Suzuki SLDA firmware update instructions

Correctly formatted and empty SD card:

• The USB stick should be formatted as either FAT32 (Windows) or vFAT (Linux).
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 are supported.

Download the ZIP file:

• Extract the files from the ZIP archive directly onto the USB stick.
• Ensure that the complete set of 13 or 14 files (including the additional file “kds.dnl,” if present) is copied directly to the root directory of the USB stick.
• Do not create subfolders.
• Approximate file size: ~3 GB.

SW version downgrade functionality:

• If an older software version is detected during the update process, a popup will notify the user.
• The user can choose to either cancel or proceed with the downgrade.

 

Steps to Start the Software Update

1.Prepare the Vehicle:

• Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and start the Smart Play unit.

2.Insert the SD card:

• Once the home screen appears, connect the prepared SD card (with the files mentioned above) to the SD card slot of the vehicle.
• After inserting the SD card, the screen will turn black for approximately 10 seconds.

Software Update Progress:

• The software update will initialize and proceed automatically.
• The update process consists of several steps, and the progress bar may remain unchanged for several minutes.

Important note:

• After inserting the screen turns black for ~10 seconds
• The initialization takes ~1 minute
• Security validation (until 50%) = 5-7 minutes d) USB download = 12-15 minutes
• In case, audio is being played in SmartPlay; audio will play until 82% of software update and then turn off. At 83% progress the screen turns black for 2 seconds and then the update continues automatically
• Screen might turn black for a couple of seconds several times during this update
• From the time of initialization, the total time taken for software updation will be ~25 minutes

3.Confirmation of Successful Update:

• • Once the software update is successfully completed, the installation screen will confirm this.
  • Remove the USB stick.
  • Following the removal of the USB stick, the device will reset.

4.Special Case: If the USB stick contains the additional file “kds.dnl”:

• • • A second system restart will occur automatically within 60 seconds.
    • After restarting, the SUZUKI startup logo will appear, and the device will enter Stand-by mode.
    • Turn off the ignition for 1 minute, then turn it back on.
    • Press the Power button after the SUZUKI startup logo appears.

5.Verify the Software Update:

• • To confirm the successful update, check the software version of the Smart Play unit:
    • Tap and hold the “Settings” button for approximately 10 seconds.
    • Choose the “Software Version” option on the screen to view the version details.