Maps update, how to do?

[corrado95]

This is a 2022 model in Thailand..
I think I should use Naviextras Toolbox.
Then I should create a fingerprint, attach an USB stick and "export for update"
Tnstruction looks like this:
Navigation system, Setup, System info, Navigation and export for update.
But I can not follow that in the car.
I have also looked around to find how to do. But no luck
Can anyone help me?

 

[BOB353]

Some time in 2022 & 2023 the head unit changed froma 9" screen to a 10.1" flat screen more like a Tablet.

If you have the 9", you do it like you describe using NaviExtra, the 10.1" you need to download the new map files for your region, for me in Australia I need the AU/NZ files.

The big problem is that only MG UK and MG EU seem to know about this and I have made 2 attempts to get through the Customer Care people but they obviously don't care about us customers.

Do not attempt to install maps that are not for your region, you will brick the NAV function. Been there, done that.

 

[corrado95]

Some time in 2022 & 2023 the head unit changed froma 9" screen to a 10.1" flat screen more like a Tablet.

If you have the 9", you do it like you describe using NaviExtra, the 10.1" you need to download the new map files for your region, for me in Australia I need the AU/NZ files.

The big problem is that only MG UK and MG EU seem to know about this and I have made 2 attempts to get through the Customer Care people but they obviously don't care about us customers.

Do not attempt to install maps that are not for your region, you will brick the NAV function. Been there, done that.

Yes, it is 10.1"

 

[BOB353]

Yes, it is 10.1"

OK, you are in the same boat as us in AU/NZ plus Turkey and now you in Thailand, you need to chase up MG Thailand to get the maps for your zone.

This really peeves me off that MG UK & MG UE know what needs to be done but the rest of the world don't get any updates because they are too dumb to understand that the NaviExtra does not work on the 10.1" screen.

 

[mod147]

OK, you are in the same boat as us in AU/NZ plus Turkey and now you in Thailand, you need to chase up MG Thailand to get the maps for your zone.

This really peeves me off that MG UK & MG UE know what needs to be done but the rest of the world don't get any updates because they are too dumb to understand that the NaviExtra does not work on the 10.1" screen.

Just to clarify, I’m not in Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, or Thailand. I have an MG ZS EV Standard Range (Comfort trim) running Navigation Software version 6.2.60.1.4294 and Map Data version HERE_EU_21Q2 202109270049. Buyed in Germany with only maps from DE AT CH (DACH) on it and want to driver it in HU!
I’ve been completely unable to update it. I’ve tried various USB sticks (SanDisk, Verbatim, and generic brands) formatted in both FAT32 (MBR) and exFAT, with and without the 'Version.txt' or 'VN.txt' files. Every attempt is just a 3-8 hour waste of time. Even my MG dealer/service center admitted they’ve never done this before.
Is there anyone here who has successfully managed to update this specific version?

 

[Chris Law]

Just to clarify, I’m not in Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, or Thailand. I have an MG ZS EV Standard Range (Comfort trim) running Navigation Software version 6.2.60.1.4294 and Map Data version HERE_EU_21Q2 202109270049. Buyed in Germany with only maps from DE AT CH (DACH) on it and want to driver it in HU!
I’ve been completely unable to update it. I’ve tried various USB sticks (SanDisk, Verbatim, and generic brands) formatted in both FAT32 (MBR) and exFAT, with and without the 'Version.txt' or 'VN.txt' files. Every attempt is just a 3-8 hour waste of time. Even my MG dealer/service center admitted they’ve never done this before.
Is there anyone here who has successfully managed to update this specific version?

I don't have your version but just checking: many (including me) have been unable to update using a Mac computer - when I borrowed a Windows laptop the update worked.

 

[mod147]

I don't have your version but just checking: many (including me) have been unable to update using a Mac computer - when I borrowed a Windows laptop the update worked.

It didn't matter whether I used Windows or Mac, FAT32 or exFAT, a 32GB or 64GB USB stick, or brands like SanDisk, Verbatim, or generic ones—once I’m in the car, the process gets stuck at reading the map data and ends with an 'MD5 comparison error.' The issue might lie with the 'DACH' (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) version of the map data or the navigation software itself.
I haven't received a solution from MG directly, nor from my local service center 50km away—which I find unacceptable given the vehicle is still under warranty. I’m seriously considering making a YouTube video to detail these drawbacks and warn people against buying a used MG ZS EV. Updates are virtually non-existent, and MG has designed the system in a way that leaves owners completely stranded.

