System updates

System updates are intended for the Internet-connected and infotainment components of the car. If system software updates are available, the updates can be made all at once or one at a time.
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System updates are handled via the Download Centre app in the centre display's application view. A tap on the button starts a download application in the home view's bottom subview. If no search for available updates has been performed since the last time the infotainment system was started, a search is performed. No search is performed if a software installation is in progress. An icon in the download application's button System updates shows how many updates are available. A tap on the button shows a list of updates that can be installed in the car. For more information and answers to common questions regarding function and to download certain system updates, go in to support.volvocars.com.

For system updates to be possible, the car must be connected to the Internet, see section "Online car".

Searching for software updates is activated when the car is supplied from the factory.

 Note

Data download may affect other services that transmit data, e.g. Internet radio. If the effect on other services is experienced as disruptive then the download can be interrupted. Alternatively, it may be appropriate to switch off or interrupt other services.

 Note

An update can be interrupted when the ignition is switched off and the car is left.

However, the update does not have to be completed before the car is left, this is because the update is resumed the next time the car is used.

Update all system software

Select Install all at the bottom of the list.

If no list is desired, then Install all can be selected at the System updates button instead.

Update individual system software programs

Select Install for the software required.

Cancelling the download

Tap on X in the activity indicator that has replaced the button Install at the start of the download.

Note that only the download can be cancelled, when the installation phase has started, this cannot be cancelled.

Background search for software updates

The function can be deactivated via the centre display:

Press Settings in the top view.
Press System → Download Centre.
Deselect Auto Software Update.

If an update is available, the message New software updates available is shown in the centre display's status bar. A tap on the message starts a download application in the home view's bottom subview. As soon as the download application has started, an icon in the download application's button System updates shows how many updates are available.