Back then, updating your car’s brain wasn’t an Over-The-Air (OTA) event. It required a dealer visit, a VAS 5051 (a giant, expensive rolling PC), and a bill for 0.5 hours of labor.
Remove the DVD. Let the car idle for 2 minutes, then turn off the ignition. Lock the doors for 5 minutes to allow the MOST bus (fiber optic network) to fully reset.
Disclaimer: Modifying your MMI firmware carries inherent risk. Always consult the Audi TSB 91-11-02 (dated 2011) before proceeding. The author is not responsible for bricked modules.
If you have a stable battery (use a trickle charger!), read the instructions from the Audi self-study program, and are willing to proceed, here is the standard procedure.
: While modern systems use online "ODIS" (Offboard Diagnostic Information System) connections, the 2011 DVD allowed for "File Local Flashing"
: Often fits into the 8X0 906 961 series (e.g., 8G0 906 961 or 4H0 906 961 ).