Google Earth ending December 2020 for 2018 models or older

[kevin#34]

MMI update
free of charge (at least here in Europe,I assume must be the same there in US), providing there is a valid connect license

Which type of update you have done on your TTS? And how much?

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[kevin#34]

MMI version after yesterday's update


Maxar layer (google logo still present)

[chiguyQ7]

MMI version after yesterday's update


Maxar layer (google logo still present)

Nice! Glad you were able to get it updated. Hope it works for me next week..lol


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[rgobantes23]

MMI version after yesterday's update


Maxar layer (google logo still present)

I went for my yearly SQ5 service and MMI software update today. The Audi service informed me that the software update I received in December 2019 is the same software indicated in the recent email I received from Audi of America/Audi Connect so there is no need to update the MMI software on my SQ5. It looks like Audi has had the fix for a while but did not fully advertise until recently. My satellite map also says it is from Maxar but "Google" still shows up. The Service Manager says "Google" will disappear on January 1st but the satellite overlay will stay.

[markmg]

Even MY16 A3 is getting this update, but the with the A6/A7 FL Audi says buy a new car if you want it fixed

[SteZ]

Even MY16 A3 is getting this update, but the with the A6/A7 FL Audi says buy a new car if you want it fixed

From official information all car older than 2017 cannot be updated to support the new satellite maps. Are you sure that your A3 MY 2016 can be updated and can visualize the new satellite maps?

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[markmg]

From official information all car older than 2017 cannot be updated to support the new satellite maps. Are you sure that your A3 MY 2016 can be updated and can visualize the new satellite maps?

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Yes, friend of mine A3 MY16 was updated

[SteZ]

Yes, friend of mine A3 MY16 was updated

Can you send us some current pictures?

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[markmg]

- - - Updated - - -

Can you send us some current pictures?

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A3 MY16 FL MIB2 work's

you can read it here
https://www.audiforum.nl/forum/model...ml#post1891480
https://www.audiforum.nl/forum/model...ag-plat-3.html

[catastrat]

Any idea if/when this update will be available in Europe? I have an SQ5 MY2019, checked at service and they only know that Google is not supported anymore, but are not aware about any update.

[SteZ]

Any idea if/when this update will be available in Europe? I have an SQ5 MY2019, checked at service and they only know that Google is not supported anymore, but are not aware about any update.

2019 cars should be support the new satellite maps bay default settings, so they should don't need any update.The update is needed for 2018 and 2017 cars of which only certain model are compatible.
This is what I understood until now.


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[pjvander]

Thanks a lot, I asked for info in the related forum.

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These posts refer to MIB2 MMI though right? With the eSIM? MIB1 with the external SIM are still probably screwed.

[markmg]

These posts refer to MIB2 MMI though right? With the eSIM? MIB1 with the external SIM are still probably screwed.

Yep and some MIB2 without the eSIM models work also but not for the A6/A7

["BigAl"]

My 2018 q5 can be updated, but no dealership in Houston has the software update yet.

[rgobantes23]

My 2018 q5 can be updated, but no dealership in Houston has the software update yet.

I would contact Audi of America if dealers in Houston are not responsive. AOA has been responsive to me on Facebook, if you have a Facebook account. Audi has issued a TSB and dealers all over US should have the software. The Audi dealer where I bought my SQ5 updated my software during my SQ5's December 2019 service.

["BigAl"]

I would contact Audi of America if dealers in Houston are not responsive. AOA has been responsive to me on Facebook, if you have a Facebook account. Audi has issued a TSB and dealers all over US should have the software. The Audi dealer where I bought my SQ5 updated my software during my SQ5's December 2019 service.

I contacted Audi Connect on the Audi USA website and they say go to your local dealer.

[chiguyQ7]

Back in business.




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[mcantharino]

Back in business.




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Can u explain how ?

I have a 2016 Audi A4 and mine stoped work in this december.

Sorry for a poor english.

[chiguyQ7]

Can u explain how ?

I have a 2016 Audi A4 and mine stoped work in this december.

Sorry for a poor english.

Hi all. My GE just died in my 2017 Q7. Did some digging in the AC subscription site, and found this:


https://www.myaudiconnect.com/#/googleearth

I’ll call their customer service next week to confirm, but anyone have any luck with any of those models mentioned?

Edit - one more question, anyone try to get a pro-rated discount on their subscription? I didn’t pay 500 f***ing dollars for them to take Google Earth away 6 months later.

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FYI-

Don’t think your 2016 is eligible for the update as per the notice on their website. Only select 2017-2018 models based on manufacture date and hardware used.


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[weagle1856]

FYI-

Don’t think your 2016 is eligible for the update as per the notice on their website. Only select 2017-2018 models based on manufacture date and hardware used.


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Correct, all B8.5s aren't working and there's no documented plan to provide and update so far.

Can anyone from AOA confirm if there is a later rollout plan for this update or is it definitely never going to get an update?

[16s3pang]

Is there a hardware update that can be done on a MY 2016 RS7 for Carplay?

I wouldn't mind using Google maps via that. I use CarPlay in my Miata all the time.

[chiguyQ7]

Is there a hardware update that can be done on a MY 2016 RS7 for Carplay?

I wouldn't mind using Google maps via that. I use CarPlay in my Miata all the time.

Someone in the Audi Owners Facebook group suggested adding a CarPlay/AA kit when I brought up this issue there. He posted a video of it working in his older Audi. I think it’s something you can install yourself or have a local shop do it, without having to do any major hardware swaps.


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[markmg]

Is there a hardware update that can be done on a MY 2016 RS7 for Carplay?

I wouldn't mind using Google maps via that. I use CarPlay in my Miata all the time.

Yes there is a firmware update to get carplay working, search the forum.

