If 4.2 failed to install and then disappeared, it will come back in a day or two or after a decent drive. Do check your 12v battery status before trying again. That is the usual reason updates don't install. I've never had one that previously failed then fail again after a quick 12v top up.

 

Ironically, if you are on 4.1.5, 4.2 adds nothing except improved access to future updates. So far I've also been ignoring the requests to install it.

But what happens if you choose to decline an update. Does it stop nagging you?

If you do, or if you just ignore it, does the next update offer still appear, or are you forced to install each and every offered update incrementally?

 

As far as I can tell disagree/decline does nothing but dismiss the window. It still bugs you every single time.

 

Hey Zondar, at the moment it's stopped completely. No mention of 4.2, and it now says I'm up to date at 4.1.5. It's gone from nagging at every shut down to no message at all. Not even the little red message spot on my profile outline.
I know it doesn't add much, but I've had O-T-Air update issues so thought it might be good to have.
Weird - time will tell.

 

Pivi Pro 4.2.0b
OS Release 4.2.0b

This update includes a number of general interface and performance improvements as well as resolving the following specific issues. Thank you for your feedback.

– Mapsin the Driver Display may be replaced by ablank area.
– Audio may continue to play after exiting the vehicle.
– CarPlay / Android Auto icon on the home screen opens the incorrect screen.
– The interface for suspension ride height may freeze.
– The last used radio station is incorrectly recalled on the next journey.
– Correction to the ride height dimensions in the 4x4i app ‘dimensions’ tab on applicable vehicles.
– New Speed limit Notification has moved from the Driver Assistance Menu to the Cruise and Limiter Menu The audio notification can now be permanently set on/off in the new menu and is no longer affected by the Driver Aksistance Settings.

This update also brings improvements to the following features and systems:
– Touchscreen stability.
– Bluetooth stability.
– Apple CarPlay stability.

 

This 4.2.0b is interesting - maybe they have replaced the missing 4.2 with the 4.2b, because I have two of those listed faults :
– Maps in the Driver Display may be replaced by a blank area.
– Audio may continue to play after exiting the vehicle.
Hopefully this will be released across the board soon.

 

Bah. I updated to the latest version a couple of days ago and have had 3x black screens in 3 days.

Outrageous that this keeps happening in a vehicle at any price point, let alone this one. Dealer of course has no idea.

 

I just picked up my first ever Defender, a 2025 110, in October. How do you see the current software version? I don't see anything listed in the software update section in settings. I have not been prompted to update the software yet either.

 

That’s normal and what you’d expect in a new one. You won’t see a software version displayed until after your first update has installed. You may well have the latest version installed from the factory. If not, chances are you’ll see something soon.

 

With regards to OTA updates:

1) Never be the first one to install it.
2) If nothing is currently broken, don't update it.
3) Don't let the allure of shiny objects deter your steadfastness with regards to #2.

It's clear that the JLR programmers in Ireland are not quite up to snuff on things like regression testing and software validation. I'll give them a bit of slack since, who knows what the hell happened during the chip shortage. All in all, this is why new cars suck in general. Too many computers, too many screens and too much over-engineered complexity.