Taycan software update - reported problems post update

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Spoke with my Porsche service center today face to face.
I like my service center always good service on my 911.
However, neither service rep knew any specifics regarding the update for MY20 and referred me to the service manager. Good guy, always responsive.
He did not know about all the specifics other than the updates are called WMA5 and WMA7.
As usually we have more information on the forum regarding the Taycan then the dealers seem to so far.
They have not updated a MY20 yet.
He said it only came out March 26.
Not certain I want to be the beta test. They did not instill a lot of confidence. Said they had some issue with downloads of MY21 prior to deliveries.
He told me I will need to bring my charger in for the WMA7 when they update WMA5.
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Just called and booked mine today mid May. No word of anything just that we will see you then and to bring in the charger as well to be updated also.. Mid May is a bit of a wait out but considering all the FUD going on.. I’m ok with it. Let the dust settle and the techs Lear to streamline the installation.
 

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Porsche Vancouver just updated mine, not one Issue and all my presets remained. Wireless CarPlay is a Welcome update Among all the other things . No bricks here ?
 


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Dropped off vehicle on Tuesday and picked it up this morning. The SW update took 9 hours yesterday, and everything went perfectly fine. No bricks in the midwest. They even reloaded all of my personal settings, thankfully avoiding that process. They provided a MY21 VW Atlas SUV loaner...I am so happy to be back in the Taycan.
 

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The latest Taycan Update has been withdrawn because cars are bricked after the update. Told me a friend.
Not true! It took 2 days for new software to be installed in my 2020 Taycan and there were zero issues with the update. In fact apple carplay now works and there are some great new features
 


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I will schedule mine as soon as offered here in MN - not much to lose, since the connect is again on the fritz after the OTA exchange. I hope that the new software will help. The YouTube video posted on the other thread is very informative - also mentions the WMA7 is for the charger, hence you need to bring it in.
 

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this assertion is inconsistent with information I have from my local service dealer and Porsche NA.

Updates are proceeding at my Porsche service center with no reports of any major problems post update.

any facts beyond hearsay “told me a friend” would be appreciated.
I just got my MY21 back from dealer after update. No issue so far.
 

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My car and a 4S were both updated this week. My car is perfect, so far. Wireless carplay is really nice. Other than that, I see no difference in anything and it's all working well.
 

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My 2020 updated for a week ago, works perfect.
Feels like I got a 2021 Taycan.. The only thing I miss is plug and charge.
 

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My 2020 updated for a week ago, works perfect.
Feels like I got a 2021 Taycan.. The only thing I miss is plug and charge.
I’ve put a call into Porsche about plug n charge. I’ll update here once they respond. My letter suggested this was going to be available.
 

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My 2020 updated for a week ago, works perfect.
Feels like I got a 2021 Taycan.. The only thing I miss is plug and charge.
I just watched this video about the new EQS, they seem to have Plug & Charge failure at every charging station! Long way to go...
 

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I am right next to the German home of Porsche (not that, that helps) anyway dealer said their was no solution for the update. Did not ask why. My car works fine without it. Guessed it was hardware at the time but these post make me think ? maybe software. Good luck guys and remember it’s just a machine
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