Porsche PCM Upgrade/Hack for Android Auto? Is this real?
01-01-2021, 02:27 PM
#226
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
I used an Android interface to couple the front camera to the PCM display, another option is from Nav-TV: Back-up Camera Interface - PCM4-CAM - NAV-TV
All of the above systems will work for a front camera.
The following users liked this post:
911CSC (01-01-2021)
01-01-2021, 09:34 PM
#227
I haven't done this but here 'might' be an option if you want to use your phone: RearVision: A Redefined Wireless Backup Camera System | Pearl (pearlauto.com)
I used an Android interface to couple the front camera to the PCM display, another option is from Nav-TV: Back-up Camera Interface - PCM4-CAM - NAV-TV
All of the above systems will work for a front camera.
I used an Android interface to couple the front camera to the PCM display, another option is from Nav-TV: Back-up Camera Interface - PCM4-CAM - NAV-TV
All of the above systems will work for a front camera.
01-02-2021, 05:22 AM
#228
Ok, thanks, understood.
A pity that a helpful thread has to been made useless because of some folks making money out of it.
I believe I already have what you indicated as I stepped across the link and tools you mention already some while ago. Did not find the Porsche-relevant pieces first but took some time to read now and see where it probably leads. Still need to invest some more time to fully understand, but I guess I have the big picture and bricks required...
Still have not found the "mkxfs attributes" file anywhere, maybe I'm too stupid too google it..
BTW - I'm not really keen to enable Android Auto as we're an Apple family, I could not even test it. I'm looking after enabling the logbook indeed. I used it at my previous Cayenne and it's nicely integrated, but Porsche does not offer it anymore. Like w/ AA, money does not help at the dealer in this case...
A pity that a helpful thread has to been made useless because of some folks making money out of it.
I believe I already have what you indicated as I stepped across the link and tools you mention already some while ago. Did not find the Porsche-relevant pieces first but took some time to read now and see where it probably leads. Still need to invest some more time to fully understand, but I guess I have the big picture and bricks required...
Still have not found the "mkxfs attributes" file anywhere, maybe I'm too stupid too google it..
BTW - I'm not really keen to enable Android Auto as we're an Apple family, I could not even test it. I'm looking after enabling the logbook indeed. I used it at my previous Cayenne and it's nicely integrated, but Porsche does not offer it anymore. Like w/ AA, money does not help at the dealer in this case...
Google around and you can find all the tools needed, someone forked the repo and it's public.
For the FEC patching, there's a message left on my profile by someone linking a forum that has the FEC patch notes available.
These pieces were removed to keep people from making a business out of charging $500 for the modification to be performed.
For the FEC patching, there's a message left on my profile by someone linking a forum that has the FEC patch notes available.
These pieces were removed to keep people from making a business out of charging $500 for the modification to be performed.
Last edited by rainer; 01-02-2021 at 05:25 AM.
01-02-2021, 01:58 PM
#229
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Ok, thanks, understood.
A pity that a helpful thread has to been made useless because of some folks making money out of it.
I believe I already have what you indicated as I stepped across the link and tools you mention already some while ago. Did not find the Porsche-relevant pieces first but took some time to read now and see where it probably leads. Still need to invest some more time to fully understand, but I guess I have the big picture and bricks required...
Still have not found the "mkxfs attributes" file anywhere, maybe I'm too stupid too google it..
BTW - I'm not really keen to enable Android Auto as we're an Apple family, I could not even test it. I'm looking after enabling the logbook indeed. I used it at my previous Cayenne and it's nicely integrated, but Porsche does not offer it anymore. Like w/ AA, money does not help at the dealer in this case...
A pity that a helpful thread has to been made useless because of some folks making money out of it.
I believe I already have what you indicated as I stepped across the link and tools you mention already some while ago. Did not find the Porsche-relevant pieces first but took some time to read now and see where it probably leads. Still need to invest some more time to fully understand, but I guess I have the big picture and bricks required...
Still have not found the "mkxfs attributes" file anywhere, maybe I'm too stupid too google it..
BTW - I'm not really keen to enable Android Auto as we're an Apple family, I could not even test it. I'm looking after enabling the logbook indeed. I used it at my previous Cayenne and it's nicely integrated, but Porsche does not offer it anymore. Like w/ AA, money does not help at the dealer in this case...
01-02-2021, 03:14 PM
#230
01-02-2021, 03:19 PM
#231
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
The following users liked this post:
rainer (01-02-2021)
01-02-2021, 05:01 PM
#232
Instructor
Does anyone know if the (unmodified) PCM 4.0 stock firmware can be updated via SD card or USB/ethernet? And if yes, how?
I'm running a fairly old version (MHI2_ER_POG11_P3299) and woud like to update to MHI2_ER_POG11_K5126 ... wondering if this is possible assuming one has the actual firmware files available?
I'm running a fairly old version (MHI2_ER_POG11_P3299) and woud like to update to MHI2_ER_POG11_K5126 ... wondering if this is possible assuming one has the actual firmware files available?
01-02-2021, 05:03 PM
#233
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Related question
Can somebody share the specs for the PCM 4 display in the 991 and 718? Specifically interested in the screen resolution?
Thanks!
Thanks!
