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'23 XLE Software Update without Toyota App?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Audio, Electronics and Infotainment' started by reptilian, Jun 28, 2024.

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  1. reptilian

    reptilian New Member

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    Does anyone know if it's possible to download & install firmware & infotainment updates without having to use the Toyota App? I connected the car to Wi-Fi and it says no updates available... while also not having a button to check for updates.
    Is this something that's supposed to happen OTA (over the air) or only from the app? Could a dealership do the update if requested, for free?
    I'm pretty sure my 23 XLE has had zero updates in over 6 months.
    And another question, would these updates also update the car functionality (improving the camera software, drive assist, bug fixes), or do they only apply to the screen and entertainment?

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    #1 reptilian, Jun 28, 2024
  2. KMO

    KMO Senior Member

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    Manual says you need to be all signed up to get OTA updates. I've not seen any updates, but then I've not heard that there have been any updates in Europe for people who are signed up.

    I did have a couple of "update error" indications though that went away. Apparently if there was an update it would prompt you for when to install it, which can take a while.

    I think there may have been some US updates, but no user-visible changes in them.

    I believe the updates could cover stuff like drive assist.
     
    #2 KMO, Jun 29, 2024
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  3. reptilian

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    Thanks for the info! I guess I'm not missing much so far. It's too bad Toyota won't allow an offline update option (USB, SD card, etc).
     
    #3 reptilian, Jul 1, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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    Timely topic for me. I am about to ditch the “stealership” for maintenance on my RAV4 as it is out of warranty. I will do the same with my ’24 Prius when the time is right. The only issue I am concerned with are the software updates provided by the dealer during their periodic maintenance. How would one even know there is an update?
     
    #4 Cc103acs, Jul 6, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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