Software Update

steve841 · November 11, 2018

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 · November 11, 2018

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 · November 11, 2018

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 · November 11, 2018

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.

GMC-AT · November 11, 2018

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

steve841 · November 11, 2018

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 · November 11, 2018

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

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qwank · November 11, 2018

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 · November 12, 2018

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 · November 12, 2018

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.

Roscopcoletrain · November 12, 2018

this must be a 19+ thing?

ArcherMP · November 20, 2018

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

sp0di · November 20, 2018

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 · November 20, 2018

3 minutes ago, sp0di said:

What does that do for you? Anything interesting?

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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.