Update my car from 0156 to 0306

[Lennart]

A short guide to update your firmware (in my case from my superb iv from 0156 to 0306.

 

First off all I want to thank @varooomfor navigating me too the right firmware files! Without him, I couldn't even start.

 

Let's start with some pictures from my beauty:

 

 

 

A superb IV Sportline Business with almost every option available. DCC, area view, columbus etc. Build in 2020.

 

Initially it had the base firmware: 0156 (language is Dutch btw)

 

 

After one night, navigation was updated (no picture available but you can perhaps imagine). Slowness of the infotainment started me to look around and messaged Varooom for the last update available for my software train.

 

 

It seemed that 0306 is the last one. A triple update to 0278 (via 238 , 268 --> 278) and the final update to 0306.

 

Steps:

- Create an USB C (or A with C adapter) including the triple update. Extract the base file and put it on a disk. Format as exfat.

- Go to the service menu (columbus -> hold menu button)

 

Press update:

 

Notice the message:

 

Keep your ignition on or use a battery charger. This update takes 45 minutes... in case of IV just enable the car and the battery will be charged during the process.

 

 

Updating starts. It first reads the packages.

 

 

After several restarts (don't worry) the sequence below goes up to three. (3 steps) after that you get a fresh reboot:

 

 

Notice the difference in devicenr (onderdeelnummer).  First step done. Up to the 0306, same procedure:

- Prepare usb

- Service menu

- install update

 

 

After this I have two issues:

 

- Skoda connect doesn't work anymore

- Navigation won't start

 

According to several tpi's, a feature must be enabled. To be specific: 00071C00. I still have to do this. I have the code, pin etc but no odis available (step 1). After this, the navigation should start again.

 

Skoda connect is a different story. I can't find out why it's not working (right now) already updated the OCU to 0143 (thanks Varooomer) but it is not working like it should. Shop is grey (no icon) and juridical stuff the same. Profile can load but not saved, annoying.

 

Keep you posted about updates!

 

 

Edited 4 April, 2023 by ColinD

[varooom]

Thanks for the write up of this for others to follow.  I am sure there are others out there on older versions, and looking for an upgrade path.

 

I look forward to the next chapter, of getting the activation code input 🤝

[310golfr]

i think if you have lost nav and connect, then maybe better to stick with the original firmware  😂

my 2022 superb is on 0304 and the upgrade screen appears regularly,  but i wont be touching it, skoda can fix it in a years time when it gets its first service

 

[varooom]

12 hours ago, 310golfr said:

i think if you have lost nav and connect, then maybe better to stick with the original firmware  😂

my 2022 superb is on 0304 and the upgrade screen appears regularly,  but i wont be touching it, skoda can fix it in a years time when it gets its first service

You would be fine doing the update from 0304 to 0306 via OTA upgrade.  The OP's issue with Nav comes from the upgrade from a very old firmware 0156 to 0306 and the intermediate firmwares applied.

[varooom]

Here is some more background information for the post, there is a "triple" software package that is detailed in FIRST, SECOND and THIRD.

The FOURTH package is a standalone update.

 

 

FIRST

 "Release": "MOI3_EU_SKMQB_R23802P",
 "MuVersion": "0238",

 

 "SupportedTrains": [
  "*_?133*",
  "*_?134*",
  "*_?136*",
  "*_?137*",
  "*_?138*",
  "*_?139*",
  "*_?140*",
  "*_?141*",
  "*_?142*",
  "*_?143*",
  "*_?144*",
  "*_?145*",
  "*_?146*",
  "*_?147*",
  "*_?148*",
  "*_?149*",
  "*_?150*",
  "*_?151*",
  "*_?152*",
  "*_?153*",
  "*_?154*",
  "*_?155*",
  "*_?156*",
  "*_?157*",
  "*_?201*",
  "*_?205*",
  "*_?207*",
  "*_?208*",
  "*_?210*",
  "*_?212*",
  "*_?214*",
  "*_?216*",
  "*_?218*",
  "*_?220*",
  "*_?222*",
  "*_?224*",
  "*_?226*",
  "*_?228*",
  "*_?230*",
  "*_?232*",
  "*_?234*",
  "*_?236*",
  "*_?238*"
 ],

 

 

As you can read, this does support the 0156 version, and then should update you to 0238 at the end.

 

SECOND

"Release": "MOI3_EU_SKMQB_P26810P",
 "MuVersion": "0268",

 

 "SupportedTrains": [
  "*_?238*",
  "*_?240*",
  "*_?242*",
  "*_?243*",
  "*_?244*",
  "*_?245*",
  "*_?246*",
  "*_?249*",
  "*_?251*",
  "*_?252*",
  "*_?254*",
  "*_?256*",
  "*_?257*",
  "*_?260*",
  "*_?262*",
  "*_?264*",
  "*_?266*",
  "*_?268*"
 ],

 

 

THIRD

 "Release": "MOI3_EU_SKMQB_P27800P",
 "MuVersion": "0278",

 

 "SupportedTrains": [
  "*_?268*",
  "*_?270*",
  "*_?272*",
  "*_?274*",
  "*_?276*",
  "*_?278*"
 ],

 

 

FOURTH

 "Release": "MOI3_EU_SKMQB_P30603P",
 "MuVersion": "0306",

 

 "SupportedTrains": [
  "*_?268*",
  "*_?270*",
  "*_?272*",
  "*_?274*",
  "*_?276*",
  "*_?278*",
  "*_?300*",
  "*_?302*",
  "*_?304*",
  "*_?306*"
 ],

 

 

Technically you can skip the 3rd update, and go directly to the 4th one.

