We FINALLY get an update on the infotainment... but it wasn't quite what we expected. Hopefully Subaru keeps updating it and we eventually get that ELLUSIVE FULL SCREEN ANDROID AUTO!
Apparently the Imp RS gets full screen Android Auto! (As seen in a review). (My wife's OBW got the infotainment update last weekish, and now the system is stable (no more resets) and with better controls)
@@HeavyMetalWRX lol. Yeah. Same feelings!! I hate that my wifes iphone gets full screen and I get only half lol. Mind you, I shouldn't complain, my STI doesn't even get Android Auto. I want to upgrade that, but most options look really poor. Edit: these are the videos we need? Thanks!!
The Motorola wireless AA dongle made all the difference for me. Once in a blue moon it crashes and all it takes is unplugging it and plugging it back in to fix it. Also if you haven't yet, in that dealer menu make sure the data logger is disabled. Mine was left on from the factory and contributed significantly to the awful instability.
Just a heads up, because Ive noticed a lot of owners aren't aware, you can change the button in the lower right corner. I have mine set to turn on/off max a/c, but you can put any of the other climate control buttons there(i.e. "sync", "auto", etc).
I actually asked the dealership about this upgrade today 6/20, and they gave me this song and dance about how I had to make a special appointment.... they had to check and see if it was available... blah, blah, blah.... Found this post and 15 min later, I got the update I was looking for! Thanks for all the info and work to help us WRXers out!
Dealership wouldn't install it on my 22, said there wasn't one available. Installed it myself and it only took less than 8 minutes. Thanks for spreading the message to the metal subie militia community! Rock on! 🤘
Thank you! Works great, but I sort of sabotaged myself. The system wouldn't see the update until I pulled the 3 folders and the excel file out of the main folder. Took awhile to figure this out. 🙄 Now looking forward to the full screen android auto update
Thanks for this I believe its so large as it encompasses all models ie NAV models .... those map files are detailed and huge.... its in the PDF .... Installed it works like a champ
Upgrade with 16GB 2.0 USB? Yes! I just took an old 16GB 2.0 and put the files on it just like you are supposed to. It took 15 min. and my 2023 WRX updated just fine. Not sure why they are saying you have to have minimum of 64GB for 12GB worth of files. Anyways.. no one else had posted anything about this so hopefully it will help someone. Thanks again HMWRX!
Nice. I just did this earlier today too. Worked perfect following the directions. That android sitch is a real turd sandwich though. I feel for you guys.
I live in Australia, which is obviously a different region and unfortunately the udate doesn't work. However, the 2024 Subaru Outback has the updated climate control changes, and I assume it is the same headunit and software. So hopefully the dealerships should have that update.
This worked for me! It took 45 minutes! Also, it didn't recognize my flash drive until I cranked my car with it in then it recognized it so I turned off the engine and kept it in accessory mode and it worked.
I do believe that update will fix the phone issue. If it was anything like mine. I was using a iPhone and it keep disconnecting. I got a update and it did the trick.
Thanks for the Video it is very appreciated - update complete on the 22 limited. - I did mine with the engine running. took about 13 min for it to complete.
Hey Awais, thanks for another great and informative video. I used this to update my vB Limited trim, and for me it took only 8:30 to update the system. I'm guessing it's probably the speed of the stick drive you use(can't imagine the USB ports themselves are faster between a limited and premium), I used a 64GB USB 3.0. Anyhow thanks again and rock on!
I appreciate it and I'm glad the video helped. The speed issue has been all over the place. People using 3.0 usbs have still seen either fast or slow speeds. Either way, glad everyone was able to update it. 🤘
They made it look worse aesthetically but it is so much more functional, less distracting/dangerous, and boy in the winter or even cold mornings, and hot afternoons it was annoying to have to click through menus especially for the heated seats to change them everytime i got in the car or to change it higher or lower as I was driving. I'm going to heavily consider updating mine because the climate control (infotainment in general) and the android auto issues are super annoying.
