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. 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. CarPlay requires an iPhone with a lightning connector and iOS 7 or higher. Android requires and Android phone with Android 5. 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.
Download times on computers for the Sonata with Navigation, Genesis with Navigation or Tucson with Navigation can take between hours to download from the computer and up to 40 minutes to install into the vehicles. See chart below for more details of which model gets what kind of update and how long it takes. The dealer will charge the a fee for the labor required to install the software. Soon, there will do-it-yourself installation videos on YouTube.
Previous How to clean BMW i3 injectors? About The Author. Related Posts. Search for:. How to adjust handbrake on Infiniti Q60? How to fold the front seat down on Toyota Tundra? Update: according to the forum auther, Sernaiko, this is the original Hyundai firmware, and has not been modified in any way, so, in theory, the risk should be minimal. Note: I took a video of the in-car parts of the procedure and posted to youtube here, which may be of help.
In the end, you will have the latest firmware installed and you can plug in your smartphone to enjoy Android Auto or Apple Carplay. Note I take no credit whatsoever for the firmware.
It was not created by me. I simply downloaded it and followed Google translated instructions from users Sernaiko and raler over at drive2. Panoramic sunroof. Dual automatic temperature control with Clean Air Ionizer and auto defogger. Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror. There, you will navigate to the download link in the top navigation bar, which includes links to download either Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Follow the prompts for downloading either software, and when complete, you will run the file and transfer it to your USB drive. Note: Depending on your connection speed, the download may take up to a few hours or more. This will start the installation process.
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