Navigation software/firmware update?
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Drifting
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Navigation software/firmware update?
The 2016 nav has features missing from 2014; for example, the ability to toggle autozoom on/off. This seems like a simple software/firmware update, but my dealer says no update is available. Is this true? Has anybody updated their 2014/2015 nav to include 2016 features?
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Not available - they aren't updating the SW/FW for the 14/15 unless there are bugs.
GM does not yet have the view that the electronics in the car should be updated to add capability like we have in phones or tablets. Tesla does and Ford does, so I expect eventually they will get with the times but not yet.
GM does not yet have the view that the electronics in the car should be updated to add capability like we have in phones or tablets. Tesla does and Ford does, so I expect eventually they will get with the times but not yet.
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Last edited by SASprof; May 12, 2016 at 05:51 PM.
Burning Brakes
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I plan to upgrade to a 2017 setup in my 2014 when available. Faster hardware and interface, SMS messaging, and Apple Carplay. Since Apple Carplay requires the Audio Module to be replaced you do lose HD radio in the 2014 though ... but you will have the latest maps and features.
I just bought a 2016 Focus ST with the Sony Nav and Sync 3 ... wow ... its does blow the C7 electronics away .... but surprisingly no Apple Carplay. Supposedly Ford will be able to add Carplay later this years for $$ - it will required a trip to the dealer to do it and some sort of hardware replacement.
I just bought a 2016 Focus ST with the Sony Nav and Sync 3 ... wow ... its does blow the C7 electronics away .... but surprisingly no Apple Carplay. Supposedly Ford will be able to add Carplay later this years for $$ - it will required a trip to the dealer to do it and some sort of hardware replacement.
Last edited by dmhines; May 13, 2016 at 06:44 AM.
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Drifting
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http://www.oemautopartsco.com/produc...-radio-upgrade
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There is a way to get the newer features. Just not cheap. Lots of good information here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-system-4.html There is another source here: http://www.oemautopartsco.com/produc...-radio-upgrade
Drifting
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The software was written for the later modules which have upgraded hardware. The older modules with slower hardware and less memory can not support the newer software.
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There is a way to get the newer features. Just not cheap. Lots of good information here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-system-4.html There is another source here: http://www.oemautopartsco.com/produc...-radio-upgrade