Remove the USB drive when prompted or after the system fully restarts into the standard menu.
The screen will turn blank or switch to a blue/black engineering screen showing a progress bar. The process takes roughly 30 to 45 minutes. Step 4: Finalize the Process
There are two primary methods to install Uconnect version 18.45.01: Over-The-Air (OTA) or manually via a USB flash drive. Method 1: Over-The-Air (OTA) Update Uconnect Software Version 18.45.01
Owners should back up settings where possible, ensure the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged or connected, and avoid interrupting the update process. Installation can take from a few minutes to over an hour depending on the size of the update and the vehicle.
A clean, blank (16GB or 32GB formatted to FAT32 or exFAT ). A computer with an internet connection. Step 1: Download the Firmware Visit the official driveuconnect.com website. Enter your 17-digit VIN . Remove the USB drive when prompted or after
Reduces instances of infinite boot loops or the screen freezing on the brand logo.
Ensure your USB drive is formatted correctly to FAT32 or NTFS. Make sure the files are extracted out of the .zip folder and placed in the root directory (not inside a subfolder). Step 4: Finalize the Process There are two
Insert the prepared USB flash drive into your vehicle's primary media USB port (usually located in the center console or lower dash).
Owners had two primary methods to get version 18.45.01:
The download will usually be a compressed zip file. Extract (unzip) the contents directly to the root directory of your USB drive. Ensure the main update file (often an ISO or swdl.iso file) is not hidden inside extra folders. Step 2: Prepare the Vehicle