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

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Hi guys.
I have a UK imported 2014 1500 with an 8.4 unit that i would like to update. The truck was imported from new.
My unit has the following part number, and doesn't match any shown in this thread;
68224536AE
It is running an old firmware, 14.25.5, and i would like to update.
The uconnect website says an update is available, but when i attempt to see the updates available i am presented with an 'unknown error' message, and unable to do anything.

Are you firmware options shown in post 4 safe for my unit?

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Disco & Boss,
All the fw I have is posted/linked here and is only for the exact radio year/PN/model specified.
If you have an overseas/non USA PN radio them you can check the other website/pw with fw linked at the bottom of the OP or you have to find the vin of a matching year/model truck with the same radio up need fw for and then use that vin to get fw from a dealer (give them the vin and a blank USB drive)

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Thanks Mpgrimm2
You mentioned another website in your post that hosts firmware, are you able to confirm what this website is? Sorry if I have got confused by your post.
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Thanks Mpgrimm2
You mentioned another website in your post that hosts firmware, are you able to confirm what this website is? Sorry if I have got confused by your post.
Thanks.
It's the MyDrive link toward the bottom of the OP (PW is there also). Can't say for sure who owns it or where I found it (on a Jeep/charger forum I think).

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Thanks. There appears to be a version of 17 that should be compatible. My truck didn’t like my usb stick so I’ll try again with a new one over the next couple of days.
 

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Hi guys,
I have tried another USB stick and still receiving the 'device unplayable' message.
The only files present are swdl.iso & swdl.upd.
Should i only be using the .iso file?
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Hello, haven't read through all the threads but did you format the USB to fat32 and then load the files into the USB? If not then try NTFS and then repeat? I did that for my 2017 Ram 3500 Laramie DRW and the fat32 worked after 4 tries.

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***edit***
I answered my own question. The exe file is a self extracting zip file... not sure about the popup adds though



I am trying to download some old FW version to attempt in incremental update to my 2014 ram since the latest version is doing nothing. When try downloading the v14, 15, and 16 it is an .exe file...it feels kind of sketchy. To make it feel even more sketchy the download site opened a popup that said "my computer has been infected" and would not let me click on anything. I had to ctrl-alt-delete to get my computer back. Is this legit?




DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for you or what you do with your radio. It is up to you to know if these are correct for you or not. Use these files absolutely at your own risk. I am simply trying to help those that can't get a verified VIN for their 8.4AN swap or want to roll back to previous firmware for some reason.

(CNET) MD5 Checker 2.31 (creator)
(GET IT! You should check your downloads against MD5’s whenever they’re posted to verify a good download.)

2014 8.4AN (RA4/VP4 NA, 68224525AB)
Verified P/N's from members:

- 68224525AB ... Jared 4.7
- 68224525AD ... Tallsilver
- 68224525AE ... (Avgas & LQK Ebay listing)
- 68224525AG ... OutlawTrucker
- 68224525ZH ... SitKneelBend
- 68224525AH ... (Vin Verified via LakelandMotors Parts clerk, CptWing, & Mpgrimm2)

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Latest Version: 18.45.01

** FYI. The latest v18.45.01 update for ALL 13-17 Ra3 VP3-NA and RA4 VP4-NA radios is in a separate thread at the moment & appears to require SW version 17.11.x or higher **
ROLL-UP INFO: FOTA 18.11.x & uC D/L 18.45.01 SW Update 13-17 RA3/Vp3-NA & Ra4 VP4-NA.



NOTE: The only files that should be on your Fat32 4gb+ Thumbdrive when ready will be "swdl.iso and swdl.upd"

- v17.43.01 Fw Link (2014 ONLY!) and Update Directions Link
NOTE: (Cargo Cam Button removed w/Backup Cam!)
List of Changes: TSB 08-068-18 My13_My14 17.43.01.pdf
MD5: BD003E575E11988ABD4FACEDEA6AB73F

- v.17.11.07 Fw Link (2014 ONLY!) and Update Directions Link
NOTE: ONLY Version that supports Backup Cam & Cargo Cam!
List of changes: FCA tsb_08-071-17 MY13_MY14 RA4 VP4-NA v17.11.07.pdf
MD5: ADF1ADCAA4DD73CE9519C69413D414E5


NOTE: For prior FW, the only file that should be on your Fat32 4gb+ Thumbdrive when ready will be "swdl.iso"

- v.16.13.13 Fw Link (2013 & 2014) and Update Directions Link
List of changes: 2013-2014 16.13.13 FW FCA Bulletin KL_08_054_16.pdf
MD5: 087FCFA00F5CDB2A6715D98F9244878F

- v.15.26.1 Fw Link (2013 & 2014) and Update directions Link
MD5: 61C32B7D7B079FF3EB5D77A047F550C5

- v.14.25.5 (Provided by another member) and Update Directions Link
MD5: A7E98C0DA5E8C72BC9F0C7BD2227DECA
 
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MediaFire is sometimes littered with pop ups, but it's free. .. Ad block is recommended. Verify your download whenever possible against the listed md5 which will make sure you get a good file.

