GPS Navigation Update
05-30-13, 12:17 AM
#92
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05-30-13, 07:40 AM
#93
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If your phone is properly mounted so it's viewable and accesible to the driver, how is it more distracting than the OEM in-dash nav? I find my factory nav to be completely useless and annoying, I kind of wish I didn't have it, although the backup camera is nice.
05-30-13, 11:33 AM
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it needs exactly matched address and if you miss for instance W or E in front of street that is it..
I hate it ... was fighting with that this morning
05-30-13, 03:06 PM
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10-04-13, 11:07 AM
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Depends on what you are using on your phone... Usually the "free" navigation on a cell phone uses the internet to "match" locations, create routes and update/re-route..
Get out into BFE with no cell coverage and try to use your cell GPS to get home. It most likely will NOT work for you because no access to "google" to get the map and route you. A GPS with DOWNLOADED maps is much more "reliable". This can be your cell if you plan ahead and download the area where you will be but most of us do not do that.
10-04-13, 11:58 AM
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I would agree that the new smart phones are much easier to use BUT only if you have access to the internet and coverage.
Depends on what you are using on your phone... Usually the "free" navigation on a cell phone uses the internet to "match" locations, create routes and update/re-route..
Get out into BFE with no cell coverage and try to use your cell GPS to get home. It most likely will NOT work for you because no access to "google" to get the map and route you. A GPS with DOWNLOADED maps is much more "reliable". This can be your cell if you plan ahead and download the area where you will be but most of us do not do that.
Depends on what you are using on your phone... Usually the "free" navigation on a cell phone uses the internet to "match" locations, create routes and update/re-route..
Get out into BFE with no cell coverage and try to use your cell GPS to get home. It most likely will NOT work for you because no access to "google" to get the map and route you. A GPS with DOWNLOADED maps is much more "reliable". This can be your cell if you plan ahead and download the area where you will be but most of us do not do that.
I agree that maps on modern devices are WAY better than Lexus GPS by far.
10-18-13, 08:32 AM
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12-13-13, 06:16 AM
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Let us know how this works out.
Quick question, is it necessary to reboot/reset the navigation system when updating?
I bought the 13.1 update. I simply ejected the old disc and inserted the new one. I didn't notice any change in the system. I'm going from the 2005 maps to the 2013 update. The nav menu says it's running 13.1, but I'm not sure if the update requires a reboot or not.
Quick question, is it necessary to reboot/reset the navigation system when updating?
I bought the 13.1 update. I simply ejected the old disc and inserted the new one. I didn't notice any change in the system. I'm going from the 2005 maps to the 2013 update. The nav menu says it's running 13.1, but I'm not sure if the update requires a reboot or not.
12-13-13, 06:26 AM
#102
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Let us know how this works out.
Quick question, is it necessary to reboot/reset the navigation system when updating?
I bought the 13.1 update. I simply ejected the old disc and inserted the new one. I didn't notice any change in the system. I'm going from the 2005 maps to the 2013 update. The nav menu says it's running 13.1, but I'm not sure if the update requires a reboot or not.
Quick question, is it necessary to reboot/reset the navigation system when updating?
I bought the 13.1 update. I simply ejected the old disc and inserted the new one. I didn't notice any change in the system. I'm going from the 2005 maps to the 2013 update. The nav menu says it's running 13.1, but I'm not sure if the update requires a reboot or not.
The Nav Computer that holds your nav disc shows its location below the seat on the passenger side between the fron and back seat. There is a small cover you remove and a button that you press to eject the old DVD. You then insert the new DVD and the sysyem updates itself with the latest upgrade you install.
EDIT: See attached; straight from Lexus:
Last edited by RCsGX; 12-15-13 at 02:21 PM.
12-17-13, 06:09 AM
#105
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Booo!!!!!!!
I just noticed this morning that my coastal lockpick no longer works w/ 13.1. It still gets rid of the "I Agree" button but while in motion everything is grayed out. Does anyone know which newer navigation disc I can use that still allows my lockpick to work!??
I just noticed this morning that my coastal lockpick no longer works w/ 13.1. It still gets rid of the "I Agree" button but while in motion everything is grayed out. Does anyone know which newer navigation disc I can use that still allows my lockpick to work!??