2016-18 infotainment update from the 2019? - Page 2

90503 · 04-11-2018, 12:55 PM

FWIW my 2017 Impala MyLink has a feature for software updates....Not sure exactly how it all works, it's all new to me, but a few friends that have seen mine were very impressed with the mylink nav, etc, compared to what they are using....I'll be lucky if I can figure out how it all works before I ever need to worry about updates...lol...

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 04-11-2018, 04:24 PM

The 6th gen Camaro has that too, needs a WiFi connection to download updates. I still remember getting update which added a bunch more apps to the "store", and to my vehicle (deleted all of it, it's not exactly Google Play).

Honestly I'm pretty happy with Mylink as it is - plenty snappy, good resolution, between it and Android Auto, all the stuff I need on the road.

s1dest3p · 04-11-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsChristianInHD

Does anyone believe there will be a hack or update for our 2016-18 cars for the digital display from the photos of the 2019 infotainment 3 update? Looks pretty good. Wouldn’t mind having the update. I doubt they won’t change the hardware within the 2019 screens.

Do we know what exactly is different? And what do you mean by "digital display"?

fastball · 04-11-2018, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s1dest3p

Do we know what exactly is different? And what do you mean by "digital display"?

The auxillary gauges (fuel, temp, oil, volts) at the top of the DIC look slightly different for 2019. The look more like old school auxillary gauges

metros11 · 04-11-2018, 09:57 PM

So what new features does this 2019 infotainment system have over the previous release?

ItsChristianInHD · 04-11-2018, 10:34 PM

Its a refreshed look. I love the system already but hey ill take something new and refreshing.

WhyUMad1LE · 04-12-2018, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastball

The auxillary gauges (fuel, temp, oil, volts) at the top of the DIC look slightly different for 2019. The look more like old school auxillary gauges

That OP is referring to the touchscreen not the gauges.

red_johnny · 04-12-2018, 03:35 AM

I was wondering about that too. An update for the system to reflect the new changes would be nice. If only the auto world would take to updates like Apple, update all devices based off of the latest and greatest. To a degree of course, cant update to a point where the hardware cant handle.

marcgo2 · 04-12-2018, 10:42 AM

My buddy has a Chevy SS, and the infotainment system sucks. I'm just glad we didn't get that version.

w0lfman · 07-17-2018, 04:42 AM

bumping this topic a bit... so did anyone get info on actual hw updates on HMI/screen?

cskipgo · 07-17-2018, 10:32 AM

Someone posted on a CamaroFest video that the new system is 1080p versus the 16-18 that is 720

F1FTY · 07-17-2018, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cskipgo

Someone posted on a CamaroFest video that the new system is 1080p versus the 16-18 that is 720

sounds like a hardware change if thats the case

guitarman8373 · 07-17-2018, 04:56 PM

I understand adding small changes every year to entice buyers to go for the newer year model but I wish there was always an option to but the stuff from Chevy for your older year car. Especially these software updates on old hardware.

Like how the 1le and Zl1 have shift lights now. Best you could get in 2016 was a fully loaded 2SS. No shift lights.

ItsChristianInHD · 07-17-2018, 05:21 PM

Yep, I’m sure someone will figure it out somewhere. That I’m sure you can get a unit and install it into our cars.

My deal is I wish the HUD could have more options. Like the Nav one is completely useless if you don’t have the Nav option. Either let us have CarPlay or Android Auto displayed up there?

04-12-2018, 10:42 AM	#23
marcgo2 Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IL Posts: 339	My buddy has a Chevy SS, and the infotainment system sucks. I'm just glad we didn't get that version. __________________

07-17-2018, 04:56 PM	#27
guitarman8373 Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro fully loaded. Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 249 View My Garage	I understand adding small changes every year to entice buyers to go for the newer year model but I wish there was always an option to but the stuff from Chevy for your older year car. Especially these software updates on old hardware. Like how the 1le and Zl1 have shift lights now. Best you could get in 2016 was a fully loaded 2SS. No shift lights. __________________

04-11-2018, 12:55 PM	#15
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,426	FWIW my 2017 Impala MyLink has a feature for software updates....Not sure exactly how it all works, it's all new to me, but a few friends that have seen mine were very impressed with the mylink nav, etc, compared to what they are using....I'll be lucky if I can figure out how it all works before I ever need to worry about updates...lol...

04-11-2018, 04:24 PM	#16
Lazerbrainz2k3 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS - M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 971	The 6th gen Camaro has that too, needs a WiFi connection to download updates. I still remember getting update which added a bunch more apps to the "store", and to my vehicle (deleted all of it, it's not exactly Google Play). Honestly I'm pretty happy with Mylink as it is - plenty snappy, good resolution, between it and Android Auto, all the stuff I need on the road.

04-11-2018, 09:57 PM	#19
metros11 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 776	So what new features does this 2019 infotainment system have over the previous release?

04-11-2018, 10:34 PM	#20
ItsChristianInHD Drives: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS 3.6L Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 1,313	Its a refreshed look. I love the system already but hey ill take something new and refreshing.

04-12-2018, 03:35 AM	#22
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	I was wondering about that too. An update for the system to reflect the new changes would be nice. If only the auto world would take to updates like Apple, update all devices based off of the latest and greatest. To a degree of course, cant update to a point where the hardware cant handle.

07-17-2018, 04:42 AM	#24
w0lfman Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Dubai Posts: 8	bumping this topic a bit... so did anyone get info on actual hw updates on HMI/screen?

07-17-2018, 10:32 AM	#25
cskipgo Drives: 2019 2SS A10 Shadow Gray Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 210	Someone posted on a CamaroFest video that the new system is 1080p versus the 16-18 that is 720

07-17-2018, 05:21 PM	#28
ItsChristianInHD Drives: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS 3.6L Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 1,313	Yep, I’m sure someone will figure it out somewhere. That I’m sure you can get a unit and install it into our cars. My deal is I wish the HUD could have more options. Like the Nav one is completely useless if you don’t have the Nav option. Either let us have CarPlay or Android Auto displayed up there?

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