Mk8 software version poll

[JoeGTI]

It’s more than that.

[jv]

3.5gb system update

[JoeGTI]

Yeah, crazy 
To me, it looks like its the full "896" firmware update that's much talked about on here, i.e. the latest firmware that apparently solves the issues. But 3.5GB OTA.... its not really practical is it. I just wonder how long the installation bit takes once it downloads (if it downloads).... the average owner is not going to bother with all this.

[JoeGTI]

Done.

My software version has gone from 1804 to A896. So yeah, it seems VW are now pushing full OTA updates.

[phope]

This site hinted at something like this earlier this week

https://www.facebook.com/mqbcoding/posts/5177492142310635

[Ubique]

So if I’m already running 1896 I won’t get this update?

[JoeGTI]

So if I’m already running 1896 I won’t get this update?

No. You already have it. The update is in 2 parts. First part upgrades you to A896. 2nd part (about half the size) gets you 1896.

[VW_Golf_nut]

Do I really want the 1896 software?? Touch wood, I've had no issues with my 1890....🤷‍♂️

What do people advise?

[JoeGTI]

Do I really want the 1896 software?? Touch wood, I've had no issues with my 1890....🤷‍♂️

What do people advise?

I suspect that if/when this OTA update appears on your system, the car will continually nag you to download it... so if only to avoid that irritation, I'd go ahead.

[Tallpaul]

I suspect that if/when this OTA update appears on your system, the car will continually nag you to download it... so if only to avoid that irritation, I'd go ahead.

How long do you think it took to download in total?