INFO - 2013-2018 8.4A /AN FW Notes (RA3/VP3-NA & RA4/VP4-NA & UAx)

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Updated post 5 with the 2016 RA4 v16.33.29 fw link, TSB Change notes, and update directions.

Note: Took a look online at a few 2017 Rams with RA4's and they appear to be the same radios/architecture. Looks like people will be able to convert ra1/ra2 radios to the 8.4's for another year.

Here's the TSB 08-57-16 Rev A notes:



I successfully updated my 16 8.4n to this software. Thanks for the help!


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Hi, i have a new 2016 dodge ram limited with preinstalled 15.30.2 software version in my uconnect, i want to update it to 16.33.29 but I have a doubt, i live in italy and my ram it's a "special" version for export, with instrument cluster in km/h and european maps on uconnect (the map database is cmcvp4eu, not the usa version VP4 NA)

i can put the UCONNECT_8.4AN_RA4_16.33.29_MY16 update or there is a UCONNECT_8.4EU update for my RAM?

Here is the complete information of my uconnect:
Software 15.30.2
NaviServer 9.10.32.532696
Map Database CMCVP4EU; HMEU2015Q2; 20150408

thanks in advance
 

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Hmm , that's a damn good question Sir .

Maybe someone here can answer that , if not call or visit Navrepair.com , they seem to be the leader for information on these 8.4" Radios .

Goodluck and Hope this helps!
 

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Since your truck has that radio from the factory, I would just go to driveuconnect.com and put in your VIN. If there's an update available, they'll tell you. This will make sure you get the proper one and not an NA one.
 

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RLK Thanks, i will try to contact navrepair!

Since your truck has that radio from the factory, I would just go to driveuconnect.com and put in your VIN. If there's an update available, they'll tell you. This will make sure you get the proper one and not an NA one.

the site give me this error

Error with VIN number
Sorry, an error has occurred. Please ensure that the VIN number you entered is accurate and that you are using a supported browser then try again. For a list of supported browsers, please visit FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Uconnect® Access.
 
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Hi, i have a new 2016 dodge ram limited with preinstalled 15.30.2 software version in my uconnect, i want to update it to 16.33.29 but I have a doubt, i live in italy and my ram it's a "special" version for export, with instrument cluster in km/h and european maps on uconnect (the map database is cmcvp4eu, not the usa version VP4 NA)

i can put the UCONNECT_8.4AN_RA4_16.33.29_MY16 update or there is a UCONNECT_8.4EU update for my RAM?

Here is the complete information of my uconnect:
Software 15.30.2
NaviServer 9.10.32.532696
Map Database CMCVP4EU; HMEU2015Q2; 20150408

thanks in advance

RLK Thanks, i will try to contact navrepair!

the site give me this error

Error with VIN number
Sorry, an error has occurred. Please ensure that the VIN number you entered is accurate and that you are using a supported browser then try again. For a list of supported browsers, please visit FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Uconnect® Access.

Post your VIN so 00R/T and myself can check also.

Unless we notice something else, you may be better suited contacting "Austin" at NavRepair.com ([email protected] ) or perhaps even CustomTronix.com (Sweden) since they seem to be more familiar with euro versions of the RA4's.
 

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Post your VIN so 00R/T and myself can check also.

Unless we notice something else, you may be better suited contacting "Austin" at NavRepair.com ([email protected] ) or perhaps even CustomTronix.com (Sweden) since they seem to be more familiar with euro versions of the RA4's.

my vin: 1C6RR7PT1GS421589

navrepair reply:
It states there are no updates for your vehicle.
There probably isn’t a version 16.xx.xx for the EU quite yet.



the ram in europe is not officially imported, so I think we will never see official updates of our navigator

the only solutions that i think is install the US firmware or if is not compatible build a custom firmware for our EU uconnect
 
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my vin: 1C6RR7PT1GS421589

navrepair reply:
It states there are no updates for your vehicle.
There probably isn’t a version 16.xx.xx for the EU quite yet.



the ram in europe is not officially imported, so I think we will never see official updates of our navigator

the only solutions that i think is install the US firmware or if is not compatible build a custom firmware for our EU uconnect

Yep, I show the same thing... No Updates Available. I wouldn't recommend you load one of these RA4/VP4-NA updates on your EU unit. CustomTronix may be your only option.
 

