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

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Yes but we have all been able to use Yelp and I and a few others were still able to use the via mobile apps until very recently even after the deleted account. They definitely did something.
 

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Just installed a vp4 na from a 2014 grand Cherokee and and it all appears to be functioning but it is running the 13.xx firmware/software. How do I update it?
 

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Not sure if your interested or able to do this but I just came across this ...


http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=77438

Free Trial for those with Expired Uconnect Access

Hope this helps !
They want me to sign up for 149 per year. So that I can lock and unlock my truck remotely and also use I heart radio and locate truck it stolen. I wouldn't pay a penny for that service.

In fact I'm considering snipping those cell connector on my 8.4 soon. Taking the ****** off line.

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They want me to sign up for 149 per year. So that I can lock and unlock my truck remotely and also use I heart radio and locate truck it stolen. I wouldn't pay a penny for that service.

In fact I'm considering snipping those cell connector on my 8.4 soon. Taking the ****** off line.

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Just unplug it....
 
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Just installed a vp4 na from a 2014 grand Cherokee and and it all appears to be functioning but it is running the 13.xx firmware/software. How do I update it?
Don't attempt to update it with any of the Ram files I posted... Yet.

What is the actual part number of the radio you have??



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They want me to sign up for 149 per year. So that I can lock and unlock my truck remotely and also use I heart radio and locate truck it stolen. I wouldn't pay a penny for that service.

In fact I'm considering snipping those cell connector on my 8.4 soon. Taking the ****** off line.

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Even unplugged it will still have cellular connectivity...

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With first key on it said jeep and then second key on it started saying Ram. The boot up screen
That's normal. It will re-brand for the vehicle it's installed in. The default is SRT...

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I know u said not to download yet but what are the steps when I am able to download and update?

Download to computer and then transfer to a thumb drive somehow? Then just put it in the USB port in my truck and it will download automatically while truck is on?

I apologize for all the questions but I am honestly clueless
 

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Wonder if I should try getting a vin from a 2014 grand Cherokee that has an ra4 and download the update from uconnect for my radio? I would think as long as I download the software for the 2013-2014 radios they would be the same. Whether it was jeep/ram/Chrysler. I thought 2015 and 2016 model year radios had unique software updates as they have more options.
 
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Wonder if I should try getting a vin from a 2014 grand Cherokee that has an ra4 and download the update from uconnect for my radio?
Grand Cherokee file won't work (likely power others who have tried it) while installed in the incorrect vehicle.

Again, what is the part number on your RA4? (If it matches post 3, you will likely be fine with the RAM fw).
From the OP..
* Dealer Mode (Use this to identify your Radio's P/N and S/N !)
....... Hold Hot+cold+buttons for 5 seconds

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Ok found a vin for both 2014 grand Cherokee and 2014 ram that both had factory ra4 radios and ran vin on drive uconnect and both show the same update file. So I think I will be ok. Just had to make sure to download the correct year for the radio.
 
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See my reply.

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Well that doesn't match any of the 'currently' known compatible RAM part numbers (work in progress).

You can always call Austin at NavRepair.com (he is apparently the one that answers most of the time and ask him to verify if it's compatible. Worse case, you can send it in and they can update the software for you.

Unfortunately we can't verify if that part number is actually a 2014 radio to even know if you are attempting to use the correct software. NavRepair can though.

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NAV repair emailed me back stating it is a 2013 (jeep actually didn't update to this radio and newer interior until 2014 so that would explain how it came from a 2014 grand Cherokee) and even gave me a link with the correct update for it.

I am pretty sure all 2013 and 2014 ra4 are essentially the same. I think they sense what brand they are in from info they recieve from the ecm/pcm. So the update for all 2013-2014 radios is the same, then there is a software update for 2015 and an additional one for 2016 radios. I think people had issues when installing a 2015 radio and updating with the software intended for 2013-2014 radios or vice versa. So basically I think if you download the correct software update for the model year your radio is then it should work. But that is just my theory. I will be trying to do the update tomorrow and report back.
 
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