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MirrorLink Activation in Amundsent+ Nav?


SherpaBigfoot

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Hi Folks,

 

Recently took delivery of a brand new Yeti 2.0 Tdi 140hp Dsg Sherpa Outdoor.

 

One of the options I ordered is the Amundsen+ Navigation System. Everything I have read says that head unit includes MirrorLink. The menu icons on the unit itself suggest the same - there is an option for MirrorLink.

 

However, I'm unable to use it... Regardless of whether or not a phone(with MirrorLink) is connected I get the following message:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h9qm4jb2a0vxrok/Mirrorlink.jpg?dl=0

 

Has anyone ever encountered this before? Any idea what an activation key is, how I get one and why it wasn't done before delivery? :wonder:

 

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

 

Cheers,

 

SB

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As far as I am aware no-one has reported a working Mirror-Link on a Yeti and SkodaUK say it is not available on the Yeti, only the latest Fabia. From the problems others are having does you sat-nav display direction in the dash display?

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Is your phone in the Skoda mirrorlink compatable list on the Skoda website and does it have a registered MirrorLink App running when connected by USB cable?

 

You've probably seen about it on the Skoda website but if not it's Here

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As far as I am aware no-one has reported a working Mirror-Link on a Yeti and SkodaUK say it is not available on the Yeti, only the latest Fabia. From the problems others are having does you sat-nav display direction in the dash display?

 

Hi Pehar,

 

Yes my MFD shows Nav directions when a route is input. When there is no destination it displays a compass. I am not near the car now but will take photos later.

 

The initial answer I got about the MirrorLink was from a local dealer(not Skoda directly) and it was as follows:

 

"Mirror Link is an option that can be added along with the SAT NAV at an additional cost. Your vehicle does not have this, but unfortunately some units are showing that it does, this is an error from the Factory. "

 

Personally I find this hard to believe and felt it was just the dealer(or their contact in Skoda) trying to pawn me off with a 'hard luck' answer. If you click 'Amundsen' on this page - http://updateportal.skoda-auto.com/ - you will see under a picture of the exact head unit my car has that MirrorLink is standard functionality. I have reported this back to my dealer and insisted they contact Skoda.

 

I don't mind if it's not there - I just don't like being told it's an option and then seeing that it's standard elsewhere. My plan is to contest this until I get MirrorLink, on the basis that there is written proof on the Skoda website stating I should have it! :devil:

 

Here is an excerpt(just because there were other items in the full mail) from my exact response to the dealer:

 

That's great. Thanks for the update.

 

I think there might be some confusion on point 3 about the MirrorLink?...

 

I don't see it listed as an option anywhere and everything I have read says it is standard on the particular Amundsen system in the new Yetis. If you click 'Amundsen' on this page - http://updateportal.skoda-auto.com/ - you will see MirrorLink is standard functionality. (More details is the Manual available here) It's just software - not actually a piece of hardware. As mentioned on the Skoda Update page "What is MirrorLink™ technology? MirrorLink™ installed in the infotainment system allows compatible smartphones to display and control applications on-screen."

 

There is a similar option called 'SmartGate' which is additional. MirrorLink however should just be there. (http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/models/new-yeti/technology)

 

I just think it's a case that a step was forgotten/missed somehow so it's not activated in the vehicle.

 

Could you please look into how I can get MirrorLink activated/installed? Or, if you prefer to put me in touch with someone in Skoda Ireland I can follow up with them directly.

 

 

We will have to wait and see!

 

I personally feel it's lack of product knowledge and not necessarily that the System does not have the capability.

 

I'll get back to you later with the Sat Nav in-dash pics.

 

Cheers,

 

SB

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Is your phone in the Skoda mirrorlink compatable list on the Skoda website and does it have a registered MirrorLink App running when connected by USB cable?

 

You've probably seen about it on the Skoda website but if not it's Here

 

Hi Urrell,

 

Thanks for the input. Yes - I checked that.

 

Also - I get the same message when there is no phone connected. I would have thought it should just be a MirrorLink menu or something and a message like 'no device connected' etc. Maybe someone with working MirrorLink can confirm?...

 

I'm getting SmartGate installed next Friday but don't expect that to make any difference at all considering they're totally independent systems.

 

Cheers,

 

SB

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Just as a help for us here later what MirrorLink App do you have?

I was under the impression that the registered MirrorLink App would bypass the activation request.

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Skoda shoot themselves in the foot again placing "Skoda Drive" under the MirrorLink Apps.
Its a Smartlink app and will not upload anything onto the screen, It's download only and is connected by WiFi not USB as the MirrorLink Apps.

 

Although it does go on to say ""Graphic modes for day, night and MirrorLink""

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Just as a help for us here later what MirrorLink App do you have?

I was under the impression that the registered MirrorLink App would bypass the activation request.

I have a number of certified app - all just downloaded to test your theory (would an app override the need for this mystery 'activation'). Sadly that is not the case. Putting my phone in MirrorLink mode and opening the apps results in the app displaying in a dashboard friendly way i.e. The app is aware of MirrorLink being active but the Amundsen shows the same message I show in my original picture...

