Kia Stinger Navigation Map Update

[SOCAL2.0]

my wife likes the nature sounds of the ocean Had to get use to the navi but it does work and I use apple play anyways 80% of time

 

[rpoffen]

Before I go through all 45 pages of posts on this thread, can someone explain what the map update policy is? I purchased a 2019 GT2 (used) last week, and by clicking around the UVO website (I think that is how got to it), I found the Kia map updater app for my PC. Once I plugged in my VIN, I was able to download the latest SW version (120, old was 097) and updated without paying for anything. Are they free now?
Thanks!

 

[vipeboy2000]

Before I go through all 45 pages of posts on this thread, can someone explain what the map update policy is? I purchased a 2019 GT2 (used) last week, and by clicking around the UVO website (I think that is how got to it), I found the Kia map updater app for my PC. Once I plugged in my VIN, I was able to download the latest SW version (120, old was 097) and updated without paying for anything. Are they free now?
Thanks!

Yes they are free

 

[rpoffen]

Yes they are free

Awesome, Thanks.

 

[Blingen]

Since the update i have only figured out how to pause a route from the map screen. How do I cancel a route? I think I checked all the screens and could not find it.

 

[SoCalSHO]

I just hit the voice button and say cancel route.

Since the update i have only figured out how to pause a route from the map screen. How do I cancel a route? I think I checked all the screens and could not find it.

 

[Blingen]

I just hit the voice button and say cancel route.

Thanks! I went through all the screens and could not find it.

 

[rdromance]

You can also long press on the pause button.

 

[Blingen]

You can also long press on the pause button.

DUH! I never thought of trying that. Thanks!

 

[stingertig]

I just discovered this thread, had no idea navigation was upgradable. I am still running the factory nav version on my 2018.

I was about to update to the latest nav downloaded from Kia, but noticed some people report Google Search is removed in newer versions of navigation.

Can someone in Canada who runs the latest version confirm that this is so? In that case I'd rather stay on the old version since I use Google Search a lot (the one that you get by tapping the "G" icon in nav menu).

 

[Marc Collins]

I just discovered this thread, had no idea navigation was upgradable. I am still running the factory nav version on my 2018.

I was about to update to the latest nav downloaded from Kia, but noticed some people report Google Search is removed in newer versions of navigation.

Can someone in Canada who runs the latest version confirm that this is so? In that case I'd rather stay on the old version since I use Google Search a lot (the one that you get by tapping the "G" icon in nav menu).

It's still there. There was a scare about it, but all good. Probably someone who loaded the US version (that doesn't have the telematics support). And the Google search works even better from the rear view mirror button! Can't live without the Google as the built-in nav voice recognition and addresses database is far inferior (that's the polite description).

 

[Grump]

It's still there. There was a scare about it, but all good. Probably someone who loaded the US version (that doesn't have the telematics support). And the Google search works even better from the rear view mirror button! Can't live without the Google as the built-in nav voice recognition and addresses database is far inferior (that's the polite description).

My rear view doesnt have a voice button, and I dont see a G in the nav menus anywhere. Is there a way to call the google assistant from the interface without android auto? Yes my car is Canadian and so is the software.

 

[BUZSTINGR]

My rear view doesnt have a voice button, and I dont see a G in the nav menus anywhere. Is there a way to call the google assistant from the interface without android auto? Yes my car is Canadian and so is the software.

Same with my 2019...no "G" Google Search in the NAV Menu

 

[BUZSTINGR]

Same with my 2019...no "G" Google Search in the NAV Menu

Oh, wait....Is this specific to Android Auto...DOH!....
I have Apple CarPlay, but never used it. Only use Bluetooth.

 

[Marc Collins]

My rear view doesnt have a voice button, and I dont see a G in the nav menus anywhere. Is there a way to call the google assistant from the interface without android auto? Yes my car is Canadian and so is the software.

Not voice. It's the middle button on the left. If equipped with telematics, when you press that button the prompt will appear on the screen and you simply state an address or a name of a store or location as you would into Google. This has nothing to do with Android or Apple--it is using the Internet connection built into the car.

The difference is that this prompt will understand what you say 99.9% of the tine and can comprehend plain English. The nav voice prompt is completely incompetent and is attached to a woefully outdated database (even if you have the very latest).

 

[Grump]

Not voice. It's the middle button on the left. If equipped with telematics, when you press that button the prompt will appear on the screen and you simply state an address or a name of a store or location as you would into Google. This has nothing to do with Android or Apple--it is using the Internet connection built into the car.

The difference is that this prompt will understand what you say 99.9% of the tine and can comprehend plain English. The nav voice promp

Always wondered what that button did!

So the prompt looks/sounds the same as "offline" mode but its actually online. I actually had this issue yesterday where I used it and it said "connection error, switching to offline mode" and searched the local DB instead.

Are you sure its google? There's no indication its google, it could be any online service.

 

[G-535266]

I'm glad I found this thread! That rear view mirror button has never understood anything I've said, it's complete trash. Is there an update or config I need to do for it to work?

 

[Transmetal]

So, I'm upgrading my base gt. Bought the 8" screen and nav head unit out of a gt2. It came with an sd card. Can I still update the nav when updates come out?

 

[Marc Collins]

So, I'm upgrading my base gt. Bought the 8" screen and nav head unit out of a gt2. It came with an sd card. Can I still update the nav when updates come out?

If it's working now, there should be no reason it won't update if you are in a jurisdiction with free updates.

 

[Transmetal]

Thanks for the info