Version 0111 – production (from week) KW22/2010
(any MDI’s produced or fitted in the factory from week 22 2010 onwards should have this version fitted out of the factory)

General Notes:

• Only USB 2.0 hard drive and usb flash drives  should be attached to the USB cable.
• No USB cable extenders should be used, only a USB cable or a USB powered hub.
• The hard drive and flash drives should be formatted with the FAT file system FAT16 for <2GB devices and FAT32 for >2GB devices.
• Complex file structures will create delays in reading the contents.
• Only the first partition is playable if the device has multiple partitions.
• Memory card adapters are not supported.
• MP3, WMA, OOG Vorbis and AAC format files are supported, 3GP and WMA lossless files are not supported. WMA files that are DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected will not play.
• DRM protected M4P and similar files will not generally play back from mass storage (USB).
• PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL playlists are supported.
• Playlists must reside in the same directory as the media file.
• MTP (Media Transfer Protocol – displaying the logo ‘PlaysForSure’ and ‘ReadyForVista’) may take several minutes to start playing as they request information such as battery status and memory usage from the MDI.
• Devices can be hot plugged at any time without loss of data.
• The Interface provides 5V for charging (standard USB)
• Folder structure should not exceed 8 folder levels and folders should contain no more than 1000 files.
• The Apple iPod and iPhone should only be connected with the iPod cable with the exception of the iPod Shuffle which can connect through the USB cable.

Firmware is for units with a software version of 0090 or greater, if firmware is unable to be updated or you have already flashed this version it will not load.

• Download the firmware from one of the links below.
• Copy the file mdi.bin.enc in the root (top) level of a USB flash drive and insert this into the USB cable.
• Turn the headunit on or start the car and the update will proceed. If the MDI is selected the status will be displayed.
• After around 1 minute the update will complete and the USB flash drive may be removed.

VW MDI KW22/2010 Firmware (primary download site – this will have the latest if there are any updates so if you want a specific version use the link below)

VW MDI KW22-2010 Firmware

(This file needs to be renamed from mdi.bin.kw22-2010.enc to mdi.bin.enc. You may not see the .enc extension so this is nothing to worry about – just remove the version number “.kw22-2010″ and proceed with the update)

Possible Error Messages during the update process

• Update with older version is not possible
  • The file on the USB flash drive is older than the software version on the MDI.

• Update on the same version is not possible
  • The file on the USB flash drive is the same as the software version on the MDI.

• Update file is corrupted or damaged
  • Re download the file and start again

• Multiple update files found
  • There are multiple update files in the root of the USB flash drive, delete the older versions and start again.

• Update was terminated
  • An error has occured in the update, start again.

USB Memory Sticks and Hard Drives

Portable Music Players

Known Characteristics of Devices

Version 2760 / 2762/ 2764 / 2766 / 2768 Firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. The following are the features from 2660 and there is no word of new features in 2760.

• Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
• Speed Limit Display
• Stability Improvements
• Faster Startup (this has been improved on 2720)
• Display OPS and RVC at the same time
• SDHC 32 GB Support (HW04 and above)
• Display Off on extras tab
• Climatronic control if approriate climatronic fitted
• Clock display if RNS 510 swtiched off (buggy)
• Excluded roads (under route options)
• GPS coordinates entry
• Additional adjustments for video
• Larger RVC screen with transparent menus at the side

Units that can be upgraded include (still being compiled may not be 100%)

• 1T0 035 680 C (1T0035680 C) from software version 1000, 800,  900, 1100 and 2660 to version 2700.
• 7L6 035 680 C (7L6035680C) from software version 1002,  1022, 1102 and 2664 to version 2700.
• 3T0 035 680 A (3T0035680A) to version 2704.
• 7F0 035 680 (7F0035680) to version 2700.
• 7E0 035 680 (7E0035680) to version 2700.
• Further to follow as the firmware is loaded.
• USA Firmware has yet to be released
• Revision A units can be upgraded with the modified firmware (see link below) – thanks to Josi (also for the unofficial SWL recovery CD)

Download the files and extract them using winrar and you will have a NRG format ISO file to burn. Using Nero burn a DVD+RW or DVD-R (CDR works as well) at a slow speed (4 x is ok for DVD and 16 x for CD). Make sure you use quality media and keep the burn speed down as low as you can to ensure there are no problems during the installation process. Also note that you may need to edit a file before you burn it (see below) if you want to access the setup menu without Vagcom/VCDS.

