my-gti.com » Firmware Updates http://www.my-gti.com Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:48:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 2840 / 2844 / 2846 / 2848 http://www.my-gti.com/3164/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-2840-2844-2846-2848 http://www.my-gti.com/3164/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-2840-2844-2846-2848#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:08:25 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=3164 Version 2840 / 2844 / 2846 / 2848 Firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. This is the final 2xxx release, future releases are 3xxx – Volkswagen RNS 510 – 3xxx Firmware Changes.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control) Speed Limit Display Stability Improvements Faster [...]]]> Version 2840 / 2844 / 2846 / 2848 Firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. This is the final 2xxx release, future releases are 3xxx – Volkswagen RNS 510 – 3xxx Firmware Changes.

  • 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 2760)
  • 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.

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! 7L6 Touareg RNS 510′s are no longer supported since version 2760 due to the Touareg being fitted with the RNS 850. Version 1200 was the last version factory loaded on the 7L6 units with a hardware revision B.

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

File 1: No download links available yet, please contact us if you have valid links.
File 2:
File 3:
File 4:

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 5 . 0 5 2 . 9 0 1
#DATE:2010-10-29

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: KPK
#Steckbrief: C_EU_9.242_t505 C10/C6

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

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery C10/C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680C /3T0035680A /7F0035680 /7E0035680
#VwSwIndex:2840/2846/2848/2844
#AppsBuild:C_EU_9.242_t505 C10/C6

#CRC16:d777
]]> http://www.my-gti.com/3164/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-2840-2844-2846-2848/feed 26 Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI) Firmware Upgrades http://www.my-gti.com/3148/volkswagen-media-device-interface-mdi-firmware-upgrades http://www.my-gti.com/3148/volkswagen-media-device-interface-mdi-firmware-upgrades#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:51:46 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=3148 Firmware upgrades to the Media Device Interface (MDI) are performed using the USB cable and a suitable USB storage device, the upgrade cannot be performed using the iPod/iPhone cable. Detailed instructions and possible error messages are detailed on the firmware version update pages.

Firmware Versions

MDI 0150 KW22-2011

MDI 0111 KW22-2010

MDI 0090 KW33-2009

General Notes (for all versions)

Only USB 2.0 hard drive and [...]]]> Firmware upgrades to the Media Device Interface (MDI) are performed using the USB cable and a suitable USB storage device, the upgrade cannot be performed using the iPod/iPhone cable. Detailed instructions and possible error messages are detailed on the firmware version update pages.

Firmware Versions

MDI 0150 KW22-2011

MDI 0111 KW22-2010

MDI 0090 KW33-2009

General Notes (for all versions)

  • 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.
  • Variable Bit Rate (VBR) MP3′s will not show time remaining.
  • 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.
]]> http://www.my-gti.com/3148/volkswagen-media-device-interface-mdi-firmware-upgrades/feed 4 Volkswagen RNS 510 – 3xxx Firmware Changes http://www.my-gti.com/3143/volkswagen-rns-510-3xxx-firmware-changes http://www.my-gti.com/3143/volkswagen-rns-510-3xxx-firmware-changes#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:38:36 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=3143 Versions

3970/3974/3976/3978 – beta

3930/3934/3936/3938 – beta

3890/3894/3896/3898 – beta

3810/3814/3816/3818 - release with support for older units

3800/3802/3804/3806 – beta

New Startup Logo

 

File System Changes

1xxx/2xxx firmware has a 20GB music and 10GB navigation partition. 3xxx firmware has a 15GB music, 7.5GB navigation and 7.5GB POI database partition.

POI Database

Requires a separate partition on the hard drive and new POI data v6 or greater.

See Volkswagen RNS 510 Maps [...]]]> Versions

3970/3974/3976/3978 – beta

3930/3934/3936/3938 – beta

3890/3894/3896/3898 – beta

3810/3814/3816/3818 - release with support for older units

3800/3802/3804/3806 – beta

New Startup Logo

 

File System Changes

  • 1xxx/2xxx firmware has a 20GB music and 10GB navigation partition.
  • 3xxx firmware has a 15GB music, 7.5GB navigation and 7.5GB POI database partition.

