Love the update. I was having issues using the assistant and making phone calls and texts. Kept telling me "no network response" so I pressed my Bluelink button on the mirror and got in touch with customer service. They suggested I do a map update for my 2022 Hyundai Kona Limited. I purchased my update from Hyundai $25 plus shipping) so I skipped the download part and went straight to the in car installation.Finally, the navigation now works well, voice commands work, radio looks better, maps look better and I now have dark mode for daytime driving looks slick, can adust temperature and fan speed using voice commands, various apperance choices, new assistant interface and many other changes throughout the setup sub menus. Took about 2 hours however a note came up early on saying that I could turn the car off and the update would continue. Went and had lunch came back to the car and it was done. Well worth the time and expense. For the first time I'm enjoying using my maps and voice commands. Really love the dark mode for navigation now the cluster and infotainment have similar apperance.

These 'how to' videos are super helpful 👌

Dealer couldnt see me until Nov! Your video waa great! Hipe it works. Just started it!

I just updated my Kia forte GT line 2022 info system. Love it. I also noticed the climate screen updated and now you can reflect your current speed on maps as well as the speed limits like before.

Another great video, this is now my favorite Kia channel, liked, and subscribed. Keep up the good work!

Great how to vids for customers. Thank you for sharing

I like any video you do! Always informative and useful!

Well spoken and knowledgeable staff member - nice one!

Great vid! Thanks for the info

Excellent !!! Very good to know ! My dealership told me nothing about this .

Very useful, I’ve just updated our new Kia Niro on the back of this video clip.

Very helpful video. Thanks!

Thank you from Australia. You guys are always so informative. We don't have any info like this over here. In fact, to decide on purchasing my 2022 Hyundai i30 sedan Elite, CN7, or Elantra, top-of-the-line, non-turbo, I watched you guys, I watched your channel. Thank you. In Australia, we like performance cars and most reviews are by journo's who only want to give proper run-downs on N, or N-Line i30 sedans.

Very helpful. Much appreciated.❤

Gabi always be looking fire

Well done , all these tips are very useful as we will be receiving a new Sportage HEV GT Line S in January sometime ( ordered in March 2022 !) Look forward to more guides from you.

This type of video is great.

Hello Gabi, I'm so glad that I across your video's, they're not only well made but very educational too. I wanted to ask you if there are available software updates for the older model Kia's. I have a 2015 Kia Soul Plus and I didn't notice any updates for it on the website you shared. any help with this would be much appreciated. PS: keep up the great work on these videos

Thanks for the informative videos. Have you had a car not recognize an update? I'm experiencing that problem w/ a 2020 Niro PHEV.

I did received an email for an update a few months ago for my Kona 2022, but not much was said about how to do it and that it can take 30 minutes. Nice video

Super helpful for me today! I wonder if this is the same update that my KIA dealership wants me to send my car to them for. We'll see. :)

Nice that Kia is actually doing updates how. I remember the look on the Service Managers face when I asked about updating the software on my wife's 2017 Kia Optima SXL when he said Kia doesn't do updates. Only wish the updates were over the air like Tesla and now Ford among other companies.

Thanks Gabi….that was very helpful. 👍 You’re the best ! 😁

Good video. I was not aware I could update the maps this way. Took about 45 minutes to update my 2022 Sonata N-Line.

A great video thanks and stay safe.

Banging, seriously banging.

What about non-navigation updates. ie. lane following, lane keeping etc?

I need to do this on my 2022 forte GT! You made it sound so simple haha

I'm just here for Gabi tbh, great job explain it tho haha

I was wondering how to do this thank you lol I’ll have to try this out. Sooooo one thing tho my reverse camera isn’t working at all, would that maybe because I have an update I haven’t done yet?

I am not a tech wizard, so thanks for the help.

Great video as usual. I have a 2024 Tucson ultimate hybrid and had to go to dealer for the update. Reason…. The update needed over 70 gig of hard drive space on my Mac. My entire hard drive is only 250 gig so with apps, files etc, and after removing as much as I could there was not enough room.

Excellent video & super useful. Thank you!!! I just updated our Sportage Hybrid. 🤙🏽

I love it!

