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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 06:30 PM
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Am I missing anything by not upgrading COMMAND?

I bought a 2014 E350 that apparently has never had the COMMAND/firmware updated. Am I really missing anything?

I don't care about the maps.
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 06:44 PM
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Am I really missing anything?
If it's working for you, nope.
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 10:24 AM
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By upgrading to the latest version, you can apply a coding mod to enable CarPlay and Android Auto
See this thread: Android Auto in W212
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 11:33 AM
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Whatever it is, not likely it will be worth the 3-digit cost the stealer will charge you.
Just like with Navi update. MB wants like $200 for it, just got an offer from Ford for $93 and per my experience those updates will not show freeways build in last 10 years
Google maps on android has new roads showing on it within months and is free, especially when you preload the trip having WI-FI
That include live traffic, what require additional subscription on the car.
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 09:12 PM
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The dealer did an update of Sadie's systems and I noticed that I had new settings for the Active Multi Contour seats that were not there previously. On the other hand, Sadie is still under warranty, so it cost me nothing to have it done.
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 09:40 PM
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By upgrading to the latest version, you can apply a coding mod to enable CarPlay and Android Auto
See this thread: Android Auto in W212
this only applies to 2016 w212 with ntg 5.1
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 11:34 PM
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this only applies to 2016 w212 with ntg 5.1
Oops, sorry I had overlooked this. I thought it was all facelifts 2014-2016
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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 11:45 PM
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The dealer did an update of Sadie's systems and I noticed that I had new settings for the Active Multi Contour seats that were not there previously. On the other hand, Sadie is still under warranty, so it cost me nothing to have it done.
just curious what are those settings?
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