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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 11:17 AM
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I recall GM announced Google Android Auto™12 would be available 1st Qtr 2016. Is this still true???
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 11:21 AM
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I recall GM announced Google Android Auto™12 would be available 1st Qtr 2016. Is this still true???
It is going to be available though I think in March...
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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I read March too. I guess it wouldn't surprise me if it didn't come out until the 2017's are out.
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I read March too. I guess it wouldn't surprise me if it didn't come out until the 2017's are out.

I think it's probably a bit more on Google's part than Chevy. So it should be somewhat on-time.
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What would stop someone from programming that into there 2015? is there any different hardware?
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Yes, the hardware in the 16 is a very substantial upgrade.
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Rooster OG
Yes, the hardware in the 16 is a very substantial upgrade.
Can you be more specific? I heard the 2015's and up would be able to get it?
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 07:10 AM
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Can you be more specific? I heard the 2015's and up would be able to get it?
You can get the hardware. Not Cheap. But I would wait until they can provide android support, or you might find that you have to send it back in or buy another!

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Originally Posted by Blvdbrawler
Can you be more specific? I heard the 2015's and up would be able to get it?
The hardware itself is much more robust and modern, and the Linux version running it is totally different.
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In the 2015 car my Android connects with bluetooth and works with Pandora, music, phone, contacts and texts.
What else will the new version do? It would be nice to use Google Maps and Waze.
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In my Hyundai, Google maps comes up on the nav screen. With any luck, this will happen in the Vette
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Originally Posted by RedRay15
In the 2015 car my Android connects with bluetooth and works with Pandora, music, phone, contacts and texts.
What else will the new version do? It would be nice to use Google Maps and Waze.

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Key features of Android Auto include the following:
•Home Screen: Android Auto† automatically brings you useful information, and organizes it into simple cards that appear just when they're needed.
•Maps: Let Google Maps lead the way. It’s easy to get where you’re going with free voice-guided navigation, live traffic information, lane guidance, and more.
•Voice: Just say the word — speech technology makes controlling everything with your voice fast and easy. Send, read, and reply to your text messages; make calls, return missed calls, and listen to voicemail — Talk To Google™ can help you do all these things, and more.
•Music: Your favorite tunes — to go! Access and stream over 30 million songs, custom playlists and more with Google Play Music.
•Third-party Apps: Android Auto† will also support additional apps that you’ve downloaded to your Android phone for enjoying podcasts, music, radio, messaging and more.







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First thing is going to be for G M to fix the connectivity for android in the '16. Neither the LG G4 or Samsung S6 will stay connected. They worked great in the '15.
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeyTX
First thing is going to be for G M to fix the connectivity for android in the '16. Neither the LG G4 or Samsung S6 will stay connected. They worked great in the '15.
Hmmm, that's not good... I was just gettng ready to upgrade to the S6 Edge... My S5 works great
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It's not the phones. AT&T replaced the first LG G4 under warranty just in case it was the phone firmware. Nope, second one has the same issue. Sucks.
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I don't think I have ever had my S6 disconnect. It hooks up every time I get in the car.
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Originally Posted by MikeyTX
First thing is going to be for G M to fix the connectivity for android in the '16. Neither the LG G4 or Samsung S6 will stay connected. They worked great in the '15.
Define "connected". You mean bluetooth? I've had a disconnect once or twice but generally it works fairly well. I have an S6 Edge Plus.

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Originally Posted by defaria
Define "connected". You mean bluetooth? I've had a disconnect once or twice but generally it works fairly well. I have an S6 Edge Plus.
I have a call into my service advisor. I'm going to ask about a reflash
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyTX
I have a call into my service advisor. I'm going to ask about a reflash
I have a G6 Edge Plus. My phone won't stay connected to Bluetooth for more than 30 seconds without disconnecting. It actually causes the bluetooth service on my phone to crash. I'm pretty sure it's a Samsung problem. Regardless, no matter what a device requests or wants to do, it should NEVER crash the service/driver on the phone itself.

If I go into Bluetooth settings on my phone, and disable access "Contacts and Phone log" & "Messages" the problem goes away. I'm hoping with the marshmallow 6.x update, the problem will be fixed and I'll be able to remove the Samsung dialer app and just use Google's 'Phone' app for dialling, contacts, etc.
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Originally Posted by MikeyTX
First thing is going to be for G M to fix the connectivity for android in the '16. Neither the LG G4 or Samsung S6 will stay connected. They worked great in the '15.
Go into your Bluetooth settings on your phone, and disable access "Contacts and Phone log" & "Messages" and the problem goes away. It bothers me that I can't get my car to reply to text messages for me, but at least it doesn't disconnect every 30 seconds.
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