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      09-15-2020, 10:54 AM   #1
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Anyone have a software update recently? Here are a few changes...

So yesterday I took my ride in for an oil change and the dealer performed a software update.

Here a couple changes I've noticed:
  • Apple CarPlay directions now show up in the HUD as well as the instrument panel.
  • There are a few more options/selections for what to show/hide in the instrument panel (at least with my perception, but I could've just missed this previously and only noticed it now due to me actively looking for differences).
  • Most importantly, my Connected App now works flawlessly, both with Remote View and all other commands. It's about time!

Anyone notice anything else?
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the apple carplay in the HUD is HUGE. wow..

can this update be done OTA or is it a dealer performed update?
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the apple carplay in the HUD is HUGE. wow..

can this update be done OTA or is it a dealer performed update?
I have a 2020. I'm not entirely sure if it can be done for 2018-2019, and how OTA works for 2021 forward, but for my model year (same as yours it seems), it required a dealer-performed update.
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      09-15-2020, 02:55 PM   #4
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Keep in mind the only map that works is Apple Maps. And let's be honest. Who actually uses that??? Lol
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thats a good point apple maps is still trash
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Keep in mind the only map that works is Apple Maps. And let's be honest. Who actually uses that??? Lol
I use Apple Maps all the time. Zero issues.
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You can use any map you want on CarPlay. I use waze everyday.
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You can use any map you want on CarPlay. I use waze everyday.
With the instructions showing in the HUD?
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Can anyone with a 2018-2019 confirm this update? Sounds like I might only be for 2020. To have the HUD show Apple CarPlay directions?? Wow! That would be amazing!

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So yesterday I took my ride in for an oil change and the dealer performed a software update.

Here a couple changes I've noticed:
  • Apple CarPlay directions now show up in the HUD as well as the instrument panel.
  • There are a few more options/selections for what to show/hide in the instrument panel (at least with my perception, but I could've just missed this previously and only noticed it now due to me actively looking for differences).
  • Most importantly, my Connected App now works flawlessly, both with Remote View and all other commands. It's about time!

Anyone notice anything else?
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what can you now show on the instrument panel?
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what can you now show on the instrument panel?
break in service is due in 300mi. I would like to know as well before they update it.
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You can use any map you want on CarPlay. I use waze everyday.
Waze does not show up in the hud. At least according to everyone in the M8 forum who just got the update. So if you are the only one to get this to work we will require photos to prove it.

Until then It's only Apple Maps that show up in the HUD. And its sucks compared to google and waze so useless update to majority who don't use it. But nothing wrong with using it.
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Waze does not show up in the hud. At least according to everyone in the M8 forum who just got the update. So if you are the only one to get this to work we will require photos to prove it.

Until then It's only Apple Maps that show up in the HUD. And its sucks compared to google and waze so useless update to majority who don't use it. But nothing wrong with using it.
I personally find zero advantages in my daily use for Google Maps over Apple Maps for directions to places. Finding business info or phone numbers on my phone, I definitely prefer Google though.

Waze is useful but I find it too cluttered.
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what can you now show on the instrument panel?
I’ll take a picture today. I’m unsure if any of the things are new as I mentioned in my original post, but in my hunt for differences I perceived a few changes.
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Waze does not show up in the hud. At least according to everyone in the M8 forum who just got the update. So if you are the only one to get this to work we will require photos to prove it.

Until then It's only Apple Maps that show up in the HUD. And its sucks compared to google and waze so useless update to majority who don't use it. But nothing wrong with using it.
I personally find zero advantages in my daily use for Google Maps over Apple Maps for directions to places. Finding business info or phone numbers on my phone, I definitely prefer Google though.

Waze is useful but I find it too cluttered.
I only use waze for police and to help me decipher police on the side of the road vs broken down cars as most my police are in unmarked cars and can't tell the difference at range. Plus I find it's traffic updates much faster and more accurate.
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I noticed this change as well on my 2020. I only stumbled onto this feature because I asked Siri for directions while driving and of course she default to Apple Maps. I mostly use Google maps because I find it REALLY handy when she show police activity on the route. Already save my a$$ once. Hopefully iOS 14 will allow you to change default map apps at some point.
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