Nice tutorial Mr. Blair. Made the process as painless as it can be. My 2017 Rebel is running in the driveway right now processing the downloads. Cheers!

Thank you, Marion! Your video and directions are so much clearer and so much more helpful than the manufacturer! It was a simple procedure, thanks to you!

Thank you sir! Your video was spot on. Not only did following it to a “T” correct my GPS navigation not working anymore but a multitude of other bugs I wasn’t even aware of. This includes my volume on the stereo. Much better now. I used your video to update my ram to the 18.45 software. My truck is healthy again with out paying the dealer half a year’s wages. Thanks again!

Thanks Marion! My 13 ram was running on 14.2...This update and your GREAT instructions brought it up to 17.11.17! You dah man!

GREAT video. Thank you for covering the download to USB so thoroughly. I had missed a couple of steps and this cleared all of my problems right up. Thank you!

Your tutorial is extremely helpful. The information regarding the FAT table, extracting the files, and being patient. Thanks very much.

I fought this thing for two days until I watched your video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless you.

Thank you. After your video I can update by myself.

Thank u so much I watched 10 videos before someone actually helped

This helped me a lot !!! I was very confused at first on how and where to extract it but watching this vide got the job done THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was going to get charged $135 by the Chrysler dealership

Updated our Dodge Ram 1500 (2016) from 18.11 to 18.45. What was key was that there are two USB ports on this truck. One on the passenger side of the front console near the radio. The other is INSIDE of the arm rest console. The USB drive was NOT recognized until put into the arm rest console. Didn't know that until I saw your video. Some general differences were that the truck did not turn off at the end of the update. Also I plugged the USB into the arm rest console USB and then turned on the truck. Screen immediately went to the update information. No having to go into the Uconnect settings.

Just updated my 2013 Ram 1500 followIng your instructions. You’re bad ass man, thanks for the great video!!

I just want to thank you for sharing the video. they were asking for $296.81 at the dealership, just for the update. I really wouldnt have forgiven myself if i paid that amount, because it was so easy this way. I was able to upgrade my radio thanks to you!

Thanks for this! I was able to update my Ram 3500 from 16.13.13 to 17.11.07 Then to 18.45.01_My13-17. I did have to do a factory reset after the 17.11.07 update as the Rear View Camera was washed out as you experienced. Other than the time, it all went pretty smoothly.

thanks had a bunch of problems until i watched your video ( the key is in the extraction/destination of the zipped file) your method is the only procedure that seems to work thanks

Great helpful video, thanks

Thanks this was very helpful.

great video ,thank you

Thanks for the download brother!!

Thanks for the helpful video!

My radio didn’t do the wash out or have the loading bars as yours did. Also I press yes when it asked me if I wanted to update and it did the 35 second count down and the radio turned off and back on but not the truck. Hope I did it all right - I know I did the computer and USB the right way for sure.

Good video, worked great.

Thank u really hepful

Well done, sir

Thanks well done

My vehicle is Ram 1500 2016 and I have checked on the site but it's showing that no update is available. the current Uconnect version is 16.09.09. What is the way to update to Uconnect 8.4?

Anyone know what’s new? Aside from the maps thing.

I did what you did and it was going well till I entered the USB and clicked "Update". Then it showed me a message "System market mismatch, stick contains NA but target is RW. Please remove USB to reset." What does that mean???

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I have a 14 ram 2500 tradesman edition. Recently, like a week or so ago I had to replace both batteries which went well. Now my Sirius radio says “no service contact dealer” and isn’t working at all. Any suggestions on what to do, and I did call sxm to no avail.

Does this same update fix the recall for the shifter kicking out of park haha. I hope

I've had a problem with my navigation since I've upgraded to the recent update I have a 2017 dodge challenger and my radio freezes a lot since I've done this update.

Your tutorial was very informative, however I am still unable to update my radio in my 2015 Jeep renegade. I either get files not supported or files not authenticated.

There is 5 files now on USB per the Uconnect instructions after I unzipped of course I am in 2021 now.. and it should update to 18.50

Marion. Thank you for your help. My question; I have a Ram 2012 1500 Laramie Longhorn with Uconnect and Navigation. Would I be able to update my Ram's navigation maps; I could certainly use this fix. Thank you for your response.

