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IMPORTANT NOTE: These files and processes are compiled from third party sources. Please be aware of the risks of performing these updates yourself. There is potential to brick your CMU if some steps are missed or the wrong files are used.
Mazdas247 does not assume responsibility of the actions taken by its members or the damages that may result from those actions.
These files are being provided as a courtesy to our members, to allow them to avoid the potential dealer fees and time wasted in the dealership, waiting for a technician to perform these updates. A previous member of the Community was kind enough to provide these source files and instructions - as such, these files and the links that may be provided to you carry no guarantee that they will remain intact in the future.
Typically, most people will perform these firmware updates in conjunction with an Android Auto Apply CarPlay retrofit kit, which can be purchased or ordered from any Mazda dealer. However, these firmware updates may also resolve certain bugs and glitches in previous versions, and may also improve overall performance of the infotainment system.
The most recent, and final update at this time is
74.00.324A. This firmware version/format (.up) will not be installed on new Mazdas.
You must use the correct region for your Mazda, as detailed below.
74.00.324A NA N for North America, USA, Canada, Mexico, etc.
74.00.324A EU N for Europe and UK, etc.
74.00.324A 4A N (ADR) for Australia, NZ, Middle East, Thailand, South Africa, Oceania, etc.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S):
2014-2018 Mazda3
2016-2021 Mazda2
2016-2021 Mazda6
2016-2021 CX-3
2016-2021 CX-5
2016-2021 CX-9
2016-2021 MX-5
***UPDATE as of Oct. 2nd, 2024***
The following versions are also available for the '21-'24 models listed below.
7000C0A-NA11_10010
(2024 CX-90)
7000C0A-NA05_11022
(2023 CX-50)
7000C0A-NA10_10004
(2023 MX-30)
7000C0A-NA02_11046
(2022 MX-30)
7230C1A-NA03_10022
(2024 CX-30/Mazda3 w/ NAV - USA)
7230C5B-NA03_10022
(2024 CX-30/Mazda3 w/ out NAV - USA)
7230C2A-NA03_10022
(2024 CX-30/Mazda3 w/ NAV - Mexico)
7230C6B-NA03_10022
(2024 CX-30/Mazda3 w/ NAV - Mexico)
7000C0A-NA06_12018
(2021-2023 CX-30/Mazda3)
7000C0A-NA12_10016
(2024 CX-5)
7000C0A-NA03_11048
(2021-2023 CX-5/CX-9)
7000C0A-NA01_12006
(2021-2023 CX-30/Mazda3 Non-Turbo)
7000C0A-NA04_12006
(2021-2023 CX-30/Mazda3 w/ Turbo)
To gain access to these files, please PM @Candurin. Do
not post in this thread asking for the links or files. your post may be missed. Keeping track of PMs is much easier.
Note that firmware versions are region specific, so when you send a PM to
@Candurin for the links, be sure to specify the following:
1. Your car model
2. Your current firmware version installed (format should be XX.XX.XXX or 7XXXXXX-NAXX_1XXXX or something similar)
3. Your region