 

[BOB353]

If you have the updated 10.1" flat screen head unit, the Naviextra method does not work on this model, you need to put the update map files onto a USB stick and the head unit will install the maps direct from there.

When I last updated mine, it took about 2 minutes to complete the update.

The big problem is finding the correct update files to download.

 

[doubledroz]

Yes, it is 10.1"

From my attempts before, if you have the second generation (face lifted) MG ZS EV, you can use the MG4 maps in your car, if they have updated them for your region.

@corrado95 You do NOT use Naviextras - you download the maps.zip file from this thread, though I couldn't see any maps for Thailand region here - only EU and AU/NZ were downloaded to that account.

@mod147 I'm not sure why it would be a 3 - 8 hour process for you? That seems waaaaaay too long for a copy/update.

The process is:
1. Find a USB stick that has enough room on it - the AU/NZ file is small, but I used a 16 GB USB stick. The EU ones are larger. 32 GB should be safe.
2. Format USB drive to FAT32
3. Unzip the relevant download on your local computer (e.g. C: drive)
4. Copy the maps folder that results from the unzip to the root of the USB drive - EU maps could take a while because they're 15x larger
5. Go to your car, and start it (press the big ol' start button with your foot on the brake )
6. Plug the drive into the USB A slot above the wireless charger. The drive should be recognised eventually.
7. Go the maps section in settings and click the "update" button.
8. There should be a window that pops up, asking you what you want to update. If things are greyed out, you may need to wait a while - there's a lot to parse and the drive/connection is slow.
9. Start the process... EU maps can take ages to copy due to the size. I think some people said it took 45 minutes.
10. Hopefully it will complete, and then you turn the car off.

I'm obviously not sure about the different regions, and I didn't have any issue with the version.txt or VN.txt files. It was simply plug and play for me (after the initiation of the update through the Nav settings)

 

[BOB353]

The map updates I found was in a thread for the MG4 and realised it was the same head unit as used in the ZS EV. I think the latest MG4 has a different unit again.

All we need is to find newer maps than 23Q4.

 

[mod147]

@BOB353 @doubledroz,
I really appreciate all your contributions to this problem. It’s not that I don’t value your advice; it’s just that I’ve switched my hardware to Apple. Since getting my Mac Mini M4, that’s my main computer. My Windows PC is quite old and only has USB 2.0, so copying about 20GB of data takes a really long time.
I suspect that the map files I’ve downloaded either expect a completely different navigation software version or the existing map data requires an intermediate update step. As you’ve seen, my car is currently on Navigation-Software Version 6.2.60.1.4294 with HERE_EU_21Q2 (202109270049) map data.
In the files I've downloaded (both via my VIN and other sources), the versions seem to conflict. The 'Version.txt' shows '24Q3_EU_20240829032156_n', and in '/maps/TelenavMapData/map/baseversion.properties' it says:
region=EU
vendor=HERE
majorVersion=24Q3
minorVersion=20240709011054'
in car my flat screen head unit shows:
Software-Version Microprozessor SWI66-29958-1300R25_D_PP and
Software-Version MCU 66.3.2.8
I’m afraid this discrepancy, especially with my specific 6.2.60 firmware, is exactly what’s causing the MD5 error. Has anyone with this exact firmware version successfully managed to bridge the gap from 2021 to 2024 maps?
Thanks again to everyone for participating in this thread!

 

[doubledroz]

@BOB353 @doubledroz,
I really appreciate all your contributions to this problem. It’s not that I don’t value your advice; it’s just that I’ve switched my hardware to Apple. Since getting my Mac Mini M4, that’s my main computer. My Windows PC is quite old and only has USB 2.0, so copying about 20GB of data takes a really long time.
I suspect that the map files I’ve downloaded either expect a completely different navigation software version or the existing map data requires an intermediate update step. As you’ve seen, my car is currently on Navigation-Software Version 6.2.60.1.4294 with HERE_EU_21Q2 (202109270049) map data.
In the files I've downloaded (both via my VIN and other sources), the versions seem to conflict. The 'Version.txt' shows '24Q3_EU_20240829032156_n', and in '/maps/TelenavMapData/map/baseversion.properties' it says:
region=EU
vendor=HERE
majorVersion=24Q3
minorVersion=20240709011054'
in car my flat screen head unit shows:
Software-Version Microprozessor SWI66-29958-1300R25_D_PP and
Software-Version MCU 66.3.2.8
I’m afraid this discrepancy, especially with my specific 6.2.60 firmware, is exactly what’s causing the MD5 error. Has anyone with this exact firmware version successfully managed to bridge the gap from 2021 to 2024 maps?
Thanks again to everyone for participating in this thread!

