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2010_camaro · 07-30-2014, 05:31 PM

So I don't have all the features on my radio like others. Is there a way to update my radio to get other features?

31B · 07-30-2014, 05:34 PM

Only way is to change out your Radio for one that has the features you want.

Check here: http://www.gen5diy.com/

760bowtie · 07-30-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010_camaro

So I don't have all the features on my radio like others. Is there a way to update my radio to get other features?

What features don't you have? I have a 14 also and didn't know the radios had different features other than nav.

wayne watson · 07-30-2014, 05:53 PM

mine is my link without navi and still has way more stuff than i'll ever use

benji276289 · 07-30-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010_camaro

So I don't have all the features on my radio like others. Is there a way to update my radio to get other features?

I'm guessing you don't have navigation. If that is the case, you would have to have a whole new Mylink installed with navigation. That will probably cost you north of $2000. You could go aftermarket but it will probably be pretty close in cost plus you would need to find an installer. Other than nav and no-nav, there are no other options.

jcsuddre · 07-30-2014, 07:41 PM

Lol @people still using car nav · I could never justify a 2k or 4k increase just for nav · With the advent of the smartphone car nav was killed in mid 2000's·

2010_camaro · 07-30-2014, 09:18 PM

I want the app feature and navigation.

trodecke · 07-30-2014, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jcsuddre

I could never justify a 2k or 4k increase just for nav

Assuming your model of Camaro comes with Mylink, it's only $795 (MSRP) more to get NAV.

I agree that with my Note 2 being 5.5" and always having updated maps via Google Maps, car NAV isn't nearly as important as it was before. I still splurged and went with the NAV option on the 2SS (that I'll hopefully be picking up tomorrow).

thkfast · 07-31-2014, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jcsuddre

Lol @people still using car nav · I could never justify a 2k or 4k increase just for nav · With the advent of the smartphone car nav was killed in mid 2000's·

I ordered mine with navigation, I think it was an $1800 option. I admit it's expensive compared to a smart phone or a window mounted Garmin, but I don't have to worry about interruptions with cellular service, having my smart phone in nav mode for the entire trip or pulling a dedicated Garmin off the windshield. It has a nice big screen and when it "speaks directions" it mutes the stereo and uses the car speakers and since it's part of the whole Mylink system, each upcoming move is displayed in the HUD as well. I think it's a nice convenience, but I understand what you're saying.

2010_camaro · 07-31-2014, 05:01 AM

I don't use nav but I'd just like to have more. I see you can update the software so I didn't know if there was something out there I can plug into the USB and get more outta my radio.
Yes it is a MyLink.

2010_camaro · 07-31-2014, 05:06 AM

I don't use nav but I'd just like to have more. I see you can update the software so I didn't know if there was something out there I can plug into the USB and get more outta my radio.
Yes it is a MyLink.

goinggone14 · 07-31-2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010_camaro

I want the app feature and navigation.

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Originally Posted by 2010_camaro

I don't use nav but I'd just like to have more. I see you can update the software so I didn't know if there was something out there I can plug into the USB and get more outta my radio.
Yes it is a MyLink.

So, like others have said, you cannot have Navigation without receiving an entirely new radio unit. This is far to expensive to consider if you don't even use it...

As for the "app feature" - do you mean weather, gas prices, movie times, etc? These features are in EVERY MyLink and require an active OnStar subscription to use these apps. If they do not appear on your Menu, then you may have removed pages or altered your Apps on the screen. This can be undone or modified in the CONFIG menu.

The MyLink software updates you're referring to are not upgrades or improvements to the MyLink unit, they're simply there to update all similar units as required over time.

The USB comment leads me to believe that you simply do not know how to use Pandora, Bluetooth Music, or other synced radio features with your phone/memory device. Can you please elaborate on what you know about, or do not know about?

Black 13 Maro · 07-31-2014, 08:38 AM

When I use maps on my iphone through Bluetooth or the sync cable it also mutes the radio and plays the directions through the speakers just like a factory installed mylink nav

jeffa · 07-31-2014, 01:02 PM

I will take a built-in navigation system over a phone based one any day. More integrated into the audio system, shows turn by turn not only on a 7" screen but also in the HUD display. Also, way more options on how to navigate and more flexibility with selecting POI's than phone based systems. Also, built-in nav does not require a cell signal to work, and does not eat into your phone's data plan usage.

More and more restrictions will be placed on how cell phones are used in a car, with texting already banned in most states, it's just a matter of time until phone navigation is deemed to distractive and will be regulated just like texting and not using your phone hands free.

07-30-2014, 05:31 PM	#1
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	14 SS radio. So I don't have all the features on my radio like others. Is there a way to update my radio to get other features? __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

07-30-2014, 05:53 PM	#4
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	mine is my link without navi and still has way more stuff than i'll ever use __________________

07-30-2014, 09:18 PM	#7
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	I want the app feature and navigation. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

07-31-2014, 05:01 AM	#10
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	I don't use nav but I'd just like to have more. I see you can update the software so I didn't know if there was something out there I can plug into the USB and get more outta my radio. Yes it is a MyLink. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

07-31-2014, 05:06 AM	#11
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	I don't use nav but I'd just like to have more. I see you can update the software so I didn't know if there was something out there I can plug into the USB and get more outta my radio. Yes it is a MyLink. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

07-30-2014, 05:34 PM	#2
31B Drives: 2014 Black 1SS A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cameron, NC Posts: 659	Only way is to change out your Radio for one that has the features you want. Check here: http://www.gen5diy.com/

07-30-2014, 07:41 PM	#6
jcsuddre Drives: 2016 black 2 ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Lenoir NC Posts: 261 View My Garage	Lol @people still using car nav · I could never justify a 2k or 4k increase just for nav · With the advent of the smartphone car nav was killed in mid 2000's·

07-31-2014, 08:38 AM	#13
Black 13 Maro Drives: 13' Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fontana, California Posts: 208	When I use maps on my iphone through Bluetooth or the sync cable it also mutes the radio and plays the directions through the speakers just like a factory installed mylink nav

07-31-2014, 01:02 PM	#14
jeffa Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Ashen Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 585	I will take a built-in navigation system over a phone based one any day. More integrated into the audio system, shows turn by turn not only on a 7" screen but also in the HUD display. Also, way more options on how to navigate and more flexibility with selecting POI's than phone based systems. Also, built-in nav does not require a cell signal to work, and does not eat into your phone's data plan usage. More and more restrictions will be placed on how cell phones are used in a car, with texting already banned in most states, it's just a matter of time until phone navigation is deemed to distractive and will be regulated just like texting and not using your phone hands free.