NOTE: ONLY, Repeat ONLY THE 2014 -2015 MAZDA 3 REQUIRES Three FULL VERSION UPDATES AS Most have Never Been Updated at a Mazda Dealership from Brand New.
YOU MUST Determine WHAT VERSION is Currently working in your Mazda 3.
Then AFTER You Know what Version is in car you then Proceed with the Genuine Mazda Firmware Updates.

PLEASE DO NOT OBTAIN FIRMWARE FROM YOU-TUBE LINKS AS THIS PERSON IS ONLY CATERING FOR North American OWNERS.

IF your Mazda 3 is BELOW Version 31.00.100 like 25.00.200 or 28.00.100 or 30.00.300 then you FIRST Must update to 31.00.100, this is a MANDATORY Three (3) Version Update.
After 31.00.100 is up and working you then MUST Update to Version 70.00.100 and briefly use it so you know it is working normally.
THEN Update to the Final and BEST Version of 74.00.324...
See the Three (3) Firmware Version Updates 31.00.100, 70.00.100 and 74.00.324.

AFTER 74.00.324 is install and Working you will not see Carplay/Android-Auto ANYTHING!
as you MUST then INSTALL the 3 Main Hardware Parts.
1 x New 'Aux Hub' of Your Choosing from say AMAZON or eBay.
2 x Pair of long Large USB Cables.
AFTER the Installation of this NEW Hardware you will Then see the Working Carplay or AA depending on what NEW AUX Hub Module your purchased and fitted.
YOU MUST INSTALL NEW 74 FIRMWARE BEFORE YOU INSTALL NEW AUX HUB Hardware.

There are Now the Original (Genuine) Hard Wired Connections to your Phone and it's Phone App and the New 'Aux Hub'.
Or Wireless Bluetooth Connection from New BT Aux Hub and hardwired from AUX Hub and CMU which still must be done for ALL Wireless or Wired CP/AA to work.
There are Now about 7 Different Combinations of New Aux Hubs, with either with CarPlay, or with Android Auto, or with BOTH, and Wireless or Wired.
Only the Wired Connection to Phone is the 'Genuine Mazda' Set-up, Mazda's WIRELESS Version is done Via expensive wireless CMU and not wireless AUX Hub.
Wireless Aux Hubs are NOT GENUINE MAZDA, However I have not encountered any defective ones, they all work very well provided YOU have done everything Correctly.

EDIT: MAY, 2025.
As invention proceeds the current Non-Genuine AUX HUBs with Bluetooth Wireless for either CarPlayTM and or Android Auto (or Both) are today extremely good and I would recommend the full installation of. These can be purchased from Amazon, eBay, Alibabi, etc, these Kits come complete with the two large and neccessary USB Cables from CMU to new the AUX HUB.
Firmware still needs to be Downloaded (obviously I recommend you qualify your current version in car first and contact me to determine the correct Firmware update procedures) there are basically 3 different set types depending current in car Versions and your living Country and Region and model year of your Mazda.

In 2025 most Mazda Models Only need the easy One Firmware Update of 74.00.324 (The Final and Latest).
Mazda's Currently Below Versions 55.00.650 or 56.00.100 (Depending on Region) only need 2 Firmware Updates.
ONLY Mazda 3s Currently Below 31.00.100 Require the 3 separate and mandatory Firmware Update Files.
Mazda 3's needing the 3 separate updates has Never Been Updated in it's life.

Again Privately Message Me to Determine your cars correct Procedures, I do Not Guess anything so please do not expect me to. These are Mazda Dealer ONLY Updates which are very easy but are unforgiving if your error or do not pay attention.
FIRMWARE IS NOT A 'SET and FORGET IT' UPDATING,
MOST VERSION UPDATES TAKE AROUND 45-55 Minutes EACH to Perform.

REGION CODES,.
for Mazda MZD CONNECT.

NA N is...
Region NORTH AMERICA -
USA, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, known as 'NA N' on your Touchscreen.


EU N is...
Region EUROPE -
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican, known as 'EU N' on your Touchscreen.