Carplay doesn't work as good, there is no display in the VC and HUD, personally i don't like google maps at all, the original navigation is much more relaxing to drive with.

[chiguyQ7]

What a bummer. In the MMI it’s showing that my “satellite imagery” subscription expired on 12/31/20, even though my Connect Prime membership is active until 11/2021, and disabled the Maxar update the dealership did couple days ago. Hopefully it’s something Support can update on my subscription and enable it.


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[rgobantes23]

What a bummer. In the MMI it’s showing that my “satellite imagery” subscription expired on 12/31/20, even though my Connect Prime membership is active until 11/2021, and disabled the Maxar update the dealership did couple days ago. Hopefully it’s something Support can update on my subscription and enable it.


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When I saw your post I immediately went to the garage and started my SQ5. After starting, the navigation rebooted and after booting the satellite map loaded. Sometimes when my Connect membership lapses and I re-subscribe, I have to manually change the map setting from standard to satellite. When I change the setting the MMI checks my Connect account and then loads the satellite map. Maybe this will work.

[chiguyQ7]

When I saw your post I immediately went to the garage and started my SQ5. After starting, the navigation rebooted and after booting the satellite map loaded. Sometimes when my Connect membership lapses and I re-subscribe, I have to manually change the map setting from standard to satellite. When I change the setting the MMI checks my Connect account and then loads the satellite map. Maybe this will work.

When I go to the subscription status screen, where it shows the date of expiration for the specific Connect features, everything shows 11/22/2021 but “satellite map” is showing expired and says go to Audi Connect website to re-subscribe, and there it’s just showing my active subscription with no individual option to subscribe to satellite maps. I called support today and the guy said my car was probably updated to support the new HERE map overlay, which hasn’t been rolled out yet for all models. I’ll try to logout and log back in through the MMI, not sure what else to do.

Is your satellite map showing the small Maxar text still?


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[rgobantes23]

When I go to the subscription status screen, where it shows the date of expiration for the specific Connect features, everything shows 11/22/2021 but “satellite map” is showing expired and says go to Audi Connect website to re-subscribe, and there it’s just showing my active subscription with no individual option to subscribe to satellite maps. I called support today and the guy said my car was probably updated to support the new HERE map overlay, which hasn’t been rolled out yet for all models. I’ll try to logout and log back in through the MMI, not sure what else to do.

Is your satellite map showing the small Maxar text still?


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Sounds like there is something strange going on with your Connect account. Yes, my virtual cockpit still shows Maxar and to my surprise "Google" is still there next to the speedometer like in the picture you shared above.

[chiguyQ7]

Sounds like there is something strange going on with your Connect account. Yes, my virtual cockpit still shows Maxar and to my surprise "Google" is still there next to the speedometer like in the picture you shared above.

When you go to “renewal subscription” or whatever that option name is when you hit the “+” from the main Connect screen, is the “satellite map” feature expiration date in-line with the rest of the features in your subscription?


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[chiguyQ7]

We shouldn’t have to jump through so many hoops after spending so much money buying these cars. I’ll be shopping for a GLS or X7 for my next upgrade.


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["BigAl"]

We shouldn’t have to jump through so many hoops after spending so much money buying these cars. I’ll be shopping for a GLS or X7 for my next upgrade.


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Maybe your are right because I was thinking about another Lexus, but those vehicles are very boring to drive. It's the reason why I purchased the Audi in the first place because the Lexus that I had were super boring. People like the reliability though.

[rgobantes23]

Maybe your are right because I was thinking about another Lexus, but those vehicles are very boring to drive. It's the reason why I purchased the Audi in the first place because the Lexus that I had were super boring. People like the reliability though.

I do admit I really like the RS6 Avant. I am also looking at 911 Carrera and Cayenne Coupe S. Then again I should just keep my SQ5 and look at upgrading in a couple of years.

["BigAl"]

I do admit I really like the RS6 Avant. I am also looking at 911 Carrera and Cayenne Coupe S. Then again I should just keep my SQ5 and look at upgrading in a couple of years.

We went to the Porsche dealership first, but after my wife test drove the Audi, she didn't want the Cayenne for some reason. I think the other Porsche SUV was too small. However, I think Volkswagen sells the Porsche too.

[rgobantes23]

It’s saying “your subscription to satellite map has expired”. I have no idea why it’s segregating satellite map as a separate subscription from the main one. I’ll logout of it and log back in to see if it syncs with my account properly. Otherwise I might have to visit the dealer again.

Thanks for your help buddy, and sending the pics.

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Good luck. I hope this issue gets sorted out.

[rgobantes23]

We went to the Porsche dealership first, but after my wife test drove the Audi, she didn't want the Cayenne for some reason. I think the other Porsche SUV was too small. However, I think Volkswagen sells the Porsche too.

Yes, Volkswagen owns Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Porsche. That is an impressive lineup.

[Audibot]

I'm still showing the Google Earth overlay on my A6. Feel like I'm missing something...

[chiguyQ7]

I'm still showing the Google Earth overlay on my A6. Feel like I'm missing something...

What year is your A6? Did the dealer do an update for you?


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[markmg]

What year is your A6? Did the dealer do an update for you?


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Must be the C8 model, the C7.5 FL wil not work anymore.

[Audibot]

What year is your A6? Did the dealer do an update for you?


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2016 A6. I've not been to the dealer since February.

[markmg]

2016 A6. I've not been to the dealer since February.

Then you have some parts of the maps in cache, the moment you drive to new parts you wil see that the maps get blurry

[Audibot]

Then you have some parts of the maps in cache, the moment you drive to new parts you wil see that the maps get blurry

Thanks for clearing that up. I didn't notice it blurry when I traveled out of state over the weekend where I've not been with the car, but double-checked it just now (scrolled to where I had just been) and sure enough, it's blurry.