Here’s a concise post about the VW ID.4 China software update, suitable for social media (e.g., Twitter, Weibo, or a forum):
🚗 VW ID.4 in China gets a major software update!
- Version: 3.x (or newer OTA)
- Highlights:
- Smoother infotainment response
- Optimized DC charging curve (faster 10–80%)
- Improved intelligent voice control
- New navigation with battery-preconditioning routing
- Availability: Rolling out OTA to MY21–MY23 ID.4 (China-built by FAW-VW & SAIC-VW)
👉 Check your “Volkswagen” app → “Lucky” or “OTA” section.
4. App Store: The "Goods" Ecosystem
The new ID. Goods app store is pre-loaded. Available applications include:
- iQiyi (streaming video while parked).
- Douyin (TikTok optimized for landscape mode).
- Ximalaya (podcasts/audiobooks).
- WeChat (lite version - reads messages aloud and sends voice replies).
Crucially, these apps run in a sandboxed environment and do not impact driving performance.
Version Numbers Decoded: From 3.0 to 3.5 and ID.OS 2.0
Unlike the global market, where ID.4 software is typically labeled 3.1, 3.2, or 3.7, the Chinese market uses a distinct nomenclature.
Owner checklist (short bullet list)
- Charge vehicle to >50% before starting OTA.
- Connect to stable Wi‑Fi and keep parking brake engaged.
- Keep vehicle stationary and don’t open doors during install.
- Backup navigation favorites and paired phone settings (if available).