Kia Sportage Infotainment system update

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FineWine

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#268045 25-Feb-2020 12:20

Just had my first service on our Nov 2018 built Kia Sportage Urban EX. (purchased Feb 2019) There is a software/firmware update to the Infotainment system.

The latest version is:

Software: QLPE,AUS,SOP,V096,190621,DAU_A

Firmware: QLPE,AUS,285,190523,MICOM,DL

There are minor UI changes but the big improvement is Bluetooth connectivity, especially with better volume and it just seems snappier over all.

Whilst the difficult we can do immediately, the impossible takes a bit longer. However, miracles you will have to wait for.

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#2426844 25-Feb-2020 12:32

Nice, I have a 2018 built LX Diesel. Hopefully get the update on my next service.

Not that I have any issues with the current one.

Where can you tell what version it currently has?

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#2426847 25-Feb-2020 12:43

Just got ours serviced, yes noticed a difference but couldn't quite put my finger on what it was, so thanks. There was also an upgrade to the transmission system control so I believe.

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#2426976 25-Feb-2020 15:47

@trig42

Where can you tell what version it currently has?

Settings > swipe left > System Info (this is on page 5-8 in the Car Multimedia System Users Manual) 🎓

I stated "especially with better volume" By that I mean the sound is crisper with better clarity. It sounded a bit muffled & low before and I had to turn the volume up. Now it sounds and responds like it is USB connected to CarPlay.

EDIT: I must admit I did ASK FOR ALL system software/firmware upgrades and made sure it was on the work order. Someone told me, a couple of years ago, to ensure that as sometimes some mechanics forget.

Whilst the difficult we can do immediately, the impossible takes a bit longer. However, miracles you will have to wait for.