Map update & Gps?

[TwoSheds]

You get 5 years map updates not 3.

I've seen this comment before..

Have you a VW link confirming this change ?

Thanks.

[Optimus prime]

You get 5 years map updates not 3.

I've seen this comment before..

Have you a VW link confirming this change ?

Thanks.

Good question, this link still states only 3 yrs 

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/navigation-and-entertainment-systems/discover-navigation

[p3asa]

Won't be doing this upgrade again in case the upgrade caused the issue (not certain but once done cannot be reversed so not risking it  )

No rush, its your car, your choice.

Just wondering since you said above you wouldn't be doing it again. I just thought that was crazy considering the car is under warranty so best doing it while covered.

[Optimus prime]

Won't be doing this upgrade again in case the upgrade caused the issue (not certain but once done cannot be reversed so not risking it  )

No rush, its your car, your choice.

Just wondering since you said above you wouldn't be doing it again. I just thought that was crazy considering the car is under warranty so best doing it while covered.

I was referring to that particular update only (may 2015)

[mcmaddy]

I've got the may 15 maps on mine and haven't had any issues. The 5 years was stated in VW driver magazine and also on vw website. They have never changed the link that's posted but it's definitely 5 years.

[MXResonance]

Hello Guys

Just picked up my new GTI today with the Discover Nav in it, please see the screenshot below of the latest Firmware/Hardware it came with -

[fredgroves]

"online download".... now that is interesting!

That's a MIB2 feature for sure.

[p3asa]

"online download".... now that is interesting!

That's a MIB2 feature for sure.

I wonder how long that would take considering it can take a fair amount of time on a PC?

[fredgroves]

Well a 4g connection is faster than most domestic broadband... and even so, if you were on your drive then you could connect your phone to your home wifi... mind you, the slowest component will be the bluetooth connection between your phone and the car.

Just makes it easier than downloading, copying to a card then updating the system from the card.... or for people who increasingly don't have a computer, but instead an ipad or just phone.

Would have made more sense for the car to have a wifi client and or its own 4g modem.... the former probably does exist in the unit (but not active) and the latter was how the original carnet stuff worked with MIB1 (but not in the UK!)

[p3asa]

Well a 4g connection is faster than most domestic broadband... and even so, if you were on your drive then you could connect your phone to your home wifi... mind you, the slowest component will be the bluetooth connection between your phone and the car.

Just makes it easier than downloading, copying to a card then updating the system from the card.... or for people who increasingly don't have a computer, but instead an ipad or just phone.

Would have made more sense for the car to have a wifi client and or its own 4g modem.... the former probably does exist in the unit (but not active) and the latter was how the original carnet stuff worked with MIB1 (but not in the UK!)

Not really sure it does make it easier. In theory 4G is faster but that's in the bigger cities with a decent reception. I'm sure my last update was in the region of 19Gb, I certainly don't fancy downloading that via a phone or having to hang about in my drive with the ignition on etc.

The idea is a good one and I can see why it might appeal to those with just an ipad or phone but for me it would be less hassle putting the SD card in and doing it that way as its not any different than how I put my music on the car but whatever makes it easier for people.