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Hi all,

I'm trying to activate the map/navigation on my 2017 Audi A4. It came with official Audi 2018 map SD card but when going into navigation it starts to initialise and then just says it's not enabled. Is there anything I can do here to enable it? I don't understand what the Activator does or how to apply it.

MHS2_ER_AU_P0470

MU Software 0191

Thanks in advance
1. use the Activator MHS2 AUDI from 1st page and read the pdf inside the file, all great explained (use unzip)
2. after used the activator, then you can install the latest 2024 maps.
best are use for all work an windows pc and the standard sd card formated with FAT32

... all are so often here explained and written, so read or let it, no more help from my side

PS: an firmware update are not needed, if you like to use POI in the maps then latest fw update for it are MHS2_ER_AU_P1242, with this you can also use the congo Google Earth view if you like to have it
 
1. use the Activator MHS2 AUDI from 1st page and read the pdf inside the file, all great explained (use unzip)
2. after used the activator, then you can install the latest 2024 maps.
best are use for all work an windows pc and the standard sd card formated with FAT32

... all are so often here explained and written, so read or let it, no more help from my side

PS: an firmware update are not needed, if you like to use POI in the maps then latest fw update for it are MHS2_ER_AU_P1242, with this you can also use the congo Google Earth view if you like to have it
Thanks. This worked a treat. I know have maps!
 
How risky is upgrading the firmware? I’d quite like POI in the maps. Can I back anything up before attempting the firmware upgrade process?

my current versions are as below, which I think are quite old:

MHS2_ER_AU_P0470

MU Software 0191
 
How risky is upgrading the firmware? I’d quite like POI in the maps. Can I back anything up before attempting the firmware upgrade process?

my current versions are as below, which I think are quite old:

MHS2_ER_AU_P0470

MU Software 0191
Hi,
there is always a (small) risk, read the software update instructions on the first page and for the activator the PDF in the zip file.
If you are reading this and using a standard 16GB or 32GB SD card with FAT32, you are well equipped to do it safely and without any problems.
I personally use on my unit MHS2 the firmware => MHS2_ER_AU_P1242 with the latest maps and current POIs for my area
 
I've a 2017 A3 with MHS_ER_AU_P0448 and I know that this version is not supported by the Activator, but can I update to MHS2_ER_AU_P2035 and then try to run the Activator? I would like to update the system to the latest software version and then install the latest Europe Maps. Is this the safest way to achieve this ?
 
I've a 2017 A3 with MHS_ER_AU_P0448 and I know that this version is not supported by the Activator, but can I update to MHS2_ER_AU_P2035 and then try to run the Activator? I would like to update the system to the latest software version and then install the latest Europe Maps. Is this the safest way to achieve this ?
PS: the activator also working on P0448 ... the fw update only brings you bug solving, no new style or new functions or any new layout

P2035 are fine, only using the MHS2_ER_AU_P1242 and having an sim slot in the MMI you can ask congo for the google earth view patch if you like to use it, with the P2035 its not possible!
after any fw update you need to install again the congo activator, then you can use the latest EU maps.
 
Hi Everyone!

First of all I would like to share my appreciation for everything you've done! Thank you for the work you put in and sharing everything with us, for free. I don't get it for granted.

I have the MHS2_ER_AU_P0470 MU0191 Software on my Q5 2017 and already read, that I do not need an update of the Version, in order to install the newest maps. I performed the activation, and it worked, every single FAC is now activated. After that, I copied the new maps on a new formatted FAT32 microSD-card and put it in an adapter in order to install the maps. I tried the process multiple times, but the SD-card is still not recognized by the MMI. The SD-card option, in the update menu, is still grayed out.

I did read every single post related to my software version, but I don't get it. Did I do something wrong? I performed the steps described in the PDF file.

The only thing that might have not been performed as described, is using a mac for formatting and copying the files on the SD card. I would like to know if you have any input for me.

Thank you and keep up the good work!

Best regards,
Edi.
 
Hi Everyone!

First of all I would like to share my appreciation for everything you've done! Thank you for the work you put in and sharing everything with us, for free. I don't get it for granted.

I have the MHS2_ER_AU_P0470 MU0191 Software on my Q5 2017 and already read, that I do not need an update of the Version, in order to install the newest maps. I performed the activation, and it worked, every single FAC is now activated. After that, I copied the new maps on a new formatted FAT32 microSD-card and put it in an adapter in order to install the maps. I tried the process multiple times, but the SD-card is still not recognized by the MMI. The SD-card option, in the update menu, is still grayed out.

I did read every single post related to my software version, but I don't get it. Did I do something wrong? I performed the steps described in the PDF file.

The only thing that might have not been performed as described, is using a mac for formatting and copying the files on the SD card. I would like to know if you have any input for me.

Thank you and keep up the good work!

Best regards,
Edi.
Hy Everyone again!

I read every single comment from this post and understood, that MHS2 does not need an installation of the maps, it only reads them from the SD Card. So no need for any update or installation.

I also got an Windows PC, formatted it again using Rufus USB Booter, loaded the maps on the sd card again and inserted it in the 2nd SD Slot of the MMI (SD Card 2) and it worked just fine.

So let me describe every single step again, for other users that might have the same issues:

1. For activation of the FAC, I used the card formatted as exFAT. To activate, I copied the activator on the SD card, inserted it in the first slot (SD Card 1) and let it run until I got the confirmation image described in the PDF File.

2. To update the maps, I formatted the SD Card again, using an windows pc and the Rufus Boot Software. I configured the SD Card not as bootable disk and set it to the FAT32 Format.

3. I copied the map files in the SD Card and inserted the SD Card in the 2nd SD Card Slot.

After that, i waited for the navigation to initialize. Voilà! Everything works find, and even better. The new SD Card is faster so the initialization doesn’t take that long.

Thank you @congo for all the hard work.

Best regards,
Edi
 
just install the CONGO ACTIVATOR, then if hardware missing see here the video how to do

you need the cable(because of data connection/connector) today your usb are only charging! and
you need this 1x usb interface because inside they have the chip for data (license) inside!
costs:
Hi Alex,
Thank you for the detailed Information! I ordered the specified hardware and will document the installation progress!

Audi wanted 900€ for the installation (incl. Changing the Charge Only slot), but i wanted to use wireless carplay anyway.

Keep up the good work!

Best regrds,
Edi
 
just install the CONGO ACTIVATOR, then if hardware missing see here the video how to do

you need the cable(because of data connection/connector) today your usb are only charging! and
you need this 1x usb interface because inside they have the chip for data (license) inside!
costs:
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The activation via VCDS worked. The hardware is on its way and will be delivered in 3 Weeks. I’ll give an update as soon as the installation is done.
 
Hi friends, sorry while on another Mhs2_eu_au_pxxx already has carplay active, I should only update maps, I wanted to ask you if I can do it directly or if I have to update only the Fec of the map for life. Thanks
you need to use the activator in general, it does not delete the existing FEC (carplay), they also remain existing/valid, so install the activator and then the maps(as by the activator you get the lifetime FEC for the maps too)
 
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