2016 Corvette-Google Android Auto™12???
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So far. It lets me sync up my Andriod phone to the display and lets me take advantage of the google auto apps, to include google maps and information (like, ask Google, "Where is the closest Burger King?"). I have checked all the other functions and all appear to be working like they did prior to upgrade. Let's hope they all continue to work properly. I say so far it is worth the risk.
Last edited by dash7510; Mar 14, 2016 at 08:32 PM.
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So far. It lets me sync up my Andriod phone to the display and lets me take advantage of the google auto apps, to include google maps and information (like, ask Google, "Where is the closest Burger King?"). I have checked all the other functions and all appear to be working like they did prior to upgrade. Let's hope they all continue to work properly. I say so far it is worth the risk.
Like "How many calories in a Whopper?" (lol)
Safety Car
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I got the update installed today, and generally I like it. Though I've only spent around 5 minutes playing around.
One thing I noticed, the Google tutorial says to press the speak button on the steering wheel to access "ok google" type of voice command functionality. When I press the button, it takes me out of android auto and back to the Chevy software. Has anyone else experienced this? Was I pressing the wrong button?
One thing I noticed, the Google tutorial says to press the speak button on the steering wheel to access "ok google" type of voice command functionality. When I press the button, it takes me out of android auto and back to the Chevy software. Has anyone else experienced this? Was I pressing the wrong button?
(I'd be way more convenient if it was the Push To Talk (PTT) on the steering wheel though).
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Instructor
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IIRC a TV commercial for AA recently, I think the "speak button" should be on the 8" display, not the steering wheel. In the commercial dad leaves the car and the kids push the button on the screen and txt mom that the kids have been good and we should get them a new bicycle. I'd have to see the commercial again though. Is there anything on the default of home screen of AA that has a "button" to push?
(I'd be way more convenient if it was the Push To Talk (PTT) on the steering wheel though).
(I'd be way more convenient if it was the Push To Talk (PTT) on the steering wheel though).
Safety Car
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How are you so certain that "All 16 vettes can get the update"? I mean I've heard that too and I've believed it also. It does make sense that all 16s should have the same hardware and that hardware should support AA. But GM says differently.
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I know -- I was just suggesting he try pressing the button longer to see if that works with his Android phone (and you don't have to be using CarPlay to use Siri)
Last edited by HoustonMidtown; Mar 15, 2016 at 07:04 AM.
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With 3 seconds of googling I got - https://www.android.com/auto/
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Melting Slicks
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She also said, without reservation, that not all 2016s can receive the update.
How are you so certain that "All 16 vettes can get the update"? I mean I've heard that too and I've believed it also. It does make sense that all 16s should have the same hardware and that hardware should support AA. But GM says differently.
How are you so certain that "All 16 vettes can get the update"? I mean I've heard that too and I've believed it also. It does make sense that all 16s should have the same hardware and that hardware should support AA. But GM says differently.
Go to another dealer that has a pair. Or, wait for your coupon.
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45 minutes for the tech to finish what he was doing and start on your car, 30 min to complete the job, an additional 45 minutes for the service manager to figure out the job is complete and notify you.
All figures are +/- 1 hour.
All figures are +/- 1 hour.
Melting Slicks
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Got my 16Z updated yesterday. But my archaic Motorola Droid Razor Max is not running Lollypop (5.0 or higher), therefore I can't run the Android Auto app on it.
Hopefully the phone will get updated to Lollypop someday.
BTW, after install of AA you will have to pair your phone again. Car won't let you pair while moving, so do it before you leave dealership.
Hopefully the phone will get updated to Lollypop someday.
BTW, after install of AA you will have to pair your phone again. Car won't let you pair while moving, so do it before you leave dealership.
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Thanks for the info. Maybe I was in Eco mode, so I couldn't see it. I do see it in the PDR, but that's a bit more complicated to get to and use.
Last edited by Hoonose; Mar 22, 2016 at 10:46 AM.