Hello everybody!

 

I'm new to the forum and would like to ask some questions. (Asked them in another post but think that's closed)

I live in Belgium and since sometime over 2 years or now, I'm proud owner of a Skoda Superb model from 07/2009.

I love the car as I'm coming from a Seat Ibiza 

 

Now, I would like to update my RNS510's firmware and install either a bluetooth kit or a USB connection in the car, since it doesn't have either.

The main reason I would like to update is the larger SD cards and personal POI functionality.

 

From the hidden Menu I get this info:

3T0035680 / H11 / 1164 / C_EU_7112_t1012 / radio 0004

 

The first thing I would like to know is this: My RNS510 has the "phone" button set up as a "mute" function, so when I press the button it mutes all audio. If I update the firmware, (and the way to go seems to be 4020 (unmodified) by reading a lot  ) would it change the functionality of the button or will the update fail? Or do I need to use another firmware version?

 

And the second thing: I do not need to be able to make telephone conversations in the car, it's mainly for playing music with my ipod via either bluetooth or USB, so which should I get, bluetooth module or USB?

 

I've also asked these questions at my local VW/SKODA dealer but they don't seem to have a clue about what I'm talking and keep offering me map updates but I allready have V10 installed... And as for question nr 2 they offered me a bluetooth kit from parrot or a bluetooth module built in that would cost me approx 500€! That's a little more then I had in mind 

 

I do not own a VAG unit.

 

Btw, the car does have front + rear parking sencors that are on screen so definitely don't want to lose that functionality too 

 

Hope somebody with you guys's expertise can help me on this!

 

Thanks!

 

Michael

Hi Michael - Yes I'm sure the upgrade to 4020 (or even 4120) will be OK for your Columbus - make sure it is an 'upgrade' version and not a 'factory' version as upgrade versions do not delete anything from your hard drive but factory versions do. You can tell the difference by mounting the .iso file and looking in the VERSION.TXT to see the line '#CD:P 0 0 5 . 4 0 1 . 3 0 2' or similar - the '3' means it's an upgrade, a '9' would me factory.

I can't advise on Bluetooth or USB, I have Bluetooth as standard in my Superb Elegance Estate and I love the ease of use for phone and music and the displays of everything on the screen but it is sure to be the most expensive option. 

There are many experts on this forum so I'll leave it to others to add their opinions.

Hello Chris,

 

Thanks for the reply!

Found the 4120 update with modified partitioning. (60/35/5) so this won't be a factory image.

By saying that it should be an upgrade version and it does not delete anything on the HDD, do you mean the space that is reserved for the firmware etc.?
Because I understand that any firmware above 3810 will partition the hdd for the maps and music and POI.

 

Thanks a lot!

 

Michael

Why not just use the SD card for your music and there's also the built in HD for storage.

Thanks for the replies! I've gone and update to 4120 FW and all went fine!

I can now make use of the large SD cards I have lying around  

So like John said, for now I'll stick with those and maybe sometime in the futere I'll install the BT kit.

 

Greetz!