[Noah W. Shubber]

Hi, I Have the 2014 Cadenza SXL and I shipped it to Bahrain in the middle east. I thought I could just go to the local KIA dealer and buy the Middle East SD card, pop it in, and it would work. Although I did get the SD card, it isn't recognized. I checked the contents of both the US and Middle East SD cards and they both contain the same file types in the same places, however the names and quantities are different. When I go to the settings on the NAV screen and tap on GPS info the globe shows the United States but the GPS coordinates are those of my actual location. Is there any way to get this to work?

 

[gene]

Was your original map a VG or was it a VG-MTS?
The two are not interchangeable, has to be the same as head unit.
Just an idea, not sure if it makes a difference in countries.
Did you try calling KIA they may help, or tell you your wasting
your time.
I know the Canadian maps do not work in our USA head units

 

[Noah W. Shubber]

Mine is the VG_MTS, I'm not sure what the local software is. The head unit is the same one and even the interface is the same. I also found out that several KIA vehicles are recieving the Android Auto update including the 2014 Soul. The Soul has a different HU but I wonder if the Cadenza will get it too, cause that would solve my problem as well.

 

[gene]

Not sure what the android auto update is. I know some cars are getting the apple carplay update.
was told by KIA it would not update my cadenza to that, but new cadenza's might get it

 

[Yooshaw]

Wow, I just got back from Bahrain, I might have been able to help! Probably not. Also stopped by Kuwait and say a taxi K7 and a regular one.

I'd try asking Kia to confirm compatability. It may be the map you got from Bahrain is not the MTS version (and Bahrain may not have a MTS version available). MapnSoft may be able to answer as well if Kia can't answer.

I'm interested in an answer as well, trying to get assigned to Korea next and want to take the Cadenza with me.

 

[Yooshaw]

Mine is the VG_MTS, I'm not sure what the local software is. The head unit is the same one and even the interface is the same. I also found out that several KIA vehicles are recieving the Android Auto update including the 2014 Soul. The Soul has a different HU but I wonder if the Cadenza will get it too, cause that would solve my problem as well.

Noah - did you get this figured out? I was doing some research on Kia Nav systems, and ran across something on another Kia forum where they said they had to get the "Region" changed in the software. I also remembered at some point I saw how to enter the developer mode for the Cadenza - but can't find it for the life of me. I remember it involved tapping the Nav screen in a certain place for a certain amount of times. But, I can't remember where I saw that.


Anyway, maybe ask the dealer if they can look at a Regional setting they can change with their equipment?


Good luck


- Cory

 

[gene]

Korea

Yooshaw
Where in korea are you trying for? I was in Osan years ago

Noah - did you get this figured out? I was doing some research on Kia Nav systems, and ran across something on another Kia forum where they said they had to get the "Region" changed in the software. I also remembered at some point I saw how to enter the developer mode for the Cadenza - but can't find it for the life of me. I remember it involved tapping the Nav screen in a certain place for a certain amount of times. But, I can't remember where I saw that.


Anyway, maybe ask the dealer if they can look at a Regional setting they can change with their equipment?


Good luck


- Cory

 

[Yooshaw]

Yooshaw
Where in korea are you trying for? I was in Osan years ago

Last tour was in Yongsan and Daegu. More than likely will be at Humphreys (really close to Osan) if I make it back.

 

[gene]

goodluck

Enjoy the tour, take pictures for later in life.
Reminds me of how good we really do have it here in the USA,
even if we do have some problems.

Last tour was in Yongsan and Daegu. More than likely will be at Humphreys (really close to Osan) if I make it back.