4A N is...
Region ADR -
Australia, Christmas Island, Fiji, Indonesia, Kangaroo Island, Malaysia, M-East, New Zealand, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi, Singapore, South Africa/Africa, South America (Most of), Uruguay, Asia (Not Japan or China), Tasmania, Thailand, known as '4A N' on your Touchscreen.


To Find Version Number and Region....
Go to touchscreen red 'SETTINGS',
Side Scroll to Top Far Right Folder to 'SYSTEM',
Scroll Down to 'ABOUT'
Touch 'Version Information'.
The Version Numbers are revealed.

==========================================

MAZDA Firmware ALERT
from May 28, 2023.

MAZDA (MZD) CONNECT, WHAT FIRMWARE DO I INSTALL..?

PLEASE MESSAGE ME HERE.
CLICK ON MY AVATAR TO MESSAGE ME.
TELL ME WHAT VERSION YOU ARE ON NOW.
I WILL ADVISE YOU PRIVATELY ON WHAT TO USE.
LINKS CAN NO LONGER BE IN OPEN FORUM.

'.up' Firmware is used for All MAZDA-MZD CONNECT MODELS 2014-2021.

THIS is NOT For first production 2012 CX-5 or Mazda 6 with the TomTom Navigation system.

NOT For any MAZDA CX-30, MX-30 or 2019~ MAZDA 3 (BP), or CX-50, CX-60, CX-70, CX-80, CX-90 or 7th Generation CX-5, Mazda2, Mazda MX-5 Miata as they use .kwi Firmware. Which is NOT Interchangeable to Gen 6.
YOU CAN NOT UPGRADE TO GEN 7 MAZDA CONNECT.

*NOT For 2021~ MAZDA CX-5 (KF) or MAZDA CX-9 (TC) they use .kwi Firmware *.
-----------------------------------------------------------

74.00.324 is now a SINGLE FILE (1) ONLY INSTALLATION for
YOUR REGION or COUNTRY....

MUST USE EITHER ONE of...

NA N_74.00.324A-UPDATE.UP (North America ONLY)
or
EU N_74.00.324A -UPDATE.UP (Europe/UK)
or
4A N_74.00.324A-UPDATE.UP (ADR, AU. NZ, ME, Asia)

74.00.324 IS THE LATEST AND FINAL GENUINE FIRMWARE UPDATE FROM MAZDA JAPAN For Generaton 6 Mazda's
which are no longer in Vehicle Production.

------------------------------------------------------------

ALL 74.00.324 FIRMWARE INCLUDES the Software for
CAR PLAY + ANDROID-AUTO....But...

For the CP/AA CONVERSION TO ACTUALLY WORK IN YOUR MAZDA You MUST HAVE THE Three ''GENUINE MAZDA PARTS'' INSTALLED AFTER any of the 74.00.324 is installed and or WORKING in YOUR CAR FIRST.

THERE ARE NO SHORT CUTS or OTHER BRAND PARTS...None, So DO NOT ASK Me.

YOU MUST PURCHASE and INSTALL the Three GENUINE MAZDA PARTS LAST, Meaning AFTER you have Firmware 74.00.324 working in car like Normal.
Carpland and Android Auto will Activate ON SCREEN Once you have install the Three new Parts.

DO NOT INSTALL THESE NEW PARTS FIRST or BEFORE ANY 74 FIRMWARE OTHERWISE YOU WILL HAVE TO REMOVE THESE NEW PARTS, RE-INSTALL THE OLD PARTS, AND THEN START AGAIN.
# 74.00.324 FIRMWARE Working FIRST.
# New AUX HUB and Two USB Cable Parts LAST.

YOU CAN NOT SEPARATE THIS CARPLAY and or ANDROID-AUTO AS THEY ARE BOTH INSTALLED WITH all 74.00.324 FIRMWARE.

CARPLAY and ADROID-AUTO WILL NEVER WORK WITHOUT THESE Three ''MAZDA PARTS'' Finally INSTALLED Last and AFTER new 74 Firmware...PERIOD.

