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Yes… 69.x.x are for standard/SE models

it’s not legitimate to try to charge people for this. And furthermore, it may just be a scam.

Hi, You also need to update the MCU, using the same R40 package. (AVN-VIP)

it’s mainly about correcting bugs, such as Bluetooth pairing issues and some cosmetic slight improvements. It’s not a massive improvement, but since it’s more than 1 year ahead in terms of development, you should go for it. Be sure to have MCU, MPU and TBox updated, though.

Sounds your car is running a factory version. I can’t tell for sure because I haven’t tinkered on these 😂 Your best bet is to have your dealer perform the upgrade.

Which release are you on (I mean the full release, for example SWI68-29958-1300R59) and what is your car’s model year?

Current versions are SWI68-29958-1300R67 and SWI69-29958-1100R40 If your car is a luxury (aka trophy in the UK) model, it’s R67

No, the firmware controlling the driver’s display is the IPK (instrument pack), so updating the FICM (the infotainment system) will not change what is shown on the IPK.

I’d say R63 or R67

Not afaik

Some advanced features were greyed out, and the reverse camera, of course, wasn’t displayed. Instead, I had the reverse warnings in one corner and a large image of the vehicle in place of the camera view. Sorry, I don’t have a better picture.

I tried R59 and then R63 for a few months. It took a bit of tweaking to get everything working—maps and weather included. (You can look back on this thread around pages 210-230.) But in the end, I reverted to the stock software, as I found out I was not using the integrated navigation that much.

Personally, I tend to install the MPU first, followed by the MCU, though I don’t believe the order makes much difference. I’ve experimented with various combinations, including some rather unusual MCU/MPU pairings, and versions designed for AUS/NZ or east asian markets, without encountering any...

There’s no need to limit yourself to R33. R40 still retains backwards compatibility with the other ECUs; many cars on the roads are actually quite outdated, with dealers being reluctant to perform full upgrades. (Mostly because it’s time consuming). Upgrading MCU and MCU takes about 10/15...

No problem, but you will only benefit from the infotainment upgrades. the latest version is not R33 but R40 by the way. SWI69-29958-1100R40 exactly…