2015 Updates inc Nav Map - Kenwood DNX520VBT [link inside] :)

[xjay1337]

Bump.

[petesimcock]

Haven't got round to downloading this yet, am I right that I can flash this on using the sd slot on the front of the unit? I'm sure I read something about the back of the unit for map updates, maybe if you don't want to use sd.

[hlcst]

Haven't got round to downloading this yet, am I right that I can flash this on using the sd slot on the front of the unit? I'm sure I read something about the back of the unit for map updates, maybe if you don't want to use sd.

The back is used to load the map directly to the unit and replace the old one but it's a lot easier just to leave your sd card in the slot

[xjay1337]

Ah I didn't know that! I may pop my HU out because I need the 16GB MicroSD card for my photos lol.
Did wonder how I could remove the 2011 maps...

[hlcst]

Ah I didn't know that! I may pop my HU out because I need the 16GB MicroSD card for my photos lol.
Did wonder how I could remove the 2011 maps...

You need to do it by connecting the HU to a laptop

[xjay1337]

I will try that! I'm assuming there's a port on the back of the head unit? Or do you connect to the USB?

The webpage I use for guides for this HU doesn't mention that.

[hlcst]

You just use the USB, I was toying with the idea of plugging a mini USB to USB cable in the back and sending it into the glove box so I could access it when needed. Basically you just drag and drop the files

Some info I found:

Mini-USB port

The mini-USB port found on the back of the DNX520VBT is an undocumented port that enables the user to access the Garmin map folders built into the unit to update files within the Garmin folder. Please note if you do update any files or folders via this method to make a full backup of the Garmin folder before any updating is done.

[Matt81]

I think I've found a way to update these to the new 2016 maps.

I've just installed in my car and will test after work.

[Matt81]

OK so the 2016 map update worked - yay!

If anyone is interested let me know and I'll post the how to on here.

[xjay1337]

Please mate if you could! :-)

[Matt81]

I'm uploading the required file now and will share link when done.

Quite pleased with it as 2016 isn't even officially available direct from Kenwood yet (I used the unlocked map file from a more recent head unit).

Basically, as long as you have completed the 2015 update process in this thread you can just replace the gmapsupp.img file on your SD and BOOM 2016 maps.

Also if your SD card is big enough you can re-name your existing file to gmapsup1.img and you can have both installed and change between them if you like (I just left it on in case in issue with 2016 maps).

[xjay1337]

Ah that's handy! Clever guy 
I have the 2011 maps on the Head Unit and 2015 maps on my memory card.
I will move the 2016 maps to the HU and keep the 2015 maps on the card for a while to ensure no issues.

[Matt81]

Here is the link.


https://mega.nz/#!0UMA3ICI!hee2s7vrPp6uszAU42s0yZCNHo-xD0XoUDKCP39vt4Y

Remember to tick the 2016 maps in settings>maps>info

[xjay1337]

Here is the link.


https://mega.nz/#!0UMA3ICI!hee2s7vrPp6uszAU42s0yZCNHo-xD0XoUDKCP39vt4Y

Remember to tick the 2016 maps in settings>maps>info

wicked mate thanks downloaded it now :-) yay for central london internet speed lol

replace the gmapsupp.img file on the existing map file?
so for me as i want to update my HU i'll need to overwrite the 2011 maps on the HU and then copy this 2016 file to that.

[Matt81]

I'm not sure about the Hu maps. I just replaced the SD one. 

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