rhswest

Does anyone know how to update the firmware on the COMAND system? I've searched for many threads for this info, but there is so much misleading stuff it's hard to separate signal from noise.

I'm currently having a problem with music playback via the 30-pin iPOD integration in the glove box. I'm hoping a firmware upgrade may address this problem.

My setup:
1. 30-pin MMI connector in glove box
2. 30-pin to Apple Lightening adapter
3. Apple Lightening Extension
4. iPhone 6 (error occurred w iPhone 5s as well; so it's not the phone!)

Problem:
When you tap Pause in the Music app on iPhone, the music stops for 2 seconds. It then automatically continues. There is no real way to pause or stop the music except by switching out of Media Interface made (ie - to something like Radio, etc)

JoeNobody

Firmware is updated using Mercedes Xentry hardware.

Any mercedes shop can update the firmware for you. Or if you don't mind having a slightly older firmware revision (2010), then anyone with chinese knockoff star hardware can do it.

rhswest

Got it. Has anyone here paid for this firmware update at their local dealership? How much does it cost?

I'll also get an estimate from mine and report back.

cetialpha5

Let me know if it works. I just got an ipod touch for my 2008 and it does the same thing.

stealth7656

Hi, I don't think your set up will work for I have the same IPOD Integration kit with AUX. From what I have researched, there is an Apple Lightning adapter you will need to purchase to make the Iphone 6 work, and that's about $50 or so.
If your concern is to have audio stream from your speakers, then check my post about it. Hope it helps you out. I also replied on your concerns.