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

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SitKneelBend

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Looking for some help on a 14.

My current software is 13.38.52 and I've downloaded the newest 18.45.01 update but of course it doesn't work. In the instructions it mentions that if you currently have anything older than 16.16.13 to "proceed to your local dealer."

Can I go through and update each update to get me to the current one? I saved all the files off the main page for the 14's: 14.25.5, 15.26.1, 16.13.13, 17.11.07, 17.43.01. And eventually be able to update to the latest 18.45.01? Do I need to do all? What would you all recommend? Reason I'm updating, other than to update is that I bought new maps.
You might be able to get away with just 15.26.1 and 16.13.13. I think a security change is included in 15.26.1 that 16.13.13 is dependent on. You could try just doing 16.13.13 and see what happens.

Edit: just listen to @Mpgrimm2...
 

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My truck is Canadian, but I used the US software update. If I remember correctly, it's been awhile. And mine is the RA3.

Yes, I believe I still have the file on a removeable hard drive. I'll look right quick.

ETA: yes, I have the file.
Is it possible to get the Canadian files?
 
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Let me be more specific

v15 to v17 are Canadian specific

V18.45.x is a North America USA/Canada specific update to fix a specific GPS y2k Time sync bug.

Hopefully @Ken226 @bloup or someone else has a 2017 RA3 VP3-CA fw update fine for v17.x.x you can get
 

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This is where I am at with my Uconnect and I am wondering were to go from here what software do I need to go to next? I am wanting to update since my gps has been out forever and can't get any of the dealerahips in my area to figure it out....16349903942766268107482869740428.jpg
 

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My employer sent me (far) out of state for some work related nonsense, to help waste other people's money while accomplishing absolutely nothing. In another year and a half, I can tell them to go sit on a post!

I don't have access to any of my computer stuff, and won't for another month.
 

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- v17.43.01 Fw Link (2016 ONLY!) and Update Directions Link
List of Changes: TSB 08-046-18 RevA MY16 v17.43.01.pdf
MD5: 5E3CA9981FAA0C1DAB9E964C4D61F4D8

- v.17.11.07 Fw Link (2016 ONLY!) and Update Directions Link
List of changes: tsb_08-046-17 MY16 RA4 VP4-NA v17.11.07.pdf
MD5: E6C8EE8556CD3C76528D1329FD29A586
Hi,
I have Dodge RAM 1500 REBEL 2016, PN: 68258671AF, FW: 15.30.2

When I tried to upgrade to v17.43.01, the upgrade ended with an error: This is not a compatible version. This version is NA and you need the EU version.
The same issue is with v.17.11.07.

Have you EU version FW for upgrade???

Bellow is screenshot from infotainment:
HW1.jpghw2.jpg

Thank you for help.
 
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Hi,
I have Dodge RAM 1500 REBEL 2016, PN: 68258671AF, FW: 15.30.2

When I tried to upgrade to v17.43.01, the upgrade ended with an error: This is not a compatible version. This version is NA and you need the EU version.
The same issue is with v.17.11.07.

Have you EU version FW for upgrade???

Bellow is screenshot from infotainment:
View attachment 476176View attachment 476177

Thank you for help.
I don't. But check towards the bottom of the first post for an alternate link that has some of the EU stuff.
 
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Ram Specific
 

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hey guy's just replace my vp4 to uconnect 4c uaq with nav. i have a 2016 ram 3500 that i do the conversion from a 5 inch to 8.4 last year, try to access engineering menu but i can't ? on my unit the sticker is 18.14, don't know if software was update or not , is there anything a can do to access it ? another thing , i have an aftermarket back up camera that i have put signal to the connector and was working on the previous uconnect vp4 when backup was engage , now with this unit i have to manually press the camera button to access when backing up ? anything i can do to make it switch automatique when back up engage
 
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Hello, new guy here, from Northern Nevada. Just sold my 2017 Ram 1500 SLT and bought a low mile 2014 Ram 2500 Big Horn 4x4 with a UA8.4AN that was never updated running v15.26.x.

I want to thank everyone that made this thread possible over the years. I was able to flawlessly update my unit first to v17.43.x and then to v18.45.x .

Up next are some AlfaObd updates via OBDLink MX+.
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Yes.

Mine is a 2013 model, that was imported and apparently, Americanized. I'm not sure what was done or how, but the speedo reads in MPH, the plastic markings on the cluster have MPH larger, and out the outside of the analog speedometer, with kph in smaller text on the inner ring.

I downloaded the files from the ram website and installed them without even realizing or considering that it's a Canadian truck.

I suppose it's possible that when I entered my vin and downloaded the files, Chrysler gave me the Canadian version, but if so I saw nothing to indicate it.

I still have the files, but have no idea how to upload them for you.
 
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I still have the files, but have no idea how to upload them for you.

We've transferred radio firmware before by uploading it to one of the free file storage services or to someone's Google Drive in a shared folder.

-K
 

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Ok, I figured out how to upload it to my google drive. Its uploading now, and says about an hour until upload is complete. I'll send @Journeyman83 a link via PM. Give it an hour, then try to download it.

If anyone else wants it, send me a pm for the link.
 
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Hi guy’s, sorry for my bad english, I’m from Germany.
I’ve have a Grand Cherokee WK2 SRT8 MY15 with the 15.17.5 software and my HW Part Number is 68242385AG.

I need the RG4 sowtware, that right.

Can everyone tell me what about the SRT Pages with my HW Part Number?
We have a lot of people in Germany who have make a upgrade from 15.17.5 to 17.46.01 and the SRT Pages are not more available.
Only a new unit can fix it.

Best regards

Arti
 

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Hi guy’s, sorry for my bad english, I’m from Germany.
I’ve have a Grand Cherokee WK2 SRT8 MY15 with the 15.17.5 software and my HW Part Number is 68242385AG.

I need the RG4 sowtware, that right.

Can everyone tell me what about the SRT Pages with my HW Part Number?
We have a lot of people in Germany who have make a upgrade from 15.17.5 to 17.46.01 and the SRT Pages are not more available.
Only a new unit can fix it.

Best regards

Arti
 

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