Getting mine done tonight reverse cam too not looking forward to the drive but heyho needs must,

 

Yep, I know the odds are thin 😄 Does anyone have the official instruction on how the dealer should do the update? I could send them those while asking my money back.

Havent seen the actual procedure for the Navi 900, but i know that for R4.0 it is

1. Make USB stick with image, downloaded from Vauxhall servers.
2. Put stick into USB socket and turn key to ignition.
3. Wait until the update is finished.
4. Screen will be upside down and show Chevrolet logo
5. Connect diagnostic equipment to the OBD port and select HMI variant coding

The most outrageous part here is that while Vauxhall on the one side, selects to make the upgrade procedure, one that you can not do yourself, while at the same time, not demanding that the workshops know how to do this.

The number one feature i will require in future cars is that the firmware of the car, and all modules can be updated either over the air, via wifi or via downloaded firmware on a usb stick.

Most importantly....It should be free of charge....It is not fair to sell people a product and then make them pay to have the errors you put into the firmware, rectified.

 

Does anyone have the official instruction on how the dealer should do the update? I could send them those while asking my money back.

Here: https://www.astrakforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=705&start=30#p6501

Below is the general procedure required.

Software Update Steps:

- No VCI Code needed.
- Technican covers daylight sensor on vehicle (important step to prevent software crashes). Technician can test this by putting headlights on auto mode and covering sensor. If the display dims and lights come on it is covered properly.
- Program K74 HMI (Touch screen)
- Program A11 (Radio Unit)
- Program P16 (Instrument Panel Cluster - only with RPO code UDD. This is for the Uplevel Information Display on Navi900 models).
- Read fault codes and delete them.

It is important to note the programming must be done in this order or else it may cause software bugs/issues.

 

Get that updated and cam installed guy was quick as getting it done, not really went into reverse yet but all looks great so far

 

Get that updated and cam installed guy was quick as getting it done, not really went into reverse yet but all looks great so far

Any problems so far? How much and where did you go to get it done?

 

Drove down to Newcastle from Glasgow, had the update and reverse cam fitted £100 all is fine not noticed any difference really, I do now have a option for WiFi in the settings that wasnt there before

 

Folks at Intellilinkmods.co.uk were helpful. Already ordered my VXDiag tool and I should be able to do the upgrade myself with the help from Intellilinkmods. Once the update is done, I'll send an email to the dealer and ask my 60€ back...

The dealer will simply say that your car was designed for Windows XP and that you installed a pirated version of Windows 10 and that this procedure is not even authorized by Opel. It will also add that you were left with no warranty, and may even go so far as to say that you have lost the warranty on the entire car.

In fact, they don't know how to do it.
But the procedure is made possible by Opel and with "clear" instructions for dealers, they just need to be diligent.

The € 60 will hardly be refunded. But I hope so, it would be fair.

Nothing pirated on our end, all genuine software, using official licensed tooling and techniques. The procedure does not effect your warranty.

We are a VAT registered business.

 

Nothing pirated on our end, all genuine software, using official licensed tooling and techniques. The procedure does not effect your warranty.

We are a VAT registered business.

I know that. For sure.
But the dealer will give him an answer like I said. Going a bet? :lol:

 

Folks at Intellilinkmods.co.uk were helpful. Already ordered my VXDiag tool and I should be able to do the upgrade myself with the help from Intellilinkmods. Once the update is done, I'll send an email to the dealer and ask my 60€ back...

Hi d-iivil,

I have Opel Astra K produced in May 2016 and it lacks for Android Auto functionality.

I also live in Finland (capital region) and local car dealer asks for 300€ to do Navi 900 firmware update to enable Android Auto.

I'm thinking to go your way instead.

Could you share your status and experience with upgrading Navi 900 by yourself?

And would be total cost for it?

 

Folks at Intellilinkmods.co.uk were helpful. Already ordered my VXDiag tool and I should be able to do the upgrade myself with the help from Intellilinkmods. Once the update is done, I'll send an email to the dealer and ask my 60€ back...

Hi d-iivil,

I have Opel Astra K produced in May 2016 and it lacks for Android Auto functionality.

I also live in Finland (capital region) and local car dealer asks for 300€ to do Navi 900 firmware update to enable Android Auto.

