Hyundai to offer Android auto and Carplay in free update!*

i30premy · **May 28, 2016, 02:49:49**

A couple of articles on this:

Hyundai Announces Android Auto Support For Some 2015-2017 Vehicles Via A DIY Update
I'll be missing out on my 2012 GD

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hyundaiusa.vr - not available for my devices though

VaerO · **Reply #1: May 30, 2016, 23:52:09**

Came across it on Facebook!!

"Hyundai to offer a free update for models ranging back to 2015, that will enable android auto and apple Carplay n theses cars!"

The catch tho is that it seems to only be available in the US at the moment.

The update is free, although the dealer can do it for a set fee (unknown).

Link:

Hyundai models are getting Android Auto and CarPlay with a DIY update | The Verge

ko · **Reply #2: June 01, 2016, 01:48:00**

Sorry if this is a really dumb question but is it possible for someone in the US to download this and upload it for the rest of us to use? Or are we going to run into compatibility issues?

elantraelite · **Reply #3: June 01, 2016, 20:54:44**

For some reason I think the US uses a different head unit to Australia

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elantraelite · **Reply #4: June 01, 2016, 21:03:43**

I don't think it is available to Australia as we use a different head unit in our cars sourced locally from Cartronics (all models in Australia except for the models that come with GPS which are from Korea..
But these run Windows CE on them so not sure if they can be upgraded to Carplay

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ko · **Reply #5: June 02, 2016, 01:06:04**

Well mine already offers apple carplay but I have an android so I'm waiting for the android auto update..

elantraelite · **Reply #6: June 02, 2016, 13:05:24**

Ko - yes Cartronics will be the one working the Android Auto update for your head unit

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texasranger · **Reply #7: June 05, 2016, 11:12:41**

Are we likely to see upgrades to the infotainment for units as far back as my 2013 Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 6spd Hatch?

While my dealer says yes, I do wonder if that's just a standard answer?

Dazzler · **Reply #8: June 05, 2016, 12:15:24**

I personally doubt it....

VaerO · **Reply #9: June 06, 2016, 13:19:39**

I've chatted with Hyundai Australia via Facebook and the guy that answered said this won't be happening in Australia

Dazzler · **Reply #10: June 07, 2016, 00:46:11**

Very seldom does any manufacturer of cars (or any electronic equipment) do software or firmware upgrades for anything more than say 12 months old.

It would cost them too much money and time with notification, implementation and trouble shooting!

wilrc1 · **Reply #11: June 18, 2016, 08:27:56**

Any timeframe updates on when Android Auto will be rolled out across the 2016 range? I'm not committing to a new Hyundai until they release it

The Gonz · **Reply #12: June 18, 2016, 08:32:47**

That was me in 2008 wanting factory cruise control in a CRDi. I waited a full year for one to appear.

paul0605 · **Reply #13: September 13, 2016, 05:55:55**

Hey guys

A few of us have Highlanders (Tuscan / Santa Fe) & we have been told my Hyundai that Carplay & Andriod Auto will not be coming as our Nav units "are not compatible". Can anyone shed any light on why this might be? Already some of you seem to know the Nav units are sourced from Korea (whereas the Australian ones come from Cartronics), so that's already something.

Thanks!

CraigB · **Reply #14: September 13, 2016, 08:45:37**

Quote from: paul0605 on September 13, 2016, 05:55:55

Hey guys

A few of us have Highlanders (Tuscan / Santa Fe) & we have been told my Hyundai that Carplay & Andriod Auto will not be coming as our Nav units "are not compatible". Can anyone shed any light on why this might be? Already some of you seem to know the Nav units are sourced from Korea (whereas the Australian ones come from Cartronics), so that's already something.

Thanks!

I'm not sure of the other models you listed but the upgrade is only for i30's with the GD03 headunit which I believe is in the 2015 till current.

vnaysharma · **Reply #15: September 13, 2016, 12:14:27**

Hey guys, just read an article that Hyundai has added Android Auto to all the latest models. It takes around 15 mins at the dealership to het the update.