You should be able to update to v17.x ... Which will then allow the latest v18.45.01 GPS bug fix to load.

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Installed the 68331631AK radio in my 2017 about three months ago and I have not experienced any problems. It came preloaded with 22.6. I ended up purchasing from the dealer since I wanted CarPlay due to moving to a new area and prefer Waze over Ram's GPS system. Let me know if you need any additional info.
 

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I'm having trouble updating my RA3/VP3 MX past 16.13.13. I've tried every 17.11.07 and 17.43.01 update for the 2013 and 2014 RA3 units with no luck. I saw member "glockrocket17" posted about his CA unit updating ok and his model number is very close to mine. Hope he sees my post and can help point me to the file he used.
 
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Canadian RA3/VP3-CA Radio Info for those interested...

2014 RA3/VP3-CA
PN: 68224538AC (glockrocket17)

Which firmware file did you use? My VP3-MX is very close in serial number to yours, mine is 68224534AC
I'm having a ***** of a time finding the correct 17.*** update to get mine past 16.13.13 so I can get my navigation activated.
Thanks in advance!!!
 
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Which firmware file did you use? My VP3-MX is very close in serial number to yours, mine is 68224534AD
I'm having a ***** of a time finding the correct 17.*** update to get mine past 16.13.13 so I can get my navigation activated.
Thanks in advance!!!
As mentioned previously... Your going to have a heck of a time finding sw updates.

and you will need to find the VIN of a 2014 Mexican ram truck with a an Ra3 Vp3-MX radio (verified via build sheet/configuration) and then...
Take that Mexico truck VIN along with 2x blank, 16gb USB drives to a dealer and ask them to get the 17.x and 18.45.01 updates downloaded for you. Similar PN radios from the same model year (6822xxxx) will not work for you.

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Which firmware file did you use? My VP3-MX is very close in serial number to yours, mine is 68224534AC
I'm having a ***** of a time finding the correct 17.*** update to get mine past 16.13.13 so I can get my navigation activated.
Thanks in advance!!!
I'm also on 16.13.13 if you find a 17.x file that works let us know. I want android auto so I have stopped looking for updates and am contemplating a radio upgrade.

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Which firmware file did you use? My VP3-MX is very close in serial number to yours, mine is 68224534AC
I'm having a ***** of a time finding the correct 17.*** update to get mine past 16.13.13 so I can get my navigation activated.
Thanks in advance!!!
Wanted to mention you can find 2016 and 2017 VP4 NA radios with factory Nav plus Travel Link/Real Time Traffic and HD radio for four to five hundred dollars shipped pretty easily. You may actually be into it the same amount if you consider you what you can sell your current radio for and what it's going to cost to enable the Nav on the RA3 that won't have any of those features even after the Nav is enabled. It will also be easier for you to update in the future if necessary. Totally up to you but just wanted to mention that may be another option.

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I updated my radio UAQ nav that I got from infotainment to the latest version posted here 22.6? It was from a 2018 ram. I’m having a couple issues where all the temps are in Celsius and I can’t change it in the settings menu also noticed that when changing temperature using the hard buttons, it only goes to high or low can’t go up one degree. Anyone have any ideas? It’s kinda annoying now. Ugh. I thought it would fix a couple issues but now it seems

things I tried..

constantly changing settings back
Remove both batteries for 10 mins
 

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Does anyone have a file for a 2015 ra4/vp4 CA? 68238626AG It’s currently running 15.06.1.
 
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I updated my radio UAQ nav that I got from infotainment to the latest version posted here 22.6? It was from a 2018 ram. I’m having a couple issues where all the temps are in Celsius and I can’t change it in the settings menu also noticed that when changing temperature using the hard buttons, it only goes to high or low can’t go up one degree. Anyone have any ideas? It’s kinda annoying now. Ugh. I thought it would fix a couple issues but now it seems

things I tried..

constantly changing settings back
Remove both batteries for 10 mins
See Gibbs HVAC issue with UAQ upgrade thread posts 2-6.

As far as the units... There should be a setting in the menu.. if it works. Pull the 20A inline radio fuse near the brake booster/firewall harness to reset the radio (takes a while to reset... Wait for sxm button to reappear)

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I’ve tried pulling power for times and no luck. I did find out setting the units to metric makes everything work, besides being in metric units. Changing the units from metric to US will change the dash but not the uaq.
This is a 2018 radio in a 2015 2500 that had all the dual zones etc. I have the infotainment module for the temp. Before the update it was all working properly in US units.
 
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