilydan]

I did the 2015 Navigation DVD at the weekend and it took maybe 2 minutes. Easy to do.

Yes, I guess the DVD is easy enough, but what about the MMI update? I was led to believe this took quite some time?

[dsearle]

I believe it does too and best bet is to have a trickle charger to make sure the power to the vehicle is constant. I haven't got the MMI update discs yet but I'm told it takes a while.

[oilydan]

I would be good if someone could let us know what this 'while' equates to in SI units

[IanH755]

It varies depending on how much needs updating (i.e if you'be got earlier or later MMi firmware) but anywhere from 10 minutes to 1hr plus. Mine is version 5140 and it would take around 30-45minutes to update to 5570 I've been told.

[dsearle]

I've just come in from my garage and have managed to update the MMI to 5570. I had Bluetooth fail on me again today so I got hold of a trickle charger and started at 7pm. After following the instructions I saw the whole system update in about an hour. Job done! Steve - thanks for the offer again. I'm sorted. Cheers.

[GAZ-MAN]

just checked mine and mine hasnt been updated yet, anyone from near around glasgow area that can do it fancy a blast at it and im happy to pay? or if anyone has a copy of the discs i can buy? thanks

[RS6 London]

Gaz-Man about to do my car, subject to it all going ok I could post the discs up to you?

[Farravi]

RS6 London - Mate what version did you upgrade from and was it a simple process? how long did it take?

[RS6 London]

Haven't done it yet, mine's a 2008 and from reading this thread I got to assume it's an hours job...

[dave81uk]

Righty ho. I have acquired the 3 update CDs for MMI and the 2015 DVD for the maps so now just need to find the time to perform the update.

Can anyone tell me how long it takes as I have limited time in the UK and want to try and slot it in one morning.

Where do you get the discs from?
Cheers
Dave

[oilydan]

Righty ho. I have acquired the 3 update CDs for MMI and the 2015 DVD for the maps so now just need to find the time to perform the update.

Can anyone tell me how long it takes as I have limited time in the UK and want to try and slot it in one morning.

Where do you get the discs from?
Cheers
Dave

They are quite widely available on the internet.

If anyone wants the MMI update CDs I can post copies. I might also be able to throw in the latest Nav map DVD too