WCP or Wireless Car Play is included in all 74.00.324 Firmware, BUT You MUST also use a special ALL NEW 2021~ CMU meant for the WCP use, price is around $800 USD.

ALSO NOTE: Do not Rely on your Mazda Dealer to Update your Firmware for Mazda MZD Connect as most never will unless you complain of a specific issue or fault.

 

For NORTH AMERICA ONLY with Sirius Satellite Services.
It appears that the following is happening to all new US Mazda models from 2019 onward.....

Some users may have one or more of the following 5 complaints:

Infotainment system reboots at times while in use.
SiriusXM function grayed out.
SiriusXM stops playing.
No sound from SiriusXM but other sources work.
SiriusXM system recovers after ignition OFF->ON.

Mazda is aware of these issues and is working on a repair procedure, probably Firmware update.

An interim/temporary solution is available for the Sirius-XM problem...
1. Install the SiriusXM App on the user device.
2. The customer can stream music on the SiriusXM App temporarily until the final repair is made available.

Hi there
do you know if after updating the firmware to 70.00.335C one can install android auto without having to do a serial connection..... android auto is no longer available on play store, what other options
Thanks

 

Tips, Firmware Install instructions in.Pdf are also included with your particular download link.
Even a short how to install firmware video can be supplied if you wish.

CHANGELOG for NA N Firmware, EU N and 4A N will be similar fixes.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2014-2018 Mazda3
2016-2023 Mazda2
2016-2021 Mazda6
2016-2023 CX-3
2016-2023 CX-5
2016-2023 CX-9
2016-2023 MX-5

DESCRIPTION: Latest to Original Version of Firmware for all GENERATION-6 Mazda MZD-CONNECT.
Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update:

• Updating MAZDA CONNECT to the latest version will erase/remove any customization created by unauthorized software like AIO.
• Unauthorized customization software like AIO will not work on the latest version of MAZDA CONNECT software.

• The latest version of MAZDA CONNECT software cannot be rolled back to an earlier version.
• Mazda does not recommend unauthorized customization of MAZDA CONNECT due to the possibility of unexpected problems. Any issues related to this will not be covered under Mazda warranty policy.
The system performance has been improved as follows:

Ver. 74.00.324A fixes ALL these software errors (bugs) below from Version 55.00.650 to 74.00.324A:

• If the shift lever is operated quickly while displaying the CarPlayTM screen, the rear view screen may not return to the CarPlayTM screen.
• When the gear position is shifted into P from R, the screen may not return to the previous condition before shifting into the R position.

Ver. 74.00.311 fixes these software errors (bugs):
• When using CarPlayTM, sound may not come out from the driver side speaker.

Ver. 74.00.310 and later fixes these software errors (bugs):
• Frequent temperature warnings may appear in the center display.
• The time in the center display may be inaccurate.

Ver. 74.00.230 and later fixes these software errors (bugs):
• [Mazda6 (US 2019-2021)], [CX-5 (US 2019-2021)], [CX-9 (US 2019-2021)] SiriusXM radio does not work properly.
(SiriusXM cannot be selected, only certain channels appear in the list, the sound turns off and/or the center display shows an error message such as “Check SiriusXM Tuner” or “Unable to Connect to SiriusXM Radio”.)