Hey Gabi, great job on the videos. Question, I just bought the K5 GT 2023 model. Looks like the last update was in October. Can I safely assume a car bought in March was delivered with the October update? Regardless, when I searched for my model, it only listed the K5, no mention of the GT model specifically. Does that mean the software updates apply to the K5 in all trims? Thanks much!

Great video,I enjoyed the information very helpful.

I learned so much and i’m updating my vehicle as we speak!

Thanks for this.

Love you ❤Gabi

Can you guys please test drive cars in snow? This type of winter review is really limited. Now is the perfect time to do it. Thank you.

very good quality video so professional

Damn Gabi!! 😍

2:40 Which USB Port to Update is Key. Thank you for Noting that the Port to Update is the one Listed as "USB". UI Could Not Find that Information anywhere else so Thank you for that Tip!

Really hoping you get the 2023 Kia Soul EV soon to show it off. Got a deposit on one and can’t wait for it to finally get manufactured and delivered.

Thank you for the video. I recently bought 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe limited. Right now I see the current version in the car is 202, seems it was never updated. So the audio system and the navigation both are updated with the same navigation updater? Or do we need to do them separately? If separately I don't see separate files for Audio updates? Please help me 🙏

I updated my 22 Sorento SX Prestige this morning was easy as

- will it continue updating if you plug in the wall charger? - doing this myself will not void any KIA warranty? - the update for fixing the Meridian sound system and other fixes, are those included in these updates or are they seperate files?

Gracias Gabi, useful tips. Will kia do updates for vehicles that currently don’t have wireless apple carplay for them to be wireless connected? Merry christmas and happy new year 🎉

Hi would you know the exact measurement ( length) of the Kia Sportage wireless charging pad?

When will we have the battery preconditioning for the EV6 in Canada? Inquiring minds would like to know.

Are you guys working in this weather? That’s dedication! Happy holidays!

I have a 21 kia forte gt and having a hard time trying to update. Do you have a video on updating the forte?

I just got a Tucson Luxury HEV so I don't have the nav system. For other updates to the media system or the Hybrid system, if necessary, does Hyundai Canada notify owners of the availabilty of updates?

Can we plug in an external HD (with the updates) into the EV? Or must we use a thumb USB?

Can we see the “after” upgrade features? I have a 2019 PHEV Niro and have heard the radio icons look significantly different after one of the upgrades. Can you selectively choose what to update? I.e. can we update maps but not the entertainment system?

Are these updates only for navigation? Or does it update the rest of the system ?

Interesting thing. My Kia has 2021 Fireware and on a web page, it is written that the available update is for November 2022. And i would agree to update it to November version, since in 2021 there are Ye Old names of streets and my home cannot be found. I assume in 2022 version there should be a new UI, but my KIA does not want to update. Says that there is no available update. That is weird.

I have a 2023 Santa Fe calligraphy. It has “over the air” updates. Can you show us step by step how that works? Thanks Gabby!!!

This only updates the whole infotaiment or maps? And for the powertrain update, I have to visit the dealer ?

What you mentioned about searching by model number and software doesn’t work on the windows program. It’s just a image, and doesn’t accept any input.

Hey Gabi...Quick question...Can I update the navigation/infotainment system & change the software region at the same time as am moving the car from one region to another or does that crash the system? Long story short; am moving the car from South Korea to Africa so would changing the region by updating the software make any issues to system? @BrantfordKia

IHello Gabi have a question; does an electric car have own internet? I mean it´s all the time conected to internet or just the GPS is all the time active?

Is there any update available for x-line limited kia sportage? Thank you

Helo Gabi, Thanks for the video. I am from India and I own KIA Sonet GTx+ bought in 2020. My software update is paused at 27 % since last year and not even moving an inch ahead of 27%. When contacted the service center, they say that the update should happen auomatically through cloud which is not happening at all and to be precise they are also cluless about this. I have contacted customer service via call and even they are clueless abouut this. Please help me in this regard and will the update through USB you mentioned in the above video will resolve my issue. Kindly advise. Thanks.

I updated my 2019 Niro once, which got me the first generation of sounds of nature. I only liked the lively forest, but I prefer to listen to my Spotify music instead. LOL

Thanks for the info. Can I update my Niro same way as I live in Jordan at the middle east?

