Google Maps and operation after the N24243563

Danny22 · October 23

My truc;. 2023 GMC Sierra XLT paid SIRIUSXM subscription, Onstar subscription

So after the dealership did the update, it appears that you have to run AA all the time in order to see Google maps in satellite mode. I also noticed that some of my phone apps now can appear, like Google Chat. Seems very difficult to send a chat message because Google is slow. When I start the truck to drive, my XM stations are tied to my phone app. Previously I could change my pre-selected channels with the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. Can't do that now. I have to use a Google command to change channels. As usual, this update doesn't work well in my opinion.

Thanks for any ideas, opinions or cheap shots. All is welcome

Danny

Jus Cruisin · October 23

Do you have the data plan? Your siriusxm should be working when not using android auto.

Danny22 · October 24

15 hours ago, Jus Cruisin said:

Do you have the data plan? Your siriusxm should be working when not using android auto.

I do have a data plan with Verizon and a paid subscription with XM. And everything works without AA, it's just if I want the satellite map view, it has to be running AA and then I lose control of XM using the advance button on the steering wheel to change channels. The Recall is now using Android 12, kernel 4.19.255.

In my opinion, it was easier to do things before the update without the NEED of AA.

Thanks for the reply.

Danny

newdude · October 24

1 hour ago, Danny22 said:

I do have a data plan with Verizon and a paid subscription with XM. And everything works without AA, it's just if I want the satellite map view, it has to be running AA and then I lose control of XM using the advance button on the steering wheel to change channels. The Recall is now using Android 12, kernel 4.19.255.

In my opinion, it was easier to do things before the update without the NEED of AA.

Thanks for the reply.

Danny

That's because the satellite view Google Maps is coming from AA/your phone, not the integrated Google maps.

I've used my embedded Google maps for 2 years now, there is no satellite view for it.

Jus Cruisin · October 24

10 hours ago, Danny22 said:

I do have a data plan with Verizon and a paid subscription with XM. And everything works without AA, it's just if I want the satellite map view, it has to be running AA and then I lose control of XM using the advance button on the steering wheel to change channels. The Recall is now using Android 12, kernel 4.19.255.

In my opinion, it was easier to do things before the update without the NEED of AA.

Thanks for the reply.

Danny

I meant a GM data plan. That's needed to run the Google maps through the truck without AA. Regardless, you should be able to run siriusxm without the data plan and have use of the steering wheel controls.

Danny22 · October 26

On 10/24/2024 at 4:16 PM, Jus Cruisin said:

I meant a GM data plan. That's needed to run the Google maps through the truck without AA. Regardless, you should be able to run siriusxm without the data plan and have use of the steering wheel controls.

I have ONStar if that's what you meant.

I found another annoying thing today, XM radio goes into pause after I shut off the truck to do business. When I start again it has the channel play behind live. I guess my phone does the pause, for what reason I have no idea. Also seems like I'm getting connected to my OnStar Wifi system because on the display it shows 4G and not Wifi. I believe before the recall I didn't run AA and I was able to get and send text messages and connect to the OnStar Wifi. If I select the radio to play XM instead of AA, I don't have any problems. I'm beginning to think I don't need AA to drive.

Am I missing something here, as to the operation of AA?

Thanks for any help.

Danny