I'm thinking to go your way instead.

Could you share your status and experience with upgrading Navi 900 by yourself?

And would be total cost for it?

Got mine updated yesterday with the help from Intellilinkmods.co.uk. I can highly recommend the service! Update process took ~45minutes including downloading all things.

For the update process I had to purchase VXDiag Nano programming device, install it to my laptop and then allow remote control access to the guys at Intellilinkmods. They took it from there.

If you live nearby Tampere, I can borrow my VXDiag so you don't have to buy one yourself.

Cost for the update was 72 pounds including VAT.

 

Got mine updated yesterday with the help from Intellilinkmods.co.uk. I can highly recommend the service! Update process took ~45minutes including downloading all things.

For the update process I had to purchase VXDiag Nano programming device, install it to my laptop and then allow remote control access to the guys at Intellilinkmods. They took it from there.

If you live nearby Tampere, I can borrow my VXDiag so you don't have to buy one yourself.

Cost for the update was 72 pounds including VAT.

Hi d-iivil,

Good to hear you have managed!

Thank you for the option but I live quite far from Tampere, so I have to order VXDiag Nano at https://www.obd2shop.co.uk/.

How many days did the shipping take and what shipping type did you choose (free or express)?

 

congrats @d-iivil

though i wonder, wouldn't it have been cheaper just to do at the dealer's? that is unless of course you might want to do any prospective headunit updates.

 

congrats @d-iivil

though i wonder, wouldn't it have been cheaper just to do at the dealer's? that is unless of course you might want to do any prospective headunit updates.

Dealer was not able to do it, they didn't know how to do it. Plus their price would have been higher in case they managed to do the update (they estimated 200 eur).

 

Folks at Intellilinkmods.co.uk were helpful. Already ordered my VXDiag tool and I should be able to do the upgrade myself with the help from Intellilinkmods. Once the update is done, I'll send an email to the dealer and ask my 60€ back...

Hi d-iivil,

I have Opel Astra K produced in May 2016 and it lacks for Android Auto functionality.

I also live in Finland (capital region) and local car dealer asks for 300€ to do Navi 900 firmware update to enable Android Auto.

I'm thinking to go your way instead.

Could you share your status and experience with upgrading Navi 900 by yourself?

And would be total cost for it?

Got mine updated yesterday with the help from Intellilinkmods.co.uk. I can highly recommend the service! Update process took ~45minutes including downloading all things.

For the update process I had to purchase VXDiag Nano programming device, install it to my laptop and then allow remote control access to the guys at Intellilinkmods. They took it from there.

If you live nearby Tampere, I can borrow my VXDiag so you don't have to buy one yourself.

Cost for the update was 72 pounds including VAT.

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IMG_20210607_225032.jpg

Hi,
How you managed to connect the Vxdiag to the car? , is it OK to install on laptop with windows 10? And if u still have the device do you want to sell it.?

Thank you

 

Hi d-iivil,

I have Opel Astra K produced in May 2016 and it lacks for Android Auto functionality.

I also live in Finland (capital region) and local car dealer asks for 300€ to do Navi 900 firmware update to enable Android Auto.

I'm thinking to go your way instead.

Could you share your status and experience with upgrading Navi 900 by yourself?

And would be total cost for it?

Got mine updated yesterday with the help from Intellilinkmods.co.uk. I can highly recommend the service! Update process took ~45minutes including downloading all things.

For the update process I had to purchase VXDiag Nano programming device, install it to my laptop and then allow remote control access to the guys at Intellilinkmods. They took it from there.

If you live nearby Tampere, I can borrow my VXDiag so you don't have to buy one yourself.

Cost for the update was 72 pounds including VAT.

IMG_20210607_214418.jpg
IMG_20210607_225032.jpg

Hi,
How you managed to connect the Vxdiag to the car? , is it OK to install on laptop with windows 10? And if u still have the device do you want to sell it.?

Thank you

I have Windows 10 laptop. The guy from Intellilinkmods installed all required softwares and drivers remotely during the process.

I still have the device, but don't want to sell it in case I need it myself in the future

 

Does anyone know the latest firmware version for the screen in the picture?
Thanks