From V70.00.367 and later fixes these software errors (bugs):
• [Except English] The translation of the message for the back camera is not correct.
• The Maintenance notification function (except when using Flexible setting) may stop counting after replacing the instrument cluster. It resumes counting after a factory reset operation.
• The speed limit for the other direction may appear in the navigation screen. To correct, the map version must be 18Q4 or later in addition to a CMU update.
• A phone number (including pause symbols) registered as a favorite may not be dialed and the “Loading” message continues.
• The "Display Off" function does not work if activated while a road name etc. is displayed at the top of the screen.
• The information (artist, title, album etc.) for a track on a USB audio device may not appear.
• [Ver. 70.00.110 or later] Certain USB audio devices (SONY NW-A45 and NW-A35 etc.) may not be recognized.
• Certain Android smartphones (HUAWEI P20, P30 Pro and Mate 20 Pro etc.) may not work as a USB audio device.
• Country information (such as alcohol limit etc.) in the navigation screen may not be correct.
To correct, the country information has been removed in the latest version.
• The information (artist, title, album etc.) for an ogg format file in a USB audio device does not appear correctly.
• The play list may not work for a USB audio device with Android 9 or later OS.
• SiriusXM radio does not work properly.
SiriusXM cannot be selected; only certain channels appear in the list; the sound turns off and/or the center display shows an error message such as “Check SiriusXM Tuner” or “Unable to Connect to SiriusXM Radio”.
• The play list may not work for certain USB audio devices (HUAWEI P20 Pro with Android OS 8.1 etc.) when used as a USB audio device.
• The CMU may reboot when playing a CD/DVD.
• The CMU may reboot while driving.
• Changes for sound setting (Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance) may not be kept after going into sleep mode.
• Cars With Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) While in ACC-ON mode, improper setting items (Speeding, Speed Limit) appear in the navigation setting.
• While playing tracks from a USB memory, artist and album names may appear as “unknown”.
• While playing tracks from a USB memory, certain mp3 file will not start showing “Loading” message.
• Some of the favorite destinations appear duplicated and may not allow editing or deleting.
• Right after starting the engine when trying to see the 360° view monitor screen, the black screen may continue for 20 seconds.
• When the transmission is shifted into Reverse, the rear view monitor does not appear.

From V70.00.352 and later fixes these software errors (bugs):
• [Mazda6 (US 2018-2019) (Mexico 2019-2020)] The center display turns to a black screen due to the back light of the display turning off. (Further improved)
• [Mazda6 (US 2018-2020)], [CX5 (US 2019-2020)], [CX9 (US 2019-2020)], MX-5 (US 2019-2020) starting with JM1ND MX-5 (built after Apr. 11, 2019) When listening to SiriusXM radio, the sound turns off and the audio source changes to one of the others by itself, and the center display shows an error message such as “Sirius Channel Unavailable” or “Unable to Connect to SiriusXM Radio”.

From V70.00.335 and later fixes these software errors (bugs):
• In the CMU update package, the latest Gracenote® database has been included.
• The System Update screen menu shows “Update package” instead of “Reinstallation Package”. The "Fail-Safe Package” has been removed as a separated install.
• The brand icon on CarPlay screen has been updated.
• Font and location of texts like i-stop, i-ELOOP and average data on Fuel Economy Monitor screen have been improved.
• When using SiriusXM Travel Link, block letters of direction are greyed out on the Fuel Prices and Parking screens.
• On the Home screen, white stains appear in the status bar.
• [MX-5 RF] When talking on BT hands-free, the person on the other end hears strange voices (like an echo).
• [Mazda6 (US 2018-2019MY) (Mexico 2019-2020MY)] Center display turns to a black screen because the back light of the display turns off.
• In LAS and LDWS setting menu, “Rumble” appears as “Rumbl.”.
• The Display OFF setting is not kept when the ignition is turned off and on before the CMU goes into sleep mode.
• When using SiriusXM Travel Link, the subscription status for each service should appear (subscription Information screen has been added).
• When using SiriusXM Travel Link, the business hours should appear for parking lots (business hours screen has been added).
• If a “subscription suspended” event occurs when listening to Sirius XM, an incorrect dialog screen appears instead of changing the channel to Ch 1.
• When radio is selected for audio source and a hands free call is finished, the radio sounds for a very short period of time even when it is muted.
• After engine start, trhe screen freezes at the loading status.
• If the gear is shifted to reverse to display the rearview monitor while loading data from a USB device (when USB is selected for audio source), the screen changes to the Home screen instead of the USB audio screen when shifting to drive or a forward gear.
• When an artist is selected using voice command for USB audio, the wrong artist’s album may be selected.
• After parking, the current location on the navigation screen may not move until turning the ignition off and on.
• [Android Auto used at the south latitude or the west longitude (CarPlay is not applicable)] When ACC is on or engine is running in a location where the GPS signal is unavailable, a wrong current location (Ex. China) appears on applications such as navigation, weather forecast etc. When the GPS signal becomes available, the correct current location appears.

