I wonder why Kia's site says software upgrade needed. And, all the seller's on Ebay are saying fits with my VIN number? Totally misleading. Oh well, I guess I bought a useless card.
I wonder why Kia's site says software upgrade needed. And, all the seller's on Ebay are saying fits with my VIN number? Totally misleading. Oh well, I guess I bought a useless card.
So, just to clarify, am I correct that the "free" firmware upgrade for my Kia is no longer available, and I'll have to pony up $145 to get the upgrade from MapNSoft if I want to get all the new functionality?
All I really care about is the software; I'm happy to just use Google Maps or WAZE for navigation.
So, just to clarify, am I correct that the "free" firmware upgrade for my Kia is no longer available, and I'll have to pony up $145 to get the upgrade from MapNSoft if I want to get all the new functionality?
All I really care about is the software; I'm happy to just use Google Maps or WAZE for navigation.
Thanks - I'll definitely be letting Kia know about my displeasure; probably MapNSoft as well.
Kinda makes me wonder whether they'll welsh on the 10 years of UVO support, too. Speaking of which, I didn't see one way or the other on the Kia site if it'll be possible to extend UVO support beyond the 10-year limit.
Guess the good news is that you don't have to make personal contact now. That's not a KiA site, either. It's mnsoft using the Kia logo, doing what should have been Kia's business.
So... hypothetically-but-maybe-not... If one were to temporarily acquire the SD card from a newer Kia and make a copy of it, would that copy work in an older Kia such as my own? (I'm guessing not - but I get lucky every now and again.)
So... hypothetically-but-maybe-not... If one were to temporarily acquire the SD card from a newer Kia and make a copy of it, would that copy work in an older Kia such as my own? (I'm guessing not - but I get lucky every now and again.)
The serial/VIN match wasn't originally to prevent owners from swapping firmware -- that was being given away for free so it didn't matter. The concern was over swapping map content where they were making big $ for something any reputable GPS company gives away for free on a quarterly basis. Unfortunately, the firmware gets caught in it.
Thanks for this info, much appreciated! Not sure if anyone has gone this route but I just ordered the above upgrade for $50. I was chatting with one of the reps and they said that it comes with Android Auto, and mapping data but that the mapping data is from 2015. I know the mapping data I currently have on my SIM card is more current then what I'll get with the new sim card. Does anyone know if I'll be able to copy the mapping data from my current card over to the new sim card? I asked the rep and he said that is something they of course wouldn't assist me with and that I can only purchase the upgraded map data. I don't need the current map data with the upgrade of android auto, but never the less, might as well have access to it if I already have it on the current card. Anyone have any ideas on if this is possible?
Interesting stuff.. installed onto my phone, checked and like it. Simple. The only question I have how much it will cost after factory warranty will lap!
Anyone know where I could find the male USB connector that goes to the back of the factory head unit? Alternatively, I'm also looking for the wiring harness from the USB/Aux assembly.
Google searches have not turned up anything for me.
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