I've driven the car 6 times since the update and each time Android Auto connected right away. I'm not saying it fixed all the problems, I'm just saying it's been a bit less. 🤣
I'm glad it helped!! Yea I hadn't gotten a single update since October '22. Other shave mentioned that it did have NAV data in the files too but I don't have NAV. Either way , we got it done 🤘
Coming from the 2023 Outback Limited, I can say that the full screen Android Auto feature did not come with the infotainment update, but from Android Auto itself. One day my display was partial and the next morning, it went full size, without any software update from my side. This was a nasty surprise for me when I got the WRX this week, but nothing is perfect in life, so well…
They both keep putting the blame on the other. Android says it's a Subaru issue, Subaru says it's an Android issue. Other people on the /r/wrx_vb sub say it's a hardware limitation on the infotainment, but that doesn't make sense to me if Carplay has fullscreen. Someone needs to fix this.
@@MrIAgreeToDisagree Not to mention that it's a bit embarrassing for Subaru to let such disparities exist between models using the 11.6in display. Whatever the technical issues between AA and Subaru, the customer should not have to get caught in the middle. Again, coming from the Outback, it is truly puzzling.
@@yanis905 100% agree. Also the fact that, lets be honest here, it's so damn ugly for 2022/2023. I don't know if any other modern car has an uglier interface.
Mine took a whopping 64 minutes 🤣I didn't turn the Wifi updating off, maybe that's why lol....Used a 128GB Sandisk 3.1 USB drive... works great now... Premium model 6MT
Oh man this is nice my 22 legacy had the same horrible UI. Once i get my wrx back from the shop i'll make sure i do this when im doing my other exterior parts i have waiting, cause 40 minutes is terribly long for an update lmao. Thats weird on the android auto thing though, the apple car play has always fully filled the screen for me on my 22 wrx and legacy both, ive never even seen that manual radio tuner before unless i specifically went into FM/sirius which was once ever
Thanks a lot for the vid! Just wanted to say, I've seen a lot better connection speed with android auto when i bought a better cable. was Like $13 and has a 10gb/s connection speed and I've had 0 issues since. Iddk if thats the reason for you but just saying what happened for me.
Great video and detail to enable other users to complete the install themselves! Does the new UI allow WRX users to create shortcuts for auto vehicle hold and pre collision braking? Also does this UI have an equalizer option for users who have the Harmon Kardon stereo?
@HeavyMetalWRX Do you think we'll actually get a full screen AA experience, i hear and see so much back and forth on the forms about the headunit not supporting certain software updates. Is this just plain laziness on Subarus part? I know this is an older video but had to do with the subject.
I'm not being able to get past the "please make sure USB device is connected". Fully connected to wifi, USB is correctly and all the way in but no luck getting past the point where it wants you to insert USB
The only things I can think of are the USB formatting and the file structure being right. If you can send me a screenshot of your USB properties on your PC and the contents to my email heavymetalwrx@gmail.com I'll see if I can help!
@@helicopterclam4256 I have the single 11 inch screen. Settings> favourite widgets> select from the list of widgets you want to display. There’s 6 different parameters. Let me know if you have any trouble & I’ll send you pics or a video. BTW my car is 2022 VB auto/CVT/SPT & I’m in Australia but that shouldn’t make any difference. 👍
Great content! Anyone know if with the noble wireless CarPlay the disconnection happens less or eliminates it? Too many times have I been driving with my iPhone connected with maps on and randomly disconnects at the worst times, like when a turn is coming up.
I suggestion would be to try a different USB. That has been pretty common so far. Different USBs have given people different speeds and different results. I myself had a USB 3 that did not go fast whereas somebody else who had a similar USB 3. Had a much different experience than myself
I know this video is 5 months old. I have a 2023 WRX and there is a small vibration or rattle on the right door handle area when any music that has base is turned up. so annoying and I cant seem to get it to stop. It just on the passanger side. Any thoughts?
My man I have no idea I have like six different rattles from all over the car and I just have no idea what's going on or where they're even coming from. I do know that in the doors right above the handle where you pulled open the door there is a piece of plastic that can pop out so I'd start with that.
@@HeavyMetalWRX Yeah its of little importance but the rest of the system sounds amazing. The rattling appears to be coming from the power window button module thing. When you press down on it the rattling stops. Pulled the panel off of the door but cant seem to find a way to fix the rattle lol.
I wonder if that 12 gigs was rewriting the entire file. Seems kinda big for just that update. Maybe there is some goodies up in there they can release with a wifi update...
