milan187

We have a 2012 C300 with the nav package.
I set today in 2013 and noticed the colors now look much better on both the COMAND screen as well as the round cluster screen.

Is there anyway to get 2012 updated?
Has anyone done it?

MBSebas87

I wanted to ask and post this long time ago lol anybody??

Knightmare69

What do you mean the colors? I only have the audio 20 So mine is just the yellowish and black colors. Does the higher end system come with other colors?

MDMercedesGuy

2013 changed from beige and black to red and silver.

After having a 2013 for a day - I was glad to be back in my 2012. The beige doesn't wash out as much in sunlight as the silver.

milan187

I still hope we can update it.
I really do not like the current color combo so it would be nice.

I'll ask the dealer my next service if no one had tried.

milan187

Any update on this?
Does comand firmware upgrade change the colors to the new ones?

MDMercedesGuy

No, it does not.

You are stuck with what your 2012 came with on both the center screen as well as COMAND.

milan187

Just wondering if you tried it or know for sure it is not possible?

TheRulesLawyer

From what I've read on other threads about this, its possible to update. The trouble is a) some dealers don't know how and b) most won't do it without a 'legit' reason to do so. You have to go in complaining about problems with bluetooth or something and sometimes you'll get a flash. If you don't have the boost option under AUX, you might try saying your MP3 player volume is low and heard there was an update to fix. Make sure they know you're not looking for a map update. That's apparently what most dealers think you're asking for.

Read through this
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...re-update.html

fani_l

I did notice that my audio through AUX was low you saying they can fix that?

TheRulesLawyer

There was an update to add a boost function to the AUX input. It should help. I'd double check to make sure you don't have it and it just isn't turned on.

And specifically addressing the new colors
https://mbworld.org/forums/5975465-post76.html
(though the pics seems down at the moment.)

acr2001

Eh, the newer colors certainly look more appealing, but they're not nearly as functional. Everything has more of a washed out look, and is harder to see in bright light as someone mentioned. For that reason I don't think it's worth bothering.

Mikey52

Hi All, anyone know if there's been a firmware update for ntg 4.5?

TheRulesLawyer

quite a few. depends what version you have I guess. do you have all the online apps yet?

chrisdean

European maps now on v10 March 2014. Apparently there are three versions of ntg4.5 with 1 & 2 versions using the same hardware so possibly upgradeable with flashing whereas v3 uses different hardware and is known as ntg4.7 so not much you can do there without swapping the head unit. The v3 is the only one to give full support via PAN not DUN for phones.

wsboxer1

I'll post what happened to me. I bought a 2012 C300 Sport because the price was nice. It had a few things missing that I wanted but figure that was ok.

After I had the car for a bit I noticed the HD Radio sounded like total ****. Like really bad. No bid deal, you can turn it off through command. Did that but found that the HD Radio re-enabled itself when I switched stations and then back to the original station.

So I researched a bit and took it to the dealer for a command update. The command update fixed the radio issue and it changed the color to black/silver instead of black/yellow.

Too bad I test drove the 2013 with the bigger engine for fun. Two weeks later I got a check engine light (throttle frozen open due to MN winter). While it was in service I negotiated and bumped myself up to a 2013 (much much happier than the 2012: quicker, more toys, etc).

So my command update was moot but it did fix that crappy color for me.

Mikey52

That's very interesting. Anyone else with a MY 2012 have black/silver theme? First I've heard of it.. so maybe there is a new update??

milan187

bumping this.

Anyone else got the update?

theonidis

Look the video below step by step how to change the colour theme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbno...ature=youtu.be

milan187

wow nice! Will need to check as soon as wife bring the car.
Hopefully it works on 2012 W204?

lemonstand

Damn. This video got my hopes up. My "7.7 HU Parameter" only goes up to "(68) Wheel Imp src" then cycles back to the beginning of the menu. No luck here.

TheRulesLawyer

You need a firmware update. If you had your firmware updated after the 2013's came out you should have more options. Also the ability to enable command online, etc.

lemonstand

Damn. Can they do firmware updates outside of warranty? and if so how much is it going to set me back? I'm at 51k miles now.

LEX99FRC

any updates how do we get this done? i have 2012 c63 would love this

thanks

TheRulesLawyer

Just go to the dealer and ask them to update the firmware. If needed, make up some problem with the command system. For a 2012, not remembering the HD radio station is set to normal radio when you change station is one reason that should work. If you're out of warranty you may have to pay for whatever hours are involved. Then you'll need to dig through the engineering menu to find whatever settings you want to change.