Updating the inbuilt Mib3 Satnav Offline

[Tell]

Hello, I just joined you. My name is Tolga and I am writing from Türkiye. I have a 2021 Seat Leon 1.0 TSI style package vehicle. I want to update this multimedia screen but I don't know how to find the files and how to do it. Is there anyone who can help me? Thank you in advance.

Reckon the question isn't the map file but firmware which is different. You can find firmware files on an enthusiasts web site mibsolution.one you need to start the address as https and the login names is guest. Password guest. The site is often down / overloaded. There is no help there but a user repository of files, no instructions. There is a mib enthusiasts Facebook page and Telegram chat area where like minded people chat.

People get themselves into trouble loading firmware themselves on mib3, so it appears. Largely outside Europe where connect services isn't supported and dealer networks are poor. I wouldn't advice attempting to change the firmware yourself in these conditions since if you mess it up, you are stuck.

One of the board sponsors who did sell the firmware with instructions stopped selling it and put themselves onto the dealer only type of arrangement since I believe due to the complicated nature of it. @East Yorkshire Retrofits may like to comment.

In Europe there are two main types of units for mib3 denoted by the xxx or yyyy firmware code. One having the extra character on it. Both have navigation. If yours doesn't have navigation then it might be like the mib2 type of ones, specific firmware for non sat units. Cut down. That would then make it a third thread of firmware for a third hardware model that isn't found in the UK to my knowledge.

My overall view if you live outside of a dealer supported area don't mess with the firmware else you might end up in deep trouble. You find that on boards for mib3. In the UK @East Yorkshire Retrofits has sorted out over the years posters messing up mib2 hardware via DIY by having the units mailed to them. If you don't have a local retrofitter with experience to fall back on DIY isn't a good idea.

@cairus might have something to say who does mess with mib3 firmware and may place your model In relation to the mibsolution.one repository of files. All may or may be lost.

 

[cairus]

Why should a firmware update be done at all?

 

[Tell]

Why should a firmware update be done at all?

Exactly . Most of the mib2 ones were down to Android Auto and taking out bugs. Mib3 was buggy early on.

You don't need to update firmware if you don't have to. With connect services it's all taken care of but possibly promotes a need to think you need to update it yourself if not in contract.

 

[cairus]

The firmware designation in the service menu would be interesting here...this is certainly, speculatively speaking, probably a display with a radio unit. Without a unit behind the glove compartment.

 

[East Yorkshire Retrofits]

Reckon the question isn't the map file but firmware which is different. You can find firmware files on an enthusiasts web site mibsolution.one you need to start the address as https and the login names is guest. Password guest. The site is often down / overloaded. There is no help there but a user repository of files, no instructions. There is a mib enthusiasts Facebook page and Telegram chat area where like minded people chat.

People get themselves into trouble loading firmware themselves on mib3, so it appears. Largely outside Europe where connect services isn't supported and dealer networks are poor. I wouldn't advice attempting to change the firmware yourself in these conditions since if you mess it up, you are stuck.

One of the board sponsors who did sell the firmware with instructions stopped selling it and put themselves onto the dealer only type of arrangement since I believe due to the complicated nature of it. @East Yorkshire Retrofits may like to comment.

In Europe there are two main types of units for mib3 denoted by the xxx or yyyy firmware code. One having the extra character on it. Both have navigation. If yours doesn't have navigation then it might be like the mib2 type of ones, specific firmware for non sat units. Cut down. That would then make it a third thread of firmware for a third hardware model that isn't found in the UK to my knowledge.

My overall view if you live outside of a dealer supported area don't mess with the firmware else you might end up in deep trouble. You find that on boards for mib3. In the UK @East Yorkshire Retrofits has sorted out over the years posters messing up mib2 hardware via DIY by having the units mailed to them. If you don't have a local retrofitter with experience to fall back on DIY isn't a good idea.

@cairus might have something to say who does mess with mib3 firmware and may place your model In relation to the mibsolution.one repository of files. All may or may be lost.

We stopped distributing software updates due to legal matters

We’re always happy to take a look at potential software issues but we need the vehicle here at the workshop

 

[Prisoner627]

Hello everybody, what is the latest version? 1969?


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[jeeeefff]

Hello everybody, what is the latest version? 1969?


