[Connected Car] SquithyX:
I thought i would start this thread, separate to the Jeep one as the Jeep thread is for the 8.4" uConnect and uses some different files to the 6.5" version.

The aim of the thread is to be able to gain some sort of 'root' access to the file system to be able to update the maps on the system. So far I know cm0002 and Leighm0 have done some great work with the 8.4" - Most of which we can use on the 6.5".....once we have access to the file system.

The problem we seem to be facing is finding a swdl.iso that is old enough to be modified for our 6.5" units.

Mission Accomplished.... mostly

Disclaimer: I can not be held responsible for any damages to your uConnect, Car or your hair falling out from running this modification.

That being said, if you do have a problem please contact me and I will see if I can help you fix it.

For all those people still on v17.07.46 or older uConnect 6.5 firmware I offer you a “jailbreak”, you can now update your maps to the latest versions (currently offering EU 2018Q3 / NA 2018Q1 in my pack). I have to warn you though, the process can take a lot of time!

For those of you who have updated your 6.5 uConnect to v17.35.41 or v18, I am still working on how to update those, FCA / Alfa changed the locks with that update!

For a Full EU / NA update, if you follow my instructions fully, it will take approx. 4hours during which time your uConnect must remain powered on. This time can be greatly reduced by only updating the country or countries you need, or if you are feeling brave, skipping Step 1.

Files / Items needed:

uConnect 6.5 running v17 or older firmware -Supporting Alfa, Fiat and Jeeps too!

At least 8gb USB Drive ***preferably with a flashing led light so you can see file access***

Files from

https://mega.nz/#F!kURhTCbJ!uJhKPMyGiESbvQSDb33CvQ

Stage 1 – Backup your files

Download:

1 Magic -Alfa pre UPD.zip -For Alfa

1 Magic -Fiat & Jeep pre UPD.zip -For Fiat / Jeep

2 Backup.zip

Process:

1. Download and expand “1 Magic -XXX.zip” and “2 Backup.zip”

2. Copy the content onto the root of the USB drive

3. Start car and let uConnect boot up (wait approx 5min for full boot up)

4. Plug in and WAIT, the uConnect will not appear to be doing anything but if you are using a USB with a light you should be able to see it flashing with file activity

5. After some time, in my case it took 1h25 to complete this stage, it should popup a window about there is a update that you MUST answer NO to

6. Pull USB, and power cycle the uConnect*

After that you now have a backup of all the system and map files we are going to change on your uConnect.

KEEP THEM SAFE!

Either use a second USB for stage 2, save the backup folder to your computer or if your like me and use a 16gb USB stick you can leave it where it is.

I have now uploaded copies of the official EU Map Packs from (A) 2013, 2015 and 2017, NA Map Packs (B) 2013, and ROW Map Packs (C) WIP that will function as a backup or official upgrade for anybody needing them, restoring your uConnect back to stock.

***If you have a newer set of Original Map files please contact me, and I can add them to the drive for all to benefit from***

Stage 2 – Modify your uConnect

Download:

1 Magic.zip --You should already have this if you completed Stage 1

D EU Custom 2018 HNEU2018Q3v2.zip --Full EU

E NA Custom 2018 HNNA2018Q1.zip --Full North America

Or

D UK Custom 2018 HNUK2018Q3.zip --UK Only

D FR Custom 2018 HNFR2018Q3.zip --France Only

D DE Custom 2018 HNDE2018Q3.zip --Germany Only

D IT Custom 2018 HNIT2018Q3.zip --Italy Only

***There will be other country / State only update packs soon***

Or

A EU 2013 Original NQEU2012Q4.zip --Stock 2013 Maps, Original EU Release

A EU Update 2017 HMEU2015Q4.zip --Newest Original Map files released 2017

B NA 2013 Original NQNA2013Q4.zip --Stock 2013 Maps, Original NA Release

Process:

1. Download and expand “1 Magic.zip” and “D XX Custom 2018 HN….zip”

2. Copy the content onto the root of the USB drive

3. Start car and let uConnect boot up (wait approx. 5min for full boot up)

4. Plug in and WAIT, the uConnect will not appear to be doing anything but if you are using a USB with a light you should be able to see it flashing with file activity

5. After some time, depending on file used - If country / State only pack approx. 15min if full EU then approx. 2h, it should popup a window about there is a update that you MUST answer NO

6. Pull USB, and power cycle the uConnect*

If all gone well you will now have a uConnect 6.5 with updated maps!

As I am sure you can understand, there are still some little bugs to work out;

Problems:

UK postcodes > Only 5 digit search

Speedcams > Not working at all

Anything else… you tell me

Fixed:

UK TMC now working

France TMC working again

Italy TMC (paid version) working

There may be other little problems, but I am unable to test them, please let me know and I will look into them and try to fix!

*To Power cycle:

Either remove key, lock car, wait 10min, unlock and restart)

Or use engineers menu to reset the uConnect (Press Radio, More and Browse until menu pops up, scroll down to Reset Radio, answer YES)