My uconnect software got stuck at 67% , Uconnect replaced my whole radio ..I tried everything and dint upload ,took to dealer and they contacted uconnect and they payed for a new radio ,only because there software Dint work and locked the radio

Should someone use the VIN of a higher class vehicle, say a 2017 model and it was downloaded and then flashed into an older model with the 8.4 screen would that then allow the older model to be able to use the newer software?

I have a 2017 Dodge Ram Rebel that came with the Uconnect 8.4. However, I also have an I-phone and miss the apple car play feature I had previously. Have you or know how to add a conversion without having to replace the entire system.

Let me know if you have any problems. Have noticed sluggish interface and weird bugs since I updated. I hear customer service at mopar is advising not to update until the next version comes out (hopefully soon).

Hope this makes the radio not turn on by itself when I have it on mute. Did I see on the Dodge website that you had to pay for the new Navigation upgrade?

Good info again. My truck took the “over the air” update and I noticed the update on my radio is a higher number, (17.11.17) - has Uconnect said anything about different updates based on how it is done? Also, not sure if you noticed but the new update includes new display options. You can chose from the Longhorn, Rebel and even different color themes for the display now.

Mines say update one update 2 do I put both of them

Is this update contain a lot more than the update that my truck downloaded on it's own a couple months ago?

CNN as a favorite? Come on Marion. :) Thanks for the video. Another good one!

I replaced my radio to one with Sirius XM. Will this work on my Jeep?

Will it work for my dodge dart

I have 2015 grand Cherokee limited, I was doing the 18.45.01 Uconnect update and suddenly the update failed on the 11 part saying "Sierra Wireless: bolo file install failed. Please remove USB stick to reset." and I've replugged the USB and tried another USB but nothing change. How can i get back my old software version or download an older one, the vehicle was on 18.11.07. PLS HELP.

Well the Wizards at Uconnect says no more than 16GB.. not minimum.. I had a 32 GB and they told me it can be no larger than 16GB

i have a 2013 300 and it says my vin in up to date but my bluetooth wont connect unless i disco the battery to reset the system and it only works for a few days then it freezes again any help with this

I have a ram 2014 r/t is there any reason why I don’t have apps on my radio screen it has settings instead of apps3g or whatever !

hi i have a ram 1500 2015 and it tells me there is no update, is there any possibility to update it and put wallpapers on it?

Thanks for the tutorial. Can you show us how can i install GPS into my uconnect

What is the website?

FYI I stuck the usb in the radio and it told me the software update is incompatible with my radio. So I called mopar and they said this is a known issue for 2014 GC SRT (not sure about other models). They are going to send me an email to download different files apparently.

I talked to U-connect customer service yesterday and they told me that they are only taking U-connect a month at a time. The 3G system is going to be disconnected by 2022. What you will have to do is take your vehicle in and have them put a new 'box' that will update your vehicle to 4G. TMT Too Much Technology :-)

Could you do the update straight from a laptop and not need the thumb drive?

this update is only for maps or there are additional features?

I have version 13.48.3 will this update work on mine I've tried several times and can't get it to update. Any suggestions? Thanks

Thanks for this video. The directions on the UConnect website were garbage and didn't mention you had to extract the files, or how or where to put them (root directory). Would have had to go to the dealer to get this done if not for you.

Hi, I have a 2015 Ram 1500 but when I try to enter the VIN number it tells me that there are no updates available, do you know what I can do?

Hey marion im having problems trying to update it. I did everything the same but whenever i plug it in nothing pops up. Its reading the usb but nothing comes up. I’ve waited 15 minutes and nothing. If im doing something wrong pls let me know!

Did everything and it doesn't work. 2014 ram 3500

Still a dodge radio but with XM radio

Why no Apple CarPlay?

this's what i got : "variant revision and model year mismatch,stick supports MY13_REVB and MY14_REVA but target is MY13_REVA.please remove usb stick to reset "

thats for sissys. I LOVE IT...

Where did you stick the usb?

I watched the videos. I have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee . I used the UCONNECT to upgrade. used the stick - followed the prompts - and input it in the jeep . the upgrade (unit 1-- unit 15 ) . my download made it to unit 11 then froze. it told us to eject, try again. we did 3x- always stopped at unit 11. couldn't get it upgraded. then my battery failed. the jeep wipers started , some noises started. ( 2015 jeep overland 27500 miles ). I had it towed to jeep. they told me I needed a new radio (@ 1200- 1500 $ ). all from trying to upgrade from UCONNECT ? unreal. I'm not happy. please be careful. ~ JDS/CT. JULY 2020 .

