Technical Service Bulletin Transaction No: 2054866/1

00-19-04 - Set-up SD Creator to Obtain Software Updates Release date: 7/17/2019

Condition

Applicable Vehicles

VIN Range
Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range To
From

All 2016 – 2020 All All All All

Revision Table
Instance Number Published Date Version Number Reason For Update

2054866/1 7/17/19 00-19-04 Original publication.

The purpose of this bulletin is to explain how to set up and use the SD Creator program.

Technical Background
Volkswagen has made software updates for infotainment systems (MIB2) and digital cockpit instrument
clusters (FPK) available for direct download via the SD Creator program.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
Note:
1. The SD Creator is only permitted to be used to create a software update SD card according to a
Technical Bulletin or Campaign, or upon specific direction from the Volkswagen Technician’s Helpline or a
QTM.
2. Making copies of an SD card prepared with the SD Creator is not permitted! If several copies are
desired, use the SD Creator again to produce them. The SD Creator checks whether the SD card is
suitable to be used. Software updates with a copied SD card can damage the device (for example, if the
software update is interrupted). Devices damaged by an interrupted software update cannot be claimed
under warranty.
1. General Prerequisites:
 ODIS Service with VAS tester
 A valid MirrorServer Certificate installed on a VAS tester with the ODIS Service
 Part number of the software update
 If using a VAS 6150A, a commercially available USB-to-SD card adapter will be needed.

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Note:
If using VAS 6150A with a USB-to-SD card reader, remove any other USB-connected memory sticks or
flash drives before using the SD Creator to avoid data loss if the wrong drive letter is selected.
2. Selecting the appropriate SD Card:
Refer to the technical bulletin which suggests the software update to obtain the appropriate file size.

Note:
Make sure to backup any important data which is already installed on the SD card before starting the
download process! When the download process is started, the SD Creator program will format and wipe
all data from the SD card!

Shown is an example of a suitable commercially

available SD card that is compatible with the SD
creator.
Please note the following:
 Do Not use a micro SD in a full size SD adaptor
(us only a full-size SD card.
 SDHC standard.
 Speed class 10.
 Adequate memory capacity for SD card update
being created.
 Unlocked write-protect switch.

3. Installing the SD Creator program (IT Administrator help may be required):

1) Using a VAS tester with ODIS Service, open a

web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer) and navigate to
https://mirrorserver2.vwhub.com/dav/BTAC/Trade-
Retail/Tools/SD-Creator/.
2) The installation instructions and user manual are
located in the same directory and labeled as
“User_manual_SD_Creator_V1.3_EN.pdf.
3) The instruction should be downloaded and saved
on the ODIS tester for future reference.
4) If prompted by the Wndows operating system for
a security certificate, select the MirrorServer
certificate for the machine.

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5) Within this folder is the “SD Creator” installation

file labeled “setup_V1.1.7.7.exe” (1). Click on the
file, and then click “Save” (2) to save the install file
to the desktop or other location on the ODIS tester.
If this file cannot be downloaded, please contact the
dealership IT administrator.

6) After the installation file has successfully

downloaded, install the program onto the VAS tester
with ODIS Service by double clicking the file labeled
“setup_V1.1.7.7.exe” to run the installation
program. If I.T. policies restrict the installation of
programs on the VAS tester with ODIS Service ask
the I.T. administrator to perform the install.
7) After double-clicking the installation file
“setup_V1.1.7.7.exe” the program installation
begins.

8) At this screen, click “Next” to proceed with the

installation.

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9) At this screen, click “Install” to proceed with

the installation.

10) When complete, click “Finish” the

installation window will close.

11) After the program has installed

successfully, the icon titled “SD Creator” will
appear on the desktop.

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4. Initial steps for setup of the SD Creator program:

1) Once the program is installed it will place an icon

labeled “SD Creator” on the desktop. Start the
application by double clicking the icon.
2) Insert an SD card into the tester or card
reader/writer and select the drive letter
corresponding to the SD card (Item 1).
3) Enter the support email address,
“[email protected]” (Item 2).
4) Select the MirrorServer certificate by selecting
“Select certificate…” (Item 3).
5) Enter the MirrorServer address (Item 4) by using
“https://mirrorserver2.vwhub.com” (without
quotes). Once set, the user can later verify this
setting in the server section listed under the
“settings” tab.
6) After entering the MirrorServer address a drop
down menu will appear – select brand
“Volkswagen.”
Uncheck the box for “Show this dialog on every
launch” (Item 5) and select “Next”.

Support requests by e-mail:

 When the “Support” button is pressed, an email

will automatically be generated along with any
error logs (also automatically attached). In the
email, type a brief description of the error
experienced and then send the email. The email
will be sent to the Volkwagen ODIS support
team.

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5. Using the SD Creator to download the software update files:

1) The unique SD card part number from a

software update Technical Bulletin must be
entered.
2) Enter this part number into the “Part number”
field (with no spaces or dashes).
3) Click “Search” button.
4) The program will automatically find the
software files on the MirrorServer, if entered
correctly.
5) Click on “Play/Start” button.

Note:
If the “Play/Start” button is not active, check the
“path” field for the matching drive letter where
the SD card is inserted.

Tip:
The SD card should always be prepared using the SD Creator in advance, prior to starting the software
update in a vehicle.

6. SD Creator download process:

1) The program will first check the speed of the SD

card and then will format the SD Card.

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2) Next the program will start the download of

software files from the MirrorServer and save them
on the local hard drive. If the internet connection is
interrupted during the download, then any of the
files can become corrupted. If this happens the
entire process will need to be started over,
beginning with the part number entry – Step 5.

3) The SD Creator will attempt to eject the SD card.

Sometimes this fails. If this happens, manually eject
the card from the ODIS machine, using the
Windows function to “Safely Remove” media.
4) From this point the SD card is ready to use to
perform a software update.

Warranty
Information only.

Required Parts and Tools

No Special Parts required.

Tool Description Tool No:

VAS Diagnostic Tool VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with

ODIS Service with current online updates

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or
removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.

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