Software update.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Thomas Texas
Software update.
My car started to download a software update yesterday but it failed. Anyone know what that’s about? I already downloaded the frunk update which is the last one I was aware of.
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Mine downloaded an update a couple of days ago (Thursday). I was busy and forgot to check details at the time. I'll have to check the car to see what it was about
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I believe you need a connected network in your C8.
I setup/use my phone's mobile HOTSPOT vs home network wifi.
This allows me to get updates no matter where I am located.
I setup/use my phone's mobile HOTSPOT vs home network wifi.
This allows me to get updates no matter where I am located.
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I just started mine and it showed an update was available. It downloaded as the others did and said successful and complete. It said it was for an airbag control module update or something along those lines.
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I've always done mobile hot spot and I just completed it using the hotspot.
It did not do it without the hotspot on - I've always needed a network connection.
Maybe it is a settings thing I am unfamiliar with.
Update# is GM N20-230525:0.0.0.0 Nothing found via Google
The Frunk Key Fob update is applied, but not Listed on my C8's screen.
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Yes. did mine yesterday as well. I was not expecting it. I was out for a nice long drive, came to a stop, put it in park when it prompted me. Shut the car off. Took about 5 minutes.
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Mine didn't pop up. I went looking for it under software update. I was in accessory - didn't start or drive the C8. Next time I'll just start my C8 and drive and then see what happens.
That might account for the difference needing the mobile hot spot or just coming in over the air - lol OTAU.
I assume that it must be using the permanent telematics connection OnStar uses, but at N/C.
That might account for the difference needing the mobile hot spot or just coming in over the air - lol OTAU.
I assume that it must be using the permanent telematics connection OnStar uses, but at N/C.
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Mine didn't pop up. I went looking for it under software update. I was in accessory - didn't start or drive the C8. Next time I'll just start my C8 and drive and then see what happens.
That might account for the difference needing the mobile hot spot or just coming in over the air - lol OTAU.
I assume that it must be using the permanent airwaves connection OnStar uses, but at N/C.
That might account for the difference needing the mobile hot spot or just coming in over the air - lol OTAU.
I assume that it must be using the permanent airwaves connection OnStar uses, but at N/C.
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Where are you folks checking for updates? I have had my car over a month and have never seen any of the messages regarding updates you are referring to.
I did go into “Setting” on the head unit then to “vehicle” then “updates” and it says it can’t connect to WiFi. If I look at WiFi I can see the car is connect to my iPhone hotspot.
What am I don’t wrong?
I did go into “Setting” on the head unit then to “vehicle” then “updates” and it says it can’t connect to WiFi. If I look at WiFi I can see the car is connect to my iPhone hotspot.
What am I don’t wrong?
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Multiple items re your post.
- As mentioned above, if you start your car, you'll be informed if an update needs to be applied. Then follow the directions
- If you go into settings to do it manually, you need to set up an internet connection via a wifi network or mobile hot spot first. Then after a connection is established, you'll get notifications like the first bullet, then follow directions. If you have a connection created/established, if there are no updates, you get the silly *** message instead of it saying there are no updates to be applied.
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Multiple items re your post.
- As mentioned above, if you start your car, you'll be informed if an update needs to be applied. Then follow the directions
- If you go into settings to do it manually, you need to set up an internet connection via a wifi network or mobile hot spot first. Then after a connection is established, you'll get notifications like the first bullet, then follow directions. If you have a connection created/established, if there are no updates, you get the silly *** message instead of it saying there are no updates to be applied.
UPDATE: Ok I figured it out. What I described above is what happens if the engine is running. If in accessory mode it checks and displays message “No updates available” and the date / time last checked. Would have been nice if, while the engine was running it just said that it must be in accessory mode to check rather than say there’s a network connection issue!
Last edited by flatwater; Nov 1, 2020 at 12:21 PM.
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After the update yesterday I tried to start my car today (Sunday) and all it would do is crank over for about 10 seconds then backfire and then the engine would shut off. Anybody know what this my be?
Last edited by Hell yes; Nov 1, 2020 at 02:13 PM.