POI Database

  • Requires a separate partition on the hard drive and new POI data v6 or greater.

See Volkswagen RNS 510 Maps POI – New Features with Firmware 3xxx for further information

New Setup Screen

details coming soon.

Map Changes

New maps required to support new POI format

  • European beta maps currently available with new POI database map support
  • European official maps (CD_7476 and CD_7477) – due for release mid 2011
  • Australian official maps (Version 4) – due for release late 2011

 

Version 3xxx Specific Problems

  • Software video in motion is lost when upgrading to version 3800.
  • HDD re-partitioning does not occur when upgrading to version 3930 and 3970 from 1xxx/2xxx, upgrade from 3800-3910 to use these versions.
  • POI search with the European beta maps only works with version 3800 and 3810.

 

To be updated further…..

 

 

 

]]> http://www.my-gti.com/3143/volkswagen-rns-510-3xxx-firmware-changes/feed 16 Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 3970 / 3974 / 3976 / 3978 http://www.my-gti.com/3116/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3970-3974-3976-3978 http://www.my-gti.com/3116/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3970-3974-3976-3978#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:11:02 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=3116 Version 3970/3974/3976/3978 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control) NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and [...]]]> Version 3970/3974/3976/3978 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

  • Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
  • NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and sw versions)
  • NEW Compass
  • NEW POI- see Volkswagen RNS 510 Maps POI – New Features with firmware 3xxx
  • NEW Languages – Arabic,  Russian, Turkish and Polish
  • 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
  • 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%)

  • All D and later versions.
  • 1T0 035 680 C (1T0035680 C) from software version 1000, 800,  900, 1100 , 2660 and 2700 to version 3810.
  • 3T0 035 680 A (3T0035680A) to version 2704.
  • 7F0 035 680 (7F0035680) to version 2700.
  • 7E0 035 680 (7E0035680) to version 2700.
  • Revision A, B and C units can be upgraded however there are issues.

Revision A, B and C revision units

These units will become SW revision D after the upgrade however when coding the unit using VCDS you will receive the error
“Coding Rejected, Error 31: Request Out of Range”
Before saving the new coding manually add a 10th byte (00) at the end before pressing “Do It” as per the example below

9 byte coding (A/B/C SW revisions):
020104000400001100

10 byte coding (D SW revision):
02010400040000110000

Downloading

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 not create the new partitions required for the new POI system if you upgrade from 1xxx/2xxx. Upgrading from 3800-3910 is required so the new partitions are created.

Warning! 7L6 Touareg RNS 510′s are no longer supported since version 3870 due to the Touareg being fitted with the RNS 850. Version 1200 was the last version factory loaded on the 7L6 units with a hardware revision B.

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! There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 display has a dim backlight after upgrading. See the post “Volkswagen RNS 510 Backlight Dim after upgrading Firmware” for more details.

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

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 5 . 2 3 4 . 3 0 1
#DATE:2011-02-26

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: RoNe
#Steckbrief: C_EU_10.344_t190 C10/C6

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

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery cw22/11 C10/C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680D/1T0035680D/3T0035680B/7F0035680A/7E0035680A/1T0035680F/1T0035680G/3T0035680C/3T0035680D
#VwSwIndex:3970/3976/3978/3974/3970/3970
#AppsBuild:C_EU_10.344_t190 C10/C6

#CRC16:8db4
]]> http://www.my-gti.com/3116/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3970-3974-3976-3978/feed 56 Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 3930 / 3934 / 3936 / 3938 http://www.my-gti.com/3114/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3930-3934-3936-3938 http://www.my-gti.com/3114/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3930-3934-3936-3938#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:03:56 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=3114 Version 3930/3934/3936/3938 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control) NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and [...]]]> Version 3930/3934/3936/3938 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

  • Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
  • NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and sw versions)
  • NEW Compass
  • NEW POI- see Volkswagen RNS 510 Maps POI – New Features with firmware 3xxx
  • NEW Languages – Arabic,  Russian, Turkish and Polish
  • 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
  • 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%)

  • All D and later versions.
  • 1T0 035 680 C (1T0035680 C) from software version 1000, 800,  900, 1100 , 2660 and 2700 to version 3810.
  • 3T0 035 680 A (3T0035680A) to version 2704.
  • 7F0 035 680 (7F0035680) to version 2700.
  • 7E0 035 680 (7E0035680) to version 2700.
  • Revision A, B and C units can be upgraded however there are issues.

