IMO, using an iPad is a better solution than worrying about the accuracy of your OEM Nav system (due to outdated database, lack of updates, etc.)
However, several have commented that it's risky and undesirable to just lay an iPad on the center console, in front of the Infotainment Center.
I found an iPad holder that facilitates better nav capabilities for the vehicle...I like this solution, have tested it on the road, and feel it's a great alternative to the OEM Nav display.
This iPad holder ("eSamcore") costs $20 on Amazon. It fits in the cup holder secured with the OEM cup divider that came with the vehicle.
It is easy to insert and twist the adjustment lever to secure, or remove from the cup holder.
Why do I like this iPad approach ?
(1) Size: Larger display for navigation
(2) Accuracy: Google Maps is continually updated with nav database, traffic, road closures, etc
(3) User Friendly: Easier to program a route
(4) Versatility: Able to alternately display Waze (on larger display than using Apple Car Play), check weather, etc
Hardware cost: An iPad with cellular can cost $200-on up. Probably cheaper and a whole lot easier than worrying about finding/installing OEM Nav updates (if available.)
I'm not suggesting that you always keep this installed in your cup holder.
I know there are pros and cons. But, when you do want nav capability, consider this as an alternative to using your phone or an out-of-date nav database.

 

Looks like it would work very well.

 

Solid.

 

I recently rented a Jeep. I simply plugged my android in USB to charge and it put my phone googke maps on the car screen. I've never been able to do that on my GM cars. Infact on the Jeep it let the radio play and let my phone give spoken directions. On my C7 and othet GM I have to go into the car screen and select the phone input to hear my directions only, no radio and it still does not project my phone GPS screen as I prefer. All I did was plug in my phone to the charge port in the jeep. Does C7 gm allow this ease of use? The book is not making sense to me. Thanks

 

Yes, via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Although it's not wireless, you'll either need to plug it in via USB or like I did, I bought a dongle and plugged it into the USB behind the screen. Now, I can "wirelessly" use my Android Auto to have WAZE on the screen and I also use my Sirius XM app to listen through the car audio system. And yes, the GPS/WAZE voice plays over the music.

 

Nice! I figured someone would have come up with such a thing. However, it looks like it's fine for those C7 owners with an Automatic (A6 or A8), but it doesn't look like it would function well for us M7 owners.

 

I'm a big guy (in addition to being a little overweight) so I need all the space I can get. Also M7. If you want to use Apple or Android to be up to date why not just use CarPlay or Android Auto? Sure you need to plug your phone in, but whatever that's easier than having a complex solution with an iPad. This mount is a solution for a problem you shouldn't have.

 

Looks solid but wouldn't be great for my manual trans. I use my phone and pro-clip.. until my eyes get too bad, this has been my option > factory nav options.

 

Thank you. It seems i already have Andriod Auto on my phone. Maybe thsts why it connected so easily to the jeep. Not so easy on this c7 so far.
​​​I paired to the C7 Bluetooth and yesterday i touched media and it was playing years old voice mail messages from 3 phones ago. I could not get it to stop. I even turned off the Bluetooth on phone and it kept playing them. So, how do i know what connects through Bluetooth vs what connects via USB. How did the car even find the file with those ancient voice mails i didn't know i even had? For some reason this phone connection to the car is baffling me. Can't I just connect or plug in and what's on my phone right now is on my car right now or do I have to select Bluetooth vs USB, then pick options from those options to "put my phone on my car"

 

Bluetooth and Android Auto are two different things. Look for the Motorola MA1 dongle. That will allow you to connect your phone (not just music via Bluetooth) and it should do it automatically once set up.

I also have a Ram truck, and it connects automatically and wirelessly (better technology).

 

Today i touched android auto on the car and it worked great. Entered address and there it was on the car screen. Now I have to figure out how and why it was playing all those ancient voice mails. Thank you.

 

I wish they made something like this that would work for my 2015 Z06. The only option I found was NavTool for like $600 and a heck of an installation.

 

Great find, and great advise !