Be Advised I will No Longer offer Any Support to Mazda Owners who Do Not obtain these Genuine Mazda Firmware Files from Me.
If you Download from YouTube or Other Links then Do Not ask for any help from me if or when it goes bad. Most of the other 'suppliers' do not offer any Support or include Full Instructions and or are issuing the wrong files for your Country or car.
I am simply not prepared to waste my time when some of you are impatient and or cannot wait for my reply(s).
Most PC Browsers (Google Chrome or MS Edge) offer Translation from a drop down, top far right.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY SMART PHONE TO DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE AND INSTALL OF FIRMWARE ONTO USB FLASH DRIVE........ ONLY USE A PC - LAPTOP.
NOTE: THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE CHARGING YOU FOR THESE UPDATES IN RUSSIA or UKRAINE, I NEVER CHARGE YOU, YOU DO NOT PAY FOR NEW FILES, EVER!
ALSO NOTE: YOU CAN NOT CHANGE or SWAP INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS.
ALL CX-50s USE the 7th GENERATION MAZDA CONNECT ONLY.
7th Gen MAZDA HOME SCREEN Above in the White Text on Black Screen.
6th Gen MAZDA HOME SCREEN has the Red Select Icons on Black Screen.
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For those interested Mazda updates Firmware or Software for Genuine Mazda Connect about 1 to 2 times per year for Mazda Dealer Service Departments as a download file.
Mazda also uses auto OTA (Over The Air) Firmware Updating in high spec models which in most cases works fine provided you have a TCU Telematics Control Unit with the appropriate local phone carrier data set up.
Or you can Update Manually this firmware, this is usually done at Mazda Dealer Service Dept level if you complain of any Mazda Connect usage issue.
Unfortunately Mazda Dealers do not always update Firmware unless instructed to or again owner complains of a particular problem, like their cars CarPlay not working.
The reasons for updates are like any Software Updates to fix bugs and or features not working correctly, like CarPlay not working at all as on the first released CX-50's.
How to Reveal the FULL Version Numbers Screen Below NOW NEEDED in Your Mazda for the Correct FIRMWARE Replacement.
1. Turn on ignition or ACC with push button start (with Radio ON).
2. Press the volume mute button and keep pressing it at same time press the Music and Favorite buttons at the same time for 3-5 seconds and the "Diagnostic Test" SCREEN will next appear.
3. Scroll UP or DOWN this list on screen by TURNING your Commander Knob up or down (see each Orange Highlighted).
4. Select orange “Service Information” on the screen by Pressing Down on your Commander Knob once.
5. Select orange “Connected Device Information” on the screen.
6. Select orange “CMU” on the screen.
7. See "Device Version Information CMU" screen.
8. See ECU Software Number '7000C0A-NA06_12006' (Example).
All the Numbers + Letters from 70xxCxx-xxxx_xxxxx is what we need to know.
Record Your Numbers and the hit the RETURN Arrow to Exit Test.
SEE ABOVE SCREEN PIC OF YOUR CMU DEVICE VERSION INFORMATION The 7000C0A-NA06_12006 tells me what is in your Mazda Right Now.
PLEASE QUOTE THIS CIRCLED NUMBER (Example) IN A Private MESSAGES SCREEN PICTURE, You CLICK ON Blue Link Below to Privately Message me to send picture.
HERE IS THE CURRENT LIST OF LATEST FIRMWARE FOR ALL CX-50'S (VA).
CMU_7230C1A-NA01_10014.kwi * CX-50 Late 2024 to 2025 Non Hybrid is Now Available as an Update File.
CMU_7230C2A-NA01_10006.kwi * CX-50 2025 #. Not Available yet.
CMU_7000C0A-NA05_11026.kwi * CX-50 (VA) North America 2022 to Mid 2024.
CMU_7000C0A-4A05_11026.kwi * CX-50 (VA) South America and Other #.
Legend Meanings.
# Not Available as a Standalone Update File FROM Me.
@ The Final Update Version.
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In many cases unfortunately not all Mazda Dealers update your Firmware/Software as part of the normal Service Schedule. They only update if directed to do so by MNAO or Owner (you) complain of a particular problem with their Infotainment, called Mazda Connect.
So I advise you check the Version running in your CX-50 now by doing the above.
The Current Genuine Mazda Updateable Versions for CX-50 is.....
7000C0A-NA05_11026 or
7230C1A -NA01_10014 (late 2024-2025).
NO VERSION For 2025 Hybrid CX-50 is Available.
If your CX-50 is Below this number of 11026 like 11019 then yes you can update your cars Infotainment.
If your CX-50 is already on or Above 11026 then obviously you can not update as only 11026 file version is currently available at Mazda Dealer level.
Note New Update for 2024-2025 CX-50 Now Available from October, 2025.
On the production trim line @ MTM Production Level in most cases you will always see a later or a higher numbered Version.