Revision A, B and C revision units

These units will become SW revision D after the upgrade however when coding the unit using VCDS you will receive the error
“Coding Rejected, Error 31: Request Out of Range”
Before saving the new coding manually add a 10th byte (00) at the end before pressing “Do It” as per the example below

9 byte coding (A/B/C SW revisions):
020104000400001100

10 byte coding (D SW revision):
02010400040000110000

Downloading

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 not create the new partitions required for the new POI system if you upgrade from 1xxx/2xxx. Upgrading from 3800-3910 is required so the new partitions are created.

Warning! 7L6 Touareg RNS 510′s are no longer supported since version 3870 due to the Touareg being fitted with the RNS 850. Version 1200 was the last version factory loaded on the 7L6 units with a hardware revision B.

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! There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 display has a dim backlight after upgrading. See the post “Volkswagen RNS 510 Backlight Dim after upgrading Firmware” for more details.

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

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 5 . 2 1 0 . 3 0 1
#DATE:2011-01-29

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: RoNe
#Steckbrief: C_EU_10.344_t150 C10/C6

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

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery cw22/11 C10/C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680D/1T0035680D/3T0035680B/7F0035680A/7E0035680A/1T0035680F/1T0035680G/3T0035680C/3T0035680D
#VwSwIndex:3930/3936/3938/3934/3930/3930
#AppsBuild:C_EU_10.344_t150 C10/C6

#CRC16:5973
]]> http://www.my-gti.com/3114/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3930-3934-3936-3938/feed 4 Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 3890 / 3894 / 3896 / 3898 http://www.my-gti.com/3110/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3890-3894-3896-3898 http://www.my-gti.com/3110/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3890-3894-3896-3898#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:53:20 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=3110 Version 3890/3894/3896/3898 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control) NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and [...]]]> Version 3890/3894/3896/3898 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

  • Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
  • NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and sw versions)
  • NEW Compass
  • NEW POI- see Volkswagen RNS 510 Maps POI – New Features with firmware 3xxx
  • NEW Languages – Arabic,  Russian, Turkish and Polish
  • 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
  • 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%)

  • All D and later versions.
  • 1T0 035 680 C (1T0035680 C) from software version 1000, 800,  900, 1100 , 2660 and 2700 to version 3810.
  • 3T0 035 680 A (3T0035680A) to version 2704.
  • 7F0 035 680 (7F0035680) to version 2700.
  • 7E0 035 680 (7E0035680) to version 2700.
  • Revision A, B and C units can be upgraded however there are issues.

Revision A, B and C revision units

These units will become SW revision D after the upgrade however when coding the unit using VCDS you will receive the error
“Coding Rejected, Error 31: Request Out of Range”
Before saving the new coding manually add a 10th byte (00) at the end before pressing “Do It” as per the example below

9 byte coding (A/B/C SW revisions):
020104000400001100

10 byte coding (D SW revision):
02010400040000110000

Downloading

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  1xxx/2xxx and upgrade to 3800-3910. A third partition is created for POI data and the 20GB music partition now becomes 15GB.

Warning! 7L6 Touareg RNS 510′s are no longer supported since version 3870 due to the Touareg being fitted with the RNS 850. Version 1200 was the last version factory loaded on the 7L6 units with a hardware revision B.

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! There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 display has a dim backlight after upgrading. See the post “Volkswagen RNS 510 Backlight Dim after upgrading Firmware” for more details.

