Uconnect 5 backward compatibility

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Do anyone know if there is going to be the ability to add the much nicer UI of uconnect 5 in 2019-2021 trucks with uconnect 4? Hopefully someone is working on that right now.
 

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Given the typical design upgrade cycle it's a good probability it will just take upgrading the hardware, maybe some minor BCM config changes.
The Gen5 DT platform hasn't undergone a major revamp which usually changes wiring and communication. That probably won't happen till the '24 or '25 model year.
 

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Do anyone know if there is going to be the ability to add the much nicer UI of uconnect 5 in 2019-2021 trucks with uconnect 4? Hopefully someone is working on that right now.

They are working on in different forum. I think some of people doing are on this site as well.

One person, has it sort of working, but still having issues, last time he posted.
It's costly though. and U5 has a ton of issues.
Another reason you are likely not seeing too many people do it. Lack of parts.
I ordered 2022 Rebel GT parts to try putting them on my 2021 non-GT Rebel.
Been waiting months.
 
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Our crew trucks at work have the uconnect 5 and it is SOO clean! If it does become reality and becomes stable, this is def money im going to invest in to upgrade lol.
 

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I spoke with the infotainment service rep and they said soon their gonna release the radio for the 4th gen trucks. I’m contemplating buying the 4c unit though. Trying to keep my truck with all stockish things
 

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I would wait a while until the UC5 system has the gremlins worked out. My '22 is always having odd little problems that very much remind me of the early days of the UAQ's. While I do like how they've cleaned up the interface, it feels very much like a beta product at this time. Mine regularly has horrible lag when navigating the interface and will occasionally just freak out on me.
 

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