All you need to know about Over-the-air Software Updates for your Porsche

Over-the-air (OTA) updates ensure your Porsche continues to provide the high-performance driving experience you expect. It is secure, convenient and downloads automatically – just like on your smartphone. This intelligent service complements traditional maintenance by adding enhanced new features in addition to safety and quality related requirements.

Find all the essential information on how to carry out OTA Software Updates for your Porsche.

This article applies to:

Taycan from model years 2020 - present

Table of Content

How to Perform an Over-the-air update
What are Online (OTA) Software Updates?
My Porsche and Porsche Connect

How to Perform an Over-the-air update

Your PCM inside the vehicle will notify you when an update is available. We recommend updating your online software in a place where you can conveniently and safely park your vehicle.

The following conditions will make it easier.

Your Porsche is within the reception area of our mobile service provider during the update.

There is no impact to your personal data volume.

The gear selector is in the ‘P’ position and the electric parking brake is engaged.

The windows and doors are closed.

The charging plug is not connected.Your car is sufficiently charged.

You have a My Porsche account and your personal Porsche ID is linked to your car.

Porsche Connect is activated.

The online software update service is enabled in My Porsche.

Deactivate Privacy mode / activate Connect services in your car’s Porsche Communication Management System (PCM).

Once the above conditions are met follow these steps to begin the update.

Turn off your car.

Before opening the door, the farewell screen will appear with a notification about the available Online Software Update. Please read the information carefully.

Press the Install now button.

The system will check if there are any additional prerequisites required before performing the update.

If they are met, you will be prompted to exit your car, close the windows and then lock it.

The update will be installed automatically!

After a successful update, you can use your car again. The system will automatically notify you once the installation update is complete.

Prerequisites may vary depending on the vehicle type.

I closed the update notification. Can I update later?

The installation timing will be automatically postponed if confirmation for installation is not received or if you select Remind me later.

What are Online (OTA) Software Updates?

Over-The-Air (OTA) updates update your Porsche effortlessly, securely and quickly via the integrated data connection. This means you can easily perform the update yourself and benefit from the latest software along with the associated improvements and optimizations. OTA updates save you valuable time, as you can carry out the updates conveniently from anywhere without needing to schedule an appointment at a Porsche Center.

If you need assistance with the update we are, of course, here to help: your Porsche Center is always happy to support you.

My Porsche and Porsche Connect

You can activate Porsche Connect through the Connect Store.

You are considered the main user if you have a My Porsche account and your personal Porsche ID is linked to your car. Your Porsche ID is a verified personal email address that serves as your username for My Porsche and the Porsche Online Shop. If you’re not yet registered, you can quickly and easily complete the registration on this page.

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