Jump to content

Android Auto vs Pandora

lmracefan

By lmracefan
in Audio, Electronics & Software

Recommended Posts

lmracefan New Member

lmracefan

Posted
Posted

I just recently purchased a 2017 Silverado. Coming from a 2015 GMC Canyon. At first I thought I would like the Android Auto. I have now decide I do not. I find that when listening to Pandora I cannot browse My stations. It always says Restricted for safety. You can't even browse when parked. Same with Spotify.  That and it kills the use of your phone. Can't receive text message  use the phone at all. I miss the old Pandora App like was on my Canyon. Does anyone know if there is a setting or work around for these problems.

Loco-diablo Senior Enthusiast

Loco-diablo

Posted
Posted
I just recently purchased a 2017 Silverado. Coming from a 2015 GMC Canyon. At first I thought I would like the Android Auto. I have now decide I do not. I find that when listening to Pandora I cannot browse My stations. It always says Restricted for safety. You can't even browse when parked. Same with Spotify.  That and it kills the use of your phone. Can't receive text message  use the phone at all. I miss the old Pandora App like was on my Canyon. Does anyone know if there is a setting or work around for these problems.

Depending on the system you have, you should be able to install Pandora directly onto the mylink system. I was able to install it on my 2017 with the io6 head unit. 

The attached older video is how you do it. Pandora and a few more apps have been added since the video was made.

In order to use it though, you have to either use the trucks built in WiFi or teather it to your phone hot spot.

 

 

 

lmracefan New Member

lmracefan

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Yeah we did download the Pandora app to the radio but still ran into the same problem of it not letting you browse all your stations. I am guessing the only way around this is to just Bluetooth the old way and operate everything from your phone. Inconvienent. A big step backward for GM.

 

Loco-diablo Senior Enthusiast

Loco-diablo

Posted
Posted

Lower left icon on pandora screen doesn’t bring up your stations? Forgive my ignorance, I was never a pandora music user until I installed the app, so I’m not really sure what’s different between the iOS phone app and the mylink app. I’m mainly an Apple Music user.

I guess it works differently with CarPlay. With pandora running either from my phone or from the mylink app, i still get phone functionality.

CarPlay is far from perfect too. Its definitely glitchy at times.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

 

 

lmracefan New Member

lmracefan

Posted
  • Author
Posted

No problem. I'm not the most techno savvy person so it's a little strange. my 2015 canyon was pretty simple though. Still trying to learn this new system.

  • 3 months later...
qwank Senior Enthusiast

qwank

Posted
Posted

I was all excited to read I can get Pandora on my 17 without having to use android auto.  It stinks that it's not the app like in 16 and older.  I'll have to turn on my hotspot every time I get into my truck now.  How is the sound quality? 

Loco-diablo Senior Enthusiast

Loco-diablo

Posted
Posted
I was all excited to read I can get Pandora on my 17 without having to use android auto.  It stinks that it's not the app like in 16 and older.  I'll have to turn on my hotspot every time I get into my truck now.  How is the sound quality? 

I would imagine if you don’t have the WiFi subscription in the truck ($20/month for unlimited data), it would be a pain.
The sound is decent with the Bose system.
I’m finding the between Pandora and my Apple Music library, I’m not really using my XM radio. I think I’ll be canceling it in September when my year is up.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
qwank Senior Enthusiast

qwank

Posted
Posted
5 minutes ago, Loco-diablo said:


I would imagine if you don’t have the WiFi subscription in the truck ($20/month for unlimited data), it would be a pain.
The sound is decent with the Bose system.
I’m finding the between Pandora and my Apple Music library, I’m not really using my XM radio. I think I’ll be canceling it in September when my year is up.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

I used to swear by XM radio for over 15 years. Recently I upgraded all of my vehicles to radios that have some way to play Pandora and that's all I've been using.  The sound quality of XM is terrible now.  The only XM subscription left on my account is my Mom's.  

 

20 bucks for the unlimited data would be worth it if I drove it everyday, But I usually only drive it a few times a month.  

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.5k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,942
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    tblt44
    Newest Member
    tblt44
    Joined

  • Who's Online   5 Members, 0 Anonymous, 759 Guests (See full list)

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • C/K Man
      Silverado 4500-5500-6500 are they still being produced? Would have sold better as GMCs as well

      By C/K Man · Posted

      There was talk over the last couple of years that the contract to build these trucks between GM and International would not be renewed.  International moved production of all their other trucks besides the companion CV model out of the Springfield plant some time ago when they opened their San Antonio plant.  That left Springfield only building the Silverado Medium Duty, International CV Series, and some Express/Savanna long wheelbase cutaways.  International also put the plant up for sale some time ago.  This all answered my earlier question as to why GM and International did nothing with these trucks since they were introduced, as they had basically become a market 'placeholder' with a finite life.    The Silverado Medium Duty/International CV trucks were interesting combination of a GM powertrain, electrical system, and K2XX Silverado cab with an International chassis that was supposedly designed for a step-van type vehicle they never produced.  They were manufactured in International's Springfield plant along with the IH MV series initially.  When first introduced, there was much talk that the Silverado Medium Duty/CV would eventually get a gasoline engine option along with other upgrades and GM and IH would work on a class 6/7 joint venture truck.  This was before VW bought Navistar out, after that happened no more was said.  Draw your own conclusions...   About the time talk started that the GM/IH joint venture was not going to be renewed, rumors started that GM would develop a new line of medium duty trucks themselves.  The story is the new trucks will be part of the next generation HD's due in 2028, and will still feature a 'straight rail' chassis design that the current medium duty has.  GM views this as a desirable feature that differentiates their truck from the competition.  A gasoline engine option is also expected.  As the current Silverado Medium Duty remains in production until September 2026 and there is still a lot of inventory available do not expect any official word for some time.   I believe GM remains committed to their successful partnership with Isuzu, and all the LCF models will still be available from Chevy Commercial dealers.  Isuzu is on the cusp of opening a new large plant in South Carolina and there is also speculation that this may result in new product for both Isuzu and Chevy Commercial dealers.                  
    • davester
      push to talk button

      By davester · Posted

      drive the truck back to the dealer and complain that the button works.
    • davester
      push to talk button

      By davester · Posted

      drive the truck back to the dealer and complain that the button works.
    • nfisherman
      Software Update

      By nfisherman · Posted

      I have a 2026 2500 HD Ultimate. My phone app says there’s a software update available. It’s something about improved battery management and something to do with the running boards. I follow the instructions for the update but the “Check for Updates” option is greyed out in my settings menu. Has anyone else seen this? How did you resolve it? The help message just says “see your dealer” if the download doesn’t work. I’m just trying to save a trip. 
    • newdude
      Exhaust Question

      By newdude · Posted

      Fuel mileage?  That's all how you use your right foot.  Exhaust will give you sound.   Stock exhaust 5.3 is 2.75" diameter piping.     If the truck is nice and worth putting some $$ into it, I'd go for a Corsa catback.  I had one on my 2019 old body 5.3 and it was just perfect.  Zero drone, just driving around and cruising on the highway you'd think it was stock, but when you opened it up it was like a Camaro with the factory dual mode.  Corsa bumps their catback to 3in diameter.  

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...