I was going to try it but I have a Mac and now that the USB is on NTFS I can't access it. That kind of sucks. I'll have to find another way to transfer it to the USB
Great vids, watch almost allof them! Unrelated to this video... I am in between a WRX and a GTI, or keeping my Veloster N... Any suggestions? Of of anyone wants to chime in
Bummer everything was doing ood while in car until my power for my car at either 99% or around 100% and did not update now it says to update start your car but it does not update its still the old
So I have been meaning to make a short about this. I have a new issue now. Android Auto will not connect if my Bluetooth connects to the car first. So when I plug the usb to my phone I have to then turn the bluetooth off and then in again. Then it connects to AA. At least now it ALWAYS connects and I haven't had a random disconnect. So...net positive? 🤣
Unfortunately this is not available as an over the air update. At least not yet. It is quite a large update so idk if they would do that. The files are about 13 gig total.
Any tips if it’s not reading the usb? I’ve tried 3 different usb all formatted to NTFS all above 32gb, and the car just won’t pick it up. I’ll be on the dealer menu , hit software update, plug in the usb slot, and then nothing ever happens.
I am unsure. In this case you may need to try a different USB. I know you said you tried , but idk I had a few laying around but the first model I tried worked so I didn't get a chance to do much trouble shooting.
Make sure you turn off Automatic Updates before going to the Dealer Menu. That actually made a difference for the technician when I was getting it done at the dealer. And I do believe the car has to be on.
Hmm not sure how that would impact the car. It goes through starlink so as long as your car is still connected to their network you should be able to remote start and do everything else (lock / unlock doors and all that jazz). If not I'd check in with the dealer. This is an official Subaru update so they should have more insight.
Thanks for replying I called starlink and they said its due to the Telematics DCM recall.I havent gotten mine looked at by the dealer yet,Did you get that recall fixed before the update install?
I had a feeling that when the starlink guy said that it was just a way to throw me off to go to the dealer,still odd though I wonder if I did something wrong.The update is complete and everything else works fine
Sadly NTFS format is not supported on Mac by default. You'll need to install NTFS for Mac ( idk if there is a free version) and then copy it that way to the USB.
Sure thing! If this doesn't work I have it in the description as well as a link: drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1n-Fx9yYwYqKbnwTEV2HRaSeeyfLOG-kA
There should be zero charge for this if you go to the dealer. If they charge you, time to go elsewhere...and tell me who they are so I can put them on blast 🤣
Did anyone also have to update V-CPU? My current version was 680 and it said that it needed to update to 780. I didn't see that on your infotainment during your video. My infotainment software was older than yours though.
@@HeavyMetalWRX cool thanks apparently, the 2023 wrx has it ? Wasn't completely fair. And one more question, When you first reviewed the infotainment, You liked how you could see the air flow when you went into climate.. did that go away with the update?
@@loonytunezz5452 dude , of the 2023 gets the wireless AA I'm gonna be sad haha. I need to hit my dealership up and find out. Also yes the update still allows you to see the flow. All the relevant info is still displayed but it is a tad bit smaller. Subaru definitely took the 2 steps forward 1 step back approach here.
@@HeavyMetalWRX lmao I feel you, just googled it, so i think it does . man thanks for the quick replies, enjoyed your channel so far just stumbled upon it!
@@loonytunezz5452 I try my best to catch everyone's comments. Sometimes things get lost but you can always email me or catch me on IG if you have any more questions. Glad to have you here, man. Check out the rest of the channel. I have a metric ton of good information from great people. TunerTalk is a great playlist that has interviews from Boosted Performance, Smeedia(who just got a VB), Dmann Tuning.
I saw they had a picture of how to enter dealership mode on the base dual screens. Does this update work for the base trim too, or is it just for the single screen?
We FINALLY get an update on the infotainment... but it wasn't quite what we expected. Hopefully Subaru keeps updating it and we eventually get that ELLUSIVE FULL SCREEN ANDROID AUTO!
Apparently the Imp RS gets full screen Android Auto! (As seen in a review). (My wife's OBW got the infotainment update last weekish, and now the system is stable (no more resets) and with better controls)
@@matthewwain9958 those mother fuuuuuu damn dude that means we will have it soon too haha
@@HeavyMetalWRX lol. Yeah. Same feelings!! I hate that my wifes iphone gets full screen and I get only half lol.