From V70.00.100A and later fixes these software errors (bugs):
• Even if the vehicle is not equipped with SiriusXM, it appears in the source list.
• When playing audio files on a USB memory device, it may take a long time to start playing.
• When playing certain BT audio devices, “Unknown” is displayed for track, artist and album names.
• During a call, another call will not be displayed on the screen if it comes in within 30 seconds of the start of the current call.
• On certain vehicles equipped with a Multi-Information Display (MID) in the speedometer, inactive customization item ”Sync Average and Trip A” is not grayed out and looks active.
• When using certain mobile devices, the sender name for a SMS message appears differently (i.e., first and last names appear in reverse order) from the contact list (phonebook).
• When playing music with a play list on a USB memory device, the play list does not appear if the play list consists of more than 50 tracks and includes a title longer than 128 characters.
• When pressing the volume knob to mute, an audio source will not pause. With the improved software, CD, USB memory device or BT audio will now pause.
• When returning to the Fuel Economy Monitor, it does not remember the previously displayed page, Control Status or Fuel Consumption.
• When playing audio using an Android device via USB connection, it suddenly skips to another track.
• When playing audio files on a USB memory device, it stops playing and will not go to the next track.
• When playing mp4 audio files in an Android device via USB connection, they are not displayed nor played.
With this improved software, mp4 audio files can be displayed and played, but mp4 video files are still not applicable.
• When playing a play list for mp4 audio files on a USB memory device, they are not displayed nor played.
• Play list shuffle play for a USB memory device will not resume correctly and repeats playing the first track several times.
• In the Fuel Economy Monitor, Average Fuel Economy History shows data in wrong order.
• When receiving another call during a call via BT hands-free, selecting “Hold + Answer” results in a black screen.
The call is still active but the screen will not recover until turning the ignition switch to off.
• After using voice recognition on an iPhone via BT connection, the center display continues showing own phone number and will not return to the previous screen.
• While driving, the screen freezes and reboots or continues rebooting.
• [Canada] If there is a failure to reset the oil maintenance monitor using the trip meter switch on the instrument cluster after the oil maintenance monitor reset operation on the center display, the following can happen.
○ The wrench mark (Oil Change Due message) will not clear using the reset menu.
○ The wrench mark (Oil Change Due message) will be displayed even if it is before the oil change due time.
• Shuffle play for a USB memory device will not play all tracks.
• Album art may not appear correctly.
• A play list on a USB memory device will not show all of the tracks if the data with an invalid file path in it exceeds 100 tracks.
• When playing audio files on a USB memory device, it plays the same track twice with a slight delay in between.
• The home screen is shown and will not move to another screen.
• After updating the CMU, the contact list (phonebook) and the call history for an iPhone will not appear.
• A BT connected iPhone shows the pop up screen prompting download of the “Navibridge” application.
From 59.00.546 discontinued or removed these features/functions:
• Rear view monitor brightness settings have been disabled for compliance requirement.
From 59.00.545 fixes these software errors (bugs):
• [Only vehicles with V59.00.544, except 2017-2018 Mazda3 (Mexico built)] When using Driving Position Memory, a beep sound may not be heard when the driving position adjustment is completed. Display settings for navigation guidance on Active Driving Display may not be kept for the seat position memory.

From 59.00.544 fixes these software errors (bugs):
• When playing a BT audio device, album art is now available when it is found in the Gracenote® database in the CMU.
• Speed limit is displayed on the navigation screen.
• Android 8.0 device is not recognized via USB connection.
• [Only vehicles without Active Driving Display] Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) does not keep the alert threshold setting value when performing Factory Reset.
• Wrong caller name is displayed for incoming calls.
• Fuel Economy Monitor may display wrong unit and/or draw bars multiple times instead of once a minute.
• Cell phone screen flickers when connected via USB.
• Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) does not alert at the the correct speed limit alert setting. It may alert at +6 mile for +10 mile setting.
• [Version 59.00.540 only] House number not found error pop-up displayed when trying to enter a new address.

