The Infortainment System Is Total Trash
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: CA, Mid OC
Good for you, I personally don't think there is anything 'pretty' about the Volvo graphics, I consider Lexus' graphics far from 'ugly'. I would never purchase a car that was a 'total trash' in any department, so you must be spewing a hyperbole or you wouldn't purchase such car unless you purchase cars without giving them a hard look in which case it doesn't speak highly of your consumer skills.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: PA
Good for you, I personally don't think there is anything 'pretty' about the Volvo graphics, I consider Lexus' graphics far from 'ugly'. I would never purchase a car that was a 'total trash' in any department, so you must be spewing a hyperbole or you wouldn't purchase such car unless you purchase cars without giving them a hard look in which case it doesn't speak highly of your consumer skills.
Nah. I totally agree with the OP. the infotainment system is uncompetetive and is truly awful to use. Yes, I may be used to it now, but doesn't make it much better. if you can honestly say you dont want to punch something when you're trying to enter an addess into the nav you're lying to yourself lol, or dealing with the 1 second lag between clicks.
with that said, i purchased this car anyways because everything else about the vehicle is great.
Driver
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Canada
I saw the same cup holders and joystick control on the new RX and decided I can't deal with another Lexus unless they abandon this trash. Even though it's snappier on the new RX. The jumping and snapping is still going to be a nightmare to navigate.
Also does anyone know if there is a shell and it's enabled by default or know how to get it enabled?
Last edited by Ciggy; Feb 10, 2017 at 10:40 AM.
Pole Position
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From: texas
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Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Ontario
What Linux distro is our system using? I have some resources and some ability to see if we can make this happen. Would be gnarly to get Android Auto installed. The new 2017 audi system that has android auto doesn't fully integrate. So basically the app can't interface with the dash gauges but works nicely on the center screen. This would be more than sufficient in our cars.
Also does anyone know if there is a shell and it's enabled by default or know how to get it enabled?
Also does anyone know if there is a shell and it's enabled by default or know how to get it enabled?
If you dig through the licensing info that is provided, there are several links in there. You can DL the software from Pioneer, but when I did for some reason it appeared a part of the file was missing so I couldn't re-assemble it.. I believe it is Automotive Grade Linux though.
I have wondered myself what would happen if I just plug a USB keyboard in and see if I can take control of the system I just have never bothered.
If you have any luck let me know.
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Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Oregon
I miss my Volvo's system. All the menus only go up and down and then there are sub folders. Everything is accessible from the dial and control panel on the steering wheel. It is super fast and easy to use. For anyone curious...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pxJXDQ5fdc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pxJXDQ5fdc
Just curious, what made you ditch the S60 and bought the IS350?
