Owners of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan with navigation as of today can get Android Auto smartphone integration for free without having to visit a dealer. The tech feature allows drivers to access their phone’s functions, such as calls, music streaming, calendar, navigation and other apps, without engaging in the highly dangerous practice of physically handling their mobile device. Previously available for download at dealerships, Sonata owners/Android users can now make the update from home.
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When Android Auto is in use, the user’s phone screen becomes locked to dissuade the user from taking his or her eyes off the road, Hyundai stated. Familiar, easy-to-use interfaces also cut down on the learning curve for Android users, according to the automaker.
Owners can download the Android Auto software update by visiting a dealership or going to www.hyundaiusa.com/myhyundai and downloading it onto a USB memory drive. This requires users to register for a MyHyundai account and have the Android 5.0 “Lollipop” operating system or later, as well as to download the Android Auto companion app for their phone. The compatible navigation system with an 8-inch touch-screen is available on the Sonata Sport, Eco, Limited, Sport 2.0T and Limited 2.0T.
Hyundai earlier this year announced the launch of the similar Apple CarPlay for iPhone users on the 2015 Sonata, the first of its lineup to get the technology.
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Many Hyundai owners who have been waiting for promised updates to CarPlay and Android Auto will be happy that the wait is over. Today, Hyundai is releasing a free do-it-yourself updates for compatible Hyundai model cars to upgrade to CarPlay and Android Auto through its website. Hyundai says that no other automaker has supplied as large or comprehensive updates. Updates for CarPlay and Android Auto 2016 model-year Sonata Hybrid, Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, Veloster and Azera with Navigation will be announced at a later date.
The two systems Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are designed to bring common smartphone feature into to cars seamlessly. We learned at CES that the update was delayed due to incompatibility with the navigation software on some models. The good news is that owners of Hyundai models with navigation are not only getting new smartphone integration but they are also getting the navigation software updated for free.
“Now with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the maps are updated all the time on the phones,” said Miles Johnson, Senior Manager, Quality, Service and Technology, Public Relations at Hyundai North America, told AUTO Connected Car News.
CarPlay requires an iPhone with a lightning connector and iOS 7 or higher. Android requires and Android phone with Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher, a Bluetooth connection and the cable that came with the phone. If you ask Siri while connected to CarPlay, “What can Siri do?” She replies “You can ask me to get directions find businesses, make phone calls play music and check or send texts and emails. I can show you lots more when you’re not driving.”
Android Auto brings Android into the car for music, messaging Google Maps, calendar integration and phone functions using the touchscreen or the Ok Google through the voice button. At Google I/O it was announced Android Auto will be coming as a standalone product without cars on smartphone and Waze app will be added. Read Android Auto Tips & Tricks or Android Auto Review.
Download times on computers for the 2015-6 Sonata with Navigation, 2015-6 Genesis with Navigation or 2016 Tucson with Navigation can take between 1-3 hours to download from the computer and up to 40 minutes to install into the vehicles. Renault megane gt. While the 2016 Sonata (7″), 2016 Elantra GT with Navigation, 2017 Santa Fe with Navigation, 2017 Santa Fe Sport (7″) and Santa Fe Sport with Navigation take 15-30 minutes to download and 20 minutes to install. See chart below for more details of which model gets what kind of update and how long it takes.
If you don’t want to perform the upgrade you can take your Hyundai a local dealer. The dealer will charge the a fee for the labor required to install the software.
To update the software, you’ll need your VIN number USB Drive (USB 2 or lower) with at least 5GB of space or the SD card from the Navigation system. If you don’t have an SD card reader on your computer, you’ll need a USB card reader with an SD Card port. MyHyundai.com has installation guides to walk you through the process.
Soon, there will do-it-yourself installation videos on YouTube. In the meantime, a video from the last Hyundai update to Android Auto is very similar and follows bellow.
To register for an account, owners need their name, e-mail address, zip code and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Go to the MyHyundai owner’s site at https://www.hyundaiusa.com/myhyundai
LOG IN OR REGISTER – If you do not have a MyHyundai account, click Register.If you have a MyHyundai account, Click Log In.
Select the Vehicle you would like to update
In the vehicle.
WARNING: Do not shut off the engine while you are installing the software update.
The software will automatically update through seven steps:
1. Preparing System Update 2. Copying Files 3. Preparing System Update (System automatically reboots. Blank screen will momentarily appear.) 4. Updating the System 5. Updating GPS 6. Updating Modem (Does not apply to non-Bluelink-equipped vehicles.) 7. Updating uCom
NOTE: There will be multiple occurrences where the Hyundai logo or display will be black during the update process. This is normal. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the update process.
For vehicles with Navigation there is another process. The steps at the Hyundai website are almost the same except the software is downloaded to the SD Card. Regular SD Cards will not work because cars require automotive grade SD cards to deal with the heat in cars and other factors.
If you have trouble, you can call Hyundai customer support at (800) 633-5151
Mon – Fri 5:00 am – 7:00 pm PST
Sat – Sun, 6:30 am -3:00 pm PST
It is best to wait for time when you don’t need to use your car immediately.
Read Android Auto review from Lynn Walford. Look for CarPlay review on GearBrain in the next few weeks.
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2005 ford courier workshop manual free download. Here’s the video from the previous Hyundai Sonata Android Auto update.
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