Mind you, I shouldn't complain, my STI doesn't even get Android Auto. I want to upgrade that, but most options look really poor. Edit: these are the videos we need? Thanks!!
Does the update allow full screen Apple car play?
The Motorola wireless AA dongle made all the difference for me. Once in a blue moon it crashes and all it takes is unplugging it and plugging it back in to fix it. Also if you haven't yet, in that dealer menu make sure the data logger is disabled. Mine was left on from the factory and contributed significantly to the awful instability.
Just a heads up, because Ive noticed a lot of owners aren't aware, you can change the button in the lower right corner. I have mine set to turn on/off max a/c, but you can put any of the other climate control buttons there(i.e. "sync", "auto", etc).
I actually asked the dealership about this upgrade today 6/20, and they gave me this song and dance about how I had to make a special appointment.... they had to check and see if it was available... blah, blah, blah.... Found this post and 15 min later, I got the update I was looking for! Thanks for all the info and work to help us WRXers out!
That's so awesome. I'm glad it's been helping! Sometimes it's up to the community. 🤘🤘
Thanks! Superb video and information that saved me a trip to the dealer. Took 19 minutes to upgrade my 2022 wrx limited.
So glad I was able to help!
Dealership wouldn't install it on my 22, said there wasn't one available. Installed it myself and it only took less than 8 minutes. Thanks for spreading the message to the metal subie militia community! Rock on! 🤘
I've heard that a few times. I wonder why dealerships aren't installing them for people when asked. I'm glad I was able to help! 🤘🙏
Just used this method for updating my 22 WRX. Worked perfectly. Took about 38 min for the update. Thank you!!
Of course! I'm so glad it worked out for you 🤘
Thank you so much for uploading this video. I was able to update the infotainment unit without having to go see the dealer.
Awesome! I'm glad that it helped. That's what we do around my channel. Build our community together 🤘
Nice vid as usual. Glad you didn't hurt any of your fingers this time .😊
L O L , it's a great day when my fingers are spared 😂😂
@@HeavyMetalWRX No need to pry anything open with a butter knife from the kitchen this time 👍😆
@@jedwin4816 lol you guys are starting to know me pretty well 😂😂
Followed step by step and easily updated our ‘22 in about an hour! Thank you! The new layout is so much better.
Fantatsic! I'm glad it's been working 🤘🙏
Thanks for the walkthrough! Used this to get that Android Auto Full Screen update installed😎. This one only took roughly 20 mins
I'm actually doing a video update on that as we speak! How ironic 🤣
@@HeavyMetalWRX haha nice! Definitely a great improvement
Thank you! Works great, but I sort of sabotaged myself. The system wouldn't see the update until I pulled the 3 folders and the excel file out of the main folder. Took awhile to figure this out. 🙄
Now looking forward to the full screen android auto update
Thanks for this I believe its so large as it encompasses all models ie NAV models .... those map files are detailed and huge.... its in the PDF .... Installed it works like a champ
Any time! I hope it helped 🤘
Upgrade with 16GB 2.0 USB? Yes! I just took an old 16GB 2.0 and put the files on it just like you are supposed to. It took 15 min. and my 2023 WRX updated just fine. Not sure why they are saying you have to have minimum of 64GB for 12GB worth of files. Anyways.. no one else had posted anything about this so hopefully it will help someone. Thanks again HMWRX!
Been watching ur vids. Got my 22 with drunkman & 93 ets intake peaking at 18.3
Nice. I just did this earlier today too. Worked perfect following the directions. That android sitch is a real turd sandwich though. I feel for you guys.
Yea it is ALMOST worth switching to apple....almost. 🤣
I live in Australia, which is obviously a different region and unfortunately the udate doesn't work. However, the 2024 Subaru Outback has the updated climate control changes, and I assume it is the same headunit and software. So hopefully the dealerships should have that update.
This worked for me! It took 45 minutes! Also, it didn't recognize my flash drive until I cranked my car with it in then it recognized it so I turned off the engine and kept it in accessory mode and it worked.
Very good advice!!
