Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+

[bubba]

You cannot update a non AA head unit with the AA firmware, it has been confirmed that this doesn't work. You need to buy the Crngiar RCD330 from Ali Express.

Yes you can mate, I've updated my own 187B to AA with just firmware via USB. Others have tried it with success too. Anyone wanting to try just give me a shout via pm.

[golf2001]

Yes you can mate, I've updated my own 187B to AA with just firmware via USB. Others have tried it with success too. Anyone wanting to try just give me a shout via pm.

Just going off what I was told...

Update:

It is not possible to upgrade a stock 187B with the AA firmware via USB. When trying to update, the message 'Error: variant conflict' appears.

Thanks to RecZero for providing the firmware for the test.

You may have a different firmware update than I have. There are a few people chasing me via PM, maybe reach out to bubba as he might have a newer version than I have.

[StevehulkR36]

I'm just going to put this out there for anyone who stumbles onto this thread.

If you're excited about having mirrorlink in your car, dont... There are so many issues with it and there are only a handful of apps that are supported by it. Makes me sad

Does spotify work?


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[golf2001]

Does spotify work?


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With my RCD and firmware Mirrorlink doesn't do anything - no supported aps (I use spotify regularly and also Waze and Google Maps). Some guy earlier in the thread got Torque to work though??? But may have not been on the 187B

[R36VW]

I'm just going to put this out there for anyone who stumbles onto this thread.

If you're excited about having mirrorlink in your car, dont... There are so many issues with it and there are only a handful of apps that are supported by it. Makes me sad

Yep!! That's exactly why I havent tried to upgrade my RNS510. Car Play and Android Auto are crippled with very few applications supported.

I've spent time getting an Android Auto equivalent going on a tablet and I'm very happy with the outcome. It's not as integrated as a replacement headunit, but gee it is way more functional, easier to reach and operate, and I havent sacrificed anything on the existing RNS510 to do it.

Im actually going to give one of the Android RNS510's a go and configure it with the same launcher Im using on the tablet. If it doesnt live up to my expectations I'll just get rid of the android unit and put the RNS510 back in and keep the tablet setup.

I really cant see the great interest in native android auto and car play, they are so dumbed down with limited application support, it's almost not worth the effort.

More here if you want to look at how I've approached it. It wont suite everyone but I love it. Custom Android Tablet integration w/ RNS510 Way better than Android Auto or Car Play!

[kamold]

Discover Media mirrorlink works well for what it's worth...

[R36VW]

Yes but doesnt it only have limited application support unless you have a particular phone model that's rooted and with a modified rom in the headunit to give you full access to all apps in mirrorlink?

[kamold]

Yes but doesnt it only have limited application support unless you have a particular phone model that's rooted and with a modified rom in the headunit to give you full access to all apps in mirrorlink?

Don't know for sure but as far as I have found you just install Rockscout and then exit out of it which dumps you back to your desktop and away you go.

[simba92]

Sent you a PM mate.

Yes you can mate, I've updated my own 187B to AA with just firmware via USB. Others have tried it with success too. Anyone wanting to try just give me a shout via pm.

[edpolis]

Actually, you can (I did it).