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Feb 27, 2022 | 06:28 PM

robm

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Software update?

I noticed there is a software update available for my vehicle. Anyone know of negatives in this?

Feb 27, 2022 | 07:52 PM

robm

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copied it to the usb drive, tried installing, nothing to update.

Feb 27, 2022 | 09:04 PM

JUTMSS32

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I decided to check for updates myself after reading this using my VIN. Update available: Version V15A8872. Under the download link it says, The update released on Aug 17, 2015. This is odd since the Navigation version listed on the Software Update screen in the car says V15A8940 which under logical version numbering would be a more recent version. Based on the date and the version numbers, the "Update" appears to be a rollback which I don't think is the intention. I'm curious why an older version is shown on the Lexus Software Download Portal? The car is a 2015.

Feb 28, 2022 | 01:37 AM

djkidd

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I got the same result as JUTMSS32. Latest update released on Aug 17, 2015...Lexus really doesn't want to update these cars.

Feb 28, 2022 | 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by djkidd

I got the same result as JUTMSS32. Latest update released on Aug 17, 2015...Lexus really doesn't want to update these cars.

Nope, they want you to buy a new car. Toyota has yet to try and monetize software opportunities on cars. I don't understand it. It always reminds me of the IBM/Mircosoft meeting in the 70's where IBM let Microsoft keep the software licenses.

Feb 28, 2022 | 09:08 AM

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Feb 28, 2022 | 09:09 AM

tompass

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As previously discussed on this site, there is a 2019 map update available that can be downloaded to USB drive and installed in theGS350.

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Mar 3, 2022 | 10:36 AM

tompass

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Mar 3, 2022 | 10:42 AM

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ItzFilyO

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Not for USA though.

Mar 3, 2022 | 03:14 PM

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tompass

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Well I recently downloaded and installed the update with 2019 date. Works perfectly. No issues.

Mar 4, 2022 | 02:37 AM

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I'm just curious, why even bother with this, Nav in cars is so 2000ish, clunky, and not very good compared to what's on your phone. What am I missing, besides integration to the speakers, it's not like you're taking this car off road out of cell service.