I've recieved differing opinions from 2 EuroSkoda dealers in Sussex about the possibility of authenticating SmartLink on my 2017 Spaceback. One says it absolutely cannot be done, and the other was unsure but will "get back to me". 

 

I've read posts in here suggesting it can be done, but seems to be overcomplicated and theres a chance my device wont be compatitble.

 

Can anyone confirm if the SmartLink on my infotainment was never going to work, or if it can be done? Seems odd that the SE Tech version I have wouldn't be able to support this. 

 

 

Let's see what is installed in your car, press and hold down your Menu/Setup button for about 10 seconds to enter the hidden Engineering menu.

Then locate Software Train, and post image of this value seen.

@wakajawakaWelcome to the forum.

 

Who you talk to at Dealerships is quite important, service desk staff, sales executives or even Dealer Principals might be best asking someone that knows like a Technician or even the cleaner or courtesy transport driver.

16 minutes ago, varooom said:

Let's see what is installed in your car, press and hold down your Menu/Setup button for about 10 seconds to enter the hidden Engineering menu.

Then locate Software Train, and post image of this value seen.

 

Here we go! 

Ok, well the good news is, you can update that to 0369 version.

I will respond to the main question in a PM.

If you missed it, you have a Private Message in top right of screen.

I just did mine over the weekend.  There's a lad on Facebook from Romania, charging 50EUR.  He sent me one download with the firmware and then another with the activation codes (he needed my VIN number for these).  He called me a few times to walk me through the process, nice bloke.

I downloaded the firmware to an SD Card, inserted it, ran the update, then repeated the process with the activation codes.  My 2017 Rapid now has SmartLink with AndroidAuto and CarPlay enabled.  

@Dropnflip did you have Smartlink already in the menu before you activated it, or did this add smartlink to your menu?