Fullscreen Apple CarPlay OTA Update Coming Soon! - Per Ford (Mike Levine)

[BroncoBoy22]

This is most likely a rollout. When developers launch new software revisions, they ramp the percentage of users exposed to the new version to monitor for issues. This way, bugs can be found by testing with a smaller number of users, before rolling out fully to an entire population of Bronco drivers and exposing them to software issues.

I wish we knew when to expect the rollout to hit us

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[LIVETOLEARN]

I wish they got rid of the top bar totally and put it at the bottom.

 

[Sonny]

This is most likely a rollout. When developers launch new software revisions, they ramp the percentage of users exposed to the new version to monitor for issues. This way, bugs can be found by testing with a smaller number of users, before rolling out fully to an entire population of Bronco drivers and exposing them to software issues.

That’s not how the software cycle works in the professional world. Especially in automotive (see ISO-26262 for more details).

Phased rollouts (if that’s what this is) are often only for performance and streamlining resources such as network bandwidth and processing power.

 

[buck_6G]

That’s not how the software cycle works in the professional world. Especially in automotive (see ISO-26262 for more details).

Phased rollouts (if that’s what this is) are often only for performance and streamlining resources such as network bandwidth and processing power.

Ok, you can tell my last three employers they've been rolling out mobile apps wrong

 

[Sonny]

Ok, you can tell my last three employers they've been rolling out mobile apps wrong

They have been. And I’d be glad to explain how moronic that approach is.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

So 2 days ago, my FE pulled an update while at a motel with no wifi....showed the download icon and an amazon alexas icon in upper right corner...hotspot password was also reset. Uncertain if the update included the fullscreen, it dont work with my car play MMB box yet. Gonna try an apple i-pad today and see.

Anyone have this update try it on android auto?

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

Not free but there is a product that you can install that will allow full scrolling in CarPlay when in motion. I have installed it a while back

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Can you tell us if the unit you installed also tricks the mirror lights to be able to stay on above 7 mph or the zone lighting available at speed?

I would buy it just for those features alone.

 

[j_anderson]

Can you tell us if the unit you installed also tricks the mirror lights to be able to stay on above 7 mph or the zone lighting available at speed?

I would buy it just for those features alone.

It has no effect on those features

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

Heres what i see on Ford pass

 

[mpeugeot]

Heres what i see on Ford pass

And still my Bronco thinks that 1.9.0 is the best and latest version of the software. ugh.

 

[MrGreen55]

And still my Bronco thinks that 1.9.0 is the best and latest version of the software. ugh.

You may have to take it to a dealer or it what going on with some of the mach e were some people are stuck on certain update until Ford fixes it.

 

[mpeugeot]

You may have to take it to a dealer or it what going on with some of the mach e were some people are stuck on certain update until Ford fixes it.

I am probably going to force it myself (unless I have to have the front axle replaced under warranty, in which case, I will allow them to do it at the same time). I do have FDRS (but would have to pay $50 for the 2 day license to force the update - which is less hassle than dealing with just about any dealership).

 

[BroncoBoy22]

And still my Bronco thinks that 1.9.0 is the best and latest version of the software. ugh.

So frustrating! 2.5.3 here and same boat

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

I am probably going to force it myself (unless I have to have the front axle replaced under warranty, in which case, I will allow them to do it at the same time). I do have FDRS (but would have to pay $50 for the 2 day license to force the update - which is less hassle than dealing with just about any dealership).

You can use FDRS to update the module, in fact it will give you that suggested option in FDRS...and it takes 5 hrs and a 32gig usb stick and a 12 v car charger. HOWEVER this is NOT the same as the recent OTA update I received.

The android auto fullscreen is completey bogus and leaves a new black screen on the right smaller panel ( not fullscreen really) with another stupid clock there now. Absoulutly stupid design.
On the AA it has the fullscreen switch now on the AA icon on the bottom tray. On ACP it on the top left.
Whats super stupid is that my favorite MMB box does not recognize the new full screen option available in Car play that it emulates. So I guess Ill buy a newer version soon.

I still want fullscreen maps with ON X and google maps and other apps like you tube and a real browser(for the passenger) and only the MMB has provided this so far. It basicly turns the screen into a laptop/ touchscreen/ tablet /computer/ TV.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

Heres some pics to show how the update is junk for android auto....No FULLSCREEN !!! Useless black screen on sidebar.

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