Audi MMI 2G High – Hidden Menu Guide 1 The hidden menu can be traced to a number of interesting options, so that for example, the MMI will gain new functionality or change the encoding of some. How to update MMI 2G on Audi A6 C6.
So, finally I got the system to work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto perfectly with
- Components I’ve used that work:
- Audi MMI that don’t have FBAS (original backup camera) – 2004-2006 US cars, must have to be able to use this CarPlay system. The best way to upgrade is to buy a MMI head unit with “A” in the end – 4E0 035-729A and swap the i2c 24c64 from the old to the new one, this will prevent Component Protection.
- An must be installed for AV1 and AV2 to come through the FBAS.
- to watch videos on the go.
- MMI .
- . or if you don’t want to solder use .
- I used (3) – they work well.
- – Plug and play.
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To get the touch screen area to display correctly on the 7″ screen, we may have to set the position with zoom out function (90% is optimum). For the color to display well in 720×480, the resolution must be set with 480cvbs and not 560.
Audi Mmi Update Software
There are many Android USB CarPlay dongle out there, but I’m not sure if all dongles will support Android Auto, but mine did and it’s made to work as Zjinnova-carplay. You need the
If you can find a thin screen, just mount it outside the original frame, if not, a thick one like mine, just let the MMI sit in the open position and
This video shows how to remove the display screen very well. We don’t need to remove everything, just the front LED panel to access the screen for TouchScreen installation.
Apple CarPlay is a great program for car iOS devices. For older MMI 2G, there aren’t much choices since it’s an old technology. There’s a program by third party who claims to mimic the Apple CarPlay from Apple, but it doesn’t work as well as Apple original software.
If the App can access the iMessage data and work like the original Apple CarPlay, it may worth the money, but without the iMessage hand free feature, it defeats the purpose. I’m glad that they have 7 days trial.
Audi Mmi 2g Bluetooth Adapter
Apple CarPlay exists in 2017 eGolf and it works wonder with the touch screen, but since Audi MMI 2G doesn’t have touch screen but we can use the Analog TV tuner to mirror the iOS screen to MMI screen and use our iOS device as touch screen.
Audi MMI 2G maps update is performed with a DVD stored navigation database. Maps update procedure is simple, does not require any diagnostic tools what so ever.
Tools
- Update DVD for your region, examples:
- Europe DVD 2015: 4E0 060 884 DT
- Russia DVD 2015: 4E0 060 884 EF
- North America DVD 2015: 4E0 060 884 DS
- Australia and New Zealand DVD 2014: 4E0 060 884 DQ
Warning!
Performing this procedure may cause permanent damage to your car.
Do this at your own risk!
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Preparation
- Make sure that you have in you car Audi Multi Media Interface 2G (MMI 2G). Check details in article Audi navigation systems – MMI RNS BNS RMC differences.
Audi MMI 2G maps update
Audi Mmi 2g High Software Update 5570
- Open your cars trunk and locate navigation DVD drive. It can be under the trunk floor or on the side, hidden behind trunk trim.
- Press “eject” and take out old navigation DVD.
- Insert new disk.
- Turn the ignition on and wait for the new disk to be recognized by Audi MMI 2G system.
- When asked (“New navigation software is available. Install?”), confirm that you want to update navigation database.
- Wait couple minutes for the software to be installed.
- When update is complete, press RETURN to reboot Audi MMI 2G system. Now your navigation maps are up to date.