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Firmware MMS 2190 for the multimedia system in the balanced LADA Granta model allows you to significantly expand the functional potential of the built-in device.

Note that the standard version of the multimedia complex, present in the LADA Granta car in the “Standard” and “Norma” versions, does not allow you to perform the list of actions given in this material. To successfully update the dashboard firmware, only the head unit, which is equipped with the Lada Granta in the “Lux” version, is suitable.

The procedure when flashing MMS 2190 firmware provides for the presence of the “GPS” option, and more specifically, the modification of the “Globalsat BU-353S4” receiving module. In addition to it, the “head” must have a 3G modem in the Huawei E1750 model from the Megafon operator. A pair of these devices, combined with advanced software, allows you to implement not only the navigation function previously promised by the VAZ engineering department, but also the coveted Internet. All designated devices are available for purchase on eBay, which is cheaper compared to offers from alternative retailers.

For domestic cars, the navigation option and the Internet are incompatible phenomena, since to ensure their full functioning, you will need to use a USB signal splitting device “DNS ATH-08”.

Nuances of multimedia firmware Grants (2190)

It is quite easy to carry out the firmware itself when installing the mms 2190 firmware. To do this, it will be necessary to use an SD card.

Let's concentrate! This card is subject to mandatory and preliminary formatting using the “FAT16” version.

Among the common flaws that occur after the dashboard firmware is installed, even if it is the latest version, is the Lada logo freezing on the display of the head unit.

This moment can be provoked by the following factors:

  • failure to comply with required formatting principles;
  • the presence of an outdated version of the SD card that differs from “SDHC”.

After successfully formatting the card and selecting software (for example, “New Menu V7.391 Nitro”), you will need to acquire the latest firmware and unpack the product onto a previously prepared SD media.

Regarding the “Firm Ware” folder, note: the files located in it will need to be redirected to the root directory of the card itself.
Upon completion of the copying process, disconnect the flash card from the PC, not forgetting about the safe removal technique.

Now we confidently insert the SD card with the prepared files present on it directly into the MMC. Then turn on the head unit. We wait for the full download to complete and by long pressing the volume button, we reboot.

The act of rebooting is characterized by four stages, the display of which is implemented in 4 lines of process status. After filling out these lines, the device starts in the usual mode, as evidenced by the appearance of the corresponding original menu. After a few seconds, the device transitions to the altmenu.

Let's pay attention! If the USB multimedia connector is occupied by another device or connected to it, then the process of launching the altmenu becomes impossible. After the slot is released, the MMC will require another reboot.

The USB splitter “DNS ATH-08” has acquired a significant advantage – multi-polarity. The GPS receiver and other USB modules connected to the “head” are combined with the altmenu, but become inactive.

After the MMS 2190 firmware is completed on a Lada Granta car, its display displays a new type of desktop, namely “Wince”. The 4 files previously mentioned and copied into the depths of the root directory of the map are “responsible” for the presence of the interface on the desktop.

The subsequent manipulation is associated with the need to configure new software in the standard multimedia device of the Lada Granta car. For these purposes, click the “Start” button, after which we follow the following route: “Start\Setting\Control Panel”.
Sometimes owners complain about the slowness of the “Control Panel” opening process, but this phenomenon disappears after rebooting the MMC in forced mode.

When the control panel is open, in its interface click on the “Stylus/Calibration” symbol. With this action, the user of the new software gets the opportunity to calibrate the touch screen for response accuracy.

Upon completion of the simple calibration procedure, a timer appears; you should not wait for the completion of the counting process. Feel free to click on the screen.

Now the long-awaited time has come for the forced reboot process. Long and holding pressure on the volume key (10 seconds or more) allows you to implement this process in MMC. At this moment, the removable media, which contains the new software, continues to reside in the connector of the head unit of the Lada Granta car.

Having completed the reboot action, the device will first display the standard menu, and then, similar to the preparation procedure, the altmenu. If you need to return to the “native” menu, you should hold down the “Native” key.

The process of rebooting the device, after the dashboard firmware has been flashed, requires its connection via a USB splitter of the specified model with the Globalsat BU-353S4 GPS wave receiver. If there is none, then upon completion of the process itself the “head” will display the normal menu mode on the display.

Such common settings as sound, as well as audio or video, are present in any multimedia device in the domestic Lada Granta car.

“NewMenu V7.391Nitro” needs a manual way to install the indicated options, which will require:

  • log in to the “soft/radio” folder;
  • resort to activating the “start.exe” file.

The procedure will agree to associate present files with the extensions “exe” and “ahk”. This manipulation is quite important and allows you to achieve stable functionality of the MMC, which is used to flash the dashboard firmware.

How to set up "GPS" on the firmware version of the multimedia?

Carrying out this action will not take much effort. The procedure involves preliminary switching with the GPS module and consists of the following algorithm of actions:

  • go to the corresponding “Tools” menu;
  • activating the display keyboard;
  • direct module switching;
  • route instructions: “\staticstore\dll\232usb.dll”;
  • continuously pressing the “OK” key after the prompt regarding driver selection is displayed on the screen.

