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Flipper Dog
04-04-2021, 12:59 PM
Looks like I am in the market for a T-Roc and I am seeking some information on the MIB 3 media system (Discover 8" MIB3 ) for my research.
Looking over the vehicle I have noticed some differences to the Discover Pro 9.2" I have in my 7.5 Golf, can someone provide any information as the dealer is uneducated in this system.

There appear to be no SD card slots. The old MIB2 system used an SD card for mapping data, does this mean there is no SD card for map data now? I also noticed that the mapping data is different (Australia and New Zealand only maps, not multi region). Details from other regions indicate that the mapping data is updated as required via an e-sim card, is there an e-sim in Australian spec vehicles then?
No SD card now. Mapping is loaded internally. No e-sim, however the system can be connected to any WI-FI network for software updates.
The maps can also be updated via the main VW site using USB thumb drive. There are some posts on the process you can look for on this forum but the MIB3 is not just simply inserting the files in and watching it load.

The digital cockpit display appears not to allow display of maps in while it is displayed in the main screen on the dash unit. Is this correct? Is there any way of displaying maps in both as I like to have the dash display zoomed in to 150/200m and the VC displayed at 400m to give me a better prospective of the surrounding area.
Can only have one OEM display at a time. Found coding to turn off the digital cockpit display but that is no use. Will keep researching this as there are users in Europe activating this.
Update - Found the issue here, the Discover unit does not have the same computing power as the Discover Pro to allow the mapping images to be displayed both in the VC and main screen at the same time. The European users were using Discover Pro versions.

Does AA/carplay navigation allow display of their maps in the dash and VW mapping in the VC at the same time?
Yes it does

Does the map display 3D buildings?
No 3D buildings yet

Is voice control, the VW one, active?
VW voice control is not active, however on Android Auto "hey Google" works

Has anyone activated TMC traffic info yet? Suna Australia TMC code 1024.
No luck here. It appears traffic in via online traffic not the Suna FM code as before

Will be fitting a dash cam which uses the 12v cigarette lighter socket to give power only when the ignition is on, noticed the only cigarette lighter socket is in front of the gear selector which is not really suitable. So looking to use the USB C sockets in the rear centre console. Are these USB C sockets powered on with the ignition or is there power for a while after shut down?
USB C sockets (all 4 for them) power off when ignition is off. Working well with dash cam

daft009
02-07-2021, 07:54 PM
Definitely no sd card.
Was hoping to listen to my flacs.
Will try a USBC flash drive to see if it works. Have read it should

Hillbilly
02-07-2021, 08:30 PM
Definitely no sd card.
Was hoping to listen to my flacs.
Will try a USBC flash drive to see if it works. Have read it should

Nothing works. Maps cant be loaded music by air connection only

Plenty around about its deficiencies

daft009
02-07-2021, 09:12 PM
i read some cases about a usb-c flash drive working for music?

not sure how to make use of the wifi connection for music? did you find any guides?

Flipper Dog
02-07-2021, 09:58 PM
i read some cases about a usb-c flash drive working for music?

You need to select media and the source - USB C sticks do work with music and video files.

daft009
02-07-2021, 10:06 PM
You need to select media and the source - USB C sticks do work with music and video files.
Thanks will give it a go

daft009
04-07-2021, 09:20 PM
Can the wifi in the head unit be used to play music somehow?

doc_777
05-07-2021, 08:17 AM
If you're using a wifi enabled app, yes it can. Example is wireless carplay - it uses wifi.

whitevx
05-07-2021, 11:19 AM
My Skoda picks up our home WiFi but I can't log into the home account. The only work around for this is using my phone as a,hotspot and then doing WiFi from there. Annoying but it is what it is.

doc_777
05-07-2021, 01:03 PM
My T-Roc is the same - can't/won't connect to home WiFi. I'm still trying to work out how to get the unit to accept or even recognise the latest map update via USB-C.

daft009
05-07-2021, 01:43 PM
I had no issues getting mine connected to my home WiFi but couldn't see any benefits/new features after connecting

Hillbilly
05-07-2021, 01:44 PM
My T-Roc is the same - can't/won't connect to home WiFi. I'm still trying to work out how to get the unit to accept or even recognise the latest map update via USB-C.

Wont because it cant Plenty of reading about it on various forums and all say the same. My dealer said they will update maps at each service. Because we dont have Appconnect here is the reason and Skoda are looking at what to do apparently

mummbles
05-07-2021, 01:52 PM
How are you guys seeing your home WiFi?
I have a 2021 kamiq with the admussen unit but haven't found anywhere that let's me connect the car too wifi

Flipper Dog
05-07-2021, 03:58 PM
My T-Roc is the same - can't/won't connect to home WiFi. I'm still trying to work out how to get the unit to accept or even recognise the latest map update via USB-C.

