google maps, Android phone, AndroidAuto UBS, etc ?? (Page 2/2) cliffw AUG 04, 04:20 PM quote Originally posted by maryjane: It was suggested, that I might try connecting the phone directly to one of the USB ports on my truck, which DID work, with the truck using the Android Auto app and lo and behold, Google maps voice came over the speakers and, the maps graphics showed up on the Ford center display. I missed that. I have two suggestions. I have used (previously) my ATT cell provider, answer any all questions to teach me the miracles a smart phone can do. I have had Spectrum now for two or three years. Both companies will show you how to do it Don. A lot of their representatives are younger and know the magic a smart phone can do. Also I recently rented a car (Enterprise) and needed my befuddlement corrected. Again, excellent advice which cured my ailments. I am sure your posting here for armchair advice. It's a 21st century chore to get a person on the phone but they can help. pokeyfiero AUG 04, 05:13 PM Some same issues here. After research into this ford system I found that my system is a linx 1 system and needs the update which I downloaded from the ford dite on to a thumb drive. I have not yet loaded on to the truck yet to confirm if everything works. maryjane AUG 05, 08:06 AM quote Originally posted by TheDigitalAlchemist: Well THAT is annoying! Recently got a new car and it had this annoying hesitation whenever I accelerated when the light turned green. Turns out it was that dumb "turn the engine off whenever you stop" feature. and you can't permanently disable it. You hafta turn it off every time to drive. (unless you buy this "hack" module to install.) I hope that you are able to restore your more verbose GPS and that they didn't "Update you" to this current situation. You 'might' be able to turn that auto stop engine thing off by re-programming your key (assuming it even has a key) my update message........... Dunno. The 'update' message has been popping up since I bought the truck (used) last year. Since everything else seemed to work fine, I opted to follow the adage of 'If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it". In June, we drove it to extreme NE Texas and back without a problem, except I had to rely on wife using her smart phone for some directions..... Now THAT, was a problem, since she's never learned to read a map to begin with.... maryjane AUG 05, 08:13 AM quote Originally posted by cliffw: I missed that. I have two suggestions. I have used (previously) my ATT cell provider, answer any all questions to teach me the miracles a smart phone can do. I have had Spectrum now for two or three years. Both companies will show you how to do it Don. A lot of their representatives are younger and know the magic a smart phone can do. Also I recently rented a car (Enterprise) and needed my befuddlement corrected. Again, excellent advice which cured my ailments. I am sure your posting here for armchair advice. It's a 21st century chore to get a person on the phone but they can help. I've been to Verizon with it x2, which is just a short drive away. They are as perplexed about the issue as I am. It appears to be a problem stemming from the app Android Auto. But, I may play around with the zoom level on Google Maps to see if that changes how the voice calls out (or doesn't) street names and exits. GTGeff AUG 15, 11:33 PM Don, What version of the SYNC software is in your Ford? When I got my 2020 last year it had the upgraded version. There is a YouTube video on how to do the upgrade. I just got a recall notice yesterday from Ford to upgrade the SYNC software. Hopefully I will be able to cut my cord for navigation and go wireless. Jeff Patrick AUG 15, 11:38 PM quote Originally posted by maryjane: ...except I had to rely on wife using her smart phone for some directions..... Now THAT, was a problem, since she's never learned to read a map to begin with.... Heh heh, how long have you two been married?