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2024 DCM update

22K views 33 replies 13 participants last post by  denissh  
#1 · (Edited)
Just got this.
Love the "Its coming" Don't know when but it will be when you shut the engine off.
Anyone have this hit their Outback and know what is going on?
Link to FAQ's download DCM update
"
Great news! Soon, your 2024 Outback will receive a new software update for your telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). This update is included as part of your existing SUBARU STARLINK Safety Plan at no cost to you.

To complete this update, you will need to accept the software update invitation that is displayed on the in-vehicle touchscreen. From there, you will follow the prompts in your vehicle to complete the update. The installation of your new software will take place when your ignition is OFF and will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

You can bypass the installation process twice before your vehicle will automatically install the updated software.

Please note: An automatic download may cause certain STARLINK Safety Plan services, including automatic collision notification, to be temporarily unavailable during the software update."
 
#6 ·
I also missed 'soon'. I was going to look for it in a little bit, but will abort that now. Ha ha. But somebody said no AVH 'button', and no noticeable changes, so not sure what the heck Subaru changed. And apparently we don't have a choice about installing it (which really sucks), so hope nothing goes wrong.
 
#12 ·
The update popped up while I had arrived at a friends.
I started the update and went in to visit with my friend
By the time I left my friend the update had finished.
I made a phone call to my wife to verify communication was working

checked car location with the Subaru app

things seem to be working fine.

Would be interested in the details of what the update did
 
#33 ·
I had heard that the software updates would be found if my car is connected to my home Wifi.
1. Is this true? I thought it would be through Starlink?
2. Is there a way to connect to my home Wifi? I only see a method to create a hotspot. I have Starlink Multimedia (not Navigation).

My current software on my '24 is F61WMM033-681