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I had a 2017 RA4. It worked perfect and was amazing, great gps, but the backup camera didn't work, it was distorted and split into 2 images. Couldn't live without my backup cam. PN was 68283240AB.
 
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I had a 2017 RA4. It worked perfect and was amazing, great gps, but the backup camera didn't work, it was distorted and split into 2 images. Couldn't live without my backup cam. PN was 68283240AB.

Do you know what sw version was on it at the time?

What year truck was it installed in? (is 2013 correct per your profile?)

Where there any other noticeable differences b/w it and earlier RA4's?

Do you happen to know if GetupK is still making conversion harnesses? I'm seeing lots of requests.

PS: I know on the 2016 RA4's that cargo cam and 3rd video inputs are swapped from what customtronix uses with their sw jailbreak.
 

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It was obviously out of a Chrysler since I couldn't get the logo off the boot screen. I had it installed in a 2013 and also tried it in getupkid's 2013 and had the same issues. Major difference in previous models. Completely different display. Map could 2 finger zoom. It is customizable similar to the 2016.

As for Getupkid, he has been crazy at work. We were able to watch the Chiefs game tonight but he said he hasn't had time to help people with harnesses. I think he said things were slowing down so hopefully he can get back on it. I'm lucky to have him down the street. He was saying the other day that he was able to add a code to get power folding mirrors to work. Hoping he can help me out with that too.

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I would love to have the android auto. Will it be possible to install android auto software in the Rams uconnect?

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Aftermarket is the only option at the moment.

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Oh, one more thing, the 2017 radio sound quality was night and day better than my 2014. I have a 2015 coming in this weekend, hoping to get better maps...
 

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i think we have to wait the ram version of uconnect 2017 for the rear camera, may be some differences between the chrysler and the ram camera input



there is different hardware between 2016 and 2017 ra4? i hope in a unofficial update method if hardware is similar
 

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i think we have to wait the ram version of uconnect 2017 for the rear camera, may be some differences between the chrysler and the ram camera input



there is different hardware between 2016 and 2017 ra4? i hope in a unofficial update method if hardware is similar


RAM is not getting the next generation UConnect in 2017.

There are significant hardware differences between the next gen models and previous ones that will make a software upgrade extremely unlikely.
 

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RAM is not getting the next generation UConnect in 2017.

There are significant hardware differences between the next gen models and previous ones that will make a software upgrade extremely unlikely.
Really? How do you know this? I doubt the is "significant" hardware differences. Slight if any

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RAM is not getting the next generation UConnect in 2017.

There are significant hardware differences between the next gen models and previous ones that will make a software upgrade extremely unlikely.
I'm still holding out hope. I can't picture a hardware change that would be drastic enough to not offer Android Auto and Apple Carplay. The big show stopper there would be UConnect loosing subscribers to these free services that offer more (in my opinion).

I'm OK with being wrong though.

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INFO - 2013, 2014, 2015 8.4AN FW Notes (RA4/VP4 NA)

Really? How do you know this? I doubt the is "significant" hardware differences. Slight if any

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For starters, they replaced the old resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution capacitive one that supports multi-touch. They haven't gone into a lot of detail, but the main processor has been upgraded to one with more power to support the new features. Also, all of the RAM models are made by Harmon, while the new generation are made by Panasonic like the ones in the 2011-2014 300/Charger/Dart were.

I don't think anyone has even been able to get 2016 software running on earlier radios when the hardware *was* nearly the same. Even if they're not building it on a completely different OS (it wouldn't surprise me if they were), there is still the issue of missing drivers and potentially different processor architecture. I would not hold out any hope of getting any of the new functionality unless it comes from FCA, and they said they won't be releasing it.
 
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