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steve841 Enthusiast

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Just received a software update and installed it.

 

GM doesnt seem t0o interested in providing any release notes on what was updated.  V507 is the only info...

 

Anyone out there have any insight?

G1Eagle Enthusiast

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How did you receive notice of a software update?  I want to make sure I’m not missing something. I’m hoping for one that makes the infotainment center connect and operate a little faster.  Mine is really slow to startup and to connect to my phone. Just seems clunky sometimes.  

steve841 Enthusiast

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Literally got in, started it up and in a few minutes a pop up notice appeared. 

 

You can try to do a manual search for updates in the infotainment menu ...

 

But since no release notes, I have no idea what was changed or improved.

 

I use my phone's hotspot and it usually takes a few tries to use apps like the Weather Channel to get internet from my phone even those it shows connected.

JacobC1983 Enthusiast

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This update just popped up for me on Friday.  Install took about 10 minutes with the update requiring the truck to remain off.

 

Don't see any changes, as many software updates are.  

steve841 Enthusiast

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3 hours ago, GMC-AT said:

do you need to be connected to hotspot?  Or can your truck just get updates?

You need internet ...  so if your trial has run out or you dont pay, you'll need to access a hotspot.

Opiedeegs Enthusiast

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You can also Connect to your home Wi-Fi if where you park is in reach of your router


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qwank Senior Enthusiast

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One of the Equinoxs on the lot just had this update on Friday.  Unfortunately, it happened right before a customer was going to test drive it and the sales dept couldn't figure out why the car wouldn't start.  I never personally saw what happened but they said the car would not start until the update was done.  I see this could be a problem for some people if the system decides to update at an inconvenient time  

lt1z Enthusiast

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One of the Equinoxs on the lot just had this update on Friday.  Unfortunately, it happened right before a customer was going to test drive it and the sales dept couldn't figure out why the car wouldn't start.  I never personally saw what happened but they said the car would not start until the update was done.  I see this could be a problem for some people if the system decides to update at an inconvenient time  



I would assume you could manually override the auto updates and choose to manually search for them at a convenient time just like with over the air cell phone updates.
steve841 Enthusiast

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Once the update starts, you cannot override.  The notification clearly warns of this.

 

I also have a Tesla. Updates are usually very much more in depth and take usually 45 min to over an hour.   Again, you cannot use the vehicle until the update is completed.

 

But, at least Tesla provides Release Notes. :rolleyes:

 

 

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ArcherMP Enthusiast

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I was able to turn on the Android Developer Mode after the update. Anyone else done that?

sp0di Enthusiast

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What does that do for you? Anything interesting?

I was able to turn on the Android Developer Mode after the update. Anyone else done that?


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ArcherMP Enthusiast

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3 minutes ago, sp0di said:

What does that do for you? Anything interesting?

 


Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 

 

One of the first steps in getting root on Android is to enable developer mode.

 

I don't like the idea that if I don't pay specifically for the GM services then I am unable to use some of the features with the truck, such as turn by turn on the HUD or the limited apps available. 

JacobC1983 Enthusiast

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Got another update today.  2nd update since new.

 

Details said something about bluetooth fixes.

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