From 59.00.540 fixes these software errors (bugs):
• When Pandora® is connecting to the vehicle, the screen color and the logo have been changed.
• Warning Guidance “i-ELOOP Charging” in the center display has been removed.
• i-Pod nano 5th gen will not play.
• [Only vehicles equipped with the Forward Sensing Camera] Warning Guidance message to clear foggy windshiled is shown even if it is not foggy. (The message has been changed.)
• Fuel Economy Monitor may draw bars twice a minute instead of once a minute.
• [Canada and Mexico] Some vehicles in Fixed engine oil maintenance mode may experience that the remaining mileage does not decrease.
• [USA] Some vehicles in Flexible engine oil maintenance mode may experience that the remaining mileage returns to 620 miles (1000 km) from less than 620 miles (1000 km).
• [CX-9 with Active Driving Display] Speed limit display in the MAZDA CONNECT screen has been disabled.
• The setting tab works as if the ignition is in ACC instead of ON.

From 59.00.502 fixes these software errors (bugs):
• USB Auto run vulnerability described in Forbes article.
• System stability and response of the CMU.

• Minimize unexpected reboots and blank or frozen screens.
• Faster start up.
• Faster operational response.

• Connectivity and stability for BT devices.

• Improved stability of connection.
• Reduced connection error with internet radio applications.

• Stability for USB audio device.
- Faster response when hundreds of songs are being read out of USB audio devices.
• Connection stability and functionality with iPhone.

• Device name can be displayed not only via BT connection but also via USB connection.
• Improved stability when iPhone is connected via both BT and USB.

From 59.00.441 fixes these software errors (bugs):
• With ignition ON, “SCBS Unavailable” or “LDWS Unavailable” message may be displayed due to false error detection by CMU, but the systems actually do work. No DTC is stored in memory and no message appears in the multi-information display. (2014-2015 Mazda3 equipped with SCBS, LDWS and CMU version 59.00.441/443/445)

From 59.00.330 fixes these software errors (bugs):
• DTC U0100:00 [CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT] (communication error with PCM) is stored.
• Warning guidances displayed both for LDWS and HBC (CX-3 with LDWS / without HBC only).
• Improper OFF selection in the Setting Interval menu under Oil Change (CX-9 only).
• Resetting with “Fixed” data will not reset “Flexible” data. (CX-9 only).

From 55.00.760 fixes these software errors (bugs):
• Navigation or other screens freeze or reboot.
• Issues with Pandora Radio.
• USB device fails to start playing, resume or display music information. BT audio device fails when starting to play,
resume or connect.
• Paired BT device will not connect. Removing the paired BT device from the vehicle (but not the vehicle from the
phone) results in an endless “Deleting” message.
(From previous)
• Some street names in Canada are not displayed.
• Navigation does not allow to set certain cities as destination.
• Navigation does not announce voice guidance for street names.
• Navigation turns to a black screen, but the menu bar remains.
• Turn -by-turn navigation guidance does not display on the active driving display (for vehicles with 55.00.750).
• Every time the navigation is turned on, the vehicle position starts from the location (dealer) where the CMU was
updated from version 55.00.650 to 55.00.750.
• Navigation or other screen turn black, freeze or reboot.
• System does not recognize USB/SD card.
• Some menu of music source selection is grayed out.
• When using the call button on the cell phone to make a call, the call sound is short.
• Favorites disappear.
• Vehicle current position is not accurate enough.
• Rear view monitor does not show up on screen.
• Text information of HD radio is not displayed when switching music source.
• When asking for current location with voice command “Where am I?”, the system responds with “Your location is comma.”
• Contact information cannot be loaded correctly from phones other than iPhone.

 

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I've got a 2018 Maz 3 Neo with 59.00.540 4A N , can I go straight to the latest 70.00.352B , or is there an intermediate step ? Apologies , total newbie to Maz 3's , but plenty of PC experience , Thanx

 

Yes, you can update directly to the latest Firmware.

 

Many Thanks ! This is the 1st Mazda forum that's answered any of my questions as a newbie owner !

 

Thanks in advance.

 

..

 

MAZDA MZD CONNECT almost AT END OF THE ROAD.

