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Title: MK8 Golf R - Radio Logos via USB-C?
Post by: adekil on 05 February 2024, 09:32

Hi all,

Really sorry as I know this will be a common question but just can't work out from google and other forums a clear answer on this pertaining to MK8's.

Is it possible to upload logos via the USB-C connection as I have these images stored and ready, now I've transferred from my SD card which was in the Mk7.5 R?

My new car arrives tomorrow and although this is not an end of the world scenario but it will niggle my little brain not seeing any logos

My wifes brand new VW T-Cross has a browse for logos option, but the following screen when selecting this is blank, no option to select a source which is odd so wondering if it'll be the same on my R?

Title: Re: MK8 Golf R - Radio Logos via USB-C?
Post by: fredgroves on 05 February 2024, 12:34

I don't think you can.... they removed that as a vulnerability in MIB3

Title: Re: MK8 Golf R - Radio Logos via USB-C?
Post by: Exonian on 05 February 2024, 16:55

Both my mk8’s had basic station logos pre-loaded so no need to import any.
As per title, just because it’s an R model doesn’t afford any particular special treatment!

Many years ago on a mk6 I had to use an add on DAB tuner (owing to the factory headunit not supporting DAB) which featured a scrolling text bar in the RCD/RNS display which was really useful.
Alas, even despite the large mk8 screen we only get fixed text which cuts off the artist name if it’s a long song title just like in the mk7.
Hopefully the 8.5 will address this.

Title: Re: MK8 Golf R - Radio Logos via USB-C?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 06 February 2024, 05:18

Try this way

https://www.phonostar.de/vw/de/download

everything is discribed on page how to do and it works! No problems at all.

Title: Re: MK8 Golf R - Radio Logos via USB-C?
Post by: fredgroves on 06 February 2024, 09:40

Quote from: mihaelo1 on 06 February 2024, 05:18

Try this way

https://www.phonostar.de/vw/de/download

everything is discribed on page how to do and it works! No problems at all.

For a mk8?

Title: Re: MK8 Golf R - Radio Logos via USB-C?
Post by: DrG_GTi on 08 February 2024, 17:41

Yep that's for the mk8, and the only official route for updating the radio station database, however it doesn't fill in the gaps I'm afraid, I still have a ton of them missing.
Apparently there is an ongoing argument between manufacturers and the radio stations, the manufacturers say its in the specification for radio stations to transmit the logo, but the stations say its up to the manufacturers to include the data 🤦‍♂️

Title: Re: MK8 Golf R - Radio Logos via USB-C?
Post by: fredgroves on 09 February 2024, 21:15

Almost certainly some sort of UK implementation of dab that means it doesn't work...