Uconnect 8.4 & 8.4an update - 17.11.07

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I saw that on the web, but the uconnect update website only show the 2016 update for my truck now, it will be availble soon I guess:

NUMBER: 08-028-17
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: March 17, 2017

SUBJECT:
RA3 And RA4 Radio Over The Air Software Updates
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air update (FOTA)
and provides a service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to
complete the update.
MODELS:
2013 - 2016 (D2) RAM 3500 Pickup
2013 - 2016 (DD) RAM 3500 Cab Chassis
2013 - 2016 (DF) RAM 3500 10K Cab Chassis
2013 - 2016 (DJ) RAM 2500 Pickup
2013 - 2016 (DS) RAM 1500 Pickup
2014 - 2016 (KL) Jeep Cherokee
2015 - 2016 (LA) Dodge Challenger
2015 - 2016 (LD) Dodge Charger
2015 - 2016 (LX) Chrysler 300
2015 - 2016 (UF) Chrysler 200
2014 - 2016 (WD) Dodge Durango
2014 - 2016 (WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee
2013 - 2016 (ZD) Dodge Viper

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
NAFTA/(U.S. only).

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with Uconnect 8.4 (Sales Code
RA3) or Uconnect 8.4AN (Sales Code RA4).
NUMBER: 08-028-17
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: March 17, 2017

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The following improvements are included in this update:
• Adds Apple Siri® Eyes Free capability for iPhone® owners.
• Auto Play can now be configured.
• Adds do not disturb text message feature.
• The ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar.
• Fix for radio locks up/frozen.
• Fix for stuck on black/blank screen.
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements.
• Several navigation improvements.
• Fix for radio loses time.
• Charge Complete notification is not received (RU PHEV only).
• Media devices, Phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements.
• Improved tuner performance.
• Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance.
• Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp, Pandora, Aha, etc).


DISCUSSION:

All MY13-16 vehicles sold in the U.S. with the RA3 or RA4 radio can now receive software
updates “over-the-air”. Updates to software level 17.11.07 will occur in a phased roll-out.
The software is updated through the built-in cellular modem in the radio which is
connected to the Sprint® 3G network. Customers will see a notification on their radio
screen when new software is available for their radio (Fig. 1). The owner will have the
option to update the radio or schedule the update for later. There is not an option to
decline the update indefinitely. The update must be performed.
NOTE: This is an information only TSB to help the customers understand how they
can perform their FOTA update. This document does not contain a LOP for
reimbursement.
 
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Sprint 3G for an update? I would rather use dial up to load a flash drive lol. Interested if my '13 will get drag and drop.
 
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I hope they will release it on their website.

I have a canadian truck with a U.S. radio, so there is no way it will download it on the sprint network since we don't have this network here and also don't have the network air card in my truck
 

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I hope they will release it on their website.

I have a canadian truck with a U.S. radio, so there is no way it will download it on the sprint network since we don't have this network here and also don't have the network air card in my truck

It'll be posted 2-3 weeks after the OTA update goes out.
 

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Wish they would just push this update out already..


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So, this pushes to all radios? Even retrofitted trucks?
 

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So, this pushes to all radios? Even retrofitted trucks?
Hmm , I'd say you could update an upgraded radio via the USB , but not over the air , not positive ?

If over the air was possible I believe you'd need to install the shark fin antenna & coax kit ...again not sure about that ?

Subscribed for the info.
 

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i bet this still won't allow sd card interface on ra3/4 updated 2016 trucks will it?
 

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Still waiting on them to release the manual upgrade files on the uConnect website. Up here in Canada the wireless push is disabled.
 

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Called Uconnect they have no idea when this will be released. Seriously?
 

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Just did it over the weekend, got notified several times of an update when ever going to park.
 

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These windows 10 style forced updates make new nervous! I will be holding off to see what happens from those that take the update.

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Just did it over the weekend, got notified several times of an update when ever going to park.
Couple Questions for you Sir .

1) can you " accept " the update then drive the vehicle while it auto updates ?

2) must you " accept " then interface with the radio in Park Untill complete ?

3) how long does it take to install ?

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No you cannot drive, you must keep ignition on while downloading and then once that is done and it installs it says you can turn off remove key and leave vehicle it will complete on its own, that part was 50 minutes estimated. Not sure how long it actually took.
 

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It took less than 20 minutes to download, but I was in an area with a great sprint 3G covrrage
 

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It also said that if you turned off during download it cancels it and starts over next time you say it's ok to do.
 

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does this add sirius album art for those radios that don't have it? I know it adds drag and drop
 

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