MG4 Software Update Thread

[PeteC]

This'll be me and the missus passing a self driving Tesla...

Way back in the 60's I used to drive a Morris 8 convertible. I had collected a load of spares for it, including a spare steering wheel. I used to take that with me to hold out when doing hand signals (remember them?).

 

[Ian Key]

Way back in the 60's I used to drive a Morris 8 convertible. I had collected a load of spares for it, including a spare steering wheel. I used to take that with me to hold out when doing hand signals (remember them?).

I remember wobbling around the school playground for my cycling proficiency learning the hand signals and watching Tufty Club road safety films.

Just to make some of you feel old hand signals stopped being part of the driving test in 1975.

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

I agree but it's just as doable, several manufacturers already do it

True, but early ID3's required a dealer visit to install an update that enabled OTA updates.

 

[paulm]

With the track record of MG software updates, any ota update should be pull and not push. Also, they should require the user to enter the password “I know what I’m doing and have already spoken to the AA to report my car is bricked” before it installs ?

 

[Deleted member 10041]

True, but early ID3's required a dealer visit to install an update that enabled OTA updates.

No reason the 4 couldn't get that update when in for servicing, the capability is there

 

[mg4mc]

Yeah, but... The ability to do it for the infotainment system seems to be there already and functional. At least it seems to go off and check the servers, it's just that no update has ever been made available.

 

[sosbanfawr]

Just a quick update following my MY22 Trophy update from 24 to 46 a month ago.

Bluetooth issue: totally fixed.
Android Auto black screen: 99% fixed - only happens if you try to overload it by moving from displaying camera feed to Android Auto. More importantly it can be corrected by leaving (pressing "home") and coming back, rather than having to turn the car off and lock it as I had to previously.

Also loving the revised climate control screen and the fact the front camera comes on when pulling forward during low speed maneuvers such as parallel parking.

The only troublesome things I have are:
1. Lane keep assist still turns itself back on, which is as intended but annoying.
2. The screen does not switch to dark mode reliably at night. This can be easily "fixed" by turning off the headlights and turning them back on again.

Very happy with the software now.

 

[benflugel]

Just a quick update following my MY22 Trophy update from 24 to 46 a month ago.

Bluetooth issue: totally fixed.
Android Auto black screen: 99% fixed - only happens if you try to overload it by moving from displaying camera feed to Android Auto. More importantly it can be corrected by leaving (pressing "home") and coming back, rather than having to turn the car off and lock it as I had to previously.

Also loving the revised climate control screen and the fact the front camera comes on when pulling forward during low speed maneuvers such as parallel parking.

The only troublesome things I have are:
1. Lane keep assist still turns itself back on, which is as intended but annoying.
2. The screen does not switch to dark mode reliably at night. This can be easily "fixed" by turning off the headlights and turning them back on again.

Very happy with the software now.

Basically my feelings after the same being done on my vehicle.

Also, the 360 camera system closes very quickly if you have it enabled when indicating and no longer has a message saying its been closed due to high speed, or whatever it used to say.

 

[tomsk]

I'm looking forward to our local MG garage's second attempt to update the software on our March '23 SE LR in a couple of weeks time. In the meantime, I've had a few 'ambient temperature is low, turn on battery heating?' messages come up on some of the hottest days of the year. Are many other people getting these?

 

[Lillemy]

Yes. Also got the same on an hot day. ?

 

[Ian Key]

I'm looking forward to our local MG garage's second attempt to update the software on our March '23 SE LR in a couple of weeks time. In the meantime, I've had a few 'ambient temperature is low, turn on battery heating?' messages come up on some of the hottest days of the year. Are many other people getting these?View attachment 20071

That's a common message. Just press cancel.

 

[siteguru]

Nope - I've had that once, ticked the box and clicked Cancel, and not had it again.

 

[GameZone]

Nope - I've had that once, ticked the box and clicked Cancel, and not had it again.

Shouldn't the message turn up when it's cold as hell?

 

[siteguru]

Not if you click the box marked Don't Remind.

 

[GameZone]

Shouldn't we expect a new update soon? Haven't the R46 update been out for a while?

 

[Deleted member 10041]

Shouldn't we expect a new update soon? Haven't the R46 update been out for a while?

A couple of things come to mind, why do people think there should be constant updates?

And genuinely if a stable, non glitchy version was found, would they just leave it at that? Like most other manufacturers.

 

[GameZone]

A couple of things come to mind, why do people think there should be constant updates?

And genuinely if a stable, non glitchy version was found, would they just leave it at that? Like most other manufacturers.

The car isn't even a year old. There should be constant fixes until it's perfect yes.

 

[AndyL61]

A couple of things come to mind, why do people think there should be constant updates?

And genuinely if a stable, non glitchy version was found, would they just leave it at that? Like most other manufacturers.

I agree , if my Bluetooth stayed paired and sat nav didn't freeze I would be happy to leave mine as is . I prefer the HVAC screen as it is . But I will push for R46 because I would like the Bluetooth fix.

 

[Deleted member 10041]

The car isn't even a year old. There should be constant fixes until it's perfect yes.

The flip side of that is, why after a year isn't it perfect?

 

[Deleted member 10041]

The car isn't even a year old. There should be constant fixes until it's perfect yes.

Also who says R46 isn't the answer, at least for trophy owners