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Navigation firmware update for RNS-510

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#1 · (Edited)
Navigation firmware update for RNS-510 and VIM

Proceed at your own risk. I take no responsibility.


Firmware 1140 Update for RNS-510:

US-SW1140
File name: US_RNS-510_SW1140.iso
File description: US RNS-510 SW1140 applies to SW 0320,0360,0380,0980,1000,1040
File size: 404.21 MB


Changing the Volkswagen RNS 510 Color Scheme:
Follow these instructions on how to change the color of your RNS found here.


Use this file to enable Video in Motion:

VIM-Video in Motion
Insert the cd with the unit turned off and without the key in the ignition.
As soon as the unit starts to come on press the Eject button, Day/Night button, and Guide all at the same time to get the unit to reset.
It'll ask you to confirm the update and you'll press "ok"
Wait for it to run and you'll be done.


Just a FYI you can import destination from a SD card in to your RNS using the following website.
VW Labs

MDI UPDATE

1) Download update file from MDI for cars up to 21/2012

2) Please store update file into Root-folder (=main folder) The name of update file must not be changed or converted.

3) Connect USB-stick with update file by use of USB-adapter (000 051 446 B) with
multimedia interface MEDIA IN.

4) The update load will start automatically be switching on the radio/navigation
head unit. The display of head unit indicates the status of update load, as far as
the multimedia interface MEDIA IN as selected origin source as well as USB-connection
was active. Please do not remove USB-stick from multimedia interface MEDIA IN port during the whole update load.

5) After successful finish of upload file (appr. 1 minute), the status of upload will be
indicated in head unit’s display.

There is A TON of information in this thread. I have tried my best to make it easy to understand if you still have questions please
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Pictures provided by: greek bandit

started with this, slowest part was APPL and Radio took the longest
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you should see this at bottom of screen
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and go through a few of these screens
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and this should be end result after about 45mis-1hr
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improved fullscreen backup cam instead of half screen and car on screen actually looks like a cc
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begining of vim install after update
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end result after about 2 mins
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boot screen changing upload
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end of boot screen upload of about 1-1.5 mins
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#2 ·
Proceed at your own risk. I take no responsibility.


Firmware 1140 Update for RNS-510:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KYSUZCLL

File name: US_RNS-510_SW1140.iso
File description: US RNS-510 SW1140 applies to SW 0360,0380,0980,1000,1040
File size: 404.21 MB
Thanks - I'm interested in this. What functionality, if any, does it add? How does one check one's current firmware version, to see if this update applies? Any instructions on installation?

Thanks again.

E
 
#323 ·
Did you install this firmware? i was looking to install it to fix an issue with my iPhone 5 and Bluetooth. when i try to play music using AD2p streaming there is a crackle to the music. its driving me crazy but i cant find anyone else with the same issue. I happen to also have the 2012 CC lux plus model as well. will this firmwire fix the issue?
 
#6 ·
FYI I went from firmware 1040 (510 Version C) to the current, 1140. Burned CD loaded fine and the 510 did its reboots to complete; took about 40 minutes. Don't see any response changes -- maybe understandable -- and I had to reload my SD card (I play music from it instead of the HD). The update seemed to cause a loading error when reading from the SD after the update, so I'm thinking the update might have changed the stored library somewhat (which the 510 seems to keep in memory). But all's well and I'm hoping it fixed a couple of weird, very minor bugs. Thanks for the link.
 
#21 ·
Correct, video in motion, meaning video can play while driving. I bought my 510 from an online vendor who unlocked it with some kind of VW approved tool. From what I've read, if you use software available online to unlock VIM then you'll have to rerun it after the 1140 upgrade in order to get it back (all other settings seem to remain -- nice to see that, actually). I don't watch video while driving, of course, but it is nice to have (kids, traffic, etc.)
 
#24 ·
did it to my car and worked perfect with improvements


started with this, slowest part was APPL and Radio took the longest


you should see this at bottom of screen


and go through a few of these screens


and this should be end result after about 45mis-1hr


improved fullscreen backup cam instead of half screen and car on screen actually looks like a cc



begining of vim install after update


end result after about 2 mins


boot screen changing upload


end of boot screen upload of about 1-1.5 mins
 
#30 ·
Getting a error, it boots up fine starts the swl down load like the first couple of screen shots. Then it stops and says there was a error in reading the file and your system will revert back to original software. please eject cd/dvd to reboot system. Any Ideas?

Door was open, Clock set to 24 hours and key was not in the switch.

2012 CC lux plus here.

Thanks For the help.
 
#37 ·
It's very easy on a Mac. I also have one.

Once you download the image, run Disk Utility. Go to the file menu and Open Disk Image. Find the image where you downloaded it (by default, in your downloads folder), and open it. In the main pane, select the disk image you just loaded (you may see two related ones, and you want the one at the top of the directory tree). Assuming you've already inserted a blank CD or DVD, hit the burn button and then the burn button in the resulting window.

No idea about VIM. Honestly, it seems incredibly dangerous to me - even if the driver claims it is just for the benefit of his passengers. It's awfully hard to avoid looking at a video screen when one is in front of you, no matter how hard you try. Furthermore, it is illegal in most states. But to each his own.

More detailed instructions here. Good luck!

http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=11007
 
#36 ·
I used a CD (brand memorex). I have a Mac as well. Under Applications - Utilities -->Disk Utility.
Insert the CD , choose the downloaded ISO File ..click on top "burn"...set the burn speed to x4.. done.

Get in the car, turn on the RNS 510 , insert the CD and then the magic happens as shown in the screenshots above.

Thanks