10/27/2019 How To Check Uconnect Version
After Wired revealed security researchers were able take control of a Jeep through its Uconnect console, Chrysler was forced to issue a voluntary recall.
Aug 28, 2017 Your local dealership would be able to check what level software your Uconnect system is at. You can also enter your VIN here to check for any software updates. Click to expand. May 01, 2019 Application version ends with what seems to be a date: 2018 1108 Haven't tested Guardian apps yet but thought more recent version numbers might be of interest. Other than scrambling contacts list from my phone, Uconnect seems to work as expected.
You can check if you're vehicle is part of the recall by visiting this website and entering your VIN number. Or if you don't have the VIN readily available (who does?), here's the complete list:
Owners of vehicles on the list have three options to patch the software: Request a USB drive preloaded with the fix, use your own USB drive to update the software or visit a dealership and let them handle it.
As ZDNet's Zack Whittaker pointed out, receiving a USB drive through the mail probably isn't the most secure option, leaving you with the option to go the DIY route or head to the dealership.
To do it yourself, you'll need a USB drive with 4GB of free space, and about an hour's worth of time to complete the process. The amount of time to carry out the process does depend on the speed of your Internet connection.
Scroll down the page until you find the Download button, only don't click it. Doing so will install that download manager I previously mentioned. Instead, click on link just below it which links to a direct download of the update in ZIP file format.
After the download finishes, open the ZIP file and move enclosed file (titled 'swdl.iso' in my case) to your USB drive. Do not place the file inside a folder on the USB drive.
Flash decompiler trillix download. The final part of the process requires sitting in you car, plugging in the USB drive and putting you car in ACC mode.
After a few minutes of waiting for the car to read the USB drive, I was presented with a screen to update the software (as soon atop this post). Tap on Yes to proceed.
The console will restart, and when it comes back on a progress screen will be shown. Make sure to leave the car powered on until the process finishes. In my 2015 Durango, installing the update took roughly 16 minutes to complete.
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If you run into any issues during the installation, you can call Uconnect customer support at 1-877-855-8400.
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