[Lysy]

Here's the newest available map update for the RNS850 Australia Region:

1.58 GB file on MEGA

mega.nz

1. You can't find this archive anywhere in the internet, cause it's made by myself. It's a simple Audi MMI3GP conversion.
2. Databases are 100% identical with VW standard. There is no ingeration in originality of the databases.
3. This package is CHECKED. There was a successful upload.
4. Don't use Green Menu, You need to use User Defined method.
5. Don't ask how to upload it into Your RNS. There's answer for that in the internet.
6. If Your map won't work after 3-4 minutes after the update don't panic. It means You need to activate it. I have no expierience with activating region 2 maps. Probably there is an activator in the internet. I'll help if it won't work. Here:

1.9 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

7. Please RESHARE. If You've downloaded it and it's working, upload it to any possible server to share with other people. Even You can post alternative links in here. Don't let other people to earn money on this.
8. Have no knowledge if TMC works, but it should.
9. If someone is successful with updating, please don't be shy and let us know. If it fails, also please send a post.
10. It looks like AN (australian) firmwares are identical with ECE (european) ones. It works for P0824.
11. If You don't know what to do please ask for help. No shame in it, but don't be lazy.
12. Ths map is from 2021. The newest means there's no other higher available version. Probably there won't be any.
13. Don't use MacOS to extract or upload Your files onto SD Card!
14. When You'll have 03623 or 03276 errors in 5F module after the update I can help fix them (one of them requires VCDS).
15. Use solid SD Card, not a microSD with adapter.

P.S. Feel free to ask me any questions (except for stupid ones).

 

[2MUCKY]

Here's the newest available map update for the RNS850 Australia Region:

1.58 GB file on MEGA

mega.nz

1. You can't find this archive anywhere in the internet, cause it's made by myself. It's a simple Audi MMI3GP conversion.
2. Databases are 100% identical with VW standard. There is no ingeration in originality of the databases.
3. This package is NOT CHECKED. I live in Europe, so it was difficult for me to upload it to my RNS system and use it.
4. Don't use Green Menu, just use Standard method, hope will work fine.
5. If You prefer, I added also User Defined mode.
6. Don't ask how to upload it into Your RNS. There's answer for that in the internet.
7. If Your map won't work after 3-4 minutes after the update don't panic. It means You need to activate it. I have no expierience with activating region 2 maps. Probably there is an activator in the internet. I'll help if it won't work.
8. Please RESHARE. If You've downloaded it and it's working, upload it to any possible server to share with other people. Even You can post alternative links in here. Don't let other people to earn money on this.
9. Have no knowledge if TMC works, but it should.
10. If someone is successful with updating, please don't be shy and let us know. If it fails, also please send a post.
11. I have no experience for which firmwares does it work. It looks like AN (australian) firmwares are identical with ECE (european) ones.
12. If You don't know what to do please ask for help. No shame in it, but don't be lazy.
13. Ths map is from 2021. The newest means there's no other higher available version. Probably there won't be any.
14. MapStyles database is up to date, there's no need to apply any fix.

P.S. Feel free to ask me any questions (except for stupid ones).

Does this cover New Zealand too? My 2014 with RNS850 hasn't been updated since new!
Cheers,

 

[Lysy]

Yes, it's with New Zealand.

 

[Steve_L]

I have only ever done a map and/or firmware update via the Green Menu.
You mention that users should use the "Standard Method".
Could you please explain what the Standard Method is?

Thanks for providing the file

 

[Lysy]

V911406 RNS 850 Radio Software Update (11-13) Touareg (nhtsa.gov)

Page 4, second image from the top. This PDF is about firmware update, but it's the same way with the maps.

You activate Engineering Mode, then need to choose Update, then SD Card as a source, then there's confirming version window and after that You choose upload method; there are two available - standard (red circled) or user defined. The standard one should work, the RNS system checks itself which of the database file is newer and uploads only the fresh ones. It does it by comparing their versions.

Don't use Green Menu! Deleting whole partition of Your navi database isn't a wise move.

 

[Grimmmmmmmmy]

Thank you, has anyone tried this yet?

 

[Lysy]

Well, You can go first and tell us Should be harmless.

I can also convert for You maps with 5.13.4 version for these regions:

• Hong Kong and Macau (HM);
• Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (ME and ME2);
• Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland (SA);
• Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore (SM).

Cheers

 

[2MUCKY]

I might get brave and try this at the weekend.
Very scared of bricking my 850 tho...

 

[Lysy]

Think the other way. What if You succeed?

 

[2MUCKY]

Think the other way. What if You succeed?

The map update would be a nice thing but it's not essential. The RNS850 working is essential.

 

[Lysy]

You can look at RNS850 Euro Update thread... it's a similiar situation. The last original version from VW was 6.32.1. I made 6.35.1 from Audi and everything works. Can't guarantee anything, but it's very unlikely to brick Your RNS. In worst case You'll end up in need of reloading Your old maps... Just use Standard mode.

 

[Grimmmmmmmmy]

Hey Guys

How do you exit engineering mode?

Found it, phone + nav + central buttons

Thanks

 

[Steve_L]

Hey Guys

How do you exit engineering mode?

Found it, phone + nav + central buttons

Thanks

so you have managed to update it successfully?

 

[Grimmmmmmmmy]

Lol no way was playing, I did see dab software installed tho

 

[2MUCKY]

Anybody got brave enough to do this yet?

 

[Lysy]

Everyone wants a new map but noone to upload it

 

[BriefObsessions]

Thanks OP!

I was game enough to try this today, no issues. Used a USB rather than SD card, took about 15 minutes.

 

[Steve_L]

Thanks OP!

I was game enough to try this today, no issues. Used a USB rather than SD card, took about 15 minutes.

View attachment 256450

care to give us "frightened" souls a blow by blow description of how you did it please?

 

[BriefObsessions]

Sure Steve.

Copy the contents of the RNS850 8R0060884HS folder to the root of your USB stick, then just follow the PDF linked in post 5 (except select USB instead of CD/DVD). Slight difference to page 7 where it says click 'Continue', mine showed 'Next'. Does the same thing though and takes you to the last screen where you click 'Cancel Documentation' and you're done!

 

[BriefObsessions]

Don't do this update yet!

After working just fine for a few minutes, I'm now getting a navigation not activated message. Hopefully there's a way to activate this map update...