Prepare M.I.B SD card & install M.I.B
M.I.B stands for - More Incredible Bash
A coding and script collection running in GEM - Green Engineering Menu - which enables you to do some fun stuff on your MHI2 unit.
Worst case that can happen while using M.I.B is, that you have a power failure during flashing.
Therefore, always connect external power while flashing.
- Make sure your SD card and files are OK.
- Take a 2nd SD card and recreate it if any strange issues pop up.
ℹ️ This is out TOP 1 issue. Many SD cards are BAD!
ℹ️ Share LOG directly with placing your request for support. Backup on request.
- Backup folder: M.I.B SD /backup/
- LOG folder: M.I.B SD /backup/logs/
- Sadly, a VAG issue. On very rare occasions the unit can get stuck in an undefined state after reboot
- Pull fuse or disconnect car battery to get unit back up and running
- You get some screen, but you are not able to input anything
- this can gave several - not so good - reasons
- follow 2. and get help
- Most likely Unit was patched before early 2021 - EL BUG
- Follow this guide - Fix ExceptionList BUG
- Not nice, but also not bad
- Can be recovered
- follow 2. and get help
ℹ️ Even though these videos are brand specific the general process is very similar.
GUI will differ as well as button combinations for hidden menus.
Video guide for Audi available showing the overall process:
Video guide for Porsche available showing the overall process:
ℹ️ Always check for latest M.I.B release
ℹ️ You might also want to get latest patch collection
ℹ️ SD card with min. 4GB is required
ℹ️ Always freshly format SD and make sure you select a good one. Most issues after this point are related to bad SD cards or broken files/filesystem!
❗ Do NOT put SD in write protected mode!
ℹ️ You can unpack all patches or just the one for your specific FW.
M.I.B will automatically select the right one!
ℹ️ Use SD1 slot - left one on unit
In detail the installation process is different on all brands due to slightly different design of the graphical user interface. However, the main steps are always the same and very similar.
ℹ️ You do not have to turn ignition on for operating MIB2 unit and using M.I.B.
Just power MIB2 unit on - press and hold power button.
Each brand and also certain train versions have their own key combinations to enter "hidden" menus.
Swdlautorun.txt in root will trigger an automatic installation of M.I.B without further user interaction.
ℹ️ This function is deactivated by default.
To enable automatic install rename _Swdlautorun.txt to Swdlautorun.txt
ℹ️ Installation will start within 60s after plugging in SD card. Unit will reboot into FW update (SWDL) mode.
The unit might briefly display a message on screen notifying you that the system is not (yet) ready for installation or is preparing installation.
This is normal, just wait for the reboot.
Screen layout and message will differ between MHI2 brands - on SKODA it looks like this:
- Enter Service Mode Menu/Red Engineering Menu (REM)
- Select Software Update
- Select installation source --> SD card (SD1) (--> select Standard) --> select "M.I.B. Launcher V1.0"
- Only one package will be updated --> Launcher Y
- Start Update
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Screen will go black and you will see the boot screen, as well as some update relates screens for a while.
Overall process will take about 5-10 minutes.
Basic unit backup will already be created during installation of M.I.B.
After installation is finished you will see a summary of the installed packages, all completed will be marked Y(es) (only Launcher in case of M.I.B install).
- Go back on that screen/exit the screen.
- The next Screen will present something like this: "Start diagnostic tester: Main unit/version...".
- Press CANCEL
ℹ️ You might notice a Software Version Management Error (SVM) in 5F via OBD after M.I.B is installed. Remove it by running "SVM fix" function in M.I.B
After M.I.B installation is finished and the unit has booted up you have to enter GEM.
ℹ️ Please note: GEM needs a moment after cold boot of unit to be accessible - up to 5 minutes are normal
Use the GEM key combinations valid for your unit to enter GEM.
Depending on your car brand and model navigation in GEM can differ:
- AUDI: Most Audi utilize controls in center console to navigate and selsct
- Touch screens: All cars with touch screen use the screen for navigation
ℹ️ Basic backup is run during M.I.B installation. This backup function will extend the backup with additional files.
Most likely, you want to patch your unit to enable new FECs or do some fun stuff?!
Explore M.I.B GEM and use what you need and check M.I.B functions in this Wiki.
To patch, enable CarPlay and AndroidAuto and add FECs (new maps) go to this screen and run
