Buy an Audi map update – after purchase you’ll receive a download link Unpack the files with 7zip Format a SD card in FAT32 and copy the update files to it Insert the card in one of the SD cards slots in your MMI. The map data is available on the myAudi website (www.audiusa.com/myAudi) for download or available in the MMI via an OTA update. For the 2015-2016 Audi A3 with MIB1, there is no OTA option in the MMI, thus the map data can only be updated using the SD card method. How to Update Audi MMI Map. How to update Audi MMI 3G Firmware. How to Enable Audi MMI Green Menu (Hidden Menu) by VCDs & Script. Activating the map:3G Basic and 3G High. Format your SD in FAT32. Copy the root of your activator in the SD(like picture below) Usually is folder called FSC and file called metainfo2.txt. Updated my maps on my MY17 S3 from the MyAudi site about a fortnight ago. Maps updated just fine, then lost my ACC, my lane correction, my Apple Play and various other random things. Took the car to my local Audi dealership, they explained that the map upgrade corrupted my cars software and they require $880 thank you to make it right.
This article talk on topic how to update Audi MMI Map by youself.We highly recommend to remove the old map before you starting update MMI map.
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How to Active Audi MMI Map:3G &3 GP
How to update Audi MMI 3G Firmware
How to Enable Audi MMI Green Menu (Hidden Menu) by VCDS & Script
Benefits of removing old version map:
Avoid the not removable Fault code 03175 –Invalid Data Set error
Avoid errors while copying the map(out of size,slow write speed)
No remains of the old map files on the new map
Procedures of Updating MMI Map:
Open Green Menu:
MMI 2G | SETUP+CAR |
MMI 3G | SETUP+CAR |
MMI 3GP | CAR+MENU |
RMC | CAR+MENU |
MIB | Not available |
Go to nav/databaseupdate
Select “Delete database (will need reboot)” and click it.
Wait until system removes the data
When it finished reboot your MMI
MMI 2G | SETUP+Main(Big) Button+Top Right Button |
MMI 2G(A8) | TEL+Main(Big) Button+Top Right Button |
MMI 3G | SETUP+Main(Big) Button+Top Right Button |
MMI 3GP | MENU+Main(Big) Button+Top Right Button |
MMI 3GP(A1) | TONE+Main(Big) Button +Top Right Button |
RMC(A1/Q3) | BACK+Main(Big) Button+Top Right Button |
RMC(A6/A7) | MENU+Main(Big) Button+Top Right Button |
MIB |
Go to nav/databaseupdate
Select “Delete Nav HDD parttition” and click it
Wait until system removes the data
When it fininshed.Wait at least 30 seconds and then reboot your MMI.
Note:
SD Size:If THE map doesn’t fit in a 32 GB SD you can use 64 GB SD(or larger).
You must format your SD in FAT32 format(not ExFAT)
Format your SD in FAT32.
Copy the root of your map in the SD(like picture below)
Open “Engineering Menu”
MMI 2G | SETUP+RETURN |
MMI 2G(A8) | TEL+RETURN |
MMI 3G | SETUP+RETURN |
MMI 3GP | CAR+BACK |
MMI 3GP(A1) | BACK+TONE |
RMC (A1/Q3) | BACK+TONE |
RMC(A6/A7) | CAR+BACK |
MIB | BACK+Top Left Button |
This screen will appear
Insert the SD card with the firmware in slot 1
Press the “Update” option using the MMI Control Panel
Scroll down with the big knonb and select the source in the menu (SD 1) pressing it.
Select map pressing the big knob once
Select “Standard”
You will see a list with all categories that map will update.Scroll to bottom and press “Start Update” or “Start Download”
Another screen appears informing you that once you start updating this must not be interrupted.Select “Start” and press the big knob
The MMI will reboot and the update process will start.
After several minutes/hours(it depends that what it has to update and the speed of your SD) the firmware update will be done.
Resume with all updated modules will appear.Scroll down and press “Continue”
Select “Cancel documentation” or “Abort documentation ” and the MMI will reboot
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This article show the guide on how to active Audi MMI Map 3G & 3GP.
Caution:Metafile activators usually linked to a specific firmware,please double check the firmware that you’ve in your car and the activator’s one.
Related Contents:
Activating the map:3G Basic and 3G High
Format your SD in FAT32
Audi Map Update Download
Copy the root of your activator in the SD(like picture below)
Usually is folder called FSC and file called metainfo2.txt
Open “Engineering Menu”
MMI 2G | SETUP+RETURN |
MMI 2G(A8) | TEL+RETURN |
MMI 3G | SETUP+RETURN |
MMI 3GP | CAR+BACK |
MMI 3GP(A1) | BACK+TONE |
RMC(A1/Q3) | BACK+TONE |
RMC(A6/A7) | CAR+BACK |
MIB | BACK+Top Left Button |
A screen like this will appear
Insert the SD card with the activator in slot 1
Press the “Update” option using the MMI Control Panel
Scroll down with the big knob and select the source in the menu(SD 1) pressing it.
Select the activator pressing the big knob once
Select “Standard”
You will see a list.Scroll to bottom and press”Start Update”
Another screen appears informing you that once you start updating this must not be interrupted.Select “Start” and press the big knob.
The MMI will reboot and the update process will start.
After some minutes the activator will finish copying files.
Aresume with all updated modules will appear.Scroll down and press “Continue”
Select “Cancel documentation” and the MMI will reboot
Your map must be activated now.
Activating the map:3GP(KELDO’s Activator)
Caution:There are some activators on the internet with a modified code that will erase the flash memory maybe bricking your unit so be careful
When you download it,double check that your copie_scr.sh file size is 3634 bytes that’s the correct one.
Getting THE XCODE FOR YOUR CAR
Open Green Menu
Go to WLAN and click it.
Copy your MAC address
Exit from Green Menu using any button,e.g:”CAR” or “RADIO”
Using the XCodeCalculator just write your MAC address and you’ll get code.
If you don’t have access to calculator or want to calculate it manually you have to:
1 | Split the MAC address in 2 parts | 0a1b2c丨3d4e5f |
2 | Extract only the numbers | 12丨345 |
3 | Sum both numbers | 12+345=357 |
4 | Sum 1984 to your result | 357+1984=2341 |
5 | Your XCode is ready | 2341 |
Preparing the files for the activator
Once you have your XCode rename your file Xcode_00040009.fsc replacing XCode with your code,eg.:
Xcode_00040009.fsc->2341_00040009.fsc
Format your SD in FAT32.
Transfer both files to the SD card root:
2341_00040009.fsc
Copie_scr.sh
Activating the MAP
Caution:Do NOT insert the SD until MMI has fully booted (usually 5-10 minutes)
Make sure that MMI is fully booted(press all buttons once RADIO CAR NAV MEDIA TEL
Wait until all options are ok(no options in gray) even when all options are ok wait a minte more.
How To Update Audi Mmi 3g Maps
Insert the SD card into the first MMI slot.
Don’t touch anything
Wait 15-60 seconds,if everything is done according to the instructions,the MMI itself will turn off and reboot.
Enjoy your fully activated map!
Troubleshooting
If something goes wrong,you can check your SD for a file called “install.log”
Error:The activation token is not found,please refer to the instrunctions
Reason:The script can’t find your FSC file
Soultion:Make sure that your SD hasf both files “2341_00040009.fsc“ and “copie_scr.sh”
Error:Activation failed,was the ignition switch on?
Reason:The script can’t find your WLAN MAC address
Solution:Access to Green Menu->WLAN and check that mac are not empty Exit from Green Menu using any button like CAR or RADIO.Insert the SD with activator and wait a minute to reboot.