If the indicated steps are completed correctly, then we proceed to the manipulations of setting up the navigation software. In the program, we select the “COM 5” port and the corresponding speed – 4800 bps.

Upon completion of the entire list of manipulations, we observe the operation of the system. Please pay attention to the presence of the configured Navitel program.

Conclusion

The latest version of the firmware we reviewed turned out to be quite convenient. It is impossible not to note from a positive perspective its developers - participants in the Grant Club. Having a convenient interface in MMS, you can comfortably spend time behind the wheel of LADA Granta.

Car enthusiasts visiting the Lada Granta specialized forum were still able to find the opportunity to install a camera and other devices. You need to solder to the contacts on the microcircuit, just like the guys who developed the first firmware did. They removed the jumper to connect to the computer. So, on the back of the MMC there will now be a blue adapter - this is the mini ISO input. The deluxe version of the radio already has a blue connector, so you just need a cable with a “tulip” connector, regular terminals and properly growing hands in order to save on assembling the plug. The contacts should be connected like this:

“minus” on the tulip to pin C16 from the radio pinout

“plus” on the tulip to pin C19 from the radio pinout

Wires and contacts.


Those who have ever dealt with installing amplifiers know what a mini ISO block is. It is the same as the one described above, but has a blue color. You will have to work with her. The color of the wire with a cinch connector does not matter, nor does the specification of the metal terminals. It is important that the terminal comes into tight contact with the radio terminal.


No flashing is required for the connected camera to work. You just need to launch the application from the MMC desktop mode (If you disconnect the battery terminals, the application will have to be installed again, so it is better to save the file in the memory of the radio or on a flash drive). After this, when switching to reverse, along with muting the sound, the camera will automatically turn on.

A rear view camera is not standardly installed on the Lada Granta, but the manufacturer has made the installation procedure for this option as convenient, simple and cheap as possible.

There is an opinion that a rear view camera is only necessary for beginners who do not yet know how to properly park in reverse. In fact, even experienced drivers cause collisions when reversing, simply because there are areas behind them that are not visible through any car mirror.

Today, installing a rear view camera is quite simple, and the price of the equipment and the installation itself will pleasantly surprise you. Moreover, you can save on work by installing the camera yourself.

Theory

Lada cars use the same standard multimedia systems. If your Grant, Priora or Kalina car has such an MMC, then the instructions below will suit you in any case.

If you do not have a standard MMC or if you have another one instead, but with a color display, then the instructions will differ only in the diagram for connecting the data cable to it. By the way, the video deals with the moment with a non-standard MMS.

Installing a rear view camera

First of all, we collect all the necessary components:

  • Rear view camera (Chinese stores offer a wide range, costing from 500 rubles and above);
  • mini ISO connector (with blue block and tulip);
  • Several meters of wire.

Next, you need to select a location to install the camera. Much will depend on what type of mount the camera itself will have, but on a Grant, the camera is most often installed in the bumper (above the license plate), if it is an old-style sedan, or in the “saber” (also above the license plate), if it is a liftback, 2018 station wagon, hatchback or sedan. In all cases, the fastening scheme is identical.

Let's consider installing the camera in the trim above the license plate (saber), since in this case the camera is located quite high, it gets dirty less, gives a better overview, and the installation process is as simple as possible, because you do not need to remove the rear bumper.


5) We first lay the cable from the camera to the MMC through the standard corrugation of the trunk door (the extra wire fits there with great difficulty), and then we lead it through the cabin.



There are options here, since the cable can be routed along the floor or over the doors. In the first case, it can be passed past the instrument panel, in the second case through the right front pillar.
As a result, the wires should reach the back of the multimedia system. But before connecting, you will need to dismantle the cladding, and then the MMC itself, in order to make connecting the cable as easy as possible.

Connecting a rear view camera

Explanation. In the trunk:

  • Black wire to ground;
  • We connect the red wire to the +12V green reversing light.

We connect the miniISO connector to the radio, but we must first connect our “tulip” to it:

  • Ground (outer tulip contact) of the connector to pin 16;
  • The positive (inner pin) of the connector to pin 19.

If your car was purchased with a standard MMC, then no additional actions will be required at this stage. But for those who independently equipped their car with a multimedia system (it is not available in the “Standard” and “Norma” trim levels), it is necessary to additionally supply +12V from reverse to pin No. 1 of connector A1 of the radio.

Setting up MMS Lada for rear view camera

Standard MMC does not require additional firmware for the reverse camera. It is enough to activate this function using a special program CAM on/off.

1) We write the program to a flash drive using a computer and connect it to the MMC;
2) On the radio screen, hold down the “Settings” button, then click “Exit” and “Desktop”. After this you are taken to the desktop of the WinCE operating system;
3) Go to the “My Device” folder, then “USB disk” and go to the folder with the program;
4) Launch the CamOnOff program file, allow the camera to be used by clicking on the corresponding button;
5) Close the program and desktop;

More details about the process in the video:

6) Engage reverse gear and check the operation of the rear view camera.