Great video! Worked perfect! It took about 6min; I think faster USB stick speeds up the process.
Thank you so much for posting this! I have a 2023 Limited MT and it took about 15 minutes to install. 👍🏻 Love the new climate layout.
Subarus interior is my biggest hang up for wanting a WRX…
I wish i could get a WRX with the interior of the new 2024 mustang.
Yea Subaru has always been behind on the interior front, sadly.
I do believe that update will fix the phone issue. If it was anything like mine. I was using a iPhone and it keep disconnecting. I got a update and it did the trick.
Hopefully it does. I will monitor the situation .
Canadian user here. Went into the Subaru dealership today for an oil change and also inquired about this update. They said it’s american models only…
Finally got around to doing this, thanks for the easy to follow video!
I'm so glad it helped! 🤘
Thanks for the Video it is very appreciated - update complete on the 22 limited. - I did mine with the engine running. took about 13 min for it to complete.
Hell yea! Glad it helped. 🤘
Hey Awais, thanks for another great and informative video. I used this to update my vB Limited trim, and for me it took only 8:30 to update the system. I'm guessing it's probably the speed of the stick drive you use(can't imagine the USB ports themselves are faster between a limited and premium), I used a 64GB USB 3.0. Anyhow thanks again and rock on!
I appreciate it and I'm glad the video helped. The speed issue has been all over the place. People using 3.0 usbs have still seen either fast or slow speeds. Either way, glad everyone was able to update it. 🤘
They made it look worse aesthetically but it is so much more functional, less distracting/dangerous, and boy in the winter or even cold mornings, and hot afternoons it was annoying to have to click through menus especially for the heated seats to change them everytime i got in the car or to change it higher or lower as I was driving.
I'm going to heavily consider updating mine because the climate control (infotainment in general) and the android auto issues are super annoying.
I've driven the car 6 times since the update and each time Android Auto connected right away. I'm not saying it fixed all the problems, I'm just saying it's been a bit less. 🤣
Thanks for the help! Mine took about 10 minutes. I think the time it takes depends on if you've had the rest of the updates . This is my 3rd. ..
I'm glad it helped!! Yea I hadn't gotten a single update since October '22. Other shave mentioned that it did have NAV data in the files too but I don't have NAV. Either way , we got it done 🤘
Very helpful video. I will be doing dangerous things in that secret dealer menu for sure! 😂
WHOA that's top secret secret menu. You're not allowed to touch it !!!
I used a 128GB USB 3.0 thumb drive and it took less than 10 minutes. So far my Apple CarPlay hasn’t crashed since the update.
My wife said it's not the size of my USB...but the transfer speed that matters. Idk how she puts up with me 🤣
@@HeavyMetalWRX 😂 😆 😝 USB 3.0 is much faster so it must be what’s in the WRX as well. 128 was the smallest I had so I just went with it.
Much better!
Quality of life improvement 👏
Coming from the 2023 Outback Limited, I can say that the full screen Android Auto feature did not come with the infotainment update, but from Android Auto itself. One day my display was partial and the next morning, it went full size, without any software update from my side. This was a nasty surprise for me when I got the WRX this week, but nothing is perfect in life, so well…
They both keep putting the blame on the other. Android says it's a Subaru issue, Subaru says it's an Android issue. Other people on the /r/wrx_vb sub say it's a hardware limitation on the infotainment, but that doesn't make sense to me if Carplay has fullscreen. Someone needs to fix this.
@@MrIAgreeToDisagree Not to mention that it's a bit embarrassing for Subaru to let such disparities exist between models using the 11.6in display. Whatever the technical issues between AA and Subaru, the customer should not have to get caught in the middle.
Again, coming from the Outback, it is truly puzzling.
@@yanis905 100% agree. Also the fact that, lets be honest here, it's so damn ugly for 2022/2023. I don't know if any other modern car has an uglier interface.
@@MrIAgreeToDisagree But I'm confused, shouldn't you actually agree to disagree with me? 😅🤔
@@yanis905 no, I actually don't agree with you on that!
Worked for me on my 2022, thanks...still don't have full screen android auto though.
