Wednesday, April 10th
by Michael
In the next few months we’ll be launching our first wireless software update for your vehicle. Software updates* provide a way of updating core software on your vehicle at your convenience in order to maintain and improve its capabilities without the need to visit a retailer.
Initial software updates cover minor bug fixes in the infotainment system to improve the performance and functionality however further releases will include updates to your Land Rover’s Telematics system. When an update becomes available, you will receive a pop-up notification on the infotainment – you can also check for updates through the Settings Menu.
In order to receive software updates, you will need this feature switched on in your vehicle. This can be done through the Settings Menu > Software Updates > On/Off – you’ll also need to accept the terms and conditions.
Depending on your connectivity, there are two ways in which your vehicle can receive the update:
Through Wi-Fi connectivity
If your vehicle is already connected to Wi-Fi, it will use your connection to download the software update prior to installation.
Through your personal SIM connectivity
If your vehicle is not connected to Wi-Fi, it will download the software through your personal SIM.
When the ‘Software Update’ notification appears on your screen, you have three options available:
1. Install now – this will immediately start the download in the background, so you can continue your journey uninterrupted.
2. Remind me later – the notification will pop up again after six hours.
3. Skip update – this will remove the notification completely. If you later decide you’d like to install the update, you’ll need to do this via your settings.
Once the update has installed, you’ll receive a notification at the top of your screen. Likewise, you’ll also be notified if the download has failed.
For more information regarding software updates or for general help with trouble-shooting, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Monday, April 8th
by Michael
No idea when we’ll actually start seeing it appear in the vehicles but it’s a start. There’s talk on a few JLR forums about getting OTA or SOTA turned on shortly. Further to that, new bulletins have appeared on TOPIx referencing Software Over The Air (SOTA).
Interesting article from JLR detailing the SOTA testing:
NGI TEAM TO SAVE JAGUAR LAND ROVER MILLIONS THANKS TO WIRELESS SOFTWARE UPDATES
From the Jaguar Website, an entire FAQ page on Software Updates:
JAGUAR SOFTWARE UPDATES FAQS
IMC (INFOTAINMENT MASTER CONTROLLER) – SOFTWARE VERSION: S19A_19.11.4-330884, ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER: LX73-19C204-BA (G2379676)
INCONTROL© TOUCH PRO 19A2
Release Date: 2019-03-26
SOFTWARE RELEASE NOTES
This release is only available when updating with Software Over The Air (SOTA)
This Document contains the following information:
New features included in this release
THE SOFTWARE RELEASE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY NEW FEATURES.
ISSUES FIXED IN THIS RELEASE
PARKING AID
Parking aid audible alerts occasionally not operating after the last 19A software update has been fixed.
(DISCOVERY ONLY)
AMBIENT LIGHTING
Ambient lighting will no longer switch off when the Integrated Control Panel is opened
NAVIGATION
The map screen will now switch from night to day mode automatically
(VELAR ONLY)
AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL
Air suspension height control soft buttons now work on the lower touchscreen. These were disabled by the previous 19A software
(VEHICLES WITH REAR HEATED SEATS ONLY)
REAR HEATED SEATS
Rear heated seats will no longer be highlighted in the touchscreen when customer is trying to adjust the front seats
KNOWN ISSUES IN THIS RELEASE
REAR VIEW CAMERA JUDDER
If the customer is experiencing a camera image not displaying as smoothly as it should be,this update may not fix it. The issue is currently under investigation and should be fixed in the next full software release.
(BRAZILIAN VEHICLES WITH TV)
TELEVISION
If the customer is experiencing the front screen going blank after playing the TV for a few minutes and the rear screens report no reception, this update will not fix it. The issue is currently under investigation and should be fixed in the next full software release.
Monday, March 4th
by Michael
Patent No: US 10,162,175 B2
Saturday, March 2nd
by Michael
Checking the ports in the center armrest panel (MIP/UIP) of your Jaguar Land Rover vehicle MY17+:
A – NOT eligible for Smartphone Pack upgrade
B or C – Eligible for Smartphone Pack upgrade
Rather than the obscure confusing language, JLR should have released this graphic months ago.
**These ports alone do not indicate Smartphone Pack compatibility but they were the most confusing part of checking eligibility which also requires: 10.2” screen, Pro Services & Connect Pro, including WiFi