01-02-2021, 05:52 PM
#234
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Does anyone know if the (unmodified) PCM 4.0 stock firmware can be updated via SD card or USB/ethernet? And if yes, how?
I'm running a fairly old version (MHI2_ER_POG11_P3299) and woud like to update to MHI2_ER_POG11_K5126 ... wondering if this is possible assuming one has the actual firmware files available?
I'm running a fairly old version (MHI2_ER_POG11_P3299) and woud like to update to MHI2_ER_POG11_K5126 ... wondering if this is possible assuming one has the actual firmware files available?
01-02-2021, 06:10 PM
#235
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
@rainer I don't think logbook is available, at least on my MY17 PCM4.
After applying the new FEC file with the 00060600 code, AA still worked (so my FEC file is being read) and there were no rejections listed, but I was unable to find anything through the menus for logbook.
After applying the new FEC file with the 00060600 code, AA still worked (so my FEC file is being read) and there were no rejections listed, but I was unable to find anything through the menus for logbook.
01-02-2021, 06:12 PM
#236
make sure you upgrade and re-code the dash cluster w/ Piwis as well (according to a Porsche TSB WG47) when upgrading the PCM4.
Individual settings in the cluster will be lost and have to be set again.
Individual settings in the cluster will be lost and have to be set again.
Last edited by rainer; 01-02-2021 at 06:19 PM.
01-02-2021, 06:17 PM
#237
I recall there was a coding option parameter w/ Piwis. I guess it also needs to be activated w/ Piwis.
some while ago I put this to active w/ Piwis while playing around... of course nothing happened in this case as I did not change anything in FEC ;-)
same thing happened when the dealer activated my CarPlay - it did not work at first though it was installed. They had to check some entry to active...
I sold my Macan recently and am in the market for a new one, thus cannot test myself currently...
what I can do tomorrow is browse thru my FAP (vehicle analysis protocol) in order to see if I can find the parm offline..
also - in case of PCM3.1 the logbook function was somewhat hidden in the PCM menus. It needed also be set to „active“ in PCM menu, else it did not pop up.
some while ago I put this to active w/ Piwis while playing around... of course nothing happened in this case as I did not change anything in FEC ;-)
same thing happened when the dealer activated my CarPlay - it did not work at first though it was installed. They had to check some entry to active...
I sold my Macan recently and am in the market for a new one, thus cannot test myself currently...
what I can do tomorrow is browse thru my FAP (vehicle analysis protocol) in order to see if I can find the parm offline..
also - in case of PCM3.1 the logbook function was somewhat hidden in the PCM menus. It needed also be set to „active“ in PCM menu, else it did not pop up.
@rainer I don't think logbook is available, at least on my MY17 PCM4.
After applying the new FEC file with the 00060600 code, AA still worked (so my FEC file is being read) and there were no rejections listed, but I was unable to find anything through the menus for logbook.
After applying the new FEC file with the 00060600 code, AA still worked (so my FEC file is being read) and there were no rejections listed, but I was unable to find anything through the menus for logbook.
Last edited by rainer; 01-02-2021 at 06:27 PM.
01-02-2021, 06:23 PM
#238
Instructor
01-02-2021, 06:31 PM
#239
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
I recall there was a coding option parameter w/ Piwis. I guess it also needs to be activated w/ Piwis.
some while ago I put this to active w/ Piwis while playing around... of course nothing happened in this case as I did not change anything in FEC ;-)
same thing happened when the dealer activated my CarPlay - it did not work at first though it was installed. They had to check some entry to active...
I sold my Macan recently and am in the market for a new one, thus cannot test myself currently...
what I can do tomorrow is browse thru my FAP (vehicle analysis protocol) in order to see if I can find the parm offline..
also - in case of PCM3.1 the logbook function was somewhat hidden in the PCM menus. It needed also be set to „active“ in PCM menu, else it did not pop up.
some while ago I put this to active w/ Piwis while playing around... of course nothing happened in this case as I did not change anything in FEC ;-)
same thing happened when the dealer activated my CarPlay - it did not work at first though it was installed. They had to check some entry to active...
I sold my Macan recently and am in the market for a new one, thus cannot test myself currently...
what I can do tomorrow is browse thru my FAP (vehicle analysis protocol) in order to see if I can find the parm offline..
also - in case of PCM3.1 the logbook function was somewhat hidden in the PCM menus. It needed also be set to „active“ in PCM menu, else it did not pop up.
Yep. From the home screen, click 'set' on the bottom right, then the.. third menu option, I believe, then the first menu option to "load firmware" or "load update" or some such. Then you can choose SD card 1, 2, USB, or one other option I can't remember off hand.
01-03-2021, 04:30 AM
#240
@asellus - 2 quick questions for x-check:
1. did you test a FW upgrade yourself? Porsche states it requires a FW upgrade of the dash cluster plus some coding (at least in case of ConnectPlus)
2. did anyone look into Wireless CarPlay , can this be activated (PCM4 with WiFi a prerequisite, thus ConnectPlus I assume)?
wireless would be a big gain..
1. did you test a FW upgrade yourself? Porsche states it requires a FW upgrade of the dash cluster plus some coding (at least in case of ConnectPlus)
2. did anyone look into Wireless CarPlay , can this be activated (PCM4 with WiFi a prerequisite, thus ConnectPlus I assume)?
wireless would be a big gain..