Audi A4 Mmi 2g Software Update



A8 D3 | MMI 2G | Q5 | Q7April 24, 2018 / 25,383 views

The MMI 3G is available since about modelyear 2009.1: FISCON is not suitable for A8 and Q7 including sound system Bang&Olufsen. Which MMI system do I have? Below MMI High software version 3450 (A6, Q7 and A8 only) a MMI update is required. Audi A4 (8K) and A5 always have the required level from factory so no update is necessary there. This makes it easy to find suitable products for your Audi Select Series A4 allroad quattro (since 2020). With Audi navigation updates. (MMI 2G). 199.00 EUR. Audi MMI 2g HIGH Software Update 5570 3 CDS pack Audi MMI 2g HIGH Software Update. Scroll down to Start download position and confirm the update. The Multi Media Interface (MMI) system is an in-car user interface media system developed by Audi, and was launched at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show on the Audi Avantissimo concept car. The Audi Q5's MMI infotainment control system is especially difficult to navigate, partly due to the location of its controls low down on the center console. Software updates. MMI 3G and 3G+ systems have to be updated by an Audi dealer. The MMI 2G firmware can be updated by car owner.

So, finally I got the system to work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto perfectly with Capacitive TouchScreen that works. Thanks to , showed me how to do it with the hid-multitouch.ko that enable the touchscreen module. For people who don’t want to mess around with Android Coding, just download the Android module loader and run it with the hid-multitouch.ko. Super smash flash 2 demo v0.1a.

  • Components I’ve used that work:
  • Audi MMI that don’t have FBAS (original backup camera) – 2004-2006 US cars, must have to be able to use this CarPlay system. The best way to upgrade is to buy a MMI head unit with “A” in the end – 4E0 035-729A and swap the i2c 24c64 from the old to the new one, this will prevent Component Protection.
  • An must be installed for AV1 and AV2 to come through the FBAS.
  • to watch videos on the go.
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  • I used (3) – they work well.
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To get the touch screen area to display correctly on the 7″ screen, we may have to set the position with zoom out function (90% is optimum). For the color to display well in 720×480, the resolution must be set with 480cvbs and not 560.

There are many Android USB CarPlay dongle out there, but I’m not sure if all dongles will support Android Auto, but mine did and it’s made to work as Zjinnova-carplay. You need the latest zbox.apk from this website, the latest version is 4.5.13.

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If you can find a thin screen, just mount it outside the original frame, if not, a thick one like mine, just let the MMI sit in the open position and disable the switch for the motor from opening and closing. It will have a little gap but with a nice black or carbon fiber tape, it will look nice. No more gearing problem, noise and stuff from the motor. You do need the touchscreen for CarPlay and Android Auto.

This video shows how to remove the display screen very well. We don’t need to remove everything, just the front LED panel to access the screen for TouchScreen installation.

Apple CarPlay is a great program for car iOS devices. For older MMI 2G, there aren’t much choices since it’s an old technology. There’s a program by third party who claims to mimic the Apple CarPlay from Apple, but it doesn’t work as well as Apple original software.

Audi A4 Mmi 2g Software Updates

If the App can access the iMessage data and work like the original Apple CarPlay, it may worth the money, but without the iMessage hand free feature, it defeats the purpose. I’m glad that they have 7 days trial.

Apple CarPlay exists in 2017 eGolf and it works wonder with the touch screen, but since Audi MMI 2G doesn’t have touch screen but we can use the Analog TV tuner to mirror the iOS screen to MMI screen and use our iOS device as touch screen.

Audi MMI 2G maps update is performed with a DVD stored navigation database. Maps update procedure is simple, does not require any diagnostic tools what so ever.

Tools

  • Update DVD for your region, examples:
    • Europe DVD 2015: 4E0 060 884 DT
    • Russia DVD 2015: 4E0 060 884 EF
    • North America DVD 2015: 4E0 060 884 DS
    • Australia and New Zealand DVD 2014: 4E0 060 884 DQ

Warning!

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Performing this procedure may cause permanent damage to your car.
Do this at your own risk!
We are not responsible for any loss or damage.

Preparation

  • Make sure that you have in you car Audi Multi Media Interface 2G (MMI 2G). Check details in article Audi navigation systems – MMI RNS BNS RMC differences.

Audi A4 Mmi Update

Audi MMI 2G maps update

Audi Mmi System Troubleshooting

  1. Open your cars trunk and locate navigation DVD drive. It can be under the trunk floor or on the side, hidden behind trunk trim.
  2. Press “eject” and take out old navigation DVD.
  3. Insert new disk.
  4. Turn the ignition on and wait for the new disk to be recognized by Audi MMI 2G system.
  5. When asked (“New navigation software is available. Install?”), confirm that you want to update navigation database.
  6. Wait couple minutes for the software to be installed.
  7. When update is complete, press RETURN to reboot Audi MMI 2G system. Now your navigation maps are up to date.