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12-09-2021, 07:43 PM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Vehicle:2019 Subaru WRX Silver |
2019 WRX Radio Firmware Upgrade
I everyone. I have done my best to research this on my own but can't seem to solve the problem.
I have a 2019 WRX base model (without nav). I am having the common problem of my radio presets not staying saved. I want to upgrade the firmware to see if that solves the problem. My current firmware is the original Rel4.18.11.50. I do not have the option in General Settings to connect to Wifi so updating over the air is not an option. I downloaded the updated firmware Rel_UA.20.38.70 and extracted it to a USB drive. I installed the USB drive in the car and started it up. The infotainment system then hung on a black screen for 30-45 seconds before starting up. I thought that maybe it updated but when I checked the System Information it still said the firmware version was Rel4.18.11.50. Can I solve this issue on my own or do I have to take it to the dealership? (I was using this thread for reference https://www.subaruoutback.org/thread...3-2020.527722/)
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12-10-2021, 07:55 AM | #2 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 283429
Join Date: May 2011
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South East
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Vehicle:2016 Fuji Sunfire 03 Silver |
Did you format the drive before installing the extracted file?
All you can do is try again. Many times it would not take the first time. I have had to try 3 times on some cars. Make sure you have the engine running or a battery maintainer connected - low voltage can cause issues. I use to hate those radio issues - really put a damper on more important work a tech does like engine repair, transmission repair, electrical problems NOT caused by some snot nosed coder that won't verify his code. One reason I quit the dealer. I started out in car stereo in 1978 - I didn't want to retire fixing friggin' radios. Good luck - hope you don't get the black screen of death... |
01-20-2022, 03:33 PM | #3 |
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Join Date: Jan 2022
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E. Canada
Location: Nova Scotia canada
Vehicle:2019 wrx dark metalic gray |
[quote=LABARINTH;46670566]I everyone. I have done my best to research this on my own but can't seem to solve the problem.
hey bud, how did you make out? i have the same issue with mine, but not sure the dealer would touch it as i have aftermarket amps, speakers and sub, connect to the factory head unit |
02-09-2022, 10:44 PM | #4 |
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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RMIC
Vehicle:2016 WRX STi |
Radio Update
Where did you find the update files?
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