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Old 8th September 2020, 04:21 PM
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Have checked again on the maps on both cars - the S5 is running 6.30.1 2020 maps. The Golf is running the half yearly 2020/21 maps. Neither feature the new junction 10A layout, so no point updating specifically for that I'm afraid
Hi Adrian; thanks for checking that out. I note that the 6.31.1 2020/2021 maps are out for the 3Ghigh/plus system but it looks like that won't contain it either based on your Golf maps

Looks like you saved me a load of money as that was the only trigger to update my relatively recent 2018/2019 maps.

It's very strange though as the road layout's been in place for over a year and in use for over 10 months. I wonder at what stage the road layout change is communicated to whoever looks after mapping data.

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There's usually a 12 month lag between changes to the road network being reflected in base maps by e.g. OS. Add 6 months for whoever compiles those changes into a map database for Audi/VW, and possibly another 6 months for the change to be compiled into a revised map database......

The likes of Google Maps (and Waze, which Google now own) update based on user data, which shows a sufficient volume of vehicles doing strange manoeuvres where no road appears to exist, and then send out a survey vehicle to check what has changed. Hence they're much quicker to update.
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There's usually a 12 month lag between changes to the road network being reflected in base maps by e.g. OS. Add 6 months for whoever compiles those changes into a map database for Audi/VW, and possibly another 6 months for the change to be compiled into a revised map database......

The likes of Google Maps (and Waze, which Google now own) update based on user data, which shows a sufficient volume of vehicles doing strange manoeuvres where no road appears to exist, and then send out a survey vehicle to check what has changed. Hence they're much quicker to update.

A bit off topic but Google Maps seem to be more up to date with new roads/ layouts than Waze but Waze responds faster to traffic/accidents, especially when traffic clears up.
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I just bought and installed the 2021 maps and MMI update. I think my original map was 2016. Don't know if it's any better yet as i have not had a chance to go anywhere. I do know that on my original map when i drove to Newcastle that on a few occasions my sat-nav thought i was driving through a field. This was because they have upgraded the A1M and needed to install some new sections of road. The next time i go there i should know if my update is any better.
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I think my one is still 2015 been meaning to do the upgrade as google earth no more. Where did you get your copy from?
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6.31.1 are 2020/21 maps (so the 'half way through the year' update) - same map my S5 has installed.

The maps files are available online from various hooky sources, but require an activation file as well. Mostly when done once you don't need to re-activate for future map updates.

@H-M3 - I can still help you out with yours

Not sure when Audi are stopping updates for these systems, as I'd expect full 2021 maps to have been out since October '20 but suspect they've not released.
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6.31.1 are 2020/21 maps (so the 'half way through the year' update) - same map my S5 has installed.

The maps files are available online from various hooky sources, but require an activation file as well. Mostly when done once you don't need to re-activate for future map updates.

@H-M3 - I can still help you out with yours

Not sure when Audi are stopping updates for these systems, as I'd expect full 2021 maps to have been out since October '20 but suspect they've not released.
Thnx Adrian! Didn’t want to put you under any stress dude as you are/were dealing with own 99 problems. Lol
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Hi Julian

Does this look like it?



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Hi Julian

Does this look like it?

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Wow; that was quick!

Yes, that's what the road system is like now.

I presume that's the 2021 map but I don't recognise the mapping format; I presume the S5 is different than the A8?

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Mine’s a B8 S5 so that’s MMI 3G rather than 3G+

I couldn’t find a way to get to the junction apart from by scrolling across the map with the tiny thumb mouse on top of the click wheel 😂

They are 2021 maps on it
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