Audi Mmi 2g High Software Update 5570

15-09-2021

Audi Mmi 2g High Software Update 5570

Audi MMI update for your car. We’ve got original Audi firmware for all of the popular car models, like A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q3, Q5, Q7, and for all the types of MMI – 2G, 3G, Mib1 and more! 5570 is the last Update for mmi 2g Thanks given. Is it necessary to use all 3 cd for update Q7 2G MMI from version 850 to latest? Audi MMI3G High (HNav.

Audi MMI 2G hidden red menu was created mostly for easy software updates of your Multimedia Interface system. In this hidden menu you can also find information about cars equipment (CD changer, navigation, TV tuner, Audi Music Interface…).
This description was created based on software version 5570. If your car is using older software, you might find some differences.

Warning!

Performing this procedure may cause permanent damage to your car.
Do this at your own risk!
We are not responsible for any loss or damage.

Preparation

Make sure that you have in you car Audi Multi Media Interface 2G (MMI 2G). Check details in article Audi navigation systems – MMI RNS BNS RMC differences.

Make sure that your Audi Multi Media Interface 2G software version is up to date. In some older versions you might find differences or it will have less options then described. Read article MMI 2G software update to version 5570.

Audi MMI 2G hidden red menu enter procedure

Turn the ignition on.
Wait few seconds for the system to start.
Press and hold button SETUP and RETURN.
After few seconds Audi MMI 2G hidden red menu will appear on the screen. You can release buttons now.
Use control knob to navigate.

Audi MMI 2G hidden red menu description

When you enter hidden menu you will see all modules in (depending on optional equipment in your car):

Interfacebox – MMI head unit
MP3-Changer – 6CD MP3 disc changer
Handyvorb2 – bluetooth handsfree kit and car phone
BO_Q7 – Bang & Olufsen audio system
Navibox D3 – GPS navigation
TVHybridDVB – Hybrid TV tuner
SDS 3500 DE – Speech dialogue system
Tuner EU/US/RDW – AM/FM radio tuner

In this view you can choose only strong>SWUpdate special function button. After pressing it system will ask you for update source.

After choosing on of the modules (e.g. Interfacebox) you can see some of its properties:

SW-Number – software catalogue number
SW-Index – software version
SW-Date – release date
HW-Number – hardware catalogue number
HW-Index – hardware version
TextTool

In this view you can see four additional special function buttons: IRC, MOST, Parameter and On/Off.

IRC

Here you can see MOST ring logs by category:

Available current Logfiles
Available save Logfiles
Dump Logfiles on MOST
Save Logfiles
Deleting IRC log list
Show OLD Exception-List

Additionaly logs are divided by subcategory:

Session ID list
Misc log list
Speicher Log-Liste
OnOff log list
Audio log list
Exception log list
Watchdog log list
Keyboard log list
Panel log list
LVDS Log-Liste
MapView log list

Sample log contains only basic information like message title (short and long), date and time of the event.

MOST

Here you can see details about MOST ring for each connected module.

Parameter

This view lets you check couple parameters of currently selected module. For Interfacebox you can check:

FOT-Temp – module temperature
Display-Temp – display temperature
Brightness
Power
MemFree – free memory
MemAlloc – allocated memory
MemMax
MemLow
OperTime – total operating time counter
UBC enabled

On/Off

In this view you can check few details about module power cycles.

Three CDs for MMI software update 5.5.70. Note that this is not a navigation map, but your media system update. This update will fix a lot of minor issues - better performance of rain and light sensors, minor sound quality improvements, etc. In addition, there is another bigger improvement - new 3D mode is added for navigation (if your car is equipped with DVD navigation and MMI High)

MMI 2G Software Update - Versions and Features

Europe 2120

Volume limit increased.

Navigation notifications are off while a phone call is in progress.

The volume of music is reduced during navigation notifications.

Navigate the arrow while searching for an IP.

Low-zoom map marking

Europe 3460

3D maps (bird's eye view).

Fixes CD players, radio tuner, amplifiers, bluetooth, TV tuner, DAB.

Europe 4220

AMI USB sources support.

Enhance user interface graphics.

Fixes for CD chaners, radio tuner, amplifiers, bluetooth, TV tuner, DAB.

Europe 5150 = USA 3360 = Russia 5540

AMI iPod compatibility

AMI support for ACC and WAV files over USB

Bluetooth handsfree fixes

Europe 5570 = USA 4610 = Russia 6030

Convenient switching between media sources.

Fixed for amplifier, TV tuner, MP3 CD changer, head unit.

Audi dropped support for MMI 2G software updates at version 5570, but continues to publish GPS maps for DVDs each year for this system.

Preparation

Make sure you have Audi Multi Media Interface 2G (MMI 2G) in your car. Check details in article Audi navigation systems - MMI RNS BNS RMC differences.

Check you current software version and confirm that it is lower than 5570.

Navigate to CAR → SETUP → Version and check SW line. First 4 digits representing the current software version.

Update procedure can take couple of hours. It is important to eliminate any power shortage. If you are in poor condition, we recommend using the battery charger while performing this procedure.

Turn any unnecessary devices that can cause battery drain while the key is in the ACC position (HVAC system, interior and exterior lights, audio system, phone charger). During this procedure do not use any electrical accessories (electric windows, power seats, central lock, electric boot lid).

Take out CDs from the CD changer that's in the glove box or in the center console.

MMI 2G software update version EU 5150 / USA 3360 / Russia 5540 - procedure

It is possible to update to version 5570 only from software 5150 or higher. This step is necessary only if you are running a software version lower than 5150.

Turn the key to position II and wait for the Audi Multi Media Interface to start.

Load CD1 into the first slot in the CD changer.

Press and hold the SETUP and RETURN buttons.

After a couple of second hidden red menu will appear. Release the buttons.

Go to SWUpdate → CD-ROM. Update CD content will be verified. Audio will mute.

The list of devices ready for the update will appear on the screen. Scroll down to Start download position and confirm the update. This will take up to 40 minutes.

Once the update is complete, you will see the update status. Scroll down to restart the MMI and press it. The system will reboot and return to normal operation.

Remove the first MMI 2G Software Update CD from the CD changer.

MMI 2G software update bluetooth

This is only required if your car is equipped with a Bluetooth hands-free system.

Perform the update procedure twice using CD2.

You must do this twice when the first update procedure removes the memory of the Bluetooth device. it will actually install the new software the second time you run the CD2 update.