Upgrade Medianav 9.1.3 To 1.0.13.1 [work] May 2026

Upgrading a MediaNav device from version 9.1.3 to 1.0.13.1 is not possible via a standard software update because these versions belong to two different hardware generations with incompatible operating systems.

Navigating the Digital Labyrinth: Upgrading Medianav from 9.1.3 to 1.0.13.1

In the ecosystem of automotive infotainment, few systems have inspired as much devoted, if begrudging, community attention as the Medianav—the telematics unit found in a range of post-2012 Renault, Dacia, and Lada vehicles. While it was a leap forward from basic radio units, its aging architecture, slow interface, and susceptibility to bugs have made firmware updates a rite of passage for owners. Among the most discussed upgrade paths is the jump from version 9.1.3 to version 1.0.13.1. At first glance, this seems counterintuitive: why does a higher number (9) downgrade to a lower one (1)? The answer reveals the fragmented history of Renault’s software, the perils of open-source licensing, and the intimate bond between a driver and their dashboard. upgrade medianav 9.1.3 to 1.0.13.1

The Versioning Trap

First, let’s decode the math. Medianav 9.x.x is the old Linux-based interface. It is clunky, limited, and looks like a Wii menu from 2008. Medianav 1.x.x is the newer Android-based interface. It is smoother, supports modern codecs, and actually understands what "touch response" means. Upgrading a MediaNav device from version 9

Enter System Settings: On your Medianav screen, navigate to: File System: FAT32 Allocation Unit Size: 4096 bytes

GPS: Ensure the new unit comes with its own GPS antenna or a Fakra adapter to use your existing car antenna.

• File System: FAT32
• Allocation Unit Size: 4096 bytes (Default)
• Volume Label: Leave blank or name it MEDIANAV
• Click Start.

Compatibility: Most units are "plug-and-play" in terms of physical dimensions, but you may need a Fakra antenna adapter or modifications to the microphone wiring.

MediaNav Evolution 2 / Late Model (Version 1.0.13.1): This software is for the third-generation hardware (Evolution 2), which runs on a Linux-based system and supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

• Press Menu > Settings > System > System Information.
• Confirm it reads Software: 1.0.13.1.