System updates

Updates are available for infotainment-related services and Internet connections. If system software updates are available, they can be to be downloaded all at once or separately.
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System (software) updates are handled through the Download Center app in the center display's App view. Tap once to start a download app in Home view's lower sub-view. If no search for updates has been performed since the last time the infotainment system was started, a search will be initiated.

No search will begin if a software download is underway.

An icon in the System updates button indicates the number of updates that are currently available. Tap the button to display a list of updates that can be installed in the vehicle.

For additional information and answers to commonly asked questions pertaining to the function and downloading system updates, go to support.volvocars.com.

Background searches for software updates is activated by default when the vehicle is delivered from the factory.

 Note

Downloading data may affect other system features that share the Internet connection. A download can be cancelled at any time or the other features can be temporarily turned off while the software download is underway.

 Note

An update may be interrupted when the ignition is switched off.

However, an update does not have to be completed when the ignition is switched off; it will resume automatically when the ignition is switched on again.

Updating all system software

Select Install all at the bottom of the list.

To avoid displaying a list, select Install all by the System updates button.

Updating individual programs

Select Install to choose the software to be downloaded.

Cancelling a download

Tap the activity indicator that replaced the Install button on the screen when the download began.

Keep in mind that a download can be cancelled but an installation that has already begun cannot be interrupted.

Allowing background searches or software updates

This function can be deactivated from the center display:
Go to the Settings in the center display's Top view and select Download Center.
Tap System → Download Center.
Tap to deselect Auto Software Update.

If an update is available, New software updates available will appear in the center display's status bar. Tap the message to start a download app in Home view's lower sub-view. As soon as the download app has started, an icon in the System updates button will indicate the number of downloads available.