Android Auto success (I guess)
11-18-2016, 02:54 PM
#21
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GM Factory nav maps are stored in the Nav. That's what the $350 map update is for! (I don't remember the price - I'd never buy it anyway). Traffic data is obviously dynamic.
Generally GM will not store maps offline (i.e. on your phone) 'cept maybe for your home area, but you can tell GM to store offline area - https://support.google.com/maps/answ...DAndroid&hl=en
Generally GM will not store maps offline (i.e. on your phone) 'cept maybe for your home area, but you can tell GM to store offline area - https://support.google.com/maps/answ...DAndroid&hl=en
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11-18-2016, 03:28 PM
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If you were once using the WiFi in the car, but opted to NOT renew it, make sure you're not STILL connecting to the car (as a wireless access point).
Forget (delete) that SSID from your phone.
Otehrwise, it would/could be like connecting to your home WiFi router when your cable is down -- you can connect, but get no Interwebz access.
Just a thought.
Forget (delete) that SSID from your phone.
Otehrwise, it would/could be like connecting to your home WiFi router when your cable is down -- you can connect, but get no Interwebz access.
Just a thought.
Will try that.
Thank you.
I have another problem that occurs. When navigating through android app and my google maps on phone, it works great until I have a phone conversation. Then Android app freezes and I have to unplug and plug phone to get it to unfreeze.
Anyone else have that problem?
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11-19-2016, 08:52 AM
#24
Or you can use the "Remote link" app and search for it and "send to Nav", oce you start your car up it is there to be executed .....just sayin
I no longer have the on star wifi.
When I try to say an address on android auto, it shows searching google, then says google not found.
So I have to set the address on my phone first, then connect to USB to use the navigation.
While the data service was active on the car wifi, I could just say an address.
Hope this explains better.
Is there a way to have the android auto car screen to look for another source to connect to google?
When I try to say an address on android auto, it shows searching google, then says google not found.
So I have to set the address on my phone first, then connect to USB to use the navigation.
While the data service was active on the car wifi, I could just say an address.
Hope this explains better.
Is there a way to have the android auto car screen to look for another source to connect to google?
11-20-2016, 04:35 PM
#25
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Is it a phone app or car app? Just saw, it is an on star app.
On star navigation is worthless to me.
It doesn't correct if I change routes, and is not useful for traffic.
Have to play with this tomorrow.
Thanks
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11-20-2016, 05:09 PM
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Negative. Requires a USB cable that allows for data transmission. The setup steps tell you to connect the phone to the car using a cable. I believe phone calls and text messages still use Bluetooth even when using AA.
Coming home this afternoon I played around with the music and map features. The music did sound very good and the Google maps are clear and up to date.
Coming home this afternoon I played around with the music and map features. The music did sound very good and the Google maps are clear and up to date.
11-20-2016, 05:09 PM
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11-20-2016, 05:13 PM
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Query if the 2014 C7 with the LT3 option package is backward compatible for Android Auto. The androidauto.com/play/ portal only lists the 2016 Corvette as being Android Auto compatible. Can earlier model years be upgraded? Can I download/install the app or do I need my dealer to install it? Once installed, will the USB connection play the app thru the car's video/sound system?
11-20-2016, 05:15 PM
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11-20-2016, 05:24 PM
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One other thing. When I first paired it to my car it wasn't reliable. Sometimes it would appear on the Mylink screen display and other times not. I bought a new USB-C cable to USB ( I use a Nexus 5X that has the new USB-C connection on the phone) and all is well. I had a cheap cable and that is why it was inconsistent. The new one is reliable and consistent. On the Mylink display it pops up the Android Auto icon quickly when I plug my phone in. So no cheap cables. You can also use all the features of the Mylink while the phone is connected. I like it.
In a few weeks the Android Auto will integrate Waze into it so you can have a good traffic and LEO feature. It will appear as an icon on the bottom of the Android Auto interface.
Be sure to download and install the Android Auto app from the Google play store before pairing it to you car.
Here is a video from Carguy11 with a nice little tutorial of how to get it going on your car.
In a few weeks the Android Auto will integrate Waze into it so you can have a good traffic and LEO feature. It will appear as an icon on the bottom of the Android Auto interface.
Be sure to download and install the Android Auto app from the Google play store before pairing it to you car.
Here is a video from Carguy11 with a nice little tutorial of how to get it going on your car.
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11-21-2016, 06:55 PM
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Try uninstalling the latest Google Play Services update. After reboot, it will ask to update again. Let it, and should solve your problem.
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11-21-2016, 08:30 PM
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What cam30era says ^^^
11-21-2016, 10:31 PM
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There is, or was, a section of the Onstar web site where you could locate an address and send it to the car but they sure buried it deep.
Drawbacks:
- You have to use the cell phone and type into that (unless you can find the link on the website)
- Both the web site and the app have terrible search facilities for an address (IOW Google blows them away).
- You can only do one destination. If you do a second one the last one wins
- Compare entering an address into a cell phone with a full screen browser in Google Maps where you find your trailhead, right click and say "Directions to here", then click on your Home setting and send to phone. You're done!
- You can send to phone from Google Maps many destinations and they will sit on your phone as notifications. Wanna go to the second one? Simply tap it.
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11-22-2016, 02:46 PM
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01-20-2017, 10:20 AM
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My LINK UPDATE INFO, PLEASE?
In the "Car Guy" video, he discusses that early 2016 models need a "My Link" update in order to use Android Auto. Does someone have any specific information, please, on this update so that I can give that info to my dealer (so I won't get the usual "we don't show any update" or they don't know what I'm talking about!). Any help, please?
One other thing. When I first paired it to my car it wasn't reliable. Sometimes it would appear on the Mylink screen display and other times not. I bought a new USB-C cable to USB ( I use a Nexus 5X that has the new USB-C connection on the phone) and all is well. I had a cheap cable and that is why it was inconsistent. The new one is reliable and consistent. On the Mylink display it pops up the Android Auto icon quickly when I plug my phone in. So no cheap cables. You can also use all the features of the Mylink while the phone is connected. I like it.
In a few weeks the Android Auto will integrate Waze into it so you can have a good traffic and LEO feature. It will appear as an icon on the bottom of the Android Auto interface.
Be sure to download and install the Android Auto app from the Google play store before pairing it to you car.
Here is a video from Carguy11 with a nice little tutorial of how to get it going on your car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB78Fra5TJg
In a few weeks the Android Auto will integrate Waze into it so you can have a good traffic and LEO feature. It will appear as an icon on the bottom of the Android Auto interface.
Be sure to download and install the Android Auto app from the Google play store before pairing it to you car.
Here is a video from Carguy11 with a nice little tutorial of how to get it going on your car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB78Fra5TJg
01-20-2017, 10:48 AM
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In the "Car Guy" video, he discusses that early 2016 models need a "My Link" update in order to use Android Auto. Does someone have any specific information, please, on this update so that I can give that info to my dealer (so I won't get the usual "we don't show any update" or they don't know what I'm talking about!). Any help, please?
06-06-2017, 10:19 AM
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When I used AA for the first time I could not figure out how to adjust (increase) volume. When I turned the **** for radio volume control, only the radio increased. Thank you for your basic instructions!!
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06-06-2017, 10:50 AM
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I thought I had...when I pick up my Vette from being wrapped I will definitely make certain of that (although I usually have the volume all the way to max.). I really do not want to extend OnStar beyond the 3-mo. trial and didn't get NAV because I knew I could use Google Maps app so I'm hopeful for an easy solution to not being able to hear the directions although I could see the map on the (car) screen just fine with my phone plugged into the USB.