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

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 5 . 1 8 2 . 3 0 1
#DATE:2010-12-21

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: RoNe
#Steckbrief: C_EU_10.344_t120 C10/C6

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

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery cw22/11 C10/C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680D/1T0035680D/3T0035680B/7F0035680A/7E0035680A/1T0035680F/1T0035680G/3T0035680C/3T0035680D
#VwSwIndex:3890/3896/3898/3894/3890/3890
#AppsBuild:C_EU_10.344_t120 C10/C6

#CRC16:5404
]]> http://www.my-gti.com/3110/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3890-3894-3896-3898/feed 3 Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 3800 / 3802 / 3804 / 3806 http://www.my-gti.com/3105/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3800-3802-3804-3806 http://www.my-gti.com/3105/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3800-3802-3804-3806#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:31:38 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=3105 Version 3800/3802/3804/3806 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control) NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and [...]]]> Version 3800/3802/3804/3806 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

  • Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
  • NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and sw versions)
  • NEW Compass
  • NEW POI- see Volkswagen RNS 510 Maps POI – New Features with firmware 3xxx
  • NEW Languages – Arabic,  Russian, Turkish and Polish
  • 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
  • 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%)

  • All D and later versions.
  • 1T0 035 680 C (1T0035680 C) from software version 1000, 800,  900, 1100 , 2660 and 2700 to version 3810.
  • 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.
  • Revision A, B and C units can be upgraded however there are issues so use a later version like 3810/3812/3814/3816.

Revision A, B and C revision units

These units will become SW revision D after the upgrade however when coding the unit using VCDS you will receive the error
“Coding Rejected, Error 31: Request Out of Range”
Before saving the new coding manually add a 10th byte (00) at the end before pressing “Do It” as per the example below

9 byte coding (A/B/C SW revisions):
020104000400001100

10 byte coding (D SW revision):
02010400040000110000

Downloading

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  1xxx/2xxx and upgrade to 3800-3910. A third partition is created for POI data and the 20GB music partition now becomes 15GB.

Warning! Software video in motion is lost with 3800.

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! There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 display has a dim backlight after upgrading. See the post “Volkswagen RNS 510 Backlight Dim after upgrading Firmware” for more details.

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 (Primary)

Download Location (Alternative)

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 5 . 1 5 0 . 3 0 1
#DATE:2010-11-19

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: RoNe
#Steckbrief: C_EU_10.341_t2 C10/C6

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

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery cw22/11 C10/C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680D/1T0035680D/7L6035680C/3T0035680B/7F0035680A/7E0035680A/1T0035680F/1T0035680G
#VwSwIndex:3800/3806/X999/3808/3804/3800/3800
#AppsBuild:C_EU_10.341_t2 C10/C6

#CRC16:4b35

 

]]> http://www.my-gti.com/3105/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3800-3802-3804-3806/feed 3 Volkswagen RNS 510 Backlight Dim after upgrading Firmware http://www.my-gti.com/3097/volkswagen-rns-510-backlight-dim-after-upgrading-firmware http://www.my-gti.com/3097/volkswagen-rns-510-backlight-dim-after-upgrading-firmware#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:20:41 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=3097 After upgrading the RNS 510 to a higher version of firmware (3810 or higher) from revision C or earlier hardware running software 2840 or earlier the backlight may stop working after the gateway update and subsequent reboot. The screen can still be viewed with some additional light.

This recovery cd is based on the 2760 firmware but [...]]]> After upgrading the RNS 510 to a higher version of firmware (3810 or higher) from revision C or earlier hardware running software 2840 or earlier the backlight may stop working after the gateway update and subsequent reboot. The screen can still be viewed with some additional light.

This recovery cd is based on the 2760 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. There may be a problem with the RVC not working after this however and if this occurs and you want that to remain working you will need to flash an older version.

Download Location

File: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VD5REKW1 (filename: 2760_ogw.rar containing 2760_ogw.nrg of size 482,285,686)

]]> http://www.my-gti.com/3097/volkswagen-rns-510-backlight-dim-after-upgrading-firmware/feed 10 Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 3810 / 3814 / 3816 / 3818 http://www.my-gti.com/3093/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3810-3814-3816-3818 http://www.my-gti.com/3093/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3810-3814-3816-3818#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:05:50 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=3093 Version 3810/3814/3816/3818 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control) NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and sw versions) NEW [...]]]> Version 3810/3814/3816/3818 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released.

  • Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
  • NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and sw versions)
  • NEW Compass
  • NEW POI – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Maps POI – New Features with firmware 3xxx
  • NEW Languages – Arabic,  Russian, Turkish and Polish
  • 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
  • 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%)

  • All D and later versions.
  • 1T0 035 680 C (1T0035680 C) from software version 1000, 800,  900, 1100 , 2660 and 2700 to version 3810.
  • 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.
  • Revision A, B and C units can be upgraded with the modified firmware (see link below)

Revision A, B and C revision units

These units will become SW revision D after the upgrade however when coding the unit using VCDS you will receive the error
“Coding Rejected, Error 31: Request Out of Range”
Before saving the new coding manually add a 10th byte (00) at the end before pressing “Do It” as per the example below

9 byte coding (A/B/C SW revisions):
020104000400001100

10 byte coding (D SW revision):
02010400040000110000

Downloading

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  1xxx/2xxx and upgrade to 3800-3910. A third partition is created for POI data and the 20GB music partition now becomes 15GB.

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! There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 display has a dim backlight after upgrading. See the post “Volkswagen RNS 510 Backlight Dim after upgrading Firmware” for more details.

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 (RNS 510 D and above)

Download Location (RNS 510 A, B and C)

File: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4XT50LRD (filename: 3810a_noru.rar containing 3810a_noru.iso of size 687,790,080)

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 5 . 1 5 7 . 3 0 1
#DATE:2010-11-26

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: RoNe
#Steckbrief: C_EU_10.342_t1 C10/C6

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

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery cw22/11 C10/C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680D/1T0035680D/7L6035680C/3T0035680B/7F0035680A/7E0035680A/1T0035680F/1T0035680G
#VwSwIndex:3810/3816/3810/3818/3814/3810/3810
#AppsBuild:C_EU_10.342_t1 C10/C6

#CRC16:83a8
]]> http://www.my-gti.com/3093/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-3810-3814-3816-3818/feed 49 Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI) Firmware Upgrade 0150 KW22-2011 http://www.my-gti.com/3009/volkswagen-media-device-interface-mdi-firmware-upgrade-0111-kw22-2011 http://www.my-gti.com/3009/volkswagen-media-device-interface-mdi-firmware-upgrade-0111-kw22-2011#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:28:44 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=3009 Version 0150 – production (from week) KW22/2011 (launched KW45/10) (any MDI’s produced or fitted in the factory from week 22 2011 onwards should have this version fitted out of the factory)

General Notes

See Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI) Firmware Upgrades for general information on the firmware updates including restrictions, file formats and connectivity.

Firmware is for units with a [...]]]> Firmware Changes

Version 0150 – production (from week) KW22/2011 (launched KW45/10)
(any MDI’s produced or fitted in the factory from week 22 2011 onwards should have this version fitted out of the factory)

General Notes

See Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI) Firmware Upgrades for general information on the firmware updates including restrictions, file formats and connectivity.

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 KW22/2011 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 KW22/2011 Firmware

(This file needs to be renamed from mdi.bin.kw22-2011.enc to mdi.bin.enc. You may not see the .enc extension so this is nothing to worry about – just remove the version number “.kw22-2011″ 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

