Showing the Pandora app is a mistake - they did that with V8, and it wasn't there. V9 is up on the site, and it does not show Pandora. I used to think that there was some sort of protection on the SD card, but I'm convinced there is not one now. I ordered V8, but the order got messed up, and had to talk to them on the phone. They said they did not need my VIN to place the order, and was never prompted when I installed. I believe you'd have to copy the SD card BEFORE installation though. I can't 100% confirm this however.
I'll be waiting another year or two before I update, not worth the price to do it at every update release.