MG4 Software Update Thread

[Jester27]

My SE is showing R10 software, don’t have a clue if this is the latest one or not. I’m wondering if the MG4 just downloads and updates the software itself when a new version is released. Although if that was the case why include the “detect new software” button.

I think the SE is different due to not having nav etc
So mg will have to create 2 updates probably.
One for each
SE and Trophy
But yes mine is the same on my SE

 

[Tom Silver]

I thought it could be useful to have a thread for software update news. I am collecting my car tomorrow and have a feeling that I will be back several times for software updates. Perhaps we can use this thread to keep each other informed when updates appear (I wouldn't rely on my dealer to be on the ball with this)

Yesterday I was at my local MG dealer in Sweden. They got 2 MG4 but they didn't allow test drive yet. They say they wait for a new update in the end of October that fix problems like the dings and other things. Then the test drive can start.

 

[t3rminalV]

Is this on an SE or Trophy?

Its a Trophy

 

[Tom Silver]

Its a Trophy

In Sweden there's only one version and it's called Luxery as I can see it's the same as Trophy but with heatpump.

 

[AshOfIce]

Yesterday I was at my local MG dealer in Sweden. They got 2 MG4 but they didn't allow test drive yet. They say they wait for a new update in the end of October that fix problems like the dings and other things. Then the test drive can start.

Interesting. Dealer here in Iceland also said that test drive will not be available until end of October.

 

[Paul V Smith]

I thought it could be useful to have a thread for software update news. I am collecting my car tomorrow and have a feeling that I will be back several times for software updates. Perhaps we can use this thread to keep each other informed when updates appear (I wouldn't rely on my dealer to be on the ball with this)

My understanding software was done automatically over the air?

 

[Deleted member 9692]

My understanding software was done automatically over the air?

AFAIK the software updates we need will not be available OTA, per my local service manager

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

My understanding software was done automatically over the air?

MG have said that only infotainment updates will be OTA.

 

[Jester27]

MG have said that only infotainment updates will be OTA.

Is the Android auto "not for sale" message issue not classed as an infotainment issue ?
I would have expected that to be ok for an OTA fix.
Probably a Google licence issue that surely could be added back in ota

 

[t3rminalV]

Is the Android auto "not for sale" message issue not classed as an infotainment issue ?
I would have expected that to be ok for an OTA fix.
Probably a Google licence issue that surely could be added back in ota

Could be possible that it takes some time for them to get added to the OTA update system and the dealers can get them for application via USB before then.

 

[Jester27]

Could be possible that it takes some time for them to get added to the OTA update system and the dealers can get them for application via USB before then.

Quite possibly
I have bigger issues at the minute anyway, oil leak found this afternoon ??‍

 

[Big Al]

My Trophy goes to the dealer tomorrow for an update to R30 on the infotainment. Hopefully this will stop the random screen lockouts, no access to HVAC, DAB, Settings, etc. that cant be fixed with a re-boot.

 

[siteguru]

Do we know yet what should be the latest version for the SE?

 

[Deleted member 9692]

That’s excellent news. Any other improvements?

Question was any other improvements after recent software update (asked in other thread). Not driven that far, only 20 miles but I have noticed:

1. Driver awareness feature sensitivity far better. Only seems to come on if you are properly looking away from front. Far less intrusive
2. The 360 camera activation at low speeds when indicator on is much more reliable
3. Volume control for media seems to work much better, I frequently had to press the two squares button on right hand side of steering wheel to make it work
4. Auto day/night mode for screen seems much better

 

[jamesc83]

Question was any other improvements after recent software update (asked in other thread). Not driven that far, only 20 miles but I have noticed:

1. Driver awareness feature sensitivity far better. Only seems to come on if you are properly looking away from front. Far less intrusive
2. The 360 camera activation at low speeds when indicator on is much more reliable
3. Volume control for media seems to work much better, I frequently had to press the two squares button on right hand side of steering wheel to make it work
4. Auto day/night mode for screen seems much better

Good to hear of these improvements. Should dealers do these if asked, or would it have to wait until it was in for something/a service?

 

[snurt]

Is there a 'sticky thread' that shows the current/latest software version? If it's an OTA or Dealer applied change and what it does and doesn't fix? If not can I request one is setup as I think it would help a lot of new owners to understand where their current issues are in 'fix-forward' process MG are applying.

 

[Deleted member 9692]

Good to hear of these improvements. Should dealers do these if asked, or would it have to wait until it was in for something/a service?

I think you would need to check in with service department. They can then check what updates are available. My service guy is aware there will likely be a few releases in the early days so they have no problem with checking for me and said they will update FOC as and when new release available but I need to check in with them to find out as they can’t check all updates for all cars continually.

Is there a 'sticky thread' that shows the current/latest software version? If it's an OTA or Dealer applied change and what it does and doesn't fix? If not can I request one is setup as I think it would help a lot of new owners to understand where their current issues are in 'fix-forward' process MG are applying.

This is down to the mods, maybe @Alb will comment, do you think this thread should be sticky?

 

[Alb]

If someone can provide definitive real time information it would be a good subject for a sticky thread.

 

[siteguru]

@Les burrows you have the SE SR ... have you tried Android Auto with it? (Just curious as to whether you get the Pre-production overlay message).

 

[Jester27]

@Les burrows you have the SE SR ... have you tried Android Auto with it? (Just curious as to whether you get the Pre-production overlay message).

I have the same and yes you do get the message on each screen while running AAuto
Regardless of app.
From reading it's a very common issue on most makes of cars
I believe it's probably still using a developer package rather than an officially signed version.
It also apparently comes from something on the phone that checks the hardware setup.
Should be easily fixable with an update and a signed driver update on the headunit