Mine took a whopping 64 minutes 🤣I didn't turn the Wifi updating off, maybe that's why lol....Used a 128GB Sandisk 3.1 USB drive... works great now... Premium model 6MT
Oh man this is nice my 22 legacy had the same horrible UI. Once i get my wrx back from the shop i'll make sure i do this when im doing my other exterior parts i have waiting, cause 40 minutes is terribly long for an update lmao. Thats weird on the android auto thing though, the apple car play has always fully filled the screen for me on my 22 wrx and legacy both, ive never even seen that manual radio tuner before unless i specifically went into FM/sirius which was once ever
Does anyone knows where to get the update for the tS? Software version starts with F27WMM
Thanks a lot for the vid! Just wanted to say, I've seen a lot better connection speed with android auto when i bought a better cable. was Like $13 and has a 10gb/s connection speed and I've had 0 issues since. Iddk if thats the reason for you but just saying what happened for me.
🎉good job … now I need to go look at mine ( 23 limited) I think it’s not updated … ugh
Curious why the system updtae did not suggest the new vrtsion?
Has anyone tried to make their screens try to do after market things… (color changing lights, sub controls, etc.)
Great video and detail to enable other users to complete the install themselves!
Does the new UI allow WRX users to create shortcuts for auto vehicle hold and pre collision braking?
Also does this UI have an equalizer option for users who have the Harmon Kardon stereo?
Late reply, you can customize buttons to include auto stop on/off select
A link of some kind to the Reddit post that had all that information would have been nice
I thought that I did! Here ya go. Added it to descriptions as well. www.reddit.com/r/wrx_vb/comments/13q4uvo/142180_infotainment_update_with_link/?
Hi :) thank you for this detailed guide. Would this work on RHD models like in Australia and New Zealand?
Doing the update now. Thanks!!!
Definitely provide an update if the android auto connects better.. shii sucks right now
@HeavyMetalWRX Do you think we'll actually get a full screen AA experience, i hear and see so much back and forth on the forms about the headunit not supporting certain software updates. Is this just plain laziness on Subarus part? I know this is an older video but had to do with the subject.
Great video as always thanks!!!
Mine took about 20 minutes to fill the status bar, just as easy as it is shown here. @HeavyMetalWRX thanks for the video!
That's awesome! Everyone has had some very different results.
Got it to work this morning thanks
Awesome! Now you can enjoy one touch heated seats in 5 months as well! Tbh I'd be happy if the connection issues are resolved.
got the new update today OTA on a WRX limited took about 45 minutes though
I'm not being able to get past the "please make sure USB device is connected".
Fully connected to wifi, USB is correctly and all the way in but no luck getting past the point where it wants you to insert USB
The only things I can think of are the USB formatting and the file structure being right. If you can send me a screenshot of your USB properties on your PC and the contents to my email heavymetalwrx@gmail.com I'll see if I can help!
I’ve got a base model and I’d love to have my oil temps shown on my infotainment somewhere
I have the base model auto & have water,oil,calendar displayed across he top of my screen.
@@Gregsheppo66 you have the dual screen and you have oil temp display? How did you get that
@@helicopterclam4256 I have the single 11 inch screen.
Settings> favourite widgets> select from the list of widgets you want to display.
There’s 6 different parameters. Let me know if you have any trouble & I’ll send you pics or a video.
BTW my car is 2022 VB auto/CVT/SPT & I’m in Australia but that shouldn’t make any difference. 👍
Awesome thanks
Really don't know why it's so hard to do a full screen Android Auto update for '22 WRXs.
Shit I should do this when I get home tomorrow 😂 thanks for the video 😁
I have the base model, did the upgrade, and I didn't really notice any changes...
Mines only took 10 min I was using a 1gb external drive not sure if that matter
Thank you very informative
Great content! Anyone know if with the noble wireless CarPlay the disconnection happens less or eliminates it? Too many times have I been driving with my iPhone connected with maps on and randomly disconnects at the worst times, like when a turn is coming up.
That's a good question. I imagine that it stays connected as I haven't heard of many complaints. I think I'll pick one up to try out
My version on my 22 is f21shm101-780
It won't recognize my USB
. And i followed the steps
I suggestion would be to try a different USB. That has been pretty common so far. Different USBs have given people different speeds and different results. I myself had a USB 3 that did not go fast whereas somebody else who had a similar USB 3. Had a much different experience than myself
@@HeavyMetalWRX oh okay thank you, I'll try that
I know this video is 5 months old. I have a 2023 WRX and there is a small vibration or rattle on the right door handle area when any music that has base is turned up. so annoying and I cant seem to get it to stop. It just on the passanger side. Any thoughts?