ManufacturerModelCapacityComments
Acer128 MB, 1 GB
Apacer2 GB, 4 GB8 GB may not work correctly
BufalloHD-PS500U2 Ministation Turbo USB500 GBFormatted hard drive
CN MemorySD-Card2 GB
Blue Pearl128 MB
CorsairFlash Voyager Mini4 GB
Voyager8 GB, 16 GB
Flash Voyager32 GB
Dane-EleczLight1 GB, 4 GB
zMatePen1 GB
EmtecFlashdrive1 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
HamaFlash Pen Nizza16 GB
Icy BoxPortable Hard Drive60 GBFormatted hard drive
InovixIMP-651 GB
KingstonU3 Data1 GB
Data Traveler2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 32 GB
Data Traveler 22 GB, 32 GB
LacieLittle Disk 2,5 HDD500 GBFormatted hard drive
ItsaKey8 GB, 16 GB
LexarJump Drive1 GB
LG128 MB, 2 GB
USB Drive1 GB
X-Tick2 GB, 4 GBMay not work correctly
MaxfieldBlackline512 MB
My FlashA-data1 GB, 8 GB
OCZThrottle eSata Drive32 GBConnection via mini USB
PhilipsUSB Flash drive8 GB
PNYAttache Premium32 GB
Pretec256 MB, 4 GB
QimondaMemory1 GB
RidataEZ Drive2 GB, 4 GB
SamsungMighty Drive4 GB1 GB und 2 GB may not work correctly
S1 Mini120 GBFormatted hard drive
S2 Portable320 GBFormatted hard drive
SanDiskCruzer2 GB, 4 GB
Extreme Cruzer Contour8 GB
Ultra Backup16 GB
Sharkoon4 GB
Sony1 GB
Micro Vault4 GB
Sungoo2 GB
takeMSMEM-Drive Mini Metal4 GB, 8 GB
TranscendJetFlash512 MB
JetFlash 1204 GB
StoreJet 25 mobile250 GBFormatted hard drive
JetFlash V204 GB
JetFlash V304 GB
JetFlash V358 GB
Trekstor128 MB
DataStation pocket x.u80 GBFormatted hard drive
WoxterPocket X-Div Disco Duro 2,5"60 GB
VerbatimStore’n’Go4 GB, 8 GB

Portable Music Players

ManufacturerModelLatest Firmware CheckedCapacityComments
AiptekMP-1003256 MB
AppleiPod Mini1.4.14 GB, 6 GB
iPod Shuffle 1G, 2G, 3G1.11 GB, 2 GB, 4 GBThere can be no copy-protected files (eg ". M4p" files through it).
iPod Nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G1.0.31 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
iPod 4G3.1.120 GB, 30 GB, 60 GB
iPod Video 5G1.330 GB, 60 GB, 80 GB
iPod Classic 6G, 6.5G1.1.280 GB, 120 GB, 160 GB
iPod Touch 1G, 2G, 3G4.18 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4G4.18 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
ArchosGemini 1041.2.054 GBOnly in disk mode
1064 GB
AV 5001.5.1330 GBOnly in disk mode
CowoniAudio71.164 GB, 16 GBMTP-Player
iAudio U51.134 GBMTP-Player
S92.088 GBMTP-Player
CreativeZenV01.21.01.E16 GB, 30 GBMTP-Player
Zen X-Fi1.03.0132 GBMTP-Player
Zen Stone Plus2 GB
Energy SystemLunnatic 3600 DuoV2.611.1022 GB
EU3CInfinity M25010.01.024 GB
iRiverClix1.152 GB, 4 GBMTP-Player
MPIOFY90001.00.00198 GB
OdysMP X10i4 GB
MP5 X601.004 GB
MP X66 Neo2.28 GB
OlympusM:robe2.125 GB
PhilipsGoGear1 GB
GoGear Spark2.742 GB
RokRugby256 MB
SamsungYH-925 GSV1.59ET20 GB
YP K33.052 GBMTP-Player
YP-P21.208 GBMTP-Player
YP-T101.298 GBMTP-Player
SanDiskSansa ClipV02.01.16A1 GB, 2 GBMTP-Player, V01.01.18E und V01.01.29F do not function
Sansa FuzeV01.01.11F2 GBMTP-Player
Sansa e250V01.02.18E2 GBMTP-Player
Sansa e280V03.01.11E, V01.02.18F8 GBMTP-Player
Sansa ViewV01.01.06F16 GBMTP-Player, Player must be powered on manually
SonyWalkman NWZ-E436FV1.024 GBMTP-Player
Walkman NWZ-A8261.012 GBMTP-Player
Walkman NWZ-S618F2 GB
StormBlue
TeacMP-2882 GB
TensionWeb Radio USB1.02Online connection and data streams depend on the mobile phone used and the service provider. Data costs apply to use of the service.
TranscendT.sonic 8401.618 GB
TrekstoriBeat censo FM2 GB
Pocket X.u80 GB
WatsonMP3 184-64 GB
YakumoHypersound XD256 MB