Source:

Hyundai adds Android Auto

Thunderbird · **Reply #16: September 14, 2016, 01:53:39**

http://behindthewheel.com.au/2016/09/android-auto-comes-to-hyundai-models/

paul0605 · **Reply #17: September 14, 2016, 02:17:39**

I'm not sure of the other models you listed but the upgrade is only for i30's with the GD03 headunit which I believe is in the 2015 till current.
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Cool, thanks for that. I contacted the company that makes / provides the headunits with Nav & they said that it wasn't the hardware, it's that the software hasn't been developed yet. So an interesting one!

Interesting I read in a couple of other threads that ppl have been able to purchase replacement compatible headunits (i.e.GD03) from Hyundai - cost a bit, but didn't know that could be an option.

vnaysharma · **Reply #18: September 15, 2016, 07:16:21**

Why would the not provide the update files on My Hyundai portal so that anyone can update it themselves. The earliest time Suttons gave me was 10th of November to get the update done!

CraigB · **Reply #19: September 15, 2016, 07:31:49**

Quote from: vnaysharma on September 15, 2016, 07:16:21

Why would the not provide the update files on My Hyundai portal so that anyone can update it themselves.

I'd say that if the update was performed by the customer then you might void the warranty on the unit

Possibly copy write issues/laws involved as well.

cruiserfied · **Reply #20: September 15, 2016, 10:55:10**

Quote from: vnaysharma on September 15, 2016, 07:16:21

Why would the not provide the update files on My Hyundai portal so that anyone can update it themselves. The earliest time Suttons gave me was 10th of November to get the update done!

10th of Nov. Thats a joke, they can't possibly be booked that solid that far ahead that they can't fit in an audio unit upgrade.

vnaysharma · **Reply #21: September 15, 2016, 11:20:23**

Quote from: cruiserfied on September 15, 2016, 10:55:10

Quote from: vnaysharma on September 15, 2016, 07:16:21
Why would the not provide the update files on My Hyundai portal so that anyone can update it themselves. The earliest time Suttons gave me was 10th of November to get the update done!

10th of Nov. Thats a joke, they can't possibly be booked that solid that far ahead that they can't fit in an audio unit upgrade.

My thoughts exactly. Maybe the chick at Arncliffe was too lazy to lookup the dates and pulled a random date. Called up Suttons Roseberry today and got a booking for next Tuesday.

Excited!!

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cruiserfied · **Reply #22: September 15, 2016, 11:24:12**

Quote from: vnaysharma on September 15, 2016, 11:20:23

Quote from: cruiserfied on September 15, 2016, 10:55:10
Quote from: vnaysharma on September 15, 2016, 07:16:21
Why would the not provide the update files on My Hyundai portal so that anyone can update it themselves. The earliest time Suttons gave me was 10th of November to get the update done!

10th of Nov. Thats a joke, they can't possibly be booked that solid that far ahead that they can't fit in an audio unit upgrade.
My thoughts exactly. Maybe the chick at Arncliffe was too lazy to lookup the dates and pulled a random date. Called up Suttons Roseberry today and got a booking for next Tuesday. Excited!!

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Thats more like it.

vnaysharma · **Reply #23: September 20, 2016, 05:05:45**

UPDATE|: Went to suttons today for the update, and after an hour of fuckaround they come back and say that the android auto update has a couple of glitches so they did not install it and they don't know when they're gonna have a stable version.
so no luck

What a letdown!

Dazzler · **Reply #24: September 20, 2016, 05:18:39**

Hopefully @cruiserfied might have some update on this going forward. I hope Suttons weren't bullshiting to save themselves some work...

Thunderbird · **Reply #25: September 20, 2016, 10:16:59**

I find it difficult to believe that Hyundai would allow a glitchy, untested piece of software to get in to their dealer network

Anyway, mine is due to be updated on Thursday and I will post results on this forum.

cruiserfied · **Reply #26: September 20, 2016, 13:26:50**

They need to try again.
We have done the update on over 15 vehicles now with no issues (mostly new stock but that makes no difference)

Thunderbird · **Reply #27: September 23, 2016, 00:15:58**

Quote from: vnaysharma on September 20, 2016, 05:05:45

UPDATE|: Went to suttons today for the update, and after an hour of fuckaround they come back and say that the android auto update has a couple of glitches so they did not install it and they don't know when they're gonna have a stable version.
so no luck
What a letdown!

Smells like bull

to me, they are probably busy and don't want to do any unpaid work. I would be emailing Hyundai and complaining.

My Android update thread is here ----->

Successful Android Auto Update No glitches found.