MG4 Software Update Thread

[Martinonline]

A bit of a generic post here, but it is related to software and updating in a way. So, getting into the car today as usual, I pressed the arrow button on the touchscreen to get onto the navigation app and a window popped up saying 'downloading new traffic data' (or something like that) with a thin blue progress bar. This is the first time I've ever seen this in 5 months of owning the car. There's never been any other sign to suggest the car was connecting to the internet to update any aspect of its software; the UI and functionality always seems the same.

Not sure if that's useful/exciting to know! But there you go!

This is the SatNav updating its traffic information. I suspect your internet connection through the car's e-Sim was a bit slow so you got the 'loading' image. Mostly this is done in the background for the cars that have SatNav.

 

[atariman]

Does it disable/enable LKA?

No, but it now defaults to LOW which is a bit less aggressive.

 

[Diggsy]

No, but it now defaults to LOW which is a bit less aggressive.

You may have misunderstood my question - I was asking if the shortcut turned it off and on. Another poster has already confirmed this to be the case though

 

[CMJ22]

Hi, does anyone know what the right software should be on the mg4 right now? I’ve just been trying to charge my car up at a motor charging point in wetherby and ended up ringing up after trying a few charging points and the customer service said my car might need an update but it only had a service 2 weeks ago. I’d like to think they would have updated it or atleast mentioned to me it would need doing.
Luckily I managed to get home with 11% left, don’t want to do that again though!

 

[fnegroni]

Hi, does anyone know what the right software should be on the mg4 right now? I’ve just been trying to charge my car up at a motor charging point in wetherby and ended up ringing up after trying a few charging points and the customer service said my car might need an update but it only had a service 2 weeks ago. I’d like to think they would have updated it or atleast mentioned to me it would need doing.
Luckily I managed to get home with 11% left, don’t want to do that again though!

This is something to check with the dealer as it’s one or more specific component that might need upgrading and it’s not available to us as customers to know which ones without assistance from dealer and/or SAIC.

 

[jpk]

Is there a r49 or r46 rev 2/3 for trophies that have the lka/LDP off/on shortcut?

 

[Giz]

I had R46 installed four weeks ago now on the second attempt by dealer. Bluetooth has dropped out three times now it says connection canceled. So I would say bluetooth still has issues. Lka is still a pain but not as bad as it was. On start up the new cheap looking Ac screen comes up and you have to press the home button to revert back to the home screen every time , a little annoying. Don't think R46 is quite the game changer so what next.

 

[AndyL61]

I had R46 installed four weeks ago now on the second attempt by dealer. Bluetooth has dropped out three times now it says connection canceled. So I would say bluetooth still has issues. Lka is still a pain but not as bad as it was. On start up the new cheap looking Ac screen comes up and you have to press the home button to revert back to the home screen every time , a little annoying. Don't think R46 is quite the game changer so what next.

Now you have confirmed that R46 does not fix the Bluetooth issue I will not be having it installed when my Trophy goes for its first service in January. My only real moan is the Bluetooth unpairing and I don't like that new HVAC screen. I also heard that R46 only lets you select regen for the left star button so it's a real backwards step.

 

[jpk]

It must be a different module firmware that's causing the Bluetooth issue as I've never had an issue on r30 or r46

 

[mg4mc]

My dealer reckons it's the body control module that handles the Bluetooth. I'm not sure though, they updated the BCM with an update they said contained BT fixes, but I still have endless pairing issues with 1300R33 in the infotainment

 

[AndyL61]

My dealer reckons it's the body control module that handles the Bluetooth. I'm not sure though, they updated the BCM with an update they said contained BT fixes, but I still have endless pairing issues with 1300R33 in the infotainment

I too have 1300R33. My only real moan is the Bluetooth unpairing, sometimes it works fine for up to a week, then it unpairs , very strange how it can work fine for days on end then starts to play up again.