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I think so. Im currently on A896 but will get around to working out how to get to 1969 and if its possible I do it myself via USB c but all ears if anyone knows. but for now will update my navigation database

 

[Tell]

Not recommended to do it yourself with mib3.

 

[Prisoner627]

Done by myself, luckily I had no problem


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[jeeeefff]

Not recommended to do it yourself with mib3.

Good to know, hmm ill just focus on getting to navigation database updated for now. Think I saw that not having primary user profile and using guest counters the SOS issue.

 

[jeeeefff]

Done by myself, luckily I had no problem


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Would you mind sharing how? Was it via USB c and a rar file? Yeh I think folk have mentioned potential risk of bricking the system but please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[cairus]

I've already done 20-30 firmware updates myself. All vehicles work without errors.

 

[jeeeefff]

I've already done 20-30 firmware updates myself. All vehicles work without errors.

Nice, ill look more into it soon as soon as I get my USB C key. Ive done it a few times on my old 2016 ibiza fr no hiccups too and hoping its the same too for the leon. My car seems to be stuck on A896. Have you managed to update to 1969 from A896 fine too mate? And are you able share the file and the process? If not if can point me in the right direction I would be greatful

I've already done 20-30 firmware updates myself. All vehicles work without errors.

 

[Prisoner627]

Sincerely I don’t know if to update directly from A896 (1896) to 1969 is a good choice (maybe is better pass through a previous update, for example 1940).

Anyway, yes, you need a usb c pendrive and a rar file to extract (if I remember correctly there are 2 folders Data & Meta.

The file can be downloaded at the Google Drive’s link in the video description (sorry the audio is in italian)

There is the 1940

And there is the 1969

The video show the procedure for a Formentor, but I’ve used that on my Leon ST FR 2021.

But BEWARE, I used this because I live in Italy, I don’t know if it can work in your country, so I’m not responsible for any damage on your car software.

Teo


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[jeeeefff]

Sincerely I don’t know if to update directly from A896 (1896) to 1969 is a good choice (maybe is better pass through a previous update, for example 1940).

Anyway, yes, you need a usb c pendrive and a rar file to extract (if I remember correctly there are 2 folders Data & Meta.

The file can be downloaded at the Google Drive’s link in the video description (sorry the audio is in italian)

There is the 1940

And there is the 1969

The video show the procedure for a Formentor, but I’ve used that on my Leon ST FR 2021.

But BEWARE, I used this because I live in Italy, I don’t know if it can work in your country, so I’m not responsible for any damage on your car software.

Teo


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Thanks for this Teo. I'll definitely take your wise advice and look for a A896/1896 to 1940 first and with a version that has a history of working for the UK versions of the car but this is a good primer of how to get started so thanks again.

 

[Tell]

I think I got tired of digging people out of holes of their own making when I said it's not recommended 🫣.

 

[Prisoner627]

You're right to say it's not recommended, Tell, absolutely.

However, if there is someone in the community who has already experienced these update operations (and let's reiterate, at his own risk), why can't he help others? Here in Italy a sw update costs between 50 and 70€, pure madness…

I was like jeeeef, so I asked here and got answer.
Peoblem solved


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[jeeeefff]

I think I got tired of digging people out of holes of their own making when I said it's not recommended 🫣.

totally understood and respect the insight, especially as its a from a place of experience. Yeh I wont progress unless I'm 100% sure, for the moment it's very 50/50. If anything I will attempt the navigation data base update as that seems low risk. The good thing is I finally got a update notice on there drive to work today I'm assuming its the final over the air update to take my A896 to 1896.

 

[jeeeefff]

You're right to say it's not recommended, Tell, absolutely.

However, if there is someone in the community who has already experienced these update operations (and let's reiterate, at his own risk), why can't he help others? Here in Italy a sw update costs between 50 and 70€, pure madness…

I was like jeeeef, so I asked here and got answer.
Peoblem solved


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I thank you both for your insights and experience. Yeh I did get quoted a fair fee at a SEAT dealership so for now weighing pros and cons. If this final update does fix the SOS, clicks and other gremlins I've had over the few days of driving ill be over the moon. failing that I'll dig further and make further notes but those videos on how to get the update are great. I'll have to do further home work too, to the point I 100% understand this "TRAIN" business and know that I have something that 100% works for my car.

For now will see how thing are after this update, failing that back to the drawing board for more investigation

 

[Prisoner627]

Let us know!


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