My man I have no idea I have like six different rattles from all over the car and I just have no idea what's going on or where they're even coming from. I do know that in the doors right above the handle where you pulled open the door there is a piece of plastic that can pop out so I'd start with that.
@@HeavyMetalWRX Yeah its of little importance but the rest of the system sounds amazing. The rattling appears to be coming from the power window button module thing. When you press down on it the rattling stops. Pulled the panel off of the door but cant seem to find a way to fix the rattle lol.
I wonder if that 12 gigs was rewriting the entire file. Seems kinda big for just that update. Maybe there is some goodies up in there they can release with a wifi update...
Yea some people said they did it with a 1gig. I'm not sure how to consider this download was 3gb and extracted 12gb 🤷♂️
@@HeavyMetalWRX Yeah, something is strange. Maybe there is an "Unleash STI Power" update living in there like Ultron 😆
I was going to try it but I have a Mac and now that the USB is on NTFS I can't access it. That kind of sucks. I'll have to find another way to transfer it to the USB
Oof , as an IT person of 20 years I have a lot to say about Macs 🤣. In this case Ill just wish you luck 🙏🤘
Great vids, watch almost allof them! Unrelated to this video... I am in between a WRX and a GTI, or keeping my Veloster N... Any suggestions? Of of anyone wants to chime in
I am actually planning on a full video for WRX vs GTi so people can see the objective differences.
@@HeavyMetalWRX I own both, questions? 18 GTI, which I like better then the current one.
Bummer everything was doing ood while in car until my power for my car at either 99% or around 100% and did not update now it says to update start your car but it does not update its still the old
Look at the pdf. There is a section down below for trouble shooting. I'll look through it tomorrow and see if I can help guide you.
The car went into power saving mode
Has anyone had any issues doing this update themselves? Seems straight forward I just don't want to screw anything up and have to go to a dealership 🤨
So I have been meaning to make a short about this. I have a new issue now. Android Auto will not connect if my Bluetooth connects to the car first. So when I plug the usb to my phone I have to then turn the bluetooth off and then in again. Then it connects to AA. At least now it ALWAYS connects and I haven't had a random disconnect. So...net positive? 🤣
Dumb question: but can I just connect my subbie on my home wifi and download the update following the on screen steps??
Unfortunately this is not available as an over the air update. At least not yet. It is quite a large update so idk if they would do that. The files are about 13 gig total.
Do you need to have the engine on while doing this or just the car electronics on?
No need for the engine to be on. Just put the car in accessory mode ( one key turn, or push button once without foot on clutch )
@@HeavyMetalWRX Awesome thanks!
Hi can you share the link to download the files
Here ya go!
drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1n-Fx9yYwYqKbnwTEV2HRaSeeyfLOG-kA
Bro I took it to the dealer. 200 DOLLAR WARRENTY CHARGE. (I obvi didnt pay that) and they put it on 138......so didn't even upgrade the buttons 😂
Oh damn, forget them, you got this yourself! For free, even!
Any tips if it’s not reading the usb? I’ve tried 3 different usb all formatted to NTFS all above 32gb, and the car just won’t pick it up. I’ll be on the dealer menu , hit software update, plug in the usb slot, and then nothing ever happens.
I am unsure. In this case you may need to try a different USB. I know you said you tried , but idk I had a few laying around but the first model I tried worked so I didn't get a chance to do much trouble shooting.
I think the recommended size is a 64gb USB. That's what I used and from a known brand, PNY.
Maybe try doing a full format of the usb drive, assuming your on windows uncheck the quick format box when you are formatting the drive.
Try cranking your car first
Make sure you turn off Automatic Updates before going to the Dealer Menu. That actually made a difference for the technician when I was getting it done at the dealer. And I do believe the car has to be on.