 

[Lillemy]

Had pairing issues all the time on R30, got update to R33 and since then I've only had one disconnect in 4 months.

Guess it also depend on phone model.

 

[Emgie 4]

Now you have confirmed that R46 does not fix the Bluetooth issue I will not be having it installed when my Trophy goes for its first service in January. My only real moan is the Bluetooth unpairing and I don't like that new HVAC screen. I also heard that R46 only lets you select regen for the left star button so it's a real backwards step.

Sorry but I have to disagree, R46 sorted my Bluetooth issues - permanently.
Background ; collected car at start of July, phone was constantly unpairing almost every time I got in/out, (also online connection flaky - wouldn't update weather, etc)
Anyway back to dealer a week later, he tells me about SW update that should sort it, brings out a USB stick and installs 1300 R46 - was previously R33, no other changes were made, immediately online connectivity was fixed and I haven't needed to re-pair my phone since - 4 months later, not even once!
Also the update gave me MORE *shortcut options, now same choices for left and right buttons
Accepted the new HVAC screen is a bit naff, but functions ok so I don't really mind.

I don't know whether or not other modules relate to the BT issue that many have, but I can say with certainty the R33--R46 fixed mine,
Note mine is the MY23 Trophy (rear wiper) in case that makes a difference

 

[tsedge]

One bug I have heard about with R46 is that the left hand custom button won't stay bound to its setting - is this still true?

 

[jpk]

Definitely not an issue with my MY22 trophy running r46

 

[Emgie 4]

One bug I have heard about with R46 is that the left hand custom button won't stay bound to its setting - is this still true?

I've never had that issue

 

[Emgie 4]

On start up the new cheap looking Ac screen comes up and you have to press the home button to revert back to the home screen every time , a little annoying.

I also found annoying until I realised it only pops up if the HVAC was on when I last switched car off, otherwise it doesn't, and I now believe MG deliberately done this to prompt adjustment if required. When driving I've noticed the full HVAC screen only comes up whenever I first switch it on to give full settings menu, (since AC shortcut button only gives fan speed and temp adjustment)
Now I realise what activates pop up I don't find quite as annoying

 

[mearle73]

Hi,Guys cut me a bit of leeway on this,my MG4 se is going in for its first one years service next week,I've enclosed picture of the firmware,will they update this in the service or do I have to ask them to do it,

 

[siteguru]

In my case I mentioned it on the booking check-in form where they ask for any faults etc. to be checked. I ticked Yes and said for them to do any updates required. I also said that if the Infotainment is being updated then I wanted 1100R33, and would NOT accept R16 or R21 (as they lose the external temperature indicator). My service was done last week, and I also had 1100R13 at that time.

This is my thread about 1100R33:

The MG4 SE 1100R33 Infotainment Thread

Got my car back from 1st service today and it has 1100R33 Infotainment software. This thread is to record some details and observations regarding it. Exact version numbers are MPU SWI69-29958-1100R33, MCU 69.3.8.0: It has the new AC page, and the top bar is always visible: And the AC...

www.mgevs.com

 

[Emgie 4]

Hi,Guys cut me a bit of leeway on this,my MG4 se is going in for its first one years service next week,I've enclosed picture of the firmware,will they update this in the service or do I have to ask them to do it,

In short - it depends on your dealer.

As some others on this forum have mentioned, if you request a SW update some dealers may try to charge you by quoting that MG don't reimburse them for their work/time (and some updates can take hours to complete - tho the infotainment system usually only takes minutes) and SW updates aren't part of standard service, unless a recall applies.

But if you approach your dealer with list of problems you have, very often their go to response will be a SW update to address them, and as this will be agreed with MG, the dealer will be paid for their time.
Bottom line is tell them you want your issues sorted, how they achieve that is for them to decide, although there's probably no harm suggesting that you've read on a forum that update xxxx sorts the issue.
I think most people would agree with view that we don't care what SW version is installed as long as car functions properly.