Warning! This upgrade WILL delete your music and/or maps if you have a firmware version PRIOR to version 1100/1102. Units with a firmware version of 1100/1102 will not have music and maps deleted.

Warning! There is a remote chance of you ‘bricking’ the unit, this is a fraction of a percent but it could happen! The process takes around 60 minutes.’

Warning! There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 does not know where it is after it’s been powered on, details of the previous location are kept in the unit but at this stage there is no pattern to this problem.

Warning! Users with cars MY07 and earlier may experience power drain issues after the upgrade. See the post “Upgrading 2nd generation radios (RCD 300, RCD 500) to 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RCD 510) power drain issue” for more details.

Warning! Users with the Skoda UHV bluetooth 1Z0 035 729 B (1Z0035729B) may want to delay upgrading the firmware, there is an issue with the RNS 510 no longer displaying the phone book and/or the call details but signal strength etc are visible for some phones. My HTC Diamond for example worked fine before the update but only partially afterwards however my Iphone 3G worked fine before and after. This is not a problem with the 1Z0 035 729 D (1Z0035729D) Skoda UHV bluetooth kit. The MFD functions as per normal with phone book and last calls listed correctly. Android 2.1 phones work fine with the update.

Note! - Test/Setup Mode. The firmware can allow access to enter test/setup mode without Vagcom/VCDS access see Accessing the Setup Menu on the RNS 510 head units with firmware later than 1100. The procedure for entering the test/setup mode for those with Vagcom/VCDS is slightly different as well. To enter the test/setup mode when the RNS 510 is operating press and hold the setup button, keep holding it when the radio menu appears and shortly after the test menu appears . I had to reboot my unit after coding it but it may be possible a power cycle is enough.

Note! - Failure (Gateway Error 202) - You can downgrade back to 1100 by inserting the 1100 firmware and rebooting the RNS 510 (Setup + eject + info).

Steps to load firmware

1. Unlock and/or open the car
2. Do not start the car and do not insert the key in the ignition
3. Turn the RNS 510 on and insert the firmware CD/DVD into the drive

Download Firmware Upgrade

Download Location (Thanks Matze)

Download Unofficial SWL recovery CD

This is used if the unit is stuck with Gateway Error 202 or similar and is unable to boot after the upgrade. It’s based on the 272x firmware but can be used to recover RNS 510′s running any version. Insert the media into the RNS 510 and start a new SWL process by pressing Setup + Eject +Info/Mic (top right hand button next to the DVD slot). It will attempt to restore a new SWL process and will enable it to boot up. (Thanks again to Josi)

Download Location

File: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TG9ZATDY

Version Information from VERSION.TXT

--------------------------------------------
Software Loading CD for CP2 based units
(c) CONTINENTAL Wetzlar

CdTreeBuilder version 3.06 is used.
--------------------------------------------

#CD:P 0 0 4 . 8 7 5 . 3 0 1
#DATE:2010-01-27

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: RoNe
#Steckbrief: C_EU_9.242_t520 C6

#CommentStart:
This is a SWL CD for VW delivery.

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery cw45/09 C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680C/1T0035680C/7L6035680C/3T0035680A/7F0035680/7E0035680
#VwSwIndex:2760/2766/2762/2768/2764
#AppsBuild:C_EU_9.242_t520 C6

#CRC16:db1d

• Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
• Speed Limit Display
• Stability Improvements
• Faster Startup (this has been improved on 2720)
• Display OPS and RVC at the same time
• SDHC 32 GB Support (HW04 and above)
• Display Off on extras tab
• Climatronic control if approriate climatronic fitted
• Clock display if RNS 510 swtiched off (buggy)
• Excluded roads (under route options)
• GPS coordinates entry
• Additional adjustments for video
• Larger RVC screen with transparent menus at the side

Units that can be upgraded include (still being compiled may not be 100%)