Hi @mod147 ,

If your car is the facelift 2022+ ZS, then copying the maps over to a USB is the correct way to do it - if you have the previous MG ZS, then it won't work. it sounds like you have the facelift version, though.

Unfortunately, I can't offer advice other than to follow what happened in this thread New Map 23Q4: Unable to install MD5 verification failure[Solved] | MG ZS EV Upgrades & Accessories where some have seemingly successfully avoided the error by deleting the two files you referenced.

 

[BOB353]

If you go here - MAP DATA UPDATE FOR ZS EV LUXURY EDITION & MG4 LUXURY EDITION you will find a pdf that explains step by step plus there is a link to download the EU map zip file for the 23Q4 maps.

 

[mod147]

If you go here - MAP DATA UPDATE FOR ZS EV LUXURY EDITION & MG4 LUXURY EDITION you will find a pdf that explains step by step plus there is a link to download the EU map zip file for the 23Q4 maps.

this do not work for me, md5 error. no matter what USB-Stick (brand) 32 GB, 64 GB, no matter what Format FAT32, extFAT

 

[BOB353]

this do not work for me, md5 error. no matter what USB-Stick (brand) 32 GB, 64 GB, no matter what Format FAT32, extFAT

Sorry, I have no idea why it does not work. Even if they are not the right maps, they are not smart enough to pick that up, I was able to install the EU maps on mine, it was only when I tried to run the NAV that it told me that I did not have the maps for my zone - Australia.

 

[Coulomb]

this do not work for me, md5 error.

This post may help:

Post in thread 'MG4 Trophy map update – BEWARE'

Sep 5, 2024

The attempt to update always ends with an error, see photo.

I tried both FAT32 and exFAT format. I downloaded the maps by VIN from the following sources:

https://iov-mapmg.soimt.com/

User manuals

By entering the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) below, you can access and view all your manuals more conveniently online.

www.mgmotor.eu

Do you know why the error is still displayed?

If you're on an earlier version of the infotainment system, there are two files on the USB that you need to delete before starting the update:

VN.txt and File_verification

If you delete those from the root of the USB and try it again...

• Seajays

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[mod147]

This post may help:

Post in thread 'MG4 Trophy map update – BEWARE'

Sep 5, 2024

The attempt to update always ends with an error, see photo.

I tried both FAT32 and exFAT format. I downloaded the maps by VIN from the following sources:

https://iov-mapmg.soimt.com/

User manuals

By entering the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) below, you can access and view all your manuals more conveniently online.

www.mgmotor.eu

Do you know why the error is still displayed?

If you're on an earlier version of the infotainment system, there are two files on the USB that you need to delete before starting the update:

VN.txt and File_verification

If you delete those from the root of the USB and try it again...

• Seajays

• 
• 

Naah, i tried in every variation, dif. USB, dif format, with or without 'VN.txt, Version.txt, File_verification'. i think it stuck on the car it self it is (DACH) coded only (Germany, Austria and Swizerland) are in the navi alowed? i have to hack this first, anyhow

 

[BOB353]

Mod147, just to confirm which head unit you have.

The 9", the screen is flush with the head unit and you need to use Naviextra to update the maps.

The 10" the screen is like a tablet screen and sits out from the head unit by about 10-15 mm. You need to download the update off the net and unzip the file onto a USB stick.

It is a while since I last tested but I don't believe the type of format matters but maybe it does with the 9" head unit.

 

[mod147]

Mod147, just to confirm which head unit you have.

The 9", the screen is flush with the head unit and you need to use Naviextra to update the maps.

The 10" the screen is like a tablet screen and sits out from the head unit by about 10-15 mm. You need to download the update off the net and unzip the file onto a USB stick.

It is a while since I last tested but I don't believe the type of format matters but maybe it does with the 9" head unit.

it is the MG ZS EV Facelift 2023 and it is the 10" screen, i'm now trying the steps above from baader, i'll report after then

 

[mod147]

i got errors to unzip it, i used 7zip