[Lennart]

[Lennart]

Well, time for an update 😉

 

Everything works now! Thanks to varroom, I also updated to 0324 with a sidestep to 0308 (0306 —> 0308).

 

The main problem I had, was updating the OCU. Somehow, it went wrong and the parameters could not be updated automatically. Long story short: fried it 😉 they replaced it and now everything works as it should.

 

Long story short: I you are on 0278 already, updating is a straight proces. No need for odis stuff etc. If you are on 0156, a lot more coming on your way.

- Need to update parameters via odis for infotainment and ocu

- try to find a friendly person on a dealership who want to give to the activationcodes on the excel sheet for the predictive navigation so you can activate the FEC in odis (according tpi)

- You need a good vci…

- Have to build up odis knowledge when you don’t have it (not hard but very less info or youtubes online..)

- Odis online required

 

 

Should I do it again?

Yes, the system is more responsive, new screens, working apps (news, weather —> not relevant but now they work). Quick startup. The infotainment of my car works now like I expected when I buy such a car…

 

Some notes:

Somehow dealerships are not familiar with this stuff. If it aint broken, don’t fix it. Most of the time they hold the power button to reset the unit 😉 They aren’t aware of new updates, it’s not a proces on maintenance etc.

 

Besides that, I can’t remove my above post: it was a result from a chinese VCI clone, avoid it 😉

 

[varooom]

Thank you for the updated information, I have directed @ediXo to read all the information as he is stuck on 0155 and the dealers are reluctant to do their job.

Maybe if they are not a million miles away, you might be able to assist in getting their system updated, or assist in their journey as they probably could do with the leap to 0324.

 

Once again, thanks for taking the time to write up all the information, and the post about the chinese clone is good, it helps people to avoid!

[ediXo]

Yeah thanks, I also had Rainesh in PM.

I did contact the dealership and explained it all in detail again in the hopes they will do something.

 

We are expecting a child any time this week so updating will have to wait for a couple of days.

[varooom]

8 minutes ago, ediXo said:

Yeah thanks, I also had Rainesh in PM.

I did contact the dealership and explained it all in detail again in the hopes they will do something.

 

We are expecting a child any time this week so updating will have to wait for a couple of days.

The dealer should be able to do this, but it's a few steps as you have seen, this could indicate the level of dealer (in)competence at that location.

The write up has been excellent, and you should then just get someone to enter activation codes once you do the donkey work of updating to 0324.

 

Let the newborn come into this World (congratulations for the day) and tackle this problem as and when.

[SSalvo]

MOI3_EU_SKMQB_P32400P_SK20230518SW324_MOI-324

 

now it's version 0324

Edited 29 June, 2023 by SSalvo

[Lennart]

Jep! Correct. I updated to 0324 (via varooom) in the meantime (this time no problems 😉

 

 

[varooom]

Just now, Lennart said:

Jep! Correct. I updated to 0324 (via varooom) in the meantime (this time no problems 😉

Still running like a champ then for you, still feels as snappy as when you first loaded it on?

[SSalvo]

How often do fw updates come out?

Who communicates them to us? @varooom

Edited 29 June, 2023 by SSalvo

[Lennart]

26 minutes ago, varooom said:

Still running like a champ then for you, still feels as snappy as when you first loaded it on?

Jep! Online communication works much quicker too. Weather apps, everything smooth.

[varooom]

21 minutes ago, SSalvo said:

How often do fw updates come out?

Who communicates them to us? @varooom

Random times, so could be many month's, or even next week.

 

Best is to keep eyes on forum and they will be supplied if possible.

[DirkPitt1993]

Hi guys, were can I find MOI3_SKMQB_P27800P update?

I have MOI3_SKMQB_P27000P and tried to update directly to MOI3_SKMQB_P30603P but it seems not possible...

Thank you to anyone who can help me

[DirkPitt1993]

The error is "release conflict"

[Fawcett]

HI
I tried going from 0278 to 0324 and i got the following error

release conflict installed release is not supported - MOI3_EU_SKMQB_P27800P

I was trying version MOI3_EU_SKMQB_P32400P

[DirkPitt1993]

You probably cannot update directly: you should do 0306 update first.

[Fawcett]

do you have the file by any chance

 

Edited 1 September, 2023 by Fawcett

[DirkPitt1993]

12 minutes ago, Fawcett said:

do you have the file by any chance

 

No, I recently updated from 0270 through saler and fortunately it was still under guarantee

[Berta178]

Hey, actually i want do to the same Update from 1560 to the newest. I understood i have to do step by step update. Where i can get the FW Downloads? Can you help me please? Maybe @varooom ? 

[Gabrielem]

Thank you. After reading everything I will not update it.

[JR RS]

@Berta178 , @Gabrielem

I made a how-to document to update the firmware.

 

alternatively, I highly recommend going to MIB-Helper.com - VAG Infotainment System toolset 

it is very helpful in detailed with step by step instructions.

 

Firmware Update Guide v1.0.pdf