Mylink = my disappointment

Swoopsd · January 28, 2014

Thanks VMaxtastic.

Actually no. Just the iPod. That's it. I wish it was a multi-device problem. I guess I could try formatting it again and starting over. Did it once. Any idea the Firmware you are running on yours? I mean the firmware on the iPod

VMaxtastic · January 28, 2014

I have no idea because it died.. I was kinda wondering if it was related to using it in my truck.. Seemed a bit coincidental.. But I've had it so long, and it was starting to act weird. Now it wont turn on or charge or anything.

Swoopsd · January 28, 2014

I bet you are having the same problem I did. Did you try resetting it? Hold the Center select button and the Menu button for 10 sec give or take a few. It should reset and you will see the Apple on the screen

VMaxtastic · January 28, 2014

No actually I didn't. It's at home, and I'm away working. But I'll definitely try that when I do get home. And thank you in advance if that does fix it!

Swoopsd · January 28, 2014

Be aware it will lock up again if you plug it back into the truck. Just use the Stereo Mini 3.5mm Connection if you can. It works fine that way. Just isn't how it should work. Mine plays 1-5 songs before it locks up. And it only locks up when plugging it into the USB jack in the truck. Any Jack. Oh, also make sure the iPod is not locked with the lock switch on the top. ;)

skunkstripe · January 28, 2014

What I done was go to wally world. Get the fastest sd card they have put all my music on it, and also put 5 movies on it installed the sd card in the truck. No problems with lag or switching from song to song. Or playing movies. The movies are in mp4 and the music from is mp3 format. Hope this helps.

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VMaxtastic · January 28, 2014

I bought a 64 GB SD and it doesn't work. I'm gonna end up using my old phone with a 64 gb micro sd and just bluetooth it i think

VMaxtastic · January 28, 2014

Be aware it will lock up again if you plug it back into the truck. Just use the Stereo Mini 3.5mm Connection if you can. It works fine that way. Just isn't how it should work. Mine plays 1-5 songs before it locks up. And it only locks up when plugging it into the USB jack in the truck. Any Jack. Oh, also make sure the iPod is not locked with the lock switch on the top. ;)

So b your iPod locking up, do you mean that the screen goes black and is inoperable? I just thought my battery finally crapped out.

Swoopsd · January 28, 2014

Hey VM, yes the screen goes black. If you angle the iPod just right under a light you should be able to see the last thing it was doing on the screen. The battery didn't crap out, it locked up and shut off the back light display. Hope that helps!

VMaxtastic · January 28, 2014

Well damn... Its a good thing I didn't toss it. I almost did too. So I bet a new iPod touch would likely work better. But I refuse to buy apple products.. This one was a gift. If that what the problem was, I owe you a case of beer! So I guess I'm in the same boat as you!

I did get a 64 and 32 GB usb stick working... But my problem there was getting all my music transferred without the transfer locking up. So if anyone was curious... I can confirm that a USB stick up to 64 GB does work for music. They are 35 dollars in Canada.

JAF1 · January 28, 2014

I bought a 64 GB SD and it doesn't work. I'm gonna end up using my old phone with a 64 gb micro sd and just bluetooth it i think

Make sure your card was formatted correctly. It should be formatted with a FAT file system.

Swoopsd · January 28, 2014

No problem. Glad I could help. I've spent a lot of time trying to figure my truck out. I does ride fantastic and the fuel economy is a serious bonus. I love the LED bed lights and the movable tie downs... although, the dealership could have done me a favor and asked if I wanted the other tie downs to be LineX'ed instead of just doing it without my consent. The cab is super nice. I just wish the Bose system was what I believe I was supposed to get. And the stuff it claims works should work. Thats the main reason I wish I had firmware numbers from anyone else with my truck for the intellilink system, the iPod, and their Android phone. So I could start comparing if its just a mismatched firmware or something deeper.

Swoopsd · January 28, 2014

Hey Vmaxtastic, do you have a Bose system in your truck? I see you drive an SLT All-Terrain

VMaxtastic · January 28, 2014

Make sure your card was formatted correctly. It should be formatted with a FAT file system.

Yeah it's actually ExFat... I get no option for Fat32 with this card

No problem. Glad I could help. I've spent a lot of time trying to figure my truck out. I does ride fantastic and the fuel economy is a serious bonus. I love the LED bed lights and the movable tie downs... although, the dealership could have done me a favor and asked if I wanted the other tie downs to be LineX'ed instead of just doing it without my consent. The cab is super nice. I just wish the Bose system was what I believe I was supposed to get. And the stuff it claims works should work. Thats the main reason I wish I had firmware numbers from anyone else with my truck for the intellilink system, the iPod, and their Android phone. So I could start comparing if its just a mismatched firmware or something deeper.

If I get my ipod going I'll let you know what the firmware is....

And yeah is Bose in it

Swoopsd · January 28, 2014

I got a question on your Bose system. If you load the Menu in the radio section do you have certain DSP, Timeshifting, AudioPilot, and Eq?

Those are the options I am missing.

Also if you scroll all the way to the bottom of the menu options there is the Software Information Menu (This is in the main Setting Menu) What Firmware number is listed next to Software.

AND if you are feeling like it. In the Vehicle Setting "Vehicle Personalization " Menu, is there an option under BLUETOOTH for Text Message Alerts??