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I upgraded by firmware tonight and worked like a charm. I took pics along the way and will try and post these tomorrow to help those doing it. I have a C unit, which I only found out the other day after having to get a chum (cheers Gavin) changing the VAGCOM setting to allow me access. My unit was HW version H06 and SW version 2680 from the factory. 2010 MY GTI.

I had upgraded the maps a few months ago from the V3 that the car came with to V4 - which I can see from the screen was map version 73603. All was working fine.

I then updated to a downloaded V5 maps (about a week ago. This changed my maps to map version 7679.

Immediately, the speed limit came on the screen so this was with SW version 2680. All worked fine changing as I drove along. No other point noted although there was the option to add this via a check box.

I then added the firmware tonight. Took a total of 43 mins from start to finish. Took various photos along the way. Was scary at times when for about 6 mins it apparently did nothing (it was quiet at night too so no whirring or anything) but was fine. After numerous reboots it gave the the success message...


Now, there is no setup screen - when you hold down the button, and it goes to the Radio Service Ode, I have a third option that says Version Information and it has what I need in there.

Mu unit has upgraded to D spec (as I heard and read it would) and my SW version is 3810.

I then had to reinstall the maps but what was very interesting is that having updated the firmware and then adding the maps, all my previous destinations remain intact!

Also, another big difference with the V5 maps and this firmware is that when i hit the EXTRAS button, it now gives way more options, such as POI Selection, Lane Guidance, Day/Night option. None of these were there before.

Thus I'm pleased I did it. About 70 mins all up once the maps were loaded and will test tomorrow and post all the images, but if anyone is in Melbourne and feels they need support from a one timer non-virgin updater, I'll happily help. I also have the 3810 disk available too.

Good luck

Andy

---------- Post added 06-03-2012 at 07:56 AM ---------- Previous post was 05-03-2012 at 10:00 PM ----------

As I glibly type last night, this morning I see one issue - the screen flickers. Not as in on and off but between brightness levels. Does not seem to do it on day mode but in night mode you can see it almost trying to get the right intensity and never settling down.

Anyone else seen this?