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RHR Radio 2.700 firmware and Gracenotes 6168 Updates

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#1 · (Edited)
All,

I found that there was a recent update firmware posted (2.700) for the RHR radios.

Download Now | MyGig RHR 2.700 Software Update


I also found that there is a Gracenotes (Music Album Art database) update as well which brings you up to v6168!

http://www.mediafire.com/download/82mjm9687zkpkqf/Gracenote_RHR_6168.iso

Hope this helps people out. I updated my 2012 JK earlier this week and there were no issues applying these updates.

Perform the firmware update prior to updating Gracenotes.

Enjoy!


***EDIT: this is not for the UConnect 5.0 or 8.4 systems. This is for the older units in the pre 2014 WK2's.
 
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#2 · (Edited)
"Burning" as-we-speak. :)

I'm actually pretty amazed that they released an update, even if it's modest, for these older systems.
 
#4 ·
I applied both the firmware update and the Gracenotes update this afternoon successfully. (I don't really care much about the latter, but staying current isn't a terrible thing...)
 
#5 ·
I contacted SOX to see if there are any release notes for this update, but unfortunately, at the moment, there does not seem to be any.

That said, I note that they clearly have made some improvements to the Bluetooth side of things. While streaming from my public radio station app (wxpn.org) or the Apple Music app via Bluetooth, I'm now getting the song information available on the display. That was not the case with v2.600. Hopefully, there is improved stability when the BT phone connection interrupts music playback as I was getting occasional "system goes out of its mind" incidents on very long trips with v2.600.

The update retained my radio presets, but set the EQ back to "flat", so I had to return it to where I like it.
 
#7 ·
They really cannot add features to the hardware that don't exist already...texting would be an example I suspect. But yes, reliability and Bluetooth improvements are what I'm noticing.
 
#9 ·
Doing the firmware via USB or DVD is just fine. Gracenotes, I believe, should be done only by DVD if things hold to be the same as previous.
 
#11 ·
So far, so good for me on the stability thing.
 
#14 ·
Yes, quicker connection is something I noticed right-off with this load.
 
#15 ·
Sadly, I had two freezes of the UI tonight while using Apple Music App via Bluetooth. Sound continued to function well, but no controls. :(
 
#17 ·
If you burned the ISO to the USB Memory Stick properly, insert it in the USB port on the front of the device and then turn on the vehicle. You may or may not need to select the USB "device" in the menu. With the DVD method, inserting the disk triggers the update automagically.
 
#18 ·
When you say installed correctly on the USB... could you elaborate? I download the .iso file and then uploaded it onto my usb stick. I then plugged that into my car but nothing happens. Did I not install it correctly onto the USB? Do I need to open the iso file first and install the 3 items onto my USB?
 
#21 ·
You have to "burn" (extract) the ISO to the target disc, not just copy the file. It's a piece of cake on MacOS...I'm not remembering the procedure on Windows.
 
#23 ·
My update hung right after the Security Check step. UPDATE screen never showed any progress bars. Had to disconnect the battery to turn off the display.

Anybody know if it matters whether you use a newer USB 3.0 stick, or must use an old 2.0 stick? Strange question--but it was suggested on another forum.
 
#25 ·
I didn't have that issue with 2.600 for a very, very long time...
 
#28 ·
So, i've been getting freezes. Mainly when first connecting after starting the jeep. I guess you need to let the radio play and BT connect and then wait before playing music from the iphone. Also, another new issue started since this update. The phone would randomly connect like you were making a call through the head unit, and you can't end the call. The phone isn't making any calls or using Siri, just the HU. I have to kill the BT, then restart to end this. Weird..
 
#30 ·
2.700 has been the most stable for me of all the loads. I can't help with the SAT question, however...I have never used it.
 
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#31 ·
I have the RHR and suddenly I can't delete or pair phones. I am downloading 2.7 now, any ideas? I did disconnect fuse and tried again with no luck. The hard drive is working and it plays music fine. Thanks
 
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