• 1T0 035 680 C (1T0035680 C) from software version 1000, 800,  900, 1100 and 2660 to version 2700.
• 7L6 035 680 C (7L6035680C) from software version 1002,  1022, 1102 and 2664 to version 2700.
• 3T0 035 680 A (3T0035680A) to version 2704.
• 7F0 035 680 (7F0035680) to version 2700.
• 7E0 035 680 (7E0035680) to version 2700.
• Further to follow as the firmware is loaded.
• USA Firmware has yet to be released
• Revision A units can be upgraded with the modified firmware (see link below) – thanks to Josi (also for the unofficial SWL recovery CD)

Download the files and extract them using winrar and you will have a NRG format ISO file to burn. Using Nero burn a DVD+RW or DVD-R (CDR works as well) at a slow speed (4 x is ok for DVD and 16 x for CD). Make sure you use quality media and keep the burn speed down as low as you can to ensure there are no problems during the installation process. Also note that you may need to edit a file before you burn it (see below) if you want to access the setup menu without Vagcom/VCDS.

Warning! This upgrade WILL delete your music and/or maps if you have a firmware version PRIOR to version 1100/1102. Units with a firmware version of 1100/1102 will not have music and maps deleted.

Warning! There is a remote chance of you ‘bricking’ the unit, this is a fraction of a percent but it could happen! The process takes around 60 minutes.’

Warning! There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 does not know where it is after it’s been powered on, details of the previous location are kept in the unit but at this stage there is no pattern to this problem.

Warning! Users with cars MY07 and earlier may experience power drain issues after the upgrade. See the post “Upgrading 2nd generation radios (RCD 300, RCD 500) to 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RCD 510) power drain issue” for more details.

Warning! Users with the Skoda UHV bluetooth 1Z0 035 729 B (1Z0035729B) may want to delay upgrading the firmware, there is an issue with the RNS 510 no longer displaying the phone book and/or the call details but signal strength etc are visible for some phones. My HTC Diamond for example worked fine before the update but only partially afterwards however my Iphone 3G worked fine before and after. This is not a problem with the 1Z0 035 729 D (1Z0035729D) Skoda UHV bluetooth kit. The MFD functions as per normal with phone book and last calls listed correctly. Android 2.1 phones work fine with the update.

Note! - Test/Setup Mode. The firmware can allow access to enter test/setup mode without Vagcom/VCDS access see Accessing the Setup Menu on the RNS 510 head units with firmware later than 1100. The procedure for entering the test/setup mode for those with Vagcom/VCDS is slightly different as well. To enter the test/setup mode when the RNS 510 is operating press and hold the setup button, keep holding it when the radio menu appears and shortly after the test menu appears . I had to reboot my unit after coding it but it may be possible a power cycle is enough.

Note! - Failure (Gateway Error 202) - You can downgrade back to 1100 by inserting the 1100 firmware and rebooting the RNS 510 (Setup + eject + info).

Steps to load firmware

1. Unlock and/or open the car
2. Do not start the car
3. Turn the RNS 510 on and insert the firmware CD/DVD into the drive

Download Firmware Upgrade

Download Location (Thanks Mkik)

Download Unofficial SWL recovery CD

This is used if the unit is stuck with Gateway Error 202 or similar and is unable to boot after the upgrade. It’s based on the 272x firmware but can be used to recover RNS 510′s running any version. Insert the media into the RNS 510 and start a new SWL process by pressing Setup + Eject +Info/Mic (top right hand button next to the DVD slot). It will attempt to restore a new SWL process and will enable it to boot up. (Thanks again to Josi)

Download Location

File: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TG9ZATDY

Version Information from VERSION.TXT

--------------------------------------------
Software Loading CD for CP2 based units
(c) CONTINENTAL Wetzlar

CdTreeBuilder version 3.06 is used.
--------------------------------------------

#CD:P 0 0 4 . 8 5 8 . 3 0 2
#DATE:2009-12-18

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: RoNe
#Steckbrief: C_EU_9.242_t500 C6

#CommentStart:
This is a SWL CD for VW delivery.

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery cw45/09 C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680C/1T0035680C/7L6035680C/3T0035680A/7F0035680/7E0035680
#VwSwIndex:2720/2726/2722/2728/2724
#AppsBuild:C_EU_9.242_t500 C6

#CRC16:1188

Firmware download and installation details are here.