The MyLink Master thread

[slammer0]

Just plug in and change source.

Actually there are a lot of unsupported USB sticks on the market, especially those with a lot of memory (eg. 64GB) because those are usually formatted in ExFAT and only FAT32 is supported. Make sure to format it to FAT32.

Also the music should be in MP3 as I had problem with AAC encoded music.

 

[EricSjos]

Just purchased an iPhone 6 and MyLink is not letting me use it via USB "Device not supported" anyone else get this issue?

Another questions - Will I be able to upgrade to Apple CarPlay if I have a 2013 Sonic or is that only for newer models?

Last question - Is there any way I can manually do software updates to the MyLink radio or do I need to bring it in the dealership everything they have a new version?

 

[slammer0]

CarPlay - currently there are still no cars supporting this... I wouldn't expect GM bringing it to the current models although Sonic was the very first promo of the "iOS in the car"

Updates to the MyLink has to be made by the dealer/service

 

[coinneach]

For my first actual post, my list of MyLink peeves. I took delivery of my '14 LT on Monday and I'm already about to throw the thing back in the dealer's face. The stereo, not the whole car.

-doesn't play albums on my USB drive (a 16GB PNY) in track order.
-doesn't recognize .m3u playlists, which Chevy's "support" said was obviously due to a defective USB drive. Never mind that it functioned perfectly in my 2012 Cruze with the base stereo, or that it runs fine in my XP box at home and W8 box at work.
-only phone voice commands work, not the other commands detailed in the manual.
-shuffle turns itself on while I'm listening to an album via folder view.
-automatically switches to FM while searching for/scanning the USB drive.
-bluetooth lag (90-120 seconds for initial connection and 3-4 seconds during communication), sometimes have to toggle phone off and back on to get it to connect. Again, BT worked great in my Cruze, although the stereo would unpair/delete my phone if I toggled BT on within 30 seconds of starting the car.
-low bluetooth audio stream volume.
-3 music streaming apps, but only one nav app (which I tried and uninstalled after two incredibly aggravating hours).

The salesguy called me today to see how I was liking the car. "Great," sez I, "except that MyLink is a piece of crap." He was completely taken aback when I went over my gripes with it. If there's no firmware update available, I may see about getting them to replace it with a base stereo.

 

[KartRacer]

For my first actual post, my list of MyLink peeves. I took delivery of my '14 LT on Monday and I'm already about to throw the thing back in the dealer's face. The stereo, not the whole car.

-doesn't play albums on my USB drive (a 16GB PNY) in track order.
-doesn't recognize .m3u playlists, which Chevy's "support" said was obviously due to a defective USB drive. Never mind that it functioned perfectly in my 2012 Cruze with the base stereo, or that it runs fine in my XP box at home and W8 box at work.
-only phone voice commands work, not the other commands detailed in the manual.
-shuffle turns itself on while I'm listening to an album via folder view.
-automatically switches to FM while searching for/scanning the USB drive.
-bluetooth lag (90-120 seconds for initial connection and 3-4 seconds during communication), sometimes have to toggle phone off and back on to get it to connect. Again, BT worked great in my Cruze, although the stereo would unpair/delete my phone if I toggled BT on within 30 seconds of starting the car.
-low bluetooth audio stream volume.
-3 music streaming apps, but only one nav app (which I tried and uninstalled after two incredibly aggravating hours).

The salesguy called me today to see how I was liking the car. "Great," sez I, "except that MyLink is a piece of crap." He was completely taken aback when I went over my gripes with it. If there's no firmware update available, I may see about getting them to replace it with a base stereo.

Since you have only worked with system for a few days I would suggest that you read up on the forum. The Sonic Mylink has several differences from other GM car systems. You would regret DOWNGRADING the Mylink. While it may not fit many peoples description of perfect, it is a good system. Give it a chance and read the manual. It is different than the Cruze.

 

[coinneach]

Since you have only worked with system for a few days I would suggest that you read up on the forum. The Sonic Mylink has several differences from other GM car systems. You would regret DOWNGRADING the Mylink. While it may not fit many peoples description of perfect, it is a good system. Give it a chance and read the manual. It is different than the Cruze.

