Jul 03, 2016  There is good news for 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2015/16 Azera and 2016 Veloster owners with navigation systems. Android Auto and CarPlay updates are coming in the end of July according to VIN. Jul 20, 2016  Starting with the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, Android Auto was launched in the Hyundai line-up. Now, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are available in select versions of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT, the 2016 Tucson, and the 2016 Genesis, and the 2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport, among other models.

2017 ELANTRA SEDAN with Android Auto

Many Hyundai owners who have been waiting for promised updates to CarPlay and Android Auto will be happy that the wait is over. Today, Hyundai is releasing a free do-it-yourself updates for compatible Hyundai model cars to upgrade to CarPlay and Android Auto through its website. Hyundai says that no other automaker has supplied as large or comprehensive updates. Updates for CarPlay and Android Auto 2016 model-year Sonata Hybrid, Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, Veloster and Azera with Navigation will be announced at a later date.

The two systems Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are designed to bring common smartphone feature into to cars seamlessly. We learned at CES that the update was delayed due to incompatibility with the navigation software on some models. The good news is that owners of Hyundai models with navigation are not only getting new smartphone integration but they are also getting the navigation software updated for free.

“Now with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the maps are updated all the time on the phones,” said Miles Johnson, Senior Manager, Quality, Service and Technology, Public Relations at Hyundai North America, told AUTO Connected Car News.

CarPlay requires an iPhone with a lightning connector and iOS 7 or higher. Android requires and Android phone with Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher, a Bluetooth connection and the cable that came with the phone. If you ask Siri while connected to CarPlay, “What can Siri do?” She replies “You can ask me to get directions find businesses, make phone calls play music and check or send texts and emails. I can show you lots more when you’re not driving.”

Android Auto brings Android into the car for music, messaging Google Maps, calendar integration and phone functions using the touchscreen or the Ok Google through the voice button. At Google I/O it was announced Android Auto will be coming as a standalone product without cars on smartphone and Waze app will be added. Read Android Auto Tips & Tricks or Android Auto Review.

Download times on computers for the 2015-6 Sonata with Navigation, 2015-6 Genesis with Navigation or 2016 Tucson with Navigation can take between 1-3 hours to download from the computer and up to 40 minutes to install into the vehicles. While the 2016 Sonata (7″), 2016 Elantra GT with Navigation, 2017 Santa Fe with Navigation, 2017 Santa Fe Sport (7″) and Santa Fe Sport with Navigation take 15-30 minutes to download and 20 minutes to install. See chart below for more details of which model gets what kind of update and how long it takes.

If you don’t want to perform the upgrade you can take your Hyundai a local dealer. The dealer will charge the a fee for the labor required to install the software.

To update the software, you’ll need your VIN number USB Drive (USB 2 or lower) with at least 5GB of space or the SD card from the Navigation system. If you don’t have an SD card reader on your computer, you’ll need a USB card reader with an SD Card port. MyHyundai.com has installation guides to walk you through the process.

Soon, there will do-it-yourself installation videos on YouTube. In the meantime, a video from the last Hyundai update to Android Auto is very similar and follows bellow.

To register for an account, owners need their name, e-mail address, zip code and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Go to the MyHyundai owner’s site at https://www.hyundaiusa.com/myhyundai
LOG IN OR REGISTER – If you do not have a MyHyundai account, click Register.If you have a MyHyundai account, Click Log In.

Select the Vehicle you would like to update

• Select downloads in the navigation, then the appropriate download downloads drop-down.
• On the downloads page, the owner must agree to the terms and conditions to activate the download button.
• Once the “download update” button is active, clicking it will start the download. (Note your computer should be plugged into a power source during the download). Select continue.
• Once the download is complete:
  • On Mac -open the downloaded DMG file. By default, the file will be in your Downloads Folder. Select Open on the system-warning pop-up screen. Double-click on the Hyundai icon.
  • On Windows – Select Run to download and execute the Download Tool. The Download Tool will be downloaded. Select Yes for the download too.
• At this point, the owner connects a compatible USB drive to their computer.(Upon completing the download, the Download Tool will start. Insert a compatible USB drive to your computer’s USB port. Otherwise, the update process will not proceed until an appropriate USB drive is connected. NOTE: USB drive should be formatted a)s either FAT16 or FAT32; its available size should be greater than 2GB and less than 32GB.
• The Download Tool will show progress as it downloads and copies the software onto your USB drive.Note: Do not remove your USB drive until the download is complete
• The download tool will automatically extract the downloaded files and put them on the USB drive.
• A confirmation screen will appear when the download is complete. Then you can remove the USB drive from your computer.

In the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not shut off the engine while you are installing the software update.

• Park the car in a well-ventilated area and start the engine.
• Connect the USB drive with the vehicle software on it to the USB port that connects to media.
• Press the setup button near the radio controls.
• Scroll down and tap the System Info icon on the touchscreen.
• Tap update at the bottom of the touchscreen.
• Confirm the update tap the OK “Insert the update memory and press the [OK]
• The Software Update will begin automatically .
• The software update is completed after the system reboot an you confirm the warning message.
• To enable Android Auto or CarPlay. Navigate to Connectivity Settings in the Setup menu to find the enable Android Auto or CarPlay on/off switch. Turn of the correct option.
• Connected a cable to your phone.