Hey gabi just a question my car kia sorento 2021 ME when i insert the flash drive it says files not supported and my other car kia sorento 2019 American it doesn't have a sd card slot i have tried doing it with the usb it doesnt work what to do?

I have a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. How do I receive notifications of these updates? Thank you.

Hi Gabi, very informative, but unfortunately, it states that I have to format usb stick before use in samsung tablet. I am unsure how to do this so that I can start to download updates ?

Ok now will updating my software get my FM radio to work.?

Does this also update the firmware of the car? Is the update also available OTA (Over The Air)?

I see two updates for my Kia Sportage 2022 One from early November - [Standard Gen5W Navigation] OTA updates for maps and software And another for early December - December 2022 Navigation Map and Software Update" Should I install them in order or just go for the latest one?

Ok, but one thing you neglected to mention is when you “finish” the update & your radio restarts, are you supposed to take the usb flash drive out or leave it in? Because that happened to me & when the update was supposedly done & my radio turned off and then back on, I got a “restoring data” message & then after a bit my radio went off again & the process repeated, the update I mean. So that I need clarification on. Thank you.

Hey Gabi, why it doesn't show the PICANTO model in the list?

We have a 2014 kia sportage and when my dad was alive he got the maps updated himself and added red light cam locations. Not sure what software he used. Can someone help? Kias new updater only goes down to 2017.

Holy moly gabby

i dont own any Kia or Hyundai car, but i can watch this video again

I have kia sportage 2024 and didnt find my new update in the pc app . Only 2021 and below

I have a kia forte gt line trying to update it but it's being a real hassle I can't get that the little red star to go away so I can send text messages by voice command

Very informative. Can the dealer do this update?

How long does take when u put the USB in the port

How does this update work with hybrids?

how large of a thumb drive would you need to do the updates

I got an email once the update was done. It said congratulations on my new Kia purchase. Is that normal??

It's kind of crazy how early I was able to get my '23 Stinger (June 2022) but the recent software updates don't apply to it (only up to 2022) even though I think it would actually be beneficial.

Does Kia and Hyundai’s anti theft software work the same way? My Kia was stolen in July this year and I legit got the update a month and a half ago. I did test it myself, I’m just scared my car would still be stolen and I go back to Cleveland in January….. I wish Kia had free immobilizers.. I’m trying to keep my car more secure. I’m so scared to where I wanna also get a Club and a wheel lock 😭

Very interesting and useful for Kia and Hyundai owners. What do you mean by "Select" vehicles --- which vehicles -- will all Kia and Hyundai eventually have this update feature? And how many years will this update process continue --- for the lifetime of the vehicle? Thank you.

Despite offering similar information to other KZfaqrs, this channel is inexplicably much more enjoyable to watch.

I just purchased a 2022 Tucson AWD diesel. I drive uber. I want a change to the door lock settings. I want to be able to unlock the passenger doors whilst keeping the drivers door locked. Or, unlock all doors and then relock the drivers door. Can this be done with a reprogramme ? Kind regards, Ian Jones.

During the Installation update, I had to step out so I turned off my Vehicle. what will happen if the Installation is stopped midway?

Thanks for sharing. This should be seamless, like in Teslas - the car should tell me that an update is ready > Please install. I shouldn't hv to check it myself in a laptop & then take a USB drive to my car - feels way too old school for 2023. Still better than some other manufacturers I guess - where you'd hv to take the car to a dealership for an update, smh.

how you get rid of that terrible in car sound via the speakers??? in my 2022 Kia cerato/forte GT ??

Are these updates available OTA?

Updated my software to the latest version yesterday, now it won't open up maps. I hear the beep when I click on it, but nothing happens.

How about a video for a 2023 Tucson Limited software update..please and thank you

Wait wait i have 64gb that works but when i try it is larger thabk 64 gb do you want to continue when i press yes it says error

My 2020 Forte doesn’t have navigation. Can I still do it? What extra features do I get if I update? I don’t want to take the risk of updating it (May brick the system) if there is nothing interesting in the new version?

What if I don’t have a PC can I do it on my phone

My Soul will not read the usb. I have verified that it’s the correct usb. How do I troubleshoot?

Why doesn't it update automatically wirelessly when i have the newest kia?