Yes we in Forum can help you with new Genuine Mazda file Updates if you want a Standalone copy for cars CMU yourself, please only Private Message me here...click on this LINK to PRIVATE MESSAGE me ONLY, just after this Yellow Text!
IF you are after Genuine Mazda Firmware as listed MESSAGE me Here in this Forum,
I ONLY have NA05 or NA01 Firmware for North America,
I Do Not have 4A05 for South American markets.
New Members must post in Forum to Qualify.
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PLEASE DO NOT ASK for FIRMWARE FILES in MULTIPLE MAZDA FORUMS.?
IF YOU ARE Messaging "ASH8" which is ME, then I Am THE SAME PERSON !
You wont get what you want any faster, but create more work for me
Each Country or Region usually has their own Versions.
DO NOT Attempt to update to ANY other Higher Version from say any EU Mazda CX-60 because it is a later version or a higher number than yours, it is Not the same car as the CX-60 is not sold in North America. Firmware is NOT the Same.
Only use NA05 or NA01 for North American CX-50.
It is not difficult to install and much much easier than Gen 6 in older Mazda's.
These files will not be publicly made available, however you can message me for the update file copy if your selling Mazda Dealer does not run the update for you.
As Mazda distribution only offers updates about 1 to 2 times per year in many cases If you have just bought your brand new CX-50 then the Version installed on the production line is always a newer or later version or a higher number than what Service Departments can offer. I suggest you check annually to see if an update is now available, if there is a later version you can if you wish update Connect yourself, an easy .Pdf Instructions are also provided.
ALSO NOTE: Do not rely on your Mazda Dealer to update your Firmware for Connect as most never will unless you complain of a specific issue or fault.
Here is the Changelog BELOW for all Mazda Connect FIRMWARE updates for NA05 CX-50s,
right now there is no changelog for the New October 2025, 7230C1A_NA01_10014 Update.
Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 7000C0A-NA05_11026).
NOTE: Over-the-air update (OTA) for MAZDA CONNECT is available in the U.S. and Canada (CX-50 only).
BUT as OTA will ONLY Accept Files no larger than about 200-250MB in File Size.
NOTE:
- iPod, iPhone, and Apple CarPlayTM are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
- Android and Android AutoTM are registered trademarks of Google LLC.
- The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
- The Mazda Connect system restarts when the ACC is turned on.
- The system does not resume the play list after editing a play list for a USB audio device.
- The customization setting value may change after removing and reinstalling the battery.
- Video files in a USB connected device may not be played.
- Connection with iPhone may fail.
- CarPlay icon may not appear while CarPlay is connected.
- Smartphone device name may not be displayed in the "Set Phone Connection Order”.
- The screen image may not appear correctly while CarPlay is connected.
- The center display may not show proper image when Bluetooth® device connection order is set to user favorite order, and an iPhone, that is new for the Bluetooth® connection, is connected using CarPlay.
- Video files in a USB connected device may not be displayed when the ignition is turned on 10 minutes after previous turning off of the ignition while playing the video file.
- Android Auto screen may not appear if the ignition is turned on while an Android device is connected.
- Calling to Mobile911 may not be available after opening CarPlay display from the mobile device list display when connecting to CarPlay.
- The CarPlay wireless connection may fail.
- Turning the ignition OFF and then ON takes time to reconnect while Bluetooth® audio is playing.
- Turning the display OFF and then ON does not show the song information while a song is paused on the CarPlay screen.
- The smartphone may not be charged when a smartphone is connected to a USB port while connected to Wireless CarPlay
(Ver. 7000C0A-NA05_11022) fixes these software errors (bugs):
- In very rare cases, the screen does not show a proper picture when receiving the Sirius XM data.
- When using the navigation with head-up mode, the vehicle icon rotates.
- A beep sounds every couple of minutes.
- The language setting may not be accepted correctly.
- The audio track may not pause when pressing the mute button.
- The screen freezes when a smartphone receives messages under Bluetooth® connection.
- The system cannot accept changing the audio source into Bluetooth® from the wireless CarPlayTM.
- The vehicle location does not match on the navigation map.
- A distance to the next turn-by-turn point does not change on the Active Driving Display when using CarPlayTM navigation.
- The system fails to establish a wireless CarPlayTM connection.
Obviously the .kwi Software File which is now updated and
then a Suitable USB Flash Drive Unit, like...
TYPE A (Square-Male) to....will also need a USB C Adapter...
TYPE C (Oval Shape-Male)....
YES You can use an ADAPTER Type A to Type C on later CX-50 Models.
DO NOT USE any Multi Port Point Adapter Types.
DO NOT USE ANY ‘’MICRO USB CARDS’’ MOUNTED INTO ANY USB DRIVE.
GRACENOTE File for Music Album Art can be downloaded directly from Mazda to your PC, you then put onto a USB Flash Drive and install yourself MANUALLY in your cars USB Port...Select your Region first...See Link.
GRACENOTE DATABASE UPDATE | MAZDA CONNECT
Update the Gracenote database to the latest version.
connect.mazda.com