See attached screenshot if the apps on my phone.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/svkpx3ejlyerxph/Screenshot_2015-03-20-18-50-58.png?dl=0

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As far as I am aware no-one has reported a working Mirror-Link on a Yeti and SkodaUK say it is not available on the Yeti, only the latest Fabia. From the problems others are having does you sat-nav display direction in the dash display?

As promised, here are some pics of my in dash navigation with a route and without(just compass and road name)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5beal1ptut4tylc/AADujozusNLYiNaVuSyyFVkKa?dl=0

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I have Skoda Drive. It's a smartlink app that connects by WiFi not USB and only downloads data from car it does not upload.
But due to my phone not being compatable will not work, Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation.

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I thought MirrorLink was an Amundsen II feature, not an Amundsen+?

Hi there,

As I'm new to Skoda I'm on sure on the various models. I do know thought that I have Amundsen+ and entering my VIN to http://updateportal.skoda-auto.com/ shows a picture of the unit and lists MirrorLink as standard functionality?...

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That is an Amundsen II.

 

Ok - apologies for my confusion. As I said, new to all of this :notme:

 

When I enter my VIN number to the Skoda site the manual I get is this - http://ws.skoda-auto.com/OwnersManualService/Data/en/Yeti_5L/11-2014/Navigation/Amundsen/SUV_Yeti_Amundsen_InfotainmentNavigation.pdf

 

As you can see, it includes MirrorLink so I guess I have a Amundsen II

 

Still no wiser on the Activation problem though... :sweat:

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Is your phone in the list of Mirrorlink and Smartlink compatable phones?

 

Yes and no... :|

 

According to MirrorLink it is - https://cert.mirrorlink.com/Productlisting/?MLID=SR140091

According to my phone it is - https://www.dropbox.com/s/svkpx3ejlyerxph/Screenshot_2015-03-20-18-50-58.png?dl=0

According to Skoda it's not - http://compatibilitylist.skoda-auto.com/ (Pick the newest Yeti, Almundsen, Samsung Galaxy Note 4)

 

However, I'm fairly certain I should see something other than the 'Activation Key' message from my first post. Even a black screen. Or a 'this device is not compatible' message. I have read some posts from other users who have Samsung phones and report getting a black screen on both devices. It's as though MirrorLink is 'installed' in my car but someone forgot to input the license/product key so the software can't run...

 

To be sure it's not compatibility(which I am quite confident it's not) I will check with my Friend's HTC One M8 tomorrow afternoon and report back.

 

Thanks again for your input.

 

SB

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Yes and no... :|

 

According to MirrorLink it is - https://cert.mirrorlink.com/Productlisting/?MLID=SR140091

According to my phone it is - https://www.dropbox.com/s/svkpx3ejlyerxph/Screenshot_2015-03-20-18-50-58.png?dl=0

According to Skoda it's not - http://compatibilitylist.skoda-auto.com/ (Pick the newest Yeti, Almundsen, Samsung Galaxy Note 4)

 

However, I'm fairly certain I should see something other than the 'Activation Key' message from my first post. Even a black screen. Or a 'this device is not compatible' message. I have read some posts from other users who have Samsung phones and report getting a black screen on both devices. It's as though MirrorLink is 'installed' in my car but someone forgot to input the license/product key so the software can't run...

 

To be sure it's not compatibility(which I am quite confident it's not) I will check with my Friend's HTC One M8 tomorrow afternoon and report back.

 

Thanks again for your input.

 

SB

I had to install BlueDun on my Galaxy S3 to get it to link to my Bolero .
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I had to install BlueDun on my Galaxy S3 to get it to link to my Bolero .

Hey Ryeman,

Thanks for the info.

Was your using Bluedun just to connect at all, or was it what made MirrorLink begin to work?

My Bluetooth telephone and Bluetooth audio work perfectly and have don't since I first paired. It's just the elusive MirrorLink.

As mentioned, will try a HTC One M8 later today.

Cheers,

SB

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I'm a complete muppet when it comes to this world of integrated tech.

Mine was pre-MirrorLink but I just thought your Samsung may need some sort of app to tether.....if that's the expression.

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Have had exactly this issue. Referred it to Skoda UK. Mirror link can be activated by main dealer after late June 2015. It will not be activated for the Yeti until then (no reason given). Irritating, but at least an answer! Well done my dealer for acknowledging the issue and referring it up!

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Have had exactly this issue. Referred it to Skoda UK. Mirror link can be activated by main dealer after late June 2015. It will not be activated for the Yeti until then (no reason given). Irritating, but at least an answer! Well done my dealer for acknowledging the issue and referring it up!

Would you believe I only received a response from Skoda Ireland yesterday! (dealer have yet to respond)

Here is what I was told:

Hi, we've received an update on Mirrorlink for you. Your car will need to be updated by your local dealer by purchasing an activation code, price and availability to be confirmed in an estimated 3 weeks. Mirrorlink is a licensed product so there will be a fee to use the feature. Would you like us to get in touch with your local dealer to arrange for them to contact you? Thanks.

So pretty much the exact same as you Shoreman. Interestingly, they're telling me 3 weeks instead of June/July?...

However, as you said, the main thing is that we actually have an answer!!

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  • 1 month later...

incidentally, any ideas on the voice control? All buttons present, but dealer says this model (2.0 TDI CR DPF DSG 170 L&K) does not come with it..... que pasa????

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