[korbot]

Sorry if this is a double up, I did some searching but couldn't find a definitive answer as to whether or not the 2016 Hyundai i30's with the GD-03 unit would definitely get an android auto update or whether they would not.
Does anyone know if this has an official Australian plan, one way or the other?

Thanks, also - Hi

[cruiserfied]

There has been word going around about it but as yet there is nothing available.

[korbot]

Thanks, it's the No. 1 Thing I'm looking out for so if I see anything I'll be sure to post about it.
Cheers.

[kts350]

G'day Mate,
My first post on here, I'm reviewing an i30 SR this week and found this forum looking for info on the i30.
I saw your question about Android Auto so I've asked Hyundai for you hopefully will get an answer today sometime.

cheers,

Wayno

[elantraelite]

Cartronics in Knoxfield VIC import the car play head units. They would have more idea than Hyundai

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[korbot]

Let us know what you find kts350.

and yeah, I thought about going straight to cartronix but at the end of the day, the update has to come from Hyundai, so I figure I'd still like to get an official statement from them first so I can at least know where I stand with Hyundai.

I'm also waiting on a response from them, They said they would respond though. so fingers crossed.

[kts350]

Got reply from Hyundai they said there is an announcement about Android Auto coming shortly and it should only be something like a software upgrade if you have a compatible head unit which I assume is the head unit that already has apple play..
Mind you they just announced a few upgrades to the SR last night, so hopefully Android won't be too far behind.
I'm grilling them more then I do most other companies I review as the i30 is on the list of cars I'm looking at to buy.

[korbot]

Nice work, Hopefully you're right. I'll let you know if I hear back myself. Cheers.

[korbot]

So got an official response from Hyundai

Yes your vehicle is compatible with the Android Auto.

However Android Auto is expected to be released towards the end of 2016 at this stage for all vehicles which are currently compatible with Apple CarPlay. The audio unit will need a software upgrade which can be completed at any Hyundai Dealership.

The release of the Android Audio will also be posted on Facebook, and the Hyundai website.

Customer Care and the dealership network will have information once the update is available.

I guess it's what was expected but nice to have it in writing as the official plan. Now just have to hope it succeeds.

[korbot]

Book your appointments!
Hyundai adds Android Auto to i30, Elantra, Veloster, Tucson, Santa Fe

[Malcolm Walker]

Hi, have just sent following message to my dealer DVG Hyundai Maddington WA so will advise outcome here:Record of chat with DVG Drive on 14/9/2016 at 5.35 approx
Stephanie:
Hello! Welcome to Maddington Hyundai! Are you looking for a new or used car today?
Me: No Stephanie, I recently (18/3/2016) bought an I30 and am wondering when the Android Auto Vehicle software will be installed in my vehicle as I hear they are now available. DVG can also contact me on my email  or mob xxxxxxxxx5 to advise unless of course you can help. Thanks Malcolm
Stephanie:
Hi!
Let me read you message first. One moment please, thank you.
Thank you so much for patiently waiting.
Good evening Malcolm!
I will forward this to our service team and they will get in touch with you to provide the correct information in regards to the Android Auto Vehicle software installation to your vehicle.
Thank you for providing your contact details. May I have your car's Rego as well?
Me: ok, Thanks. MY rego is xxxxxx the deal no was xxxx and the sales rep's name was xxxxxxx. Cheers
Stephanie: Got it! Thank you for chatting with us Malcolm! Would there be anything else you'd like me to pass on to our consultants on your behalf?
Me: No thanks, just the date for the upgrade, though I have done over 11,000 kms so will be also checking in on a later date for the 15,000 service, probably in a month or two so it may be possible to do the two things at the same time? Thanks
Stephanie: I'll take note of that as well. Rest assured that someone will be in touch with you within 24hours or on the next business day for further assistance. If there is anything else I can assist you with, please let me know. We are online 24/7! Have a good night!
Thank you for contacting us.
Chat session disconnected.

[Dazzler]

Thanks Malcolm and welcome!

[CraigB]

@Malcolm Walker I'd recommend you remove your email from your post, unless you'd like spammers to harvest it

[Malcolm Walker]

Thanks for the advice CraigB. have done as suggested. Cheers!

[CraigB]

Wise move

[Thunderbird]

I had my i30 booked for its complimentary service on the 22nd of September, so I rang the service centre and asked about Android, Steve at the Hyundai service centre left a message saying that they will install it then, no problem. 

[Malcolm Walker]

Hi All
Re my request to my dealers about releasing the Amdroid Auto, here is my reply received last Friday

Good Morning Mal,

Thanks for your online enqury,

Yes the android update has been released, However we are still in the testing Phase here at the dealership,

We should be up and running with it, in the next few weeks.

Thanks

Regards,
 Service Advisor
DVG Automotive Group

[korbot]

So just an update. After a ton of searching I was confident that my "micom" version wasn't the latest, and the update seemed to specifically address bluetooth bugfixes.
So after considering installing myself with the methods listed on this forum, I decided to instead get the dealer to install it. They did and now I get sound and everything in AAuto seems to work (will observe over time and report anything weird).

Just one thing I might note for other people who may want to know. When I called the service centre and they looked at my upgrade, they thought my update was the most recent. It was only when I got them to specifically look at the micom number that they realised it was old, so just a heads up in case you're told you have latest, double check yourself as it may not be obvious in their system that they have a more recent update available.

Happy now though, and just in time for the "ok google" update.

[Dazzler]

Thanks very much for that update.