Maps updates removed from VW website

[mickofoz]

It seems VW have decided to pull maps updates for "Rest of World" from their website. Looks like Australian dealerships have another way of making money now.

Radio und Navigation

[bbutlerau]

Yeah I'd I've had trouble downloading through discovercare too. I've don't the https fix but keeps defaulting to trying to download the Europe maps

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[Guest001]

Read the threads about map updates in different model subforums .we have posted a link where you can get it from and it was working last night

https://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f238/map-update-121440-14.html#post1310706

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When you open the forum got to top bar and click on "new posts" and things like that will show up as the threads are updated since you last visited .

They havent "pulled " anything the website has a problem apparently as has been showing last June's map when there is a November edition which is the one I mention


Also this is the correct page to get the maps from as its in English

Volkswagen Map & Softwareupdates

[mickofoz]

Ah, thanks for the Update.

[nibose]

Its still not available, only the Europe maps are available.

[Guest001]

Its still not available, only the Europe maps are available.

Read the posts above why and where to get it IT IS AVAILABLE if you follow the links

I have it downloading from the link I provided

It has done 2.3Gb at 5.65 MB/sec and has 2hr 23min to go

[nibose]

Read the posts above why and where to get it IT IS AVAILABLE if you follow the links

Yes, Indeed I do read the posts before replying!

I've noticed that if you select the navigation system as Discover-Media, there is an option to download the maps, but when you click "Discover-Pro", its only available for Europe.

I'm also attaching a screenshot, as you can see, the scroll bar has hit the rock bottom.

regards,

[Guest001]

Yes, Indeed I do read the posts before replying!

I've noticed that if you select the navigation system as Discover-Media, there is an option to download the maps, but when you click "Discover-Pro", its only available for Europe.

I'm also attaching a screenshot, as you can see, the scroll bar has hit the rock bottom.

regards,

The two maps are totally different and only the Pro one is not there as you say. ITS BEEN LIKE THAT FOR DAYS and the map has been 6 months out of date anyway and if you DID read the posts you would have seen we said the website has a problem and to follow the instructions I provided IF you want the map.

If you dont want the map what are you worrying about?????

Has been mentioned several times in other sub forums namely the Tiguan MkII forum

[mickofoz]

Thanks for the link to new maps. I managed to download and install without issues. The million dollar question now, will this be the last update from VW??? I know VW use their online system in Europe for updates, POIs etc, which we don't have in OZ. Wonder if we ever going to get it.

[SDST]

One difference is that the 6 month out of date map has also disappeared from the software. Was there a week ago if you selected MultiRegion as the region even when it wasn't on the website.

The direct link (thanks chalnorth and hillbilly!) is still there, but I wonder if it is a change in mind on providing non-euro maps for free. Either that, or there's some issue with ID3 headunit compatibility and theyve pulled them until that's sorted.

[Guest001]

One difference is that the 6 month out of date map has also disappeared from the software. Was there a week ago if you selected MultiRegion as the region even when it wasn't on the website.

The direct link (thanks chalnorth and hillbilly!) is still there, but I wonder if it is a change in mind on providing non-euro maps for free. Either that, or there's some issue with ID3 headunit compatibility and theyve pulled them until that's sorted.

I saw somewhere that the website has problems so wait a week or so and see what happens No good getting panties in a knot as next map wont be till June anyway

Why worry about a 6 month old map

Thats the equiv of reading last weeks newspaper LOL

I have the files if anyone really needs them

We dont have CARNET here and probably never will

[Flipper Dog]

It appears that the Nov 2019 ROW map for the Discover Pro system has an issue with one of the regions that is being addressed, hence why it was not posted on the VW map update page and the earlier map pulled as it is out of date. The same map (Nov 2019) is available on the Skoda link refereed through the various posts on this site and the Audi map is available on their site. The VW, Skoda and Audi maps are identical however the Audi map is region specific, as in the Australian/New Zealand region only contains data for that region so you are not downloading 20 plus gb.

Fake news that Australia is loosing free updates is just that, fake. Why is the Discover media still showing Australian/New Zealand maps that are current (Nov 2019).

[Guest001]

Only the panic merchants are getting upset and If they are identical how come the Skoda one works but the VW doesnt.

I am using the Skoda one at present.

I wouldnt be surprised to find out in the future that after 3 years they are no longer free, as has happened with some of the older models

Discover Media maps are different and wont work in a Discover Pro it seems.

Also dont the Audi's use a different brand head unit to the VW as they have enhancements the VW dont.

[Flipper Dog]

Skoda are not sold in the same markets as VW, so ROW maps don't affect Skoda in the same way as VW.
The VW map site is currently down to allow updates of Discover Pro maps for ROW.
The link to the Skoda portal works for ROW Discover Pro maps.
If you have access to Audi maps than they will also work in your VW. Audi Navigation Plus = Discover Pro.
If you have access to a SEAT VIN than you can also use ROW maps in your VW.
The Discover Media (SD card based system) is not forward or backward compatible with Discover Pro, but there is no issue with those maps on the VW maps site.
Will you lose access to new maps, not while the system is still current.
Some facts
FACT: the SD card set up in the Discover Media will continue to allow map updates pass the 3 year limit. No need for a new SD card or licence for the Australian market. But we are not talking about that system here only the Discover Pro.

FACT: The Discover Pro maps share the same map information with Skoda, SEAT, AUDI and VW. You are able to load any of these maps into a supportive system and drive along. My Golf is currently using the 2020 Skoda maps which replaced the VW 2019/2020 maps. My Q5 had the 2020 Skoda maps for a few weeks until the release of Audi maps. No difference, all work, even showing brand specific POIs like dealerships.

[Guest001]

Skoda are not sold in the same markets as VW, so ROW maps don't affect Skoda in the same way as VW.
The VW map site is currently down to allow updates of Discover Pro maps for ROW.
The link to the Skoda portal works for ROW Discover Pro maps.
If you have access to Audi maps than they will also work in your VW. Audi Navigation Plus = Discover Pro.
If you have access to a SEAT VIN than you can also use ROW maps in your VW.
The Discover Media (SD card based system) is not forward or backward compatible with Discover Pro, but there is no issue with those maps on the VW maps site.
Will you loose access to new maps, not while the system is still current.
Some facts
FACT: the SD card set up in the Discover Media will continue to allow map updates pass the 3 year limit. No need for a new SD card or licence for the Australian market. But we are not talking about that system here only the Discover Pro.

FACT: The Discover Pro maps share the same map information with Skoda, SEAT, AUDI and VW. You are able to load any of these maps into a supportive system and drive along. My Golf is currently using the 2020 Skoda maps which replaced the VW 2019/2020 maps. My Q5 had the 2020 Skoda maps for a few weeks until the release of Audi maps. No difference, all work, even showing brand specific POIs like dealerships.

Im agreeing with you but just asking a question about someone saying that an area in the map has problems.

Also is a thread on here from a poster with the Discover Media who couldnt update his maps and had to buy a new SD card from VW


This Thread Golf 7 Navigation help "the Navigation Data in the infotainment System are not valid"

Seems Skoda and VW are both for sale in AUS so dont know where that comes from

One fact Its "lose" access