MG4 Software Update Thread

[the happy bunny]

Here’s a new working link:

Microsoft OneDrive

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[gary333]

The built-in maps on the MG4 are actually rather good (they’re based on Here maps), but the traffic data isn’t great.

I'm sure many on here have noticed that I don't have that many complementary views of the MG4, however based on my experience of driving all over the place (England & Wales) I actually find the traffic data very good, and pretty reliable. I use the Sat Nav all the time (even though I know where i'm going) purely for the traffic data.

 

[hojnikb]

I agree! Most people use AA or CP rather than the integrated navigation. The built-in maps on the MG4 are actually rather good (they’re based on Here maps), but the traffic data isn’t great.

The real selling point would be to have an integrated planner that could display the expected arrival SoC and reroute you to charging stations along the way.

The best option for that still seems to be ABRP. But then again, it’s not exactly straightforward: you have to check that the dongle is connected, reconnect it when it fails, and although ABRP is very accurate, it’s rather complex to use.

Wifey used the MG4 last summer to visit her family in her native Netherlands. She started with ABRP (using an OBD dongle) on the first day, but found the setup a bit too cumbersome and ended up just checking briefly whether the car could make the trip before simply using Google Maps.

You can use ABRP without a dongle. If you have homeassistant (or any other linux based server) you can install saic-mqtt-bridge and feed your car data directly to ABRP via it's developer id. Much more reliable and convinient than a dongle.

And to top it all off, you can map ABRP to one of the steering buttons and you have a seamless experience (for the most part).

And honestly, apart from tesla, ABRP is pretty much the best and most accurate routing app. If you give it the right data and train it enough, it becomes really accurate. Certanly much better than what most OEMs build into their cars.

 

[the happy bunny]

It’s possible, but not exactly straightforward. Not everyone has a server at home, and developer IDs aren’t always available.

Tesla is on another level (I also own a RWD Model 3), and ABRP is arguably the second best choice. But using it to its full potential demands more involvement than most people are willing to put in.

 

[Evgen K]

You can use ABRP without a dongle. If you have homeassistant (or any other linux based server) you can install saic-mqtt-bridge and feed your car data directly to ABRP via it's developer id. Much more reliable and convinient than a dongle.

And to top it all off, you can map ABRP to one of the steering buttons and you have a seamless experience (for the most part).

And honestly, apart from tesla, ABRP is pretty much the best and most accurate routing app. If you give it the right data and train it enough, it becomes really accurate. Certanly much better than what most OEMs build into their cars.

Can you share please info how to do it. I have linux (ubuntu) server and want to try...

 

[hojnikb]

Can you share please info how to do it. I have linux (ubuntu) server and want to try...

MG4 Electric AAOS 9 playing (and possibly other MG models)

Hi, So I've got an MG4 EV, which uses Android Automotive 9 on an MT2712 system for it's infotainment system. So far with some help on other forums we've been able to figure out how to access engineering mode and switch on ADB. However, I...

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[Martinonline]

Has anyone got the built-in route charging assistance that @Odin reported they received with their R59 upgrade. And this was added to by @Mouss. See below



Also see pages 12 and 13 in the MG4 Trophy map update - beware.

 

[the happy bunny]

The built-in planner is minimal. It basically selects charging stations along the route and sends their locations to the navigation module.
So no arrival SoC estimate, no dynamic rerouting. Not a game changer.

 

[Martinonline]

But does it only show those chargers that match tge charge level criteria you have specified? And do those chargers change as you progress along the route?

I don't have the upgrade.

 

[the happy bunny]

The planner is not a feature integrated within the navigation. It is a standalone app. So you have to open the planner, select your trip, and then, the route is sent to the navigation app with the charging stops as waypoints. From this moment on, it’s purely static. It will not select other chargers based on your actual consumption or whatever.