Video

Another option for installing a rear view camera in the Lada Granta bumper, with wiring on the floor and through the instrument panel:

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Alternative menu (shell) for MMC cars Lada Granta, Kalina, Priora. In NewMenu 9, all functionality is divided into separate applications. The main applications - radio, video player, audio player, BT player, AUX, phone and navigation - are located on the main menu screen. The remaining additional functions of MMC are divided into corresponding applications. For example, application options: Trip computer, Car (displaying a car with doors, indicators, etc.), Climate (for displaying climate status), Motor (for reading and decoding errors, controlling fans), an application for measuring dynamics, an application for street racers (red flash), etc.. You can come up with many applications.
Applications can be uninstalled and installed through the Application Manager. Those. You can create your own MMS functionality. Installed applications are displayed and launched in the Applications window.
Some applications can be launched as a screensaver (Trip Computer application). Applications can be launched either by a hot button (the Trip Computer is launched by clicking on the Fuel icon in the Kan-panel) or by an event (for example, when check the Motor application is launched).

Possibilities:

  1. Listening to radio, audio files; watching videos.
  2. Connection with phone via Bluetooth protocol; Speakerphone; the ability to receive and make calls; phone book with quick contact search; listening to music from your phone via Bluetooth (via BTPlayer).
  3. Launch a navigation program, simultaneous use with all audio applications.
  4. Playing navigation prompts when listening to the radio, AUX, music from the phone, during a telephone conversation on the front or rear speakers (mixing).
  5. AUX input support (hardware modification required).
  6. Sound settings (balance, equalizer, advanced hardware equalizer settings); screen settings, automatic day/night mode switching; turning on the parking camera.
  7. Setting up sound alerts, mixing direction and volume, and the ability to immediately do a mixing test.
  8. Kan-panel with vehicle data readings, voice prompts about the vehicle’s condition.
  9. Automatic volume adjustment depending on the current speed (auto volume).
  10. Support for navigation programs, support for USB GPS receivers, support for standard GPS receiver.
  11. Trip computer application: display of trip data (speed, revolutions, gear, mileage, time, consumption, cost, remaining range, etc.), recording trip data in the log, log viewer with data grouping, adjusting the accuracy of mileage and fuel level in the tank, and etc.
  12. Motor application: reading, displaying, decoding engine errors, resetting ABS automatic transmission SRS errors, manual and automatic control of engine fans, idle speed control when the car is stationary.
  13. Other applications: file manager, text viewers, calculator, browser and many others.
  14. Switch between all running applications using the Mode (Menu) button.
  15. Ability to change the design style, preview the changes made.
  16. All main menu settings in one window with tabs.
  17. Saving all user settings (including design) when switching to a new version.
  18. Steering column switch support.

Installation, update, removal, disaster recovery:

Installation
1. Unpack the archive into the root of a USB flash drive or SD card (Install folder).
2. Exit to the MMS desktop. Run the file Install\Install.exe (white label) from the USB flash drive (SD card). When installing on a clean MMC, there will be a reboot, then the installation will continue.
3. To install the MMC to the internal memory, click Install. To install to an SD card, click Cancel, then click Install.
4. Select drivers for the USB devices you are using and click Install. If there is nothing, click Cancel.
5. Select the MMC type. 2190 - MMS standard installed on Granta, 2192 - MMS standard installed on Kalina/Priora. For MMC with standard navigation, select the type with navigation.

Update
1. Unpack the archive to the root of a USB flash drive or SD card (Install and NewMenuSettings folders from the version being installed).
2. Insert a USB flash drive (SD card) and turn on the MMC. Answer Yes to the update request.
3. Monitor the update process. Everything will happen on its own. All settings will be transferred to the new version. Upgrade from NM8 is supported (except for design).

Removal
1. Exit to the MMS desktop.
2. Launch the Uninstall shortcut on the desktop.

Folder Location
1. Copy the folder with additional settings NewMenuSettings to a USB flash drive or SD card. The folder must be from the installed version of NM.
2. Copy the folder with additional programs NewMenuPrograms to the SD card.
3. Copy the folder with Navi navigation programs to the SD card. Copy navigation programs to Navi in ​​the appropriate folder. For Navitel 9.1 the NavitelOld folder, for Navitel 9.6-9.8 the Navitel folder.

Disaster recovery
If NM cannot be started due to an ahk error:
1. Create a file explorer.txt on your PC desktop.
2. Copy this file to the root of the USB flash drive.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the MMS, reboot the MMS, the desktop will appear. If it doesn’t work, change the USB flash drive.
4. It is not necessary to delete NM. Restart the NM installation, the settings will be saved.
5. If this does not help, flash the MMC and install NM.

Attention!
You cannot thoughtlessly delete (clean) files in the StaticStore folder. This will lead to USB devices falling off and problems with the standard shell (phone connection and phone book synchronization)