I've read the manual (I'm a nerd, I read tech manuals in my spare time for fun). I've watched Chevy's videos. I've read Chevy's webpage. I read every single related post in every single thread on SOF before I joined (you know the phrase "LURK MOAR"? Yeah, I actually do that). "It's different" doesn't excuse basic failures of functionality and design. I don't want perfect. I just want it to do what it's supposed to do.

 

[rlworner@yahoo.com]

I agree, now that I am over 50 it is harder to read the small fonts - especially while driving.

 

[Lockett]

Has anyone created any apps since the release of the SDK?

 

[slammer0]

Has anyone created any apps since the release of the SDK?

There is no SDK for this system. I am iOS developer so I was interested in writing companion app for MyLink. Chevrolet gave the name "MyLink" to a lot of diffferent systems but the SDK is not for the one that is in the Sonic.

 

[Natesriv]

I agree, now that I am over 50 it is harder to read the small fonts - especially while driving.

I'm 43 and can't see **** up close... so the small fonts on the display sure do require a hard stare...great at 65mph!

 

[miteshpatel]

I have a 2014 RS Hatch. Question on the Tune-In Radio app in the Mylink unit. Pandora works just fine....I have a Galaxy S4 and can't get tune-in to come up in my car with the app. Is the app compatible with only iphone?

I launch the app from Mylink and it initiates tune-in radio on my phone, but then it just sits there and then eventually times out, while tune-in on my phone practically locks up my phone as sometimes it won't let me close the app.

Hi,
Same problem with me.
Did fresh install also tried on iPhone but still same thing.
I think this has to be problem with new tune-in updates.

 

[cmgeiser]

just to let everyone know this is the info I got from GM on carplay for 2014 and older

General Motors has committed to future partnership with Apple related to Apple CarPlay. At this time we cannot share the potential models or launch date. We do know that the implementation of CarPlay will not happen with the 2014 Model Year vehicles. More details will be released as we get closer to the launch. We appreciate your interest in General Motors.

 

[miteshpatel]

Is your Tunein app working??

Hi,
Does anyone has a working Tune-in App??
I tried Samsung galaxy note 3, Apple iPhone 4s & 5c, still no luck.
On my-link screen tune in opens and in cell also it shows connecting, But then it just sits there no operation.

 

[miteshpatel]

Tunein works for me (not pro version)... so not sure if that info is correct.

Hi,
Just wanted to know how tune-in works well in your car.
What phone are u using?
What Os Version your phone have?
What version of Tune-in you r using?
I did everything and its not working.

 

[KartRacer]

Yeh, mine does not work either. Worked before but I do not use the app normally. Running Iphone 5 on OS 8.2. I think, latest update from this past week.
I went out on the line before suggesting problems were GM and MyLink only to find problems resolved by Apple with update.
So I will wait until Apple gets there SHeet together.

 

[etac_owiec]

As any one know, for what is second USB?

Is functional?

 

[semperteneo]

So, there are now almost 1000 posts in this thread, with many questions asked and answered multiple times. Perhaps we should consider a MyLink section where Specific threads about MyLink issues...? For organization's sake...?

Instead of just telling everybody to post their questions in a crazy long, unnavigatable thread.

Just a thought.

Yes, trying to sift through this thread is ridiculous...


On that note - is there any resource available as to which phones the 2014 MyLink is actually compaitible with for voice dialing?

I have a Moto X (2013), and while the audio streaming works (pandora), voice dialing doesn't. Not a fan of having to scroll through the contact list while driving in order to make a call, should the need arise.

I know "Siri Hands Free" is supposed to achieve this, but what else is compatible?

 

[Thorium]

As any one know, for what is second USB?

Is functional?

Not for our cars.

The same HW is shared across multiple vehicle lines. Higher-scale cars would have a different OS build for the head unit, enabling the second port.

 

[GTPprix]

As any one know, for what is second USB?

Is functional?

It's for development use.

 

[adel]

It's for development use.

Hi, Someone knows this mylink password? You must press the main screen 10 x (ten times) the upper left corner. If you enter, you can change configuration of the camera rearview and video motion. Then, you can unlock these features.