Software Update?
Melting Slicks
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I finally received and installed my first software update tonight and it went well. Left the windows down and frunk open as precaution but went without a hitch, except it said it needed connected to apple carplay first attempt, so turned it on and left the phone in the car. Assuming this is normal?
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Mabye. Its in the OnStar section, and I did notice that, and it has also been in every manual. But I think it is ambiguous. The title of the paragraph says "Vehicle Software Updates". And, when I read all the things it says those updates may affect, it does not sound like it is limited to the the telematics software. It mentions all this: "These updates or changes may enhance or maintain safety, security, or the operation of the vehicle or the vehicle systems. Software updates or changes may affect or erase data or settings that are stored in the vehicle, such as saved navigation destinations or pre-set radio stations. "
In any case, the other stuff is currently missing from the 2024 manual, about prompting for download and/or install. Perhaps its just an earlier version and will be fixed. Maybe its nothin'.
In any case, the other stuff is currently missing from the 2024 manual, about prompting for download and/or install. Perhaps its just an earlier version and will be fixed. Maybe its nothin'.
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I don't know why an update would want a connection to apple carplay? Was your update already downloaded (do you have automatic downloads enabled in your settings)? The only thing I can think of is maybe it wanted to use your phone to download the update, but even that seems far-fetched.
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I should mention - I once got a message about a failed update when I did not initiate an install nor even see any notice of an available download or update. I chalked it up to just a glitch, not an actual update attempt that failed. And, I do not see how an install can be allowed without permission since it involves disabling the car temporarily. Maybe some do not. The manual says "For most updates, the vehicle will be disabled and cannot be driven during the installation." Notice it says "most" . This implies some may not.
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I finally received and installed my first software update tonight and it went well. Left the windows down and frunk open as precaution but went without a hitch, except it said it needed connected to apple carplay first attempt, so turned it on and left the phone in the car. Assuming this is normal?
I don't know why an update would want a connection to apple carplay? Was your update already downloaded (do you have automatic downloads enabled in your settings)? The only thing I can think of is maybe it wanted to use your phone to download the update, but even that seems far-fetched.
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There is something wrong with this picture. OTA updates will absolutely NOT install themselves until you give permission. You HAVE to accept the update installation when asked or it WILL NOT install.
Downloads, on the other hand, can happen by themselves if you have configured them that way in the update settings.
Downloads, on the other hand, can happen by themselves if you have configured them that way in the update settings.
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From: Clinton Twp MI
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Finally received my first update today. My car was built 1/3/23 and delivered 2/4/23. The update was N23-2407890. I opened the frunk as a precaution but the update completed without an issue in less than five minutes.
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From: DFW
Instructor
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From: DFW
Guys, found the answer to this one here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1607093796
Ok, anyone have this issue where the display is the same for all drive modes? You change it for one and it changes it for all. I think this is the last issue I have.
Ok, anyone have this issue where the display is the same for all drive modes? You change it for one and it changes it for all. I think this is the last issue I have.
Last edited by ScottT817; Sep 30, 2023 at 07:56 PM.
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Guys, found the answer to this one here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1607093796
Ok, anyone have this issue where the display is the same for all drive modes? You change it for one and it changes it for all. I think this is the last issue I have.
Ok, anyone have this issue where the display is the same for all drive modes? You change it for one and it changes it for all. I think this is the last issue I have.
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Well, does the proposed solution, at the link you quoted, fix it or not? If not, then it is a bug. Just go to display design, find the Link to Driver Mode, and click it. Should undo what is going on.
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So like everyone else, PRIOR to getting all these updates, my car is driving fine, and everything works.
Just wondering exactly WHAT these updates actually improve?
I've seen no difference in anything...
Just wondering exactly WHAT these updates actually improve?
I've seen no difference in anything...