Guide to update EasyLink (via USB)

This guide details all the steps necessary to perform an update of your multimedia system EasyLink en toute sécurité, jusqu’à l’installation dans le véhicule.

Important : RenoMods is not responsible for any mishandling, interruption or incompatibility. No update file is provided : this guide only explains the procedure.
Step 1
Prerequisites
  • A computer with 7-Zip installed → https://www.7-zip.org
  • A USB stick of at least 32 GB, formatted in FAT32
  • A fast and stable internet connection
Step 2
File download
  1. The downloaded file is at format .zip.
  2. Save it in a folder that is easily accessible (for example : Desktop).
Step 3
Decompression of the archive
  1. Right-click on the .zip downloaded.
  2. Select 7-Zip → Extract here.
  3. Please wait until the extraction is complete (the total size may reach several gigabytes).
Step 4
Preparing the USB stick
  1. Plug the USB stick on your computer.
  2. Right-click on the stick → Format.
  3. Choose the file system FAT32, select Quick format, then click Start.
  4. Once the formatting is complete, open the USB stick : it must be empty.
Tip : if your USB drive is larger than 32 GB and Windows does not offer FAT32 formatting, use the official Renault tool :
https://mdx.dcs.renault.com/RBox/docs/FormatUSB.exe
Step 5
Copy the files on the USB stick
  1. Open the folder containing the extracted files.
  2. Select only the files (not the complete file).
  3. Right-click → Copy, then paste them at the root the USB flash drive (not in a sub-folder).
Step 6
Installation in the vehicle
  1. Start the vehicle and allow the engine to run for the duration of the update.
  2. Insert the USB key into a USB port of the Easylink.
  3. An update notification is displayed : click Yes.
  4. The installation takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Important : do not turn off the ignition or remove the USB drive during the operation. A message will confirm the successful update at the end.
Step 7
After the update

In some cases, your vehicle may display a message of the type "Front radar to be checked" or do not any sound immediately after the update.

This is a normal behavior : the system EasyLink must perform a cycle of complete rest.

  • Lock the vehicle to a complete.
  • Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
  • After the restart, the message will disappear and the sound will work back again exactly as before.
Step 8
In case of issues

If the update fails, check :

  • The files are copied to the root the USB key.
  • The key is good formatted in FAT32.
  • The engine is running during the whole procedure.

If the problem persists, repeat the procedure from the beginning.

Step 9
Warning

RenoMods can not be held responsible in the event of improper handling, interrupt the installation or incompatibility of the software. Follow each step carefully to ensure the update without incident.