MIB2std updated from 0241 to 0478. Aswell as adding the newer type menu, this software update allows the use of a later display with "app" button & also allows units with MOST (fibre-optic) to function with a virtual cockpit. It also functions compatability improvements & bug fixes.

 

Completely error free, as it always should be.

 

www.eastyorkshireretrofits.co.uk 

Hi. This is my build and software on a mib2 octavia 2016. What is involved if I want to update to the new menu system and how much would a DIY job be. 

You might want to try some google translate on this webpage: https://www.drive2.com/l/573969809784439237/

 

Not something I've tried as my headunit is already 04xx so it's completely at your own risk

3 hours ago, arnold said:

Hi. This is my build and software on a mib2 octavia 2016. What is involved if I want to update to the new menu system and how much would a DIY job be. 

We can carry out the update remotely however you'll need OBDeleven or similar to enable developer mode on the infotainment unit 

 

Alternatively you can post the glovebox radio unit to us. The car is still driveable with it removed 

 

It's £32.49 for the update

 

 

OK lovely. I have vcds. Does it all come with instructions. 

8 hours ago, arnold said:

OK lovely. I have vcds. Does it all come with instructions. 

You can't enable developer mode with VCDS unfortunately 

 

We connect to prepare SD cards and talk you through each step 

Even if you use S12345 for the login/security code?

 

Slightly different headunit: https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/13478/

S12345 also worked for me with VCDS on a MIB2.5 Bolero

It's not the security login that's not doable with VCDS 

 

VCDS doesn't allow you to change the diagnostic session to engineering mode, to allow you to enable the developer menu. Seems this isn't necessary on all units though 👀

Edited 11 February, 20224 yr by East_Yorkshire_Retrofits

4 minutes ago, East_Yorkshire_Retrofits said:

It's not the security login that's not doable with VCDS 

 

VCDS doesn't allow you to change the diagnostic session to engineering mode, to allow you to enable the developer menu 

 

Ross-tech added S12345 as a special login to allow engineering mode on certain 5F units

 

It's mentioned in the thread I linked 

I successfully enabled the developer menu with VCDS.

In that case you're all good to go then 👌

 

We've never had much luck with the units we've worked on so don't even bother attempting with VCDS 

Edited 11 February, 20224 yr by East_Yorkshire_Retrofits

Hi, attached photo of my current unit. Thinking of upgrading display at some point and would like to upgrade to the 0478 version. Can you advise process please? Also, is it possible for you to activate SmartLink? I do have an OBDeleven? Many thanks.

5 hours ago, steelyboy said:

Hi, attached photo of my current unit. Thinking of upgrading display at some point and would like to upgrade to the 0478 version. Can you advise process please? Also, is it possible for you to activate SmartLink? I do have an OBDeleven? Many thanks.

You need a PC/laptop with an SD reader and an internet connection.

 

You need TeamViewer installed (it's free to install)

 

You'll also need an SD card larger than 4GB, ideally class 10 

 

Yes it can be activated on that unit 

Big shout out to @East_Yorkshire_Retrofits who have successfully update my MIB2 Amundsen from 0253 firmware to 0480. All works great and I now have the later menus, working on the original 6.5” screen with no errors. A very professional service.

What are the benefits? I suppose not only more nice and colorful? 
 

Thanks!

It does look better but I am planning on upgrading display in future to bigger 8” facelift version and will be able to make use of the APP button on that

Does it stop your screen going mental. My screen when it's cold does all sorts of **** changes radio stations dials people from my contacts. Nightmare. 

Have never had any screen issues, before or after (so far!)

10 minutes ago, arnold said:

Does it stop your screen going mental. My screen when it's cold does all sorts of **** changes radio stations dials people from my contacts. Nightmare. 

Unfortunately that's a characteristic of the touch screen technology they decided to use 😓

@East_Yorkshire_Retrofits great work with the retrofits so far.

 

Is this possible on the following Amundsen system?

 

Part Number: 5Q0035874B

Hardware: H31

Software Version: 0366 
 

This is fitted to a Mk3 FL Octavia.

 

If so do the colour changes apply to the Maxidot also?

12 hours ago, CookieMonster87 said:

@East_Yorkshire_Retrofits great work with the retrofits so far.

 

Is this possible on the following Amundsen system?

 

Part Number: 5Q0035874B

Hardware: H31

Software Version: 0366 
 

This is fitted to a Mk3 FL Octavia.

 

If so do the colour changes apply to the Maxidot also?

 

Yes it's possible on that unit 

The infotainment system doesn't affect the instrument cluster display format 

On 26/02/2022 at 09:11, East_Yorkshire_Retrofits said:

 

Yes it's possible on that unit 

The infotainment system doesn't affect the instrument cluster display format 

@East_Yorkshire_Retrofits ok, thanks for clarifying.

 

Do you know what would be required in order for this to work?

 

On the later FL models changing the ambient lighting on the infotainment would also change the maxidot and door lights to match.

Unfortunately, due to it being an early FL car, I am only able to change the lighting on the doors. From the pictures posted above it looks as if the infotainment changes colour to match too, that’d be half my problem solved.
 

Can you confirm that this is the case?

Hey, I have the following unit with developer mode unlocked:

 

 

I have an SD card and would like to know if it's possible to update to the 04xx train on this unit? It has a MOST connector so assume it will later support a Virtual Cockpit.

 

Thanks,
Paul.

Yes it's possible, 0480 is the latest release now