Same issue here, USB-C is reading my drive (can tell by the flashing light on the thumbdrive) but not doing anything. I have had it in the slot for a week.
Of interest I found this Technical Product Information on the MIB3 for software 027x (I have 0270).
TPI 2062880/2.
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53092

I have not approached the dealer yet as I have other things to do - like lock myself down.
So if any one wants to test the water, please lets us know.

whitevx
05-07-2021, 05:37 PM
@doc_777 how many usb c ports does your vehicle have ? My Skoda has two in the front and the one closest to the NSF is the one I can use to play music from a flash drive. Sorry for not being up to speed with the VW side of things.

whitevx
05-07-2021, 05:45 PM
Hillbilly let's hope the issue can be resolved. My Skoda app works but short of using as a means for the owners manual,telling me where my closest dealer is or as a route planner it is basically useless.

Hillbilly
05-07-2021, 06:55 PM
If you're using a wifi enabled app, yes it can. Example is wireless carplay - it uses wifi.

Doesnt Carplay and Android auto use Bluetooth to connect Does on mine for AA anyway

doc_777
05-07-2021, 07:29 PM
Hi there - 2 in the front, 2 in the back

doc_777
05-07-2021, 07:30 PM
Initiates the connection with Bluetooth, then switches to wifi

doc_777
08-07-2021, 08:12 AM
Same issue here, USB-C is reading my drive (can tell by the flashing light on the thumbdrive) but not doing anything. I have had it in the slot for a week.
Of interest I found this Technical Product Information on the MIB3 for software 027x (I have 0270).
TPI 2062880/2.
53090
53091
53092

I have not approached the dealer yet as I have other things to do - like lock myself down.
So if any one wants to test the water, please lets us know.

That is a brilliant lead, thank you for providing! I expect to hear from the dealer in the next week or so regarding installation of my towbar - I will bring this to their attention at the same time and ask for them to undertake the update on the day of the towbar install (assuming the update is relevant to my vehicle). *I am pretty sure it's relevant, since I am on version 0270, and cannot perform the map update via USB so that fits within the findings on the doc you provided.

Flipper Dog
09-07-2021, 05:14 PM
Got map updates working see post 7 - Mib3 (https://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f78/mib3-132442.html)

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Hillbilly
09-07-2021, 05:26 PM
Thats a Bolero isnt it Wonder if it will also work on the Amundsen

Flipper Dog
09-07-2021, 05:43 PM
Thats a Bolero isnt it Wonder if it will also work on the Amundsen

No, Volkswagen call this a Discover Media, the next one up is a Discover Pro Media. Come on Hillbilly, you should know - you don't have the Czech chariot yet.

doc_777
12-07-2021, 07:15 AM
Got map updates working see post 7 - Mib3 (https://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f78/mib3-132442.html)

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Interesting...I decided to start from scratch on Saturday morning - reformatted the USB drive, extracted the map update package to it, plugged the drive in to the car and just left it alone. Version 20.3 at the start.

This morning when I arrived at work I decided to check the version information. 21.2.

I am dropping the car at the dealership this morning to have the tint on the front left window replaced - there appears to be a minor flaw in the film - but at least now I don't have to worry about trying to get them to do the system software update.

iDiesel
17-07-2021, 12:03 PM
Version 20.3 at the start.

This morning when I arrived at work I decided to check the version information. 21.2.

Nice one. Happy days.

Hillbilly
28-07-2021, 03:17 PM
Interesting...I decided to start from scratch on Saturday morning - reformatted the USB drive, extracted the map update package to it, plugged the drive in to the car and just left it alone. Version 20.3 at the start.

This morning when I arrived at work I decided to check the version information. 21.2.

I am dropping the car at the dealership this morning to have the tint on the front left window replaced - there appears to be a minor flaw in the film - but at least now I don't have to worry about trying to get them to do the system software update.

It doesnt update the system software. It only updates the MAP

doc_777
29-07-2021, 07:52 AM
It doesnt update the system software. It only updates the MAP

I know. I never said that the USB method did update the system software. System software is a dealer-only exercise, which was also undertaken on my vehicle - I am now running 0278.

Hillbilly
29-07-2021, 08:04 AM
I know. I never said that the USB method did update the system software. System software is a dealer-only exercise, which was also undertaken on my vehicle - I am now running 0278.

I took this to mean that you thought it had

"but at least now I don't have to worry about trying to get them to do the system software update".

doc_777
29-07-2021, 09:33 AM
I took this to mean that you thought it had

"but at least now I don't have to worry about trying to get them to do the system software update".

No, that was in relation to being able to actually perform the map update via USB. There is history of system version 0270 being unable to receive map updates via USB, but an update to system software version 0278 is acknowledged as resolving that issue.

I was 'fortunate' in that when my vehicle was at the dealership on that day, they decided to update the system software to v 0278 anyway.

Flipper Dog
24-01-2022, 11:15 AM
New maps available on the VW site - Volkswagen Map Updates (https://app-connect.volkswagen.com/mapupdates/car/#download)
July 2021 released in Jan 2022, nothing like the latest maps :(

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Hillbilly
24-01-2022, 06:26 PM
Installed it in the KAMIQ this arvo showed same as yours im on 0278 in it Took 30 mins idling in the garage