Volkswagen ID.3 Forum

just received an email from VW asking for consent to upgrade.
This was noted as the updated functionality:

Advanced main-beam control and driver assist systems

Vehicles equipped with advanced main-beam control now detect other road users even better. In the future, your driver assist systems will be available even while downloading an update.

Other improvements

We are optimising the stability of mobile online services. For vehicles with head-up displays, we are improving the interaction between hardware and software.

Release notes 2

New functions of ID. Light

The ID. Light translates alerts from your infotainment and assist systems into light signals under the windscreen. With this Over-the-Air Update, the following functions are also supported:
Steering wheel contact detection
Adaptive Cruise Control ACC
Efficiency assist
Absolute reserve mode

Your car must have the respective equipment in order to use them.

Design adjustments to infotainment system

We are also making some adjustments to the design:
The media player gets a spot in the side tab in the Radio/Media tile.
Under “Settings” → “Home button design”, you can select your favourite flag.
If you are in the home screen, you can use the elongated menu button to access the tile view.
Other design adjustments make orientation easier.

Other improvement

Improvement to the Dynamic Road Sign Display.

Note:
Installation of this Over-the-Air Update is a prerequisite for receiving further updates.

Yup got mine this morning, reading other forums seems it can take 1/2 weeks to get offered the update thru the car.

I think I have received an email about this. However its all in German and embarrassingly, I don't speak the language. So in all honesty I haven't a clue about what is to happen. The title of my email is "Over-the-Air Update für Ihren ID. – Jetzt zustimmen."

Received mine too, in Spanish (which is correct).

The two steps take variable amounts of time as I understand it. The first, smaller download takes approximately 2 hours with a further 20 minutes to update the car’s system. The second download is longer, up to 8 hours I believe and longer to install.

Also got mine today.

Kirkbysteve wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:12 am The two steps take variable amounts of time as I understand it. The first, smaller download takes approximately 2 hours with a further 20 minutes to update the car’s system. The second download is longer, up to 8 hours I believe and longer to install.

Thanks.

Beesrbusy wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:59 am I think I have received an email about this. However its all in German and embarrassingly, I don't speak the language. So in all honesty I haven't a clue about what is to happen. The title of my email is "Over-the-Air Update für Ihren ID. – Jetzt zustimmen."

Ours was in German too, but you just need to [press the blue 'Zustimmen" button to agree. Funnily, the agreement confirmed screen was in English.

One thing that did catch my eye was this:

"Dynamic high beam control and driver assistance systems

Vehicles equipped with dynamic high beam control can now be seen by other road users even better. In the future, your driver assistance systems will also be available while an update is being downloaded."

More easily seen by other road users? I wonder what that means in terms of the operation of the headlights?

Kirkbysteve wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:12 am The two steps take variable amounts of time as I understand it. The first, smaller download takes approximately 2 hours with a further 20 minutes to update the car’s system. The second download is longer, up to 8 hours I believe and longer to install.

Mine happened in August as I volunteered in an early wave.

Part 1 took maybe 10 minutes to download, and you're told it will take up to 30 minutes to install.

Part 2 took 20-30 minutes to download, you're told it will take up to 3 hours to install.

The downloads happen when the car is started, the installations when it is stopped and locked up.

RollingJ wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:51 am

Kirkbysteve wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:31 am Finally received the email from VW this morning inviting me to agree to the software update. Will now await notification to download update in the car.

Got mine too.

Does anyone following this conversation know how long it will take to install? Hopefully there will be an option to schedule it or at least choose when to start the process.

Mine happened in August as I volunteered in an early wave.

Part 1 took maybe 10 minutes to download, and you're told it will take up to 30 minutes to install.

Part 2 took 20-30 minutes to download, you're told it will take up to 3 hours to install.

The downloads happen when the car is started, the installations when it is stopped and locked up.

gailjon wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:57 am "Dynamic high beam control and driver assistance systems

Vehicles equipped with dynamic high beam control can now be seen by other road users even better. In the future, your driver assistance systems will also be available while an update is being downloaded."

More easily seen by other road users? I wonder what that means in terms of the operation of the headlights?

I haven't noticed any difference, I was never flashed by an oncoming driver before and the vision was excellent with the graduated dipping - same now, been on 2.3 for about 6 weeks and done a few night drives.

got my email today (in the UK)

anyone know what "Absolute reserve mode" is in the update for the ID lights?

Lammy wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 12:37 pm anyone know what "Absolute reserve mode" is in the update for the ID lights?

I'm guessing 0% battery, aka turtle mode, but what colour/animation is used I've no idea.

There is one extra instance I've noticed since mine was updated, you get a light blue "flash" come up on the driver side as you drive along - I think it's related either to power or speed but honestly I'm not sure what it means.

I've looked for a "What does each ID. light colour/animation mean?" guide for 2.3 but haven't found one yet.

scott28tt wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:04 am

RollingJ wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:51 am

Kirkbysteve wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:31 am Finally received the email from VW this morning inviting me to agree to the software update. Will now await notification to download update in the car.

Got mine too.

Does anyone following this conversation know how long it will take to install? Hopefully there will be an option to schedule it or at least choose when to start the process.

Mine happened in August as I volunteered in an early wave.

Part 1 took maybe 10 minutes to download, and you're told it will take up to 30 minutes to install.

Part 2 took 20-30 minutes to download, you're told it will take up to 3 hours to install.

The downloads happen when the car is started, the installations when it is stopped and locked up.

Does one have any choice about when the installation takes place? After all, I know better than the car whether I'm planning to go somewhere within the next three hours!

RollingJ wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 2:49 pm Does one have any choice about when the installation takes place? After all, I know better than the car whether I'm planning to go somewhere within the next three hours!

Absolutely. It is offered to you as soon as available, it won't install while you're driving, it will appear on the Goodbye screen when you stop the car - ignore it til you're ready.

scott28tt wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 2:55 pm

RollingJ wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 2:49 pm Does one have any choice about when the installation takes place? After all, I know better than the car whether I'm planning to go somewhere within the next three hours!

Absolutely. It is offered to you as soon as available, it won't install while you're driving, it will appear on the Goodbye screen when you stop the car - ignore it til you're ready.

Excellent, thanks for that Scott.

This is worth adding to this thread: https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/owners- ... e-2-3.html

Downloaded and installed Pt.1 yesterday. System Information shows Software still at 0792. Is that other's experience too?

RollingJ wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:02 am Downloaded and installed Pt.1 yesterday. System Information shows Software still at 0792. Is that other's experience too?

Part 2 will change that to 0910, and add a new "ID. Software" category to the screen which will show "2.3.0".

scott28tt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:16 am

RollingJ wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:02 am Downloaded and installed Pt.1 yesterday. System Information shows Software still at 0792. Is that other's experience too?

Part 2 will change that to 0910, and add a new "ID. Software" category to the screen which will show "2.3.0".

Thank you.