Prevent the dreaded U-Connect updates

[Deano]

Are you one of the unfortunates who had problems after a U-Connect update? Or, are you like me and object to a shadowy unknown entity controlling our vehicles without having any say or control with the U-C updates.
I recently installed a device that prevents the U-C updates. The only drawback is, it blocks 911 or other cellular communication from the U-C system. Like most of you, I have a cell phone, so I don’t use the U-C for that anyway.
It is literally plug and play. The hardest thing is removing the instrument panel bezel to access the U-C module. Then pull the module out enough to access the antenna, release the antenna and install the “Dongle”. Voilà.
You ask why not just disconnect the cell antenna? If you disconnect the antenna, you can permanently damage the cell, in the car. You may also get a nag screen, from time to time. As shown below. The “Dongle” mimics the antenna load avoiding any issues and lets you return to stock if you ever want too.

The “Dongle” was conceived by a fellow forum member with an electronics background. The best thing is, it is priced very reasonably. It works on 15-23 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles. It may function on earlier year models. He hasn’t researched them. Sirius, Gps and Nav are not affected.
For more information or purchase contact Bob at: info@luxte.ch

 

[MiHiHemi]

Mine’s a 2015 and seems that I don’t get those update notices anymore... love it! Just last weekend, I decided to update via download to thumb drive. Update went quick and clean. Much happier doing it on my terms now.

 

[DavidKFla]

The update on the Charger was forced. It shut down until the update was complete.

 

[drag racer]

sub'd

 

[2fast4u]

It's just a resistor to mimic antenna line resistance/load.

 

[Diboblo]

It's just a resistor to mimic antenna line resistance/load.

Also, faraday material, to block signal.

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[Slowpoke387]

Why are they dreaded? Mine updates, everything always works fine after.

 

[Diboblo]

Why are they dreaded? Mine updates, everything always works fine after.

Not so, for everyone.



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[Deano]

The update on the Charger was forced. It shut down until the update was complete.

Exactly, that is what happened to mine about 2 years ago and why I wanted to avoid another.
Just a week ago I installed the "Dongle" after the screen showed a required update. After I installed it, the screen page was gone and I've had no further update messages.

 

[DavidKFla]

Exactly, that is what happened to mine about 2 years ago and why I wanted to avoid another.
Just a week ago I installed the "Dongle" after the screen showed a required update. After I installed it, the screen page was gone and Iv'e had no further update messages.

What's the "dongle"?

 

[Deano]

The device that replaces the antenna connected to the U-Connect module.

 

[drag racer]

yea, the f'n dongle that they screwed me over on for a year's worth of fee and the POS never worked

 

[Diboblo]

Hmmm... not sure what you're referring to, but my mod blocks all cellcomms and I've uploaded a How-To to build your own.

No fees.

Not affiliated with MOPAR, Stellantis, or UConnect. Just working out of my home shop, building weird mods for our cars.



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[Deano]

yea, the f'n dongle that they screwed me over on for a year's worth of fee and the POS never worked

I don't know what you had, but I can tell you mine works.

 

[DGatzby]

Got my first pop-up with the new unit yesterday. Pressed the left arrow, it disappeared for now, PHUCK EM.

Same goes for that worthless now only six month Sirius promotion. I have not even listened to that shit yet. Amazon Music is free with my Prime membership has great sound quality compared to that satellite provided crap. Made me a 34 hour playlist the other night, seems to play the music I want and does it automatically. This new wireless automatic CarPlay connection works real well. I must say, in this case, well done Dodge!

I am not going to activate squat, same as my Challenger, nothing!

 

[Idoru99]

Are you one of the unfortunates who had problems after a U-Connect update? Or, are you like me and object to a shadowy unknown entity controlling our vehicles without having any say or control with the U-C updates.
I recently installed a device that prevents the U-C updates. The only drawback is, it blocks 911 or other cellular communication from the U-C system. Like most of you, I have a cell phone, so I don’t use the U-C for that anyway.
It is literally plug and play. The hardest thing is removing the instrument panel bezel to access the U-C module. Then pull the module out enough to access the antenna, release the antenna and install the “Dongle”. Voilà.
You ask why not just disconnect the cell antenna? If you disconnect the antenna, you can permanently damage the cell, in the car. You may also get a nag screen, from time to time. As shown below. The “Dongle” mimics the antenna load avoiding any issues and lets you return to stock if you ever want too.
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The “Dongle” was conceived by a fellow forum member with an electronics background. The best thing is, it is priced very reasonably. It works on 15-23 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles. It may function on earlier year models. He hasn’t researched them. Sirius, Gps and Nav are not affected.
For more information or purchase contact Bob at: info@luxte.ch

YEP! Put one on my 2015 RAM and have one on the shelf to go into my 21 Redeye - when I get the chance to pull the instrument bezel.

 

[Idoru99]

Got my first pop-up with the new unit yesterday. Pressed the left arrow, it disappeared for now, PHUCK EM.

Same goes for that worthless now only six month Sirius promotion. I have not even listened to that shit yet. Amazon Music is free with my Prime membership has great sound quality compared to that satellite provided crap. Made me a 34 hour playlist the other night, seems to play the music I want and does it automatically. This new wireless automatic CarPlay connection works real well. I must say, in this case, well done Dodge!

I am not going to activate squat, same as my Challenger, nothing!

What is this wireless connection you speak of? Is it only for Apple, or will it work for Android as well?

 

[DGatzby]

What is this wireless connection you speak of? Is it only for Apple, or will it work for Android as well?

Both. The new system does away with the wire. AND, it has an inductive charging too.

 

[2fast4u]

What is this new system you talk of? Ever since I got my s21Ultra, it will not do wireless connect for Android Auto...Have to USB every time, with the prior Samsung I had it was no problem, get in car and start, Boom, it auto switched to android auto wirelessly.

 

[Ronin]

Not so, for everyone.

The anecdotal "argument" is SUCH garbage..."well I'm not having a problem so what's the big deal here"; when clearly there's plenty of people that have. Myopic ignorance it is; and if you're not having the issue then move along, nothing to see here. Clearly just wanna throw rocks and crap on a useful product that you don't have use for. Pretty douche-like...

Props to @Diboblo for doing this and other LX/LY/etc. related products that are extremely useful and otherwise likely wouldn't be manufactured if it wasn't for him...