When are you adding the update for the navigation please

can you plz put the 17.11 download file on google drive and send a download link or do you know where can i found old software plzzz?

I hope this update fixes the system not retaining your favorite phone numbers in phone mode.

Does anyone know if you can do the update with your smart phone?

I did everything in this video. Formatted my USB 16 GB to Fat32. Extract the files directly to the USB like how you did. Put my car in Run (engine not running). Nothing happened and I've tried it three times. Then I did it with the engine running and nothing either.

Just got 17.11.17 OTA for my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. STILL NO ANDROID AUTO!!!!

Can i download it using a laptop?

I get the message "no permission" if i try to get the uconnect 8.4. Could you send it to me directly?

Should the engine be on?

Ok, So I'm wondering if you or anyone else can guide me in the right direction.. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 Sport. The radio went out & the screen is black with a red outline & says " Checking for a USB stick with an update. If USB stick with an update is detected an update can be performed. Then it goes into another screen & says "There was a problem while starting the head unit. If this error persists after an ignition cycle please see your dealer"... Well I went to the dealer & they said that I need a new radio & it costs $3097 plus $110 for installation, Now you can imagine my thoughts **^*%%$#$ ..Hummm. I've never had a radio go bad on any vehicle.. Do you have a solution for this?

What if I can only format in exFAT?

My 13 ram sport doesn't want to read my thumb drive... help lol

I have 2014 ram rt its running 16.13.13 but how come when i type my vin in it says no updates available?

is carplay feature available?

Is it the same process in 2020?

Marion, my truck is 01/2017 my im running the 16.52.11 and it says on the website my vin qualifies for the update but it only ends up with one file in the winzip file not 2. Have you heard anything about that im learly about it as i already have drag and drop just dont have the apple play stuff im kinda afraid to do the update with the single file even after exporting them to the fat 32 im thinking of waiting for the ota update but i dont think mine is far off of 17.11.07

Followed all and 2014 Ram 3500 will not update :)?

My GPS was saying I was driving through like the middle of a lake and was like 200 miles off of where I was

so I just recently purchased a 2020 ram 2500 HD midnight edition Big Horn with the 8.4 radio by the way it’s not the Alpine or the Harman Cardin I traded in my 2011 and I have to say my basic 2011 ram had a better sounding stereo than the one that is in my 2020 as I’m listening to music and I like to listen to my music loud the volume goes in and out not completely but it’s almost like somebody is turning the knob back-and-forth I’ve taken it to the dealer they claim there’s nothing wrong there is a TSB about sound issues for the noise canceling but they claim it’s only for the 1500s and has nothing to do with the 2500s very frustrating that an almost $60,000 vehicle has a horrible sounding radio and even when it’s turned all the way up it’s not very loud whatsoever is there anybody out there experienced this issue or can tell me what to do to fix it again happy with the truck overall but the stereo system has me very upset

Can you send me the file for this update

Can I do it with format ntfs

An error occurred. Please try again ... No download :/

Good video. maybe you can help me. So, my wife's Dodge Journey had the maps suddenly lock, and we can't access them. We were told that we need to update. So, no problem. I go through pretty much everything you say here. I formatted the USB, I downloaded the files. I extracted them to the USB. According to the PDF on the site, I should then go to the vehicle, start the engine, and insert the USB, at which point it does whatever it needs to do by itself. The only problem is that when I insert the USB, I get a message along the lines of "No usable files" or "no readable files". I have done it multiple times, checking and double checking everything, and then i found your video, which shows basically the exact same thing that I am doing... but it won't read the files. I went back to the site to make sure I had downloaded the right ones, but given that you enter the VIN and it then takes you directly to the download without needing to *choose* for myself, I have to assume they are the right files. Any thoughts?

How

My Uconnect "trial period" expired an I don't want to pay for the service, I have an 2015 1500 ram with 8.4 with navigation. Does the Uconnect account being expired even matter? Can I still do an update myself?

I wonder if 5G will allow these updates to come over the air? 5G is many times faster than what's in the vehicles now.

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