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VW Touareg RNS850 North America Region Maps Update - version 6.24.0 latest one... 2021/2022

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


Alternative source:


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 status is CHECKED.
4. Don't use Green Menu, You need to use User Defined method.
5. Special destinations section (POI) will be empty, Special destinations online do work. They require internet connection of course, and to have them Google Earth must be enabled.
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. This scripts slays process which checks if the maps are activated. Here, it will make Your maps work:


or unblocker from DrGER:


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. Ths maps work for P0711 firmware and higher.
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 2021/2022. The newest means there's no other higher available version. Probably there won't be any.
14. Don't use MacOS to extract or upload Your files onto SD Card!
15. When You'll have 03623 or 03276 errors in 5F module after the update I can help fix them (one of them requires VCDS).

This is how to solve one error:

This is how to solve the other:

16. Use solid SD Card, not a microSD with adapter.
17. Here's P0711 firmware (for NAR - North America only):


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

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Thanks for sharing. I will attempt to download are re-share to see if anyone on this side is successful in attempting the update.
Ok, thx. I'm being curious how they work.
RAR has been downloaded. I'm in queue now for uploading it to a share service, but it will probably be tomorrow by the time it completes due to it being a free, throttled account. Will share link when ready.
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Here's an attempt at sharing.
Free account so get it before it expires in about one week.
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Thank You. The last upgrade You had on this forum was from 2017/2018 so four years newer map will make a difference I think.

Anyone uploaded them into RNS with success?
You guys have been warned about this being a temporary, free option
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I've downloaded it. I'm waiting for you to try it to see how it goes!
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I've downloaded it. I'm waiting for you to try it to see how it goes!
You'll be waiting a while because I have no desire to attempt the update since I'm on the '18 maps which are currently satisfying my needs
My contribution to this experiment will be limited to temporary seeding the files for now.
Well it's not an experiment, I think. Maps were prepared carefully by me in exactly the same way as those for Europe (and they work great). I've double checked edited files and compared them with older NAR versions. Everything seems to be in order. There's only ONE difference between older and newer version but I think it's minor.

Of course I can't exclude any mistakes, if so I'll fix them. But I doubt there are any.

We need a daredevil right now :)
I wasn't suggesting that there's anything wrong with what you have supplied.... simply clarifying that I won't be attempting it any time soon as it's not a priority for me. I have actual maintenance and other upkeep that takes priority over my outdated NAV maps that I have barely used.
And here's another source.....
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Well sry guys, there is one mistake there. MapStyles weren't updated to latest version. It means all POI had outdated icons. The new look is way more fresher. I removed the link and will upload fixed version today. For those who downloaded whole maps I'll prepare small fix to update just MapStyles. Sorry, probably I've been tired too much...

Edit: everything is fixed, details are in the first post.
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Well sry guys, there is one mistake there. MapStyles weren't updated to latest version. It means all POI had outdated icons. The new look is way more fresher. I removed the link and will upload fixed version today. For those who downloaded whole maps I'll prepare small fix to update just MapStyles. Sorry, probably I've been tired too much...

Edit: everything is fixed, details are in the first post.
@Lysy do you have the instruction guides on how to make the source maps compatible with RNS850?

I've been on the European Touareg forums and noticed the members update their maps through Audi. I assumed if they can convert EU Audi -> EU Touareg then it should be possible to convert NAR Audi -> NAR Touareg. I've downloaded the
You've ended up prematurely ;) Don't know what was next :) You've downloaded and... ??

These maps are exact conversion from 6.24.0 NAR Audi to VW. The MMI3GP unit and RNS850 are working on exactly the same databases. Only labels of them differs.

The detailed instruction is hard to explain. It's just editing content of the text files and the names of the files and directories. I gave a brief description in here:
Here's the newest available map update for the RNS850 North America Region:


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 on the other side of the pond, so it was impossible for me to upload it to my RNS system.
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. There's no way I can check it.
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 2021/2022. The newest means there's no other higher available version. Probably there won't be any.

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

P.S.2. Here is MapStyle fix:

Use it ONLY when You've downloaded earlier maps without "fixed" extension in it's name. To upload it make SD just the way You prepare maps, then activate Engineering Mode, choose User Deifned mode, and then just click Next. This procedure should quickly update just MapStyles database. This is how they look in european version:

NightView:
View attachment 255611

DayView:
View attachment 255612

Cheers
This is excellent. Thanks! I've downloaded the files but I don't see anything which indicates the naming convention for the respective SD files for Maps and Activation.

The V12 instructions noted to rename them with 7P etc so the system believes they are authentic VW SDs. Is that correct or is that unnecessary with these files?

I've scoured the threads and nothing specific to this 2021-22 update comes up. It's early days so I'm in wait n see mode.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks Lysy for this download. Awesome of you to help out the community like this. Really kind.
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Here's the newest available map update for the RNS850 North America Region:


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 on the other side of the pond, so it was impossible for me to upload it to my RNS system.
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. There's no way I can check it.
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 2021/2022. The newest means there's no other higher available version. Probably there won't be any.

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

P.S.2. Here is MapStyle fix:

Use it ONLY when You've downloaded earlier maps without "fixed" extension in it's name. To upload it make SD just the way You prepare maps, then activate Engineering Mode, choose User Deifned mode, and then just click Next. This procedure should quickly update just MapStyles database. This is how they look in european version:

NightView:
View attachment 255611

DayView:
View attachment 255612

Cheers
Hi Lysy looks like you have done a great job which works. -- may I ask if you have thought about doing the same for us don under when you get bored... I am sure that there are a number of us that would provide a donation for the service.
Hi Lysy looks like you have done a great job which works. -- may I ask if you have thought about doing the same for us don under when you get bored... I am sure that there are a number of us that would provide a donation for the service.
He already has, look for the Australian maps thread he created.
He already has, look for the Australian maps thread he created.
Thanks I shall look for that
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