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Offline DrG_GTi

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VW Software update notification email
« on: 13 February 2026, 10:29 »
Anyone else get one today? Always wary about updating past the current stable build i have....
Something about.

This update is required for the following reasons: Some mobile data providers are gradually switching off their 2G and 3G networks. Volkswagen AG has no influence over this. Accordingly, without the update, there may be restrictions to the mobile online services and Emergency Call Service1. With the new software update, these functions remain fully intact even after the network switchoff. The update can be installed “over-the-air”, i.e. directly in the vehicle.
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Offline SRGTD

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Re: VW Software update notification email
« Reply #1 on: 13 February 2026, 20:35 »
Some forum members over on golfmk8.com forum have had this communication; see the most recent replies #1715, #1719 and #1720 in the linked discussion topic below. Note that forum member @Massimo 2323 in reply #1720 states that if the update isn’t installed, it won’t be possible to receive future OTA updates.

https://www.golfmk8.com/forums/index.php?threads/infotainment-hardware-and-software-updates.391952/page-115#post-8145976
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