 

Thanks so much in advance!

 

1. Yes & Yes.

2. Other way: Disassemble/uninstall the console/front console. See the signature of ASH8 (above) for a link to more details about retrofitting AA/CP. And in this link you can find a lot of trim removal PDFs and Videos for retrofitting AA/CP:

 

1. Yes & Yes.

2. Other way: Disassemble/uninstall the console/front console. See the signature of ASH8 (above) for a link to more details about retrofitting AA/CP. And in this link you can find a lot of trim removal PDFs and Videos for retrofitting AA/CP: HiDrive

Tristan, how did you manage to install the auto shifter knob back in? I put everything back but I am unable to push the button back in because of interference shown in the diagram below... the plastic arm that is supposed to be below like shown in the picture is pulled out above and is unable to be reduced under...

thanks for your input

 

Does anyone have any tips on installing the Mazda 3 Automatic gear knob back on? I was able to take it off without any problem but unable to put the knob back on. I put the metal clip back in there to secure the knob to the shifter, placed the plastic button, and I thought I just had to push the button back into the knob but I am unable to push the button back in. I am not sure what I am doing wrong.
Any help please? Can’t drive the car like this, haha

 

Edited:
I put the cap on the white thing which stands out and push it in hard/with force or use a screwdriver to push the top white thing down/in. In my CX-5 it looks a little different I think, that`s why you might have the problem. I do not have any info about how to do it at Mazda 3, sorry. Perhaps someone else can help.

And here at the trim removal PDFs of the Mazda 3 it looks to be the same as at the CX-5, but according to your photo, it is not the same, if you compare it to my photos of the CX-5.

 

Nla

 

Nla

 

Nla

 

These Details are ONLY for Genuine Mazda Factory Install of Car Play and Android Auto.

YES, you MUST Install correct 70's Firmware FIRST for your Region.
YES, you MUST Purchase the Two Genuine Mazda Parts and then Fit them LAST.

ALL the information on what to do is in the PDF in my Signature Below.

This Thread is NOT for Tweaks or ANY other cheap way to install CP/.AA.

I have 2016 Mazda 3 firmware 59. What is that bp mean?

What's the genuine mazda part needed?
So basically even if I upgrade successfully if I didn't install that mazda part I basically wasted my time. LOL.


All I want is to have android auto on my car. What is the best way to go? Install the tweak or update officially?

 

Part numbers etc. for official retrofit are linked in Ash8's signature - just follow the link and click the first folder AA... for more info.

 

Part numbers etc. for official retrofit are linked in Ash8's signature - just follow the link and click the first folder AA... for more info.

Thanks. Wow. Official Upgrade is definitely not the way to go for me. I've to buy and install a new usb port . For aa to work. Nope.

 

Well that is what my 1st post in this thread says, what 'MUST' means, I don't know of any other successful Mod to have a proper working CP/AA with updated Apps (in Phone), the genuine parts needed to do this are relatively cheap.
Firmware is free.

 

Yes, again what I have said from the very start, the Mazda Factory set up IS THE BEST as it is licenced with Apple, etc, etc.

 

Nla

 

cmu150_ADR_70.00.367A_update.up is now available in Server for 4A N or ADR

Hi,
I've got the Mazda demio 2015 japanese import. Can I install this ADR 70.00.367A update to change language to english as I'm from New Zealand? Sorry I'm new on this forum and do not have any knowledge around any of this.

 

Yes, you can. Language of everything shown in the MZD Display will be english afterwards.

 

Can you please provide me the step by step guide on how to do it?
Thanks

 

Here you can find the .367 ADR file and update manual pdf, which is written for the dealers, as mazda does not intend users to update by themselves. So all on your own risk. Read the Instructions before starting and follow them to the word.

 

Hi mate,
What format is the usb drive to be for this process? Is there a specific format required? Do I have to create a folder for update file? Or just the update file in root folder?

 

usb has to be fat32 formatted. update file has to be in root. no folder required. some usb sticks are not recognized by the MZD, then try other usb sticks.

 

Amazing support mate. 5 stars