2014 Needs Entune Firmware Update

Hello all... I like many other people on here am having trouble with the entune + NAV system in my 2014 Tacoma. It will freeze up at random times... sometimes it would do it 3 times in 1 hour... then sometimes it won't do it for 4 days... Its 100% random... I contacted the dealer about it and they told me that it most likely needs a firmware update. To bring it in and they will update the firmware for it. I explained that I have 48000 miles on it and am out of warranty... they then told me that it would cost between $65-$120. I can't afford to dump cash to have a "mechanic" place a usb stick in the truck and hit go. Especially not having a guarantee that it will fix the problem. Does anyone on here have the firmware that they would be willing to share? I really appreciate your help...

 

what version do you have now?

 

This is the only thing I can find...

 

My 2015 Nav Entune has
Audio: 0101D1 5/7/16
Audio System: 000084
DSP Module: 820010

It was updated before I bought it, and has been working flawlessly.

 

You can update the software by downloading the Entune app to your phone and pairing it with the head unit. You will get a pop-up notice saying if there is an update available that you can install via the phone. I don't know if the firmware is included in the update, but it won't cost you anything but a few minutes to find out.

 

i hope this help if you have entune https://securedp.toyota.com/download-app/toyota

 

I called Entune about my 2012 , they sent me an email with the file. And the directions. I put it on a thumb drive. It was easy.

 

Keep us posted if this all works.

 

I tried calling Entune... They said that they don't do that anymore.. They referred me to Toyota....

App is up to date... that updates the software.. I believe its the firmware that is the problem... Hard to tell what firmware I am on and what is the current firmware.

This appears to be for previous versions of the stereo... I have formatted the usb stick named it 14A as others have suggested..put this on it and inserted in the stereo... Nothing... as if no usb stick was inserted... maybe I did something wrong... frustrating!!!

 

That worked great on my 2013 entune + nav. Version 5.2.0 just installed.

 

Updating via phone only works in App suite capable units. Its misleading.
Non app suites units have to be done at the dealer or with a USB drive.

 

No luck... I insert the usb stick into the port as directed.. and nothing... no prompt... Stick is properly formatted because I can see it listed under devices... but cannot seem to access the files on it... I go to software update screen and I only get the pic I posted previously.. I was hoping that there was a mechanic on here that had the update they can fwd.... frustrating to have to pay another $60-120 for a "firmware" issue..

 

Did you try another thumb drive?

Are you absolutely positive the thumb drive has only ONE partition?

 

Yes.. tried several thumb drives... from 2GB ... 4GB ... 8GB... formatted fat32 via mac.. and fat32 via pc w/ windows 10... when formatted with mac... the stereo didn't even recognize it under devices... Formatted via windows 10... the stereo at least sees it as a device... but file is not accessible...

'14 Tacoma TRD Sport..
Entune plus Nav
out of warranty... 49,000 miles
Dealer wants to charge $60-120 for update... seems crazy to me.

 

That is crazy. I'd put that money toward an aftermarket headunit because you can't be sure that this update will keep it working well into the future. Replace it and be done with it. Just my $.02, good luck!

 

This has crossed my mind much as of late... Money is tight... so I was hoping to fix what I've got for as cheap as possible... Shouldn't have to fix at all.. should just work for what I paid for this truck...

 

I totally agree. I don't have any Entune problems yet but planning for the worst with my warranty quickly coming to an end too.

Obviously by the posts above you've tried many things and have a good grasp of what people are suggesting to you. So I can't think of anything to add other than trying to simply disconnect the negative terminal on the battery of the truck for about a half hour. My Entune has acted up here and there with powering it off working for me every time. However, it doesn't seem to me that powering it off is really resetting or rebooting anything so just to exhaust all 'free' options I'd try disconnecting the battery for a while. Seems that's an easy way to chase some electrical gremlins on modern vehicles.

Sorry I can't help more and good luck!

 

My 2014 Entune was running version 0101A5 same as yours and was having similar issues so I took it to the dealer back in May. They upgraded it to version 0101D1 and all issues are gone. My truck is still under warranty so they didn't even mention trying to charge me but my understand is that all firmware upgrades are free regardless of warranty-The map upgrade on the other had they charge for.

 

I'm on my second unit in mine, and still have the lock up issue and the weather app takes over the screen randomly. They updated it at the dealership last week, and have another appointment tomorrow because the update did not help. If they figure it out then I'll update you guys with what was done.

 

My dealer in Houston did an update for free. I am still under warranty though.