SteveTheElder

Here in the UK we need the dealer to verify ownership before being able to set up as primary user (tracking and privacy issues I think) - presumably similar in other countries.

I’ve had no issues with the app forgetting my SEL FE over the last three years. For info. I’m running the app on iOS, currently v17.3.1

I had the variable floor in my mk2 Octavia in which the rear seat bench folded forward and then the backrests on top making a fully flat load area. Unfortunately the mk4 seat does not tip forward so a flat floor is not achievable.

I got the spare wheel kit for mine. Full size with a decent tyre on it. Comprises a replacement foam insert for under the boot floor, jack, tools etc. Well worth it for peace of mind, especially for long journeys in continental Europe. On the other hand, I wouldn’t bother with the variable boot floor. In the raised position the boot is too shallow for my purposes and I never use the void under it. In the lower position it’s a pain to get the storage below it and a waste to carry the extra Kg around for no reason. If you ain’t got one, don’t get one.

There are drain holes in the gutter at the bottom of the windscreen, check that they're not blocked (we get loads of birch tree seeds round our way, total nightmare!).

Frustrating indeed! Especially as I can swap from one iPhone to another (mine and my wife's - CarPlay to CarPlay) - one is CarPlay connected the other with 'simple' bluetooth for hands free calls. In mine, CarPlay reconnects the last one used in that mode - sadly not remembering which iPhone is associated with which [car] User even though the key association brings up the correct User and seat position.

I think the mobile devices menu should allow you to switch

That must be very frustrating for you, but as you say, hopefully the dealer can update & fix it for you.

Two thoughts here... It sounds like the car is offline (no Internet) and it is trying to synchronise your user settings with the Škoda servers - but can't, hence the error messages. I can't think of a way past this one other than taking it to your main dealer and get the technicians to sort it. A corruption in the profile of the system User that is associated when you unlock the car. To test it, perhaps create another user which should prompt you to set the privacy settings.

A reset should only take the settings back to factory default, shouldn’t undo any s/ware updates, worth a try but could be tedious depending on how much you’ve changed (favourites (radio, satnav), lock/unlock, etc. In the thread I linked previously there is the TPI for the update to v1941. It lists the faults fixed so worth you having a look and go to your dealer with knowledge of the issues. From memory the TPI is somewhere near page 12 but may be a few either side of that.

I’ve done it through the dealer; AIUI some of the latest build cars are able to get these big update OTA, older ones not. Some on these forums have done it themselves (see the infotainment continuously rebooting thread). It’s a thing done at own risk as there is a small possibility it could fail. Personally not something I would try myself but I do have a good rapport with my dealer and they are (have been for the last three years or so) very good.

I’d start by doing a force reboot of the infotainment system (ignition on, then hold a finger on the infotainment on/off button until it starts a reboot). The updates info has never displayed under ‘show all updates’ - a useless menu item in my view! Somewhere there is a System Information screen. That should tell you the latest version of the major components (but not the many sub components and apps). It should 1941.

Yep, that’s what I use the voice control for. Only problem I have with it is for navigation. Invariably it can’t find my destination - or I can’t find the right syntax to use. End up resorting to asking Mrs Steve to type it in or use my phone, CarPlay & Siri (but I prefer the built in nav system to any of the phone apps - yes, you read it right 😂).

Good to hear they’ve finally updated yours to 1941. I had no problems during five weeks in France with 1941 installed in mine. Hopefully yours will be fine too. Have a good time…

This thread might help...

Back in 2020 there was only 1.0 eTec DSG or 1.5 manual. I think in 2021 the 1.5 eTec DSGs became available as well. Don’t be too reluctant of the eTec mild hybrids; I had a loan 1.0 eTec SE FE DSG estate (2020 model) for five months, it was faultless over 8500 miles. Performed well enough and returned mid-50s mpg; I imagine a 1.5 eTec would be equally good for economy and that bit quicker & more capable with a full load. Overall I would rather my manual 1.5 were an eTec DSG. Next time… 😉

I got a similar email too, it supports all Mk4 Octavia models so it seems, though naturally differing levels of functionality across the range. As you say, seems a bit quicker than the My Škoda ‘essentials’ app I’ve been using for a while.

Another one from yesterday’s trip, stopped off at Wisley for an hour or two en route to Canary Wharf. This little chap (or chap-ess) joined us for lunch 😊

A 30cm cable is long enough to reach round from the port to a dashcam on the passenger side - best try to get one with a 90 degree usb c plug (or a suitable adapter which may give an extra bit of length). It does, of course, depend to some extent on you dashcam and where its connector is.

From a visit to the Canary Wharf Winter Lights event (on until 27th January) IMG_9367.mov

I had a trip to ol’ London Town (Canary Wharf) this afternoon/evening. As it was fairly late decided to drive through London to get back to Winchester rather than out on the A20 and round the M25 (my route there). Was surprised that from Canary Wharf to Hammersmith it was all 20mph limit. Thankfully my car is ULEZ compliant and was after the congestion zone timeframe.

That’s exactly what I’ve done pretty much I’ve started mine for the last three years.

Finally, managed to get this one: 35353 😊

We are also paying in to the pot for repairs to super car crashes like the £8.5m Pagani Zonda 760 LH in North Wales last summer. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66538428 Interesting the in the BBC report it states "The car lost control..." Call me pedantic but a car, by itself, cannot lose control. It is the driver that loses control of his or her car of their car. BTW, I have driven through that tunnel many a time at 70mph - there is no reason why anyone should lose control. The article goes on to say "People with fast cars go down there and they want to show off in the tunnels and get it heard. Then the unexpected happens." - which can be heard in this dash cam footage https://uk.motor1.com/news/682679/lewis-hamilton-zonda-crash-dashcam-video/

I've just created a topic which gives a summary of the issues, to the best of my knowledge, which affect my, and other, early build SE L First `editions.