TonyElv

Currently using iPhone SE with 26.2.1 and can get google maps onto main screen. Yet to try Apple Maps or Waze. Trying not to give up as the internal satnav manages to get information onto maxidot screen so I’m hoping there is still a way for external satnav systems do the same thing!

I’m currently on the latest iOS 26.2.1 and looking to get turn directions on small display between analogue speedo and rev counter. I don’t have VC.

Will I be better off using Apple CarPlay, Apple Maps and an iPhone to achieve my goal of turn by turn directions (minimum turn arrows and distance) in the maxidot display of my MIB2 system in my Skoda Superb 2016?

Hi Gax, thanks for this response. Which software version do you have on your car? I’ll certainly give Waze a try and maybe Apple Maps to see I can get somewhere with those on my phone.

In my trawl around the internet I found this ‘If you are using Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze via SmartLink/Android Auto/CarPlay, turn-by-turn navigation usually appears on the Maxidot, provided your MIB2 software version supports it (many later MIB2 units do, older ones might not). ’ And On older Maxidot screens, you will typically only see arrow directions and distance, not the actual map visuals. (This what I’m looking for) If the arrows do not appear, it might require coding (using tools like VCDS or OBDeleven) to enable "Navi" output in the instrument cluster. This raises the question, can I upgrade my MIB2 software (which I think I have) to allow what I’m looking for. Also I have no idea about VCDS or OBDeleven. They both feel beyond my skill set. Does all of this help any of you to explain where I might go from here? Many thanks in advance if anyone can point me in the right direction.

It’s a shame if it is! The in built satnav manages to have simple instructions separate to the map and google maps on the screen has simple instructions separate to the maps. I had hoped someone had managed replace these simple instructions, or indeed the native Skoda software worked out how to do it.

Hi, I have a Skoda superb 2016 and have started using google maps via my iPhone and CarPlay rather than the internal satnav and finding it so much better. I would like to get the turn by turn directions onto the maxi dot display between the Speedo and the rev counter but don’t seem to get the option. Ive checked the system information screen and the device part no. Is 3v0035020b, software 0318, software version h25.14.38-high2-eu. I’ve looked around and the advice ranges from ‘can’t be done’ through to step by step instructions, which don’t work! Can anyone help please. Regards Tony