ChrisRJ

Search for Aperture S on here - he did my estate with an OE camera and relevant fittings - fantastic job. He's in Potters Bar so not too far - I traveled up from Kent to get mine done and don't regret making the journey.

I am having a problem with this also - I downloaded the file for my VIN from the Skoda update portal, extracted it to my PC and then copied to a 64GB USB drive (Ex FAT format), had this in the car (front USB port) for over a week and no change in the version of the Navigation Database - so I have tried it again -- when I get to the point where I am copying the files to the USB drive, partway through it says "3DO.NDS has properties that can't be copied o the new location" - so I accepted the option of copying without the properties - is this a problem that will cause it not to update when put in the car? I have also tried downloading the VW update but encounter the same issue when copying the files. Any pointers gratefully accepted. Chris.

If you're looking for an independent in your area (I see you are in Maidstone) I would recommend GMS Kent Ltd 01622 686824 - they are near to the M20 Junction 6. I have used them for my previous 3 Superbs once the warranty has expired and also my wife's Fabia - they know their stuff and are reliable and cost effective.

Mine was in for a service last week and they did this at the same time. Then yesterday received the letter from Skoda.....

Morning all, I have been looking to update the maps in my 2021 Mk3 facelift Superb - went to the Skoda update portal, it says latest version of maps is valid since CW 45/2023 (I am assuming this is week 45, putting it around the end of Nov 2023). My MIB 3 says current version of navigation database is 23.6 (June 23?) - I have downloaded the file to a USB of suitable capacity, followed the instructions on unzipping etc, plugged USB in to car and have left it to (hopefully) update. Over a week later the MIB3 still says 23.6 - I have been using the car all this time - its a 30 minute commute each way to work each day so its had plenty of time to update. My question is am I trying to update something that doesn't need updating i.e is 23.6 the latest version of the navigation database - not easy to correlate the numbers on the portal with my cars information. If anyone knows the answer I would be grateful. Chris.

Yes, mine is a 21 estate, they replaced them when it was serviced last week saying it was a factory instruction, apparently the metal used was of inferior quality hence the replacement. Didn't cost me anything so all good.

I have a very similar issue with the MIB3 in my 2021 Mk 3. It either connects wirelessly when I get in the car and then disconnects randomly or won't connect and I have to either reboot the phone or the system. It has been back to the dealer and they say they can find nothing wrong. I thought it was the car as I had an Audi Q3 on loan for 3 weeks recently and it connected without any issues at all. My daughters phone (S22) connects without issue, so I now have to assume it is the phone - its a Motorola Defy (which I got for its indestructibilty) running Android 11 - as this is "built in" I can't even reinstall Android auto, if anyone has any pointers as to something I could do with the settings either on the phone or in the MIB I would be very grateful as it is driving me nutty and making the whole experience of the multimedia experience in an otherwise great car very disappointing. I have tried de-pairing the phone, the re-pairing as directed by the dealer but the issue persists. I know I could get another phone but I don't think that is the point, Android auto is great when it is connected, I just never know when it will disconnect, which means I can't use waze or google maps (recently disconnected and would not reconnect when we were using it to navigate through South London on a diversion). Sorry to hijack the thread but it seems to be a related problem. Cheers, Chris.

I tried to register to the Skoda Connect when I got the car but it was such a faff (I e. didn't work) that I gave up. Am hoping there will be a newer release of the maps soon. I periodically check the Skoda update portal site. Nothing beyond the version I recently downloaded as yet

Thanks for the info, I do use Waze sometimes so will use that if needed. I'm off to a part of Germany I haven't been before, hence wanting to use the sat nav, it's just my ocd that likes to have the latest version, I am sure the roads don't change that much.

Just a further thought, the Skoda portal shows map version ECE 2022/2023 valid since cw25/2022 when I input my VIN. Is the version I have now updated in the car older than this as it says 21.11 (Nov 21?). Just wanted to be sure I have the latest version as off the Germany in a months time. Thanks, Chris.

Left the usb drive in today whilst driving, now have Navigation database 21.11 - it was 20.3, so presume all updated. Thanks for the info Varooom. Chris

Thanks, will leave it in for the drive to work tomorrow and see what happens.

Evening all, I have downloaded map update from the Skoda portal using my cars VIN. Extracted to usb stick, put this in the usb port in front of the gear lever, nothing happens. I can't see where there may be an option to start the update ( there was in the Columbus in my previous mk 3). I attach pics of the unit, hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance Chris

Thanks for the information, will give both a try over the long weekend.

Good afternoon everyone, I have just taken delivery of a 2021 model Superb Estate as my previous one was written off, would you believe by being run into whilst parked outside my work. It will no doubt take a while to get used to the new(er) infotainment system but my immediate question relates to playing music. I used to have 2 SD card slots in the glove box with lots of albums on, this car has the Canton sound system but no SD card slots, just a USB-c by the ashtray and a (normal) USB slot in the box between the seats. My question is how best to play my albums? Do I need to copy them from SD to a USB stick, or could I load them on to a large capacity micro SD card and put that in my phone, would I be able to play them from there? I have successfully used Android auto today to play back some things from BBC Sounds. Also, is Skoda Connect any use? Dealer said I could download it from the app store to enable the emergency call facility (red button in overhead console). Any other pointers most welcome. Thanks in advance, Chris.

If you are looking for a second hand one but don't want to run the risk of buying a lemon on eBay, take a look at http://www.retrotechaudio.co.uk/currently-for-sale.html They serviced my Thorens turntable and I bought a nice Technics CD player from them. Call and ask to speak to John, I have found them to be knowledgeable and reasonable, they have some CD players on their website.

Hi all, my 2016 Superb III estate is brilliant but at the risk of being a bit simple I need to ask if there is a setting that will take me from the selection screen of music from a SD card to the track listing that shows the album are etc. My Mk II Columbus did that but this one stays on the listings of what album have selected and you need to press the "back arrow" to get the album art etc to show. I have looked in the manual that came with the car but can't see anything relating to this. Its not a major problem, just a bit annoying so if anyone has a solution I'd be grateful. Here's hoping I have explained the issue coherently and am not being too stupid. Chris PS I know some things aren't as good as on the MkII such as the remote locking not closing the sunroof if it's left open, so maybe this is a similar instance.

Good looking car, but I'm biased as I have the same. Think it looks good in white. Is it a dsg? If so it will be transformed with a pedal box. Enjoy the car

Brilliant, thanks. Was a bit concerned about using brute force but it came out easily. Have threaded the wire into the back of the cubbie and the controller is now safely stowed and no loose wire that may get snagged on my leg/foot - which was my concern. Thanks again. Chris