I never like being an early adopter so I would welcome anyone’s experience in applying this update before I proceed.

 

Took about 45 mins to update while powered off, so updating in the background. All I can see so far is an automatic update tick box has been added. This will allow OTA function, and you can schedule the updates to be done when the power is off.
You shouldn’t need the USB stick anymore unless it’s for something specific.
I don’t know if this has fixed the logic fault with the climate preheat or not, but I’m sure someone will find out soon

 

Done thanks. Simple process about 45 minutes to download and then install.
I just hope it's got rid of the 'drive straight ahead' at every lay-by.

 

Done thanks. Simple process about 45 minutes to download and then install.
I just hope it's got rid of the 'drive straight ahead' at every lay-by.

When I download the installer it says May 2022 Navigation Map and Software Update?

 

Make sure you’ve selected the correct MY year, the new shape is MY23. The maps maybe from May, but there is additional software for the car and OTA functionality

 

Has anyone been able to confirm if the navigation lay-by and pre-heat issues have been fixed?

 

Given it only came out yesterday. Give people a chance 🤣

 

Kia's position regarding the various services seems confusing, at least to me.

• Kia connect is free for 7 years
• Kia live services; weather sports etc: free for how long?
• Kia OTA updates free for the first two cycles (whatever that means, May 2023 and Nov 2023 I guess), Costs after that are unknown. However, one can still update manually for 7 years.

 

How does the NIro do OTA updates? Is there a mobile internet link built into the car or is a link with your mobile phone needed?

 

There is a sim card built into the nav which is how the connect services get's its info for weather etc

 

Kia stated last year that when OTA was introduced for MY22+ that there would be 2 free OTA updates & then a subscription model going forward, but no info on pricing. But you could still download & update yourself for free...

If you look stateside. They have a subscription model already. $19.99 a month $199 a year for the level with OTA updates.

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Most of what's in the US pricing model we get for the 7 years.....just charging for the OTA updates wouldn't make much sense or be of much value.

 

This update is basically only to add OTA option. Like the rest of us the navigation update is due in a few weeks... So they say.
So just hang in there folks.

 

Got my new Niro EV3 today and has SW ...220603 so needs an update. Assume I can just download the latest via a USB drive and after the I'll be able to get SW update OTA?

 

Nope, it hadn’t fixed the preheat issue as I’ve just had it after days of not having it at all

 

Notice | Official Kia Motors Navigation Update Website
2022 Navigation and software update.

 

Notice | Official Kia Motors Navigation Update Website
2022 Navigation and software update.

Saw that last night - installing as we speak. It's bloomin' slow - took about 30 minutes to validate the files and another 30 minutes to get to 50%. It's about 39 GB in size.

I'm using an SD Card in a USB adapter though, so that could be causing the slow speed.

All the updates look cosmetic from the website, but would be interesting to see if sat nav and climate issues are resolved.

 

Be aware that a few settings will change including memory seat settings

 

Just reinstall your profile from back up in the app

 

I’ve installed the update and I no longer get the”drive straight ahead” announcement when passing lay-bys. The scope of the infotainment update seems limited to a few relaxing sounds and the ability to set sat nav locations by voice recognition. The Nav software version now has a November 22 release date.

 

OTAs will only be available when they need it, most of the time it will be usb updates

 

Ok, I see. Thank you.

 

Went for my first 'big' journey after updating to Luton Airport yesterday.
I was very pleased to note the lack of 'now drive straight ahead' announcements at every lay-by.

 

I've just downloaded the Dec update but found the download speed incredibly slow at only 1.5 Mb/s. I don't have problems with fast downloads from other sites.

 

Christmas time.
Lots of people on the internet streaming media.
So Kia server can supply faster, but all the hops between server & you are busy.

Just tried here.

 

This may be of some help if you use a USB stick to update your satnav and having problems.
When I first tried to up date the satnav back in September I brought a PNY Elite Steel USB 3.1 Flash Drive 64GB stick and download the update as per the instruction. Plugged it in to unit and kept getting error unable to verify. After trying a few times and getting the same. I contacted Kia Customer service who couldn't help I ending up taking it in to my local dealer who did it FOC.
When the the new update came out I thought I'd give it another try. I got exactly the same message. I thought it's due for a service in February I would leave it till then.
Last week I thought I'd give it another try. I brought a new SanDisk Cruzer Blade USB 2.0 Flash Drive 64GB. Loaded the update on to it and plugged it in. Got the message "Validated update files...". After about 20 minutes got the message "Updating". Then took about another 3/4 hour to update. Now all updated and seems to be working.
Don't know if it was the the make or that it was the newer USB 3.1, but if your having this problem give it a try.

 

I normally download the update to the computer and then at the end it gives you the choice to unpack it to the usb drive. I’ve found it a lot quicker this way and I’ve got an old computer. It also gives you the choice to delete the download at the end. Keep it until your car has completely updated in case it hasn’t taken.

 

Since I updated the software the car seems to be unsure of speed limits. It often displays unknown speed limit in places where it previously worked. Has anyone else experienced this?

 

After the December update the Mileage/Odometer reading in the App was stuck on the reading at the time of the update. Before the software update it would update itself or failing that a refresh(via the icon in the app) would update the current mileage in the vehicle report section of the application. I don't know if it was related but in an attempt to try and fix I changed units to km and then back to miles and after the next drive it did update. Not sure if that was just a coincidence though.

Update: Interestingly the mileage has since changed back to the mileage at the time of the software update!

 

Saw your comment and checked my app and have the same. The mileage hasn't changed since update.

 

I guess we've been lucky. I took the software onto our Soul FE a few weeks back and mileage has been fine... in fact we had that "moment" crossing the 10,000 miles point in our Christmas travels!
Something which could be worth a try if you experience any odd behaviour after a new software install is to do a quick reset of the head unit.

 

Still not sure what's happening.
Went for a small trip this afternoon only a couple of miles. I checked the app when I got in the car and it said 7,074 same as car. When got back home the car said 7079 and the app said the same. Just checked the app again and its gone back to 2982.

 

Just checked the app after a short trip out. My Trips are still being recorded correctly, and the mileage on the car is updating correctly, but the odometer reading on the app is still showing zero. Nothing drastic, but does seem to have been caused by the recent update.

 

What USB drives are folks using to update the software in their new 23 model year Niros? The car seems fussy about what drives it will communicate with. My update to the new December release keeps failing as reported here USB Software Update - Help Needed

 

I use this with no problem
Samsung MUF-64BE4/APC flash drive... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D1KCL2Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

The 221129 update finished ~30 mins ago for me and took ~1hour. I used a 64GB Sandisk USB v3 drive.