I need help,I did this updatw and now my remote start no longer works whenever I try it from the app
Hmm not sure how that would impact the car. It goes through starlink so as long as your car is still connected to their network you should be able to remote start and do everything else (lock / unlock doors and all that jazz). If not I'd check in with the dealer. This is an official Subaru update so they should have more insight.
Thanks for replying I called starlink and they said its due to the Telematics DCM recall.I havent gotten mine looked at by the dealer yet,Did you get that recall fixed before the update install?
@@ROBBBIIINNN I need to actually go do mine. Still haven't gotten around to the dealership.
I had a feeling that when the starlink guy said that it was just a way to throw me off to go to the dealer,still odd though I wonder if I did something wrong.The update is complete and everything else works fine
Is this process for a mac too? I am asking because it gets stuck while I am downloading the files. Thanks
Sadly NTFS format is not supported on Mac by default. You'll need to install NTFS for Mac ( idk if there is a free version) and then copy it that way to the USB.
Thanks
Can you share the link to download update file ? Thank you
Sure thing! If this doesn't work I have it in the description as well as a link:
drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1n-Fx9yYwYqKbnwTEV2HRaSeeyfLOG-kA
@@HeavyMetalWRX thank you so much ! I will try to update in this weekend
Okay ….. that’s it. Time for the muscle shirts to come out. Can’t have you playing plumber over there flexing them pipes on me.
L O L O L O L dude it was SO HOT today
@@HeavyMetalWRX that’s what I’d say too. It’s hot so gotta let the pythons breath.
@@Flatline_WRX that's it , next video I'm challenging you to a workout contest 🤣
@@HeavyMetalWRX 🤣 I can’t be publicly shamed lol
Does the Dealer charge for this type of update??
There should be zero charge for this if you go to the dealer. If they charge you, time to go elsewhere...and tell me who they are so I can put them on blast 🤣
android auto only works with the cable?? thats shitty
I can’t download this through my car wifi?
Negative. At this time it is not available as over the air. Need to either go to the dealer or throw it on a USB at home.
Did anyone also have to update V-CPU? My current version was 680 and it said that it needed to update to 780. I didn't see that on your infotainment during your video. My infotainment software was older than yours though.
That may be the reason, I'm not 100% sure. I got my car in October of 2022. I was already a few updates ahead which could be why I never got any OTAs
Did this still work for you? I seem to have an older version as well.
@@fayizd654 yea mine matched up
@@fayizd654 Yeah it worked for me
anyway to get android auto wirelessly ?
There are add-ons you can buy. Noble sells a wireless adapter that works. I plan on doing a review of one soon
@@HeavyMetalWRX cool thanks apparently, the 2023 wrx has it ? Wasn't completely fair.
And one more question, When you first reviewed the infotainment, You liked how you could see the air flow when you went into climate.. did that go away with the update?
@@loonytunezz5452 dude , of the 2023 gets the wireless AA I'm gonna be sad haha. I need to hit my dealership up and find out. Also yes the update still allows you to see the flow. All the relevant info is still displayed but it is a tad bit smaller. Subaru definitely took the 2 steps forward 1 step back approach here.
@@HeavyMetalWRX lmao I feel you, just googled it, so i think it does .
man thanks for the quick replies, enjoyed your channel so far just stumbled upon it!
@@loonytunezz5452 I try my best to catch everyone's comments. Sometimes things get lost but you can always email me or catch me on IG if you have any more questions. Glad to have you here, man. Check out the rest of the channel. I have a metric ton of good information from great people. TunerTalk is a great playlist that has interviews from Boosted Performance, Smeedia(who just got a VB), Dmann Tuning.
Android auto is so annoying on this car that it only uses half the screen for the map.
Why the hell is this 12gb? That’s 12 GameCube games! 😂
ACHKTUALLLLY most gb games were like 1.x gig. Don't ask how I know 🤣
Man. That is a really ugly screen. It just doesn’t belong in this car.
Unfortunately we are going to see more and more. You already have a screen in every hand....naturally they are making their way to cars.
I saw they had a picture of how to enter dealership mode on the base dual screens. Does this update work for the base trim too, or is it just for the single screen?
The pdf in the Google drive does detail that it works for the base model. It has instructions on how to do it.
It works for the base model. I just did the update a week ago, although I didn't really notice any changes to the UI or anything.
Thanks guys!