[rocdeng]

I see someone is adapting the newest Area View to C8(need have ACC).
Does anyone knew the details? Is it only need to update the KOMBI and Head-unit firmware then change some codes?

[c20091929]

To be honest, I don't recommend doing this. Some people flash the latest firmware to the cockpit, but this is a one-time thing. It is not possible to downgrade to the original firmware.

Some virtual cockpits have production issues, and Audi has Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) for this. If you update the firmware, you will lose the warranty, as the part number will no longer be the same.

[Vlasoff]

i know the details.
it's not the cockpit firmware, this is chinese small control unit cost 150-200$ cost connecting to can wires. you should have mib3 +acc +lane assist and after install that unit you will have teslaview as on the picture above. i have photos in my phone.

[nordlicht]

i know the details.
it's not the cockpit firmware, this is chinese small control unit cost 150-200$ cost connecting to can wires. you should have mib3 +acc +lane assist and after install that unit you will have teslaview as on the picture above. i have photos in my phone.

Do you have any more details on this control unit? I'd love to retrofit this as well.

[nordlicht]

So, just to clarify the current status with this retrofit:
I had it done today remotely by a Chinese contact in exchange for payment.

It works on a 2021 S6 with MIB3. The procedure involved updating three modules: 13 (ACC radar), 17 (instrument cluster) and 19 (gateway). Newer model years might not need all of these updated, but I'm not sure about that.

The control unit mentioned is not directly involved with the area view functionality, but is only necessary to hide two yellow warnings on the dash: "distraction warning unavailable" and "fatigue warning unavailable". It seems that the newer dash part 4K0 920 790 G (I have index E) either includes some new sensors for this functionality, or that newer model years have separate sensors for this (although from looking at a VCDS scan from a 2024 model, I wasn't able to spot anything to confirm that).

If anyone would like to have this retrofit performed as well, I can pass along the contact information of the person who did it for me.

[hrdinavelikynew]

No trouble solved issue on gateway from my side

[nordlicht]

No trouble solved issue on gateway from my side

Do you mean you managed to get rid of the warnings?

[hrdinavelikynew]

Yes - no more warning + all like on the new car from factory with this function

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All working without special unit in the car

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I can send you token for Flexihub and setup all if you have very quickly internet connection.

[hrdinavelikynew]

More about it here:

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All cars support it in 2024:

   
   
   

[rocdeng]

I did some research and report back here.
Q8 Q7 A7 A7L A8 A6L from MY21 to 23 are available to retrofit.
Need to have ACC(original from factory or retrofited), if no ACC, the area view could be displayed but wo function. If you have lane assist, warning from left or right side will be displayed on area view.
After upgrading the KOMBI, there would be distraction warning, need the small module to disable it.
In China it cost about 280 USD to retrofit it.
My Q4 e-tron is no on the list now, and I wish official firmware update is available some day.
Thanks for all the reply.