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TenofMe

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njs2247 Enthusiast

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Muddy, if you don't mind me asking. How much was the setup. I have the 8" screen with backup camera and no NAV. I just want the android auto and nothing else.

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zmnypit Enthusiast

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I tested with an S5...so I'm guessing the S6 will be fine.

When you say streaming...you do confuse me slightly, because in my world Streaming means wireless...which it WILL NOT do. Have to be plugged in, but if the app is there which the video does show Pandora, Slacker, amazon Music and Google Play music.

Google music has stations now like XM radio. For instance I canceled my XM subscription and I always listen to "Todays heavy rock" station. Curious if those will play. I'll wait until my buddy has his 16 updated and see before buying. Thanks!

SierraMyst Enthusiast

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Anthony,

Does the android auto work with blackberry?

Does your BlackBerry run the Android operating system?

MWZotti Enthusiast

MWZotti

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Does your BlackBerry run the Android operating system?

Mine does! [emoji13]

 

Sent from my BlackBerry Priv. The power of Android combined with the security of BlackBerry.

SierraMyst Enthusiast

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Mine does! [emoji13]

 

Sent from my BlackBerry Priv. The power of Android combined with the security of BlackBerry.

Ha...I forget the Priv does. Touché! Nobody makes me bleed my own blood.

 

 

So....long story short to help with the abundant posts asking can my phone do this.....

 

Your "Android" phone "must" run the "Android Auto" app for this to work.

 

If your phone "does not" support the Android Auto App from the Play Store, it will not work.

MWZotti Enthusiast

MWZotti

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Ha...I forget the Priv does. Touché! Nobody makes me bleed my own blood.

 

 

So....long story short to help with the abundant posts asking can my phone do this.....

 

Your "Android" phone "must" run the "Android Auto" app for this to work.

 

If your phone "does not" support the Android Auto App from the Play Store, it will not work.

 

It works on my Priv. The video posted showing Android Auto is different that my experience with the IOB radio. The maps portion, sound etc was fine. The worst part of my experience was that the radio ignores the already establisted bluetooth connection and makes a new one each and every time I plugged my phone in. When I could get it to work it was nice, but the hassle wasn't worth plugging the phone in and spending a minute establishing all the new connections. So now I just pair it and stream through bluetooth. If I was making a long trip then I might consider reconnecting it again. This could also be isolated to the IOB radio as the other versions may have better performance.

 

I'm sure it will get better overtime especially with more user feedback.

ic3man5 Enthusiast

ic3man5

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Ordered mine on Friday. I will update you guys when I get it installed. 2015 Silverado, no nav.

 

How much did you pay?

muddy Enthusiast

muddy

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Muddy, if you don't mind me asking. How much was the setup. I have the 8" screen with backup camera and no NAV. I just want the android auto and nothing else.

 

How much did you pay?

Hey guys. Contact Anthony at MVI direct as he's offering discounts to forum members. I don't think he wants these discounts made public here. Thanks and good luck.

TenofMe Enthusiast

TenofMe

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Hey guys. Contact Anthony at MVI direct as he's offering discounts to forum members. I don't think he wants these discounts made public here. Thanks and good luck.

Exactly.

 

Not that Anthony is trying to hide anything, but there are so many variables depending on what you already have, and what you are wanting to add, it's almost like the Sonic drink menu. Lol!

 

He does give discounts to members, so mention that in your text. And be specific as to what you want. For example, text him this:

 

" I have a '14 Silverado, 8" screen, no nav. I want to add CarPlay and AndroidAuto, and possibly factory nav. Please quote it both ways. Oh, and I'm a gm-trucks.com member. Thanks!"

 

OR

 

"I have a '16 Sierra, 8" screen with Nav. Just want to add the video unlock in motion"

 

etc...

 

 

You will get a quote for whatever options you request.

USCGRetiredJosh Enthusiast

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Im so close to making a purchase to this but I still have a few questions, can someone help me out with them. I have a 2015 Sierra SLT with NAV and camera

 

Is this just a reprogrammed OEM radio/hardware that I'm getting?

Is the screen and functions and all that, still the same?

Does it void the warranty, or will the dealership know that somethings been changed?

What about NAV updates, GM or MVI?

I understand I still keep my factory Nav and backup camera and I got a new icon on the screen for Carplay. I understand an intellilink software updates will be through MVI.

 

Thanks

muddy Enthusiast

muddy

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Got CarPlay in the truck today! The install was pretty straightforward as long as you follow the written directions as well as the YouTube installation video provided at purchase. Took maybe 30 minutes total. I've only played with it for about 20 min so I can't confirm if everything is working but it looks to be mostly fine (see next paragraph). Also, I cannot confirm if android auto is working as I don't have an android phone, although the android auto setting to turn on/off is present.

 

The only thing that I can tell that isn't working is the steering wheel Siri voice control while CarPlay is enabled and the phone is connected. It works fine through Bluetooth when the phone is not plugged in. I'm not sure if this is standard or not, or its user error. Maybe someone with a 2016 can confirm? I'm waiting to hear back from Anthony if this is typical or a drawback from the upgrade. Not a big deal and definitely not a deal breaker.

 

I'll update again once I get some actual real world use out of it.

 

Thanks again to MVI for offering this cool solution for the older 14/15 trucks and also providing fast shipping!

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dynoray Enthusiast

dynoray

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Muddy and others that did this upgrade,when you get a minute please post here about how its working. thanks

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