MBUX 2.6.1 OTA




How do you know that the Exxx decodes to MBUX x.y?
My MBUX app says no updates available. Do I need to go to the dealer to get updated to E505?
@EQEBlue , correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe ADAS is handled by other software updates and modules. There is ADAS-specific software in MBUX (e.g., auto lane change assist doesn't work when MBUX is rebooting), but the core of the system is controlled by different software. You mentioned phantom braking. I've never experienced that in an MB vehicle - ever - since 2013. I've had a couple of times where the warning went off under a bridge (older Distronic systems), but I've never had it jam on the brakes in Drive. I've had one slow-down in my sedan (MB calls this "partial braking", but never a full-on emergency brake like I see in Tesla videos all the time). Reverse is a different story - our EQEs see some sort of stimulus in reverse in my parents' driveway, nowhere else though. I've been very happy with MB performance when it comes to avoiding false positives for ADAS.
My initial version was RL_NTG7_E316.505_22092AC3 and I received no upgrades between when I received the car July 2023 and when I left it for service. The version I got returned me after the hardware replacement was RL_NTG7_E504.304_24133AC3. My version after receiving 2.6.1 has changed slightly to RL_NTG7_E505.404_24441AC3.
I don't have Sound Drive (no surprise, as Dolby Atmos didn't make it here either) -- but I do have the new EV routing engine.
My initial version was RL_NTG7_E316.505_22092AC3 and I received no upgrades between when I received the car July 2023 and when I left it for service. The version I got returned me after the hardware replacement was RL_NTG7_E504.304_24133AC3. My version after receiving 2.6.1 has changed slightly to RL_NTG7_E505.404_24441AC3.
I don't have Sound Drive (no surprise, as Dolby Atmos didn't make it here either) -- but I do have the new EV routing engine.
@EQEBlue , correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe ADAS is handled by other software updates and modules. There is ADAS-specific software in MBUX (e.g., auto lane change assist doesn't work when MBUX is rebooting), but the core of the system is controlled by different software. You mentioned phantom braking. I've never experienced that in an MB vehicle - ever - since 2013. I've had a couple of times where the warning went off under a bridge (older Distronic systems), but I've never had it jam on the brakes in Drive. I've had one slow-down in my sedan (MB calls this "partial braking", but never a full-on emergency brake like I see in Tesla videos all the time). Reverse is a different story - our EQEs see some sort of stimulus in reverse in my parents' driveway, nowhere else though. I've been very happy with MB performance when it comes to avoiding false positives for ADAS.
I have a EQE sedan and I’ve been seeing Phantom braking once every 30-40 miles. It’s as bad as Model S Raven. It’s not like the Tesla system where it triggers just at over passes. It triggers at almost any location, I’d get the whole emergency forward collision alerts when there is nothing and no one in from of me for almost a mile but a semi or pickup not too far behind which is really bad timing.




Last edited by Boatguy; Jan 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM.












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My car came back with E505! Further...
- The CSR corrected himself and said the fob was not linked to a profile.
- If I held the button for a few seconds, not just momentary, the door mounted seat adjustment would adjust the driver's seat before I got into the car.
Driving home, with Lane Keeping and Steering assistance both ON, but Auto Lane Change OFF (I never use this), the speed limit on the dash began to flash. I looked over at the center screen and the Auto Lane Change square in the display was flashing. Above it was a flashing notice that Auto Lane Change was not available. Touching the Auto Lane Change “button” on the screen did nothing. Turning other assistance features on/off did nothing. I finally pulled over and shut down. When I restarted, the speed limit was no longer flashing and I was able to turn OFF Auto Lane Change. It’s possible that Auto Lane Change was ON when I picked up the car and I didn’t notice, though I’m certain that Steering Assistance was OFF.
1. Is there a change log for the various versions anywhere?
2. The app has a "beta" software program. Has anyone ever been in this or received an update through that channel?
My car came back with E505! Further...
- The CSR corrected himself and said the fob was not linked to a profile.
- If I held the button for a few seconds, not just momentary, the door mounted seat adjustment would adjust the driver's seat before I got into the car.
Driving home, with Lane Keeping and Steering assistance both ON, but Auto Lane Change OFF (I never use this), the speed limit on the dash began to flash. I looked over at the center screen and the Auto Lane Change square in the display was flashing. Above it was a flashing notice that Auto Lane Change was not available. Touching the Auto Lane Change “button” on the screen did nothing. Turning other assistance features on/off did nothing. I finally pulled over and shut down. When I restarted, the speed limit was no longer flashing and I was able to turn OFF Auto Lane Change. It’s possible that Auto Lane Change was ON when I picked up the car and I didn’t notice, though I’m certain that Steering Assistance was OFF.
1. Is there a change log for the various versions anywhere?
2. The app has a "beta" software program. Has anyone ever been in this or received an update through that channel?
Are you now able to link your fob to your profile recognition? This feature was seeming added on E405 but my 23 EQE sedan didn’t get it.
no official changelog as far as I know I’ve posted a couple of time from my experience being on E316 thru E504
beta programs are for server side digital addon like Azure voice, Emergency vehicle in vicinity notification and being able to report traffic incidents. They get added to the vehicle base software after 2 quarters being in beta.
waiting for green light notification chime.
what are changes have your observed? Are we finally able to favorite or follow podcasts?




no official changelog as far as I know I’ve posted a couple of time from my experience being on E316 thru E504
beta programs are for server side digital addon like Azure voice, Emergency vehicle in vicinity notification and being able to report traffic incidents. They get added to the vehicle base software after 2 quarters being in beta.
waiting for green light notification chime.
what are changes have your observed? Are we finally able to favorite or follow podcasts?
I've only driven the car about 20 miles and have not yet noticed any new features, other than the Auto Lane Change "feature" cited above.
Key fob auth shot on EQE SUV












Last edited by HBerman; Jan 24, 2025 at 06:23 AM.







