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Hi everyone, I have a 2012 1500 with the RHR radio. I'd like to update the gracenotes and what ever else there is. 3e7f195c91bffe9bb96aef3106e3a993.jpg
This is what I have now. How do I go about getting new updates and where do I get them from. I live in Canada, I don't know if that matters or not for software versions or not. Thanks
 

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you can find the downloads here

But I'd do a little research first, maybe even call them. Sometimes you need to upgrade in stages, I know I needed to with my RHB, couldn't go directly from where I was to the latest version.
 
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you can find the downloads here

But I'd do a little research first, maybe even call them. Sometimes you need to upgrade in stages, I know I needed to with my RHB, couldn't go directly from where I was to the latest version.



Thanks for the link. Who should I call ?
 

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Thanks for the link. Who should I call ?

I'd call the place the link references, there's a phone # at the top of the page, they should be able to help
 
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I'd call the place the link references, there's a phone # at the top of the page, they should be able to help



Thanks, I saw the number after I sent my post lol sorry
 
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What's the chance of messing this up ? Lol
 

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Not to bad, there is a slight risk, just make sure to put aside enough time, a few hours to be safe, and understand all the steps. DO NOT under any circumstances shut off the key or let your battery go dead in the middle of the update, it will turn the radio into a paperweight.
 
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Not to bad, there is a slight risk, just make sure to put aside enough time, a few hours to be safe, and understand all the steps. DO NOT under any circumstances shut off the key or let your battery go dead in the middle of the update, it will turn the radio into a paperweight.



Does that apply to the firmware too ? I'd hate to turn my radio into a brick lol
 

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LOL no worries, especially the firmware, the firmware update basically erases whats stored in the radio allowing it to start up first, and then rewrites a newer version, if that process is interrupted, there is nothing in the radio telling it how to start up. hence it is referred to as "bricked". I'm pretty sure you need to update the firmware before gracenotes, but I'd confirm that with the guys at navrepair, they are really helpful in answering questions.
 
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Ok did the firmware update and it went well, next will be the gracesotes lol
 

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Good deal, you're over 1/2 way there, they scary part is done
 

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Sorry for the dumb question but what does the update even do? And does it work on the RHB?


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Sorry for the dumb question but what does the update even do? And does it work on the RHB?


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I didn't notice much. And they have some for that model depending on what version you have
 

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Well did you notice anything at all? I'm trying to figure out if it's even worth it to try.


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Well did you notice anything at all? I'm trying to figure out if it's even worth it to try.


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So far I've noticed the response time to be faster. But I haven't had time to play with it much. I still have to do the gracenotes update too
 

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Okay thanks I'll look into jt


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Just did the gracenotes update 6168. Worked without any problems.

I'd like to update the maps but paying 150 seems a little ridiculous to me.
 

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Just did the gracenotes update 6168. Worked without any problems.

I'd like to update the maps but paying 150 seems a little ridiculous to me.



Agreed on that point. I have a phone that updates itself.


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