Vehicle Software Updates
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Vehicle Software Updates
Owned my vehicle since Aug 25. Ive received 3 update notices since picking up my 992.2. Havent installed any yet. I just wanted to get some info on experiences from prior updates from other owners. With apple products, the updates are painless with limited bugs. Ive also previously owned teslas which frequently has update's. Theres not much details on the updates. Is it safe to just install?
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Owned my vehicle since Aug 25. Ive received 3 update notices since picking up my 992.2. Havent installed any yet. I just wanted to get some info on experiences from prior updates from other owners. With apple products, the updates are painless with limited bugs. Ive also previously owned teslas which frequently has update's. Theres not much details on the updates. Is it safe to just install?
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Owned my vehicle since Aug 25. Ive received 3 update notices since picking up my 992.2. Havent installed any yet. I just wanted to get some info on experiences from prior updates from other owners. With apple products, the updates are painless with limited bugs. Ive also previously owned teslas which frequently has update's. Theres not much details on the updates. Is it safe to just install?
Last edited by M3Inline6; Nov 18, 2025 at 01:25 PM.
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I agree with the other comments. I've had my car since December '24 and have had quite a few updates since then, mostly to the infotainment system. They have all been quick and without problems.
Burning Brakes
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It seems like every time I take mine for a drive I get a map update. I never use the navigation so not a big deal for me anyway. I never see it start the update, so it makes me jump when it dings to indicate it’s done. The ding always makes me look at my dash for a warning light, then a quick glance to the PCM to see once again another map update.
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How do you know its happening?
Ive just got a 24 Targa and I keep seeing a notification alert when Im driving and I could touch the screen to open it; but dont want to when driving!! It then vanishes without trace. Are they the updates? If not, where do I see them?
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The updates load quickly, then its done. The PCM doesnt reboot or anything. You can always check the updates/notifications section in the PCM.
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