Firmware updates for RNS510 units in Australia/NZ

**FJ Steve** · 02-05-2012, 03:01 PM

(Ok...what I posted here (originally) was (technically) incorrect. My bad.)

VVVV Refer to kamolds post below VVVV

**kamold** · 02-05-2012, 03:03 PM

The only reason why it would need to be done incrementally is if the default 402x firmware image were used. This does not partition the hdd to the newer scheme.
If you use the one from the first post of this thread it has been modified to do a custom partition of the hdd which maximizes available space for music.

**dArK5HaD0w** · 02-05-2012, 09:52 PM

i thought i had a 30gb hdd with my columbus (rns510) - but after installing the custom 402x firmware, which i believe is 5/5/95 in terms of partition ratios, it shows i have a capacity of 33.50gb.
does it mean i have a 40gb?
but then again, 95% of 40gb is 38gb - so that can't b right?!??!
i've installed my maps (v5) already. still in the process of copying my music back.

prior to the firmware upgrade, i had 20gb capacity.

**kamold** · 02-05-2012, 10:28 PM

Yep it's a 40gb drive. Take into account file system overheads etc 38gb useable is about right.
Mine was a 40gb drive before I replaced it with a 64gb ssd.

**lowery** · 03-05-2012, 10:48 AM

Many thanks Johnc and Kamold for your excellent advice.
I now have an image disk of 4020, a recovery disk, and a Map V5 disk,and will try the upgrade as soon as the wife leaves the car alone for a few hours!

**dArK5HaD0w** · 03-05-2012, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by kamold

Yep it's a 40gb drive. Take into account file system overheads etc 38gb useable is about right.
Mine was a 40gb drive before I replaced it with a 64gb ssd.

according to the skoda octavia rs brochure, the MY11 model get a "30GB hard drive".
another fail from vw aus marketting where they can't get their facts right about the cars they sell!!!

not that i'm complaining about the 40gb hdd

**Ryan_R** · 03-05-2012, 01:51 PM

Might just be a one off. Of course, HDDs are never exactly 30 or 40GB in size so maybe they rounded it off differently compared to everyone else.

**kamold** · 03-05-2012, 04:10 PM

Mine was a 40gb drive also. They switched them over to 40gb some time in 2010/2011.

**GplusH_R** · 04-05-2012, 11:08 PM

kamold.. johnc.. good sirs you are truly legends

October 2011 build MY12 .:R
1T0 035 680 D with firmware version 3970 and V4 Aus maps
HW = H61
SW = 3970

Started with a mixture of just about everyone else's anomalies..
Had access to Version info by holding down Setup.. though no access to Testmenu (secret menu)
Had menu option for display speed limitation.. though no speed display on maps
unsure of VIM as DVDs won't play due to incorrect region coding?? (VCDS fix I know)

Saw the good work here and thought it may solve a few issues in one go.
So created the recovery CD, 4020 FW upgrade CD with 90/5/5 partitioning and V5 Aus map CD.

Firmware upgrade CD in.. as stated took nearly 1hr. CD ejected at the end and unit turned off. Turned back on, checked for testmenu.. located. Checked software version and HDD size and partitions.. all good. No maps. V5 maps CD in.. nothing.. radio still playing then lots of disc access and HDD access obviously copying maps over took about 25 mins could only tell by lack of HDD access. Ejected CD nor warnings.. checked version and maps all good. Only concern is personal poi's in menu is greyed out (anyone else confirm?)

Only thing left was to see if by chance DVDs and VIM were working.. No joy. Still need VCDS I guess.

Thanks to everyone for making it so easy