The MyLink Master thread

[fieldhouse]

I think it would be cost effective for GM to send these updates out via USB drive to those affected.

When I talked to the tech that performed my update I asked him a little about the process. He claimed that he had to re-download the updates to USB for each car and that the flash drive was formatted or overwritten after each update. Not the quickest process and seems very inefficient.

I still don't understand why they wouldn't design it to be done wirelessly. You'd think that OnStar would be an obvious choice for delivering updates to each car - especially since they could do it from a remote location with a smaller number of techs familiar with the update process and actually trained to troubleshoot issues with the updates.

 

[$ub$onic]

Not everyone keeps onstar

 

[zippypcs]

Thing of it is my radio works perfect and has had no upgrade. I am fearful that the radio with have issues after the upgrade. SO I will just leave it be until they have perfected the upgrade process or when they ship me an upgrade via USB in the mail. This upgrade shouldn't take any longer than an oil change IMO.

 

[laborsmith]

When I got the upgrade I had an appointment. Took about an hour from pulling into the service bay to getting into the car and leaving the dealership, including several minutes to convince the service writer there was such a thing.

Got BringGo loaded last night and am now watching as the Base Data very slowly loads. Had planned to take All maps but given the time and my desire to see if this works in the Sonic I will likely just take Michigan so I can test it all sooner rather than later.

Whether it works or not, it is difficult accepting how difficult and complicated this process appears to be.


Laborsmith

 

[Red_RS]

Once the base data (finally) loaded, the maps downloaded quickly for me.

 

[laborsmith]

I got BringGo working, I think. Paired up quickly and a map showing my proposed destination appeared. Drove around a bit but could not figure how to get the directions from here to there to work but I figure that is just me.

The map on the dash looked good. Can't explore further because the Tigers are playing and I have a moral responsibility to watch them whenever their games are televised!

But so far, after much trial and tribulation, it seems BringGo is all good.


Laborsmith

 

[Red_RS]

If the map shows up on your mylink and the directions don't start, look on the bottom edge to see if a checkered flag is on the right. If it is, push it to tell bringgo that you want the location as your final destination. It might ask which route you want (Eco, fastest, recommended) then click next at the bottom. It should start after that (I think!).

 

[laborsmith]

Thank you Red. I believe there was a checkered flag but it did not occur to me to push it. I suspect I am going to like BringGo, perhaps in no small part because of all the work it took to make it work.

Again, thanks.


Laborsmith

 

[Red_RS]

It's not google maps, but it isn't bad once you get used to it. So far it has gotten me to the desired locations, I guess that's what counts. :/

 

[Kuntryboy865]

im thinking about doiing the bringo thing. is it worth it? right now im using my garmin.

 

[bluedeucefan]

I'd use Bringgo but no support for my android phone

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[Kuntryboy865]

I'd use Bringgo but no support for my android phone

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How do you find out which phones are supported.

 

[bluedeucefan]

How do you find out which phones are supported.

There is a list on their website.... Very limited support for android

http://www.bringgo.com/compatibility/supported_devices.html

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[cndctrdj]

Trial and error. Non updated list ever

 

[laborsmith]

My phone is not supported but now accepts the Bringo download. I also got a message on the MyLink screen that the phone is not supported the first time I ran BringGo.

Before I downloaded BringGo I was using the Samsung Galaxy nav program, which appears to be Garmin based in that there is a tiny reference to Garmin maps in the lower corner of the maps. I think I will be much happier with BringGo once I complete my learning curve.

Laborsmith

 

[Kuntryboy865]

ill have to buy a bigger memory card
. them things aint cheap either. like 40 bucks for a 30gb i think.

 

[$ub$onic]

Watch amazon, some of there deals are for memory cards and you can get a 32 for like $20

 

[LiquidOC]

Since all mylink questions have to be posted in here, has anyone had their mylink "freeze" on startup? mine does this sporadically and it's pretty annoying, it won't respond to any button pushes or anything, you have to literally park the car, take the key out, and open the driver's door to make it "reboot". I also would love an option to keep my phone paired for a period after turning off the ignition, user adjustable, like 15-20 mins for when I run into the gas station or to drop my kid off to not have to re-pair my device for a minute when I get back into the car. Little things like this aggravate me, I know I'm picky.

 

[bluedeucefan]

Since all mylink questions have to be posted in here, has anyone had their mylink "freeze" on startup? mine does this sporadically and it's pretty annoying, it won't respond to any button pushes or anything, you have to literally park the car, take the key out, and open the driver's door to make it "reboot". I also would love an option to keep my phone paired for a period after turning off the ignition, user adjustable, like 15-20 mins for when I run into the gas station or to drop my kid off to not have to re-pair my device for a minute when I get back into the car. Little things like this aggravate me, I know I'm picky.

Mine has froze up a few times, definitely and annoyance.... I need to take it in for the update.

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[RS Turbo]

Is your phone on the List of compatible phones? I am thinking it is not and you Spoofed your phone....