Known Characteristics of Devices

ManufacturerModelKeywordDescription
Apple3rd Gen iPodPowerThe 3rd Gen iPod. MEDIA-IN can not be supplied with power via the interface. If the battery of the iPod is empty, it must be charged an external power supply.
iPod/iPhonePowerIf the battery is discharged of a connected device, you first have a basic charge established before the device is detected. So it can not be used immediately after being plugged in.
PowerIn some cases, the iPod does not recognize that he should charge to change. As a result, the iPod turns off after two minutes into break. In this case, the interface of the newly separated and are connected iPod.
General FunctionVarious iPod models or software versions (firmware levels) can have a different behaviour.
Volume AdjustmentThe volume from the iPod / iPhone, the AUX-level on the radio or radio navigation system also be lowered or raised above. If it comes to noise, the level setting to be adjusted.
BrowseAfter a device is connected, the browser-mode current track jumps are not. The necessary information is not available. It was only after a title on the browser is selected, this feature can be used. Please keep in mind that an engine start plugging an appliance here technically equivalent.
MixWhen you open the file browser in the mix mode, it does not jump to the current track. Only after disabling this feature is mix available again.
Repeat TitleVarious iPod models or software versions (firmware levels) result in the function "Repeat Title" from mistakes.
SpoolSome Apple products, it is not possible in the previous track coils (to vendor-specific behaviour).
Title informationSome devices provide no information sporadically track changes. In consequence of this title information with a title change is not updated.
PlaylistsThrough the library structure on Apple devices, functions that relate to a folder structure, not run as expected.
ScanIf only one title of the play list included in, the scan function is not available.
SortingOn some models, the song lists are sorted alphabetically by the iPod / iPhone not transmitted.
Interruption of the remote controlIf the music iPod / iPhone interrupted by, for example a telephone call on the speakerphone or a source of change can come through it to the iPod / iPhone to more then not remote control responding. In this case disconnect the device from the multimedia interface MEDIA-IN and connect it again.
Audio interruption when playing uninterrupted albums
Even with a marked disruption songs can change the song to audio interruptions occur. Reason is the lack of processing mechanisms of the iPod when connected to accessories.
iPhoneIncoming calls / Web searchWill the Apple iPhone on the MEDIA-IN port operated, there may be noise coming during an incoming call or for web search.
Error MessageThe message "This accessory was not designed for use with an iPhone" can be ignored.
Distorted audioIs an Apple iPhone to the MDI is connected and used as a phone (incoming or outgoing calls) so it can be temporarily distorted by the Apple iPhone get audio playback. This can be corrected in the the link with the MEDIA-IN for the Apple iPhone during the flight mode (Airplane Mode) enable.
Sound reproductionIn rare cases, the music from the iPhone 2G (1st Generation) for 2 to 3 seconds distorted and played with crackling sounds. This can not be made to the settings of the vehicle environment are influenced by change.
Lack of soundIt may happen occasionally that an iPhone 3G/3GS the first ground the MEDIA-IN port outputs no sound after. The iPhone sound starts again only when the connection is interrupted briefly and new iPhone is made for.
iPod TouchSkipIf using an iPod touch in the song a title jump (Skip Backward) performed backwards, then the iPod Touch still jumps to the previous track. Other devices to jump from the third play second hand-always back to the beginning of the song.
SanDiskSansa ViewPlayer must be turned on in order to be recognized-IN MEDIA is from.
PhilipsGoGear SparkPlayPlayer always starts with the first track on.
AllAllFirmware levelsDifferent software versions (firmware levels) may have a different behavior.
Mobile Telephone PreparationA player should not be connected at the same time with Bluetooth and MDI.
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