The software will automatically update through seven steps:
1. Preparing System Update
2. Copying Files
3. Preparing System Update (System automatically reboots. Blank screen
will momentarily appear.)
4. Updating the System
5. Updating GPS
6. Updating Modem (Does not apply to non-Bluelink-equipped vehicles.)
7. Updating uCom

NOTE: There will be multiple occurrences where the Hyundai logo or display will be black during the update process. This is normal. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the update process.

For vehicles with Navigation there is another process. The steps at the Hyundai website are almost the same except the software is downloaded to the SD Card. Regular SD Cards will not work because cars require automotive grade SD cards to deal with the heat in cars and other factors.

• Remove the SD card out of the center console by opening the SD map slot.
• Insert the SD card into your computer’s built-in or external SD card reader. You must use the SD card from your vehicle. Using a non-OE SD card will disable your Navigation system.
• Follow the prompts to download the software update. Once downloaded, insert the SD card back into your vehicle.

If you have trouble, you can call Hyundai customer support at (800) 633-5151

Mon – Fri 5:00 am – 7:00 pm PST
Sat – Sun, 6:30 am -3:00 pm PST

It is best to wait for time when you don’t need to use your car immediately.

Read Android Auto review from Lynn Walford. Look for CarPlay review on GearBrain in the next few weeks.

Here’s the video from the previous Hyundai Sonata Android Auto update.

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Hyundai began rolling out updates for CarPlay and Android Auto to its cars with navigation systems in late Mayor select models and set up a web portal for checking availability for other models. Updates for compatible Azera, Sonata Plug-In, Sonata Hybrid and Veloster are ready for download. It will take a while, it may be good project for over the weekend. With most updates Hyundai, you can take the car to the dealer, who will install it for a fee.

Our readers are reporting that the company now has updates available that were listed for an early August updates which are:

• 2015/2016 Hyundai Azera with Navigation is eligible for an Apple CarPlay and Android Auto update.
• 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with Navigation.
• 2016 Hyundai Veloster with Navigation.
• 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid with Navigation is eligible for an Apple CarPlay and Android Auto update.
  

The web portal also validates which Hyundai models that are currently available for an update to Android Auto and CarPlay.

To update the software, you’ll need your VIN number USB Drive with at least 5GB of space or the SD card from the Navigation system. If you don’t have an SD card reader on your computer, you’ll need a USB card reader with an SD Card port.

Vehicles with navigation require the SD card from the car itself don’t use one for the camera or you will be able to do it

The download can take so long that you may want to do something else while it’s downloading especially for the Hyundai with navigation. Please be warned do not remove the SD card or shut off the engine during the update process

If you need more detailed instructions, read the original article with text, you can print out the text or read it on your computer while you complete the process. There are also installation videos available.

At Google I/O it was announced Android Auto will be coming as a standalone product without cars on smartphone and Waze app will be added. Read Android Auto Tips & Tricks or Android Auto Review. Read CarPlay Tips & Trick or great questions to ask.

CarPlay requires an iPhone with a lightning connector and iOS 7 or higher. Android requires and Android phone with Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher, a Bluetooth connection and the cable that came with the phone. If you ask Siri while connected to CarPlay, “What can Siri do?” She replies “You can ask me to get directions find businesses, make phone calls play music and check or send texts and emails. I can show you lots more when you’re not driving.”

Android Auto brings Android into the car for music, messaging Google Maps, calendar integration and phone functions using the touchscreen or “Ok Google” through the voice button.

Hyundai owners who have been anxiously awaiting the update to Android Auto and CarPlay can put their VIN number into the Hyundai VIN validation web portal to find out if there is an update avail for their exact model of vehicle.

Please let us know in the comments below if any new models have been added to the update portal.

We would like to thank our readers who have been alerting us to what is going on with the updates. We know one Sonata Hybrid owner who will be v-e-r-y happy.

At Google I/O it was announced Android Auto will be coming as a standalone product without cars on smartphone and Waze app will be added. Read Android Auto Tips & Tricks.

Read CarPlay Tips & Tricks and the amazing questions you can ask Siri using CarPlay.

Here’s a list of all the Hyundai models that can currently be updated to run Android Auto and CarPlay in the United States.
2015 Sonata with Navigation.
2016 Sonata with Navigation & Display Audio.
2015 & 2016 Genesis with Navigation (8-inch display-only not premium with 9.2″ screen)
2016 Tucson with Navigation.
2017 Santa Fe Sport with Navigation & Display Audio.
2017 Santa Fe with Navigation & Display Audio.
2016 Elantra GT with Navigation.
2016 Veloster with Navigation.
2016 Sonata Hybrid with Navigation.
2016 Sonata Plug-In with Navigation.
2015 & 2016 Azera with Navigation.

We have reports from readers that Canadian Hyundai owners will be getting updates in the fall for compatible models.

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