Hi,

I have a 2016 superb technology with the original sat-nav map on the SD card.

I have wanted to update the maps but been put off by this disclaimer from skoda - "Please note that after the update all previous function may not be available at all or in the original scale.Please note that updates may not be compatible with all previous devices."

Has anyone run in to any problems with updating the maps?

Also, I was going to add the downloaded map on to a new SD card instead of overwritiing the map on the skoda SD that came with the car. Any problems using a non-skoda SD card?

Thanks.

Fine to use your own SD card, just make sure it’s 32gb or 64gb

But what head unit have you got? Hopefully it’s Columbus, post a picture here if you can

Edited 8 July, 20258 Jul by Danoid

I put in the car's VIN and the website loaded with "update your system Amundsen". So I'm assuming I have the Amundsen.

What's the difference between the two in terms of the sat-nav and maps?

Cheers.

Ah I’m not familiar with Amundsen unit, the Columbus has a built in hard drive so the maps get downloaded to that you can remove the SD card and maps work

Here’s the official steps but you’ve probably seen them already

I’ve been updating my Columbus fine for years so you’ll be golden

The Amundsen requires the SD card in the unit to navigate... the new full Europe map, however, requires a 32GB version. The original map, however, does. The device checks for a CID number on the SD card. If it's incorrect, the navigation system won't work. So, either buy an SD card with the correct CID number somewhere, or patch the device so that no CID query is performed...

My previous car was a 2016 L&K with Columbus. I updated it every 6 months and never had any problems.

I think these warnings are so companies can cover their backs in the very unlikely event that someting goes wrong. It's a bit like medication where the leaflet with it warns you of all sorts of side affects that probably only happen in a fraction of one pecent of everyone using them.