I second that question, just picked up my 2016 SP, not sure if I should update or not. Google search didn't shed much light

 

Ironically, people had big issues trying to update to 18.11.07 originally. If your is working fine, and no Nav, it may not be necessary. I don't think many had issues going to the latest

uConnect update

Is there a reason why I should skip updating my uConnect software on my 6 speed 2016 RT+. It currently has software version 17.11.07. Bought this car used a few weeks ago. Not sure what the previous owner had done to it, other than wrap the hood black, and looks like the wheels were plasti...

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A Guy

 

Yes, the 18.45 update was last year at this time to fix NAV problems. If you don't have NAV, you'll be fine with 18.11.

The only thing is, if down the road you do need an update, being behind by a few updates might be a problem. I know I had at least one over the air update which wouldn't have been possible if I wasn't using the latest update. Sooo, I want to tell you guys you are good to stay where you are with 18.11, but I can't be sure what will happen in the future with the updates.

 

Thanks MKErunner-

I've been using my Nav (I picked up the car in Houston and drove back to Dallas) with no apparent issues, so I

I might call my service advisor and see what they have to say. I just HATE messing with computers then they seem to be running correctly.

 

This surprises me. There have been threads on here about the NAV not even being close if they didn't have the latest update. You can do nothing then if all is good.

If you dare, you can do the update yourself. It's a little painful, but at least you aren't going to the dealer. On Dodge.com there is an owners menu. If you go there, you'll see on the left a uconnect update option. You have to enter your VIN. If they find an update, you can download it to your computer. You then have to unzip the file, and copy it to a thumb drive. Then, start your car and put the thumb drive in, and sit for an hour or so as it does it's thing. I've done this a few times now.

 

I reviewed the instructions that "A Guy" attached. There was a section that showed the latest update and the older numbers that it replaced. Funny 18.11.7 was not shown---- huh?

I'm not sure it means anything but it confused me anyway.

 

I reviewed the instructions that "A Guy" attached. There was a section that showed the latest update and the older numbers that it replaced. Funny 18.11.7 was not shown---- huh? I'm not sure it means anything but it confused me anyway.

Fam I have the same exact issue is you but I can’t get my usb to pop up on my screen it doesn’t load on my car radio. Was there any difference with the 8.45 though?

 

As I say, it was problematic in updating to it, and was removed and replaced I believe

A Guy

 

thank you for all the info guys

 

So, It seems that I can not leave well enough alone and I did the new 18.45.XX install. I did it a bit different from the factory instructions as the genius of YouTube helped. I did the download as instructed but I did the update with the car off and with a battery charger attached to provide constant electricity. The process took about 20 minutes and the "settings" indicated the new version was installed correctly.

The NAV indicates that I need to "drive in an open area" so that it can recalibrate. Tomorrow I will drive to work and see what happens.

 

Does anyone have any update on if the 18.45.xx being an issue? I have currently the 18.11.7 installed (just bought the car) and was wondering if it was worth doing the update. Thank you

 

Welcome to Challengertalk 18.45 been out a long time now, no issues with it once installed

A Guy

 

Awesome thank you sir.👍

 

Good to know. I will probably update it today as i just downloaded the update to a thumb drive last night. How long should it usually take half hour or so?

 

It's been a while since I did the 18.45.01 update. Seems like it was well under an hour.

For the Nav update ... they'll mail you a thumb drive and instruction booklet so you can't just download and go. The Nav update takes much longer. The estimate in the instructions was 1 hour 14 minutes but my car seems to read thumb drives a a slower pace so it took 1 hour 40 minutes.

 

The update went well. Took about 20 minutes. The update skipped step 9 and just reset on its own but i followed the remainder of the instructions and cycled the ignition and opened/closed the door for 60 seconds twice and it was done. Thanks for the help guys!

 

Cool

A Guy

 

I upgraded my NAV to the 2021 maps.The upgrade went smoothly. It took roughly 20 minutes to complete.