From what I've heard, even a 64 Gb stick is recommended for update on some models. For example, Kia e-Niro MY22 update was 37 Gb.
Navigation System Updates
The link for the official Kia update downloader is here:
update.kia.com
The program will have a link at the bottom to inform you of the latest version available, and a compatibility table.
It requires a USB stick 32Gb or larger (64gb required for some models)
Updating in the car takes about 20-30 minutes.
Navigation Updater | Official Kia Motors Navigation Update Website
Download the latest update to your Kia Motors navigation
update.kia.com
The program will have a link at the bottom to inform you of the latest version available, and a compatibility table.
It requires a USB stick 32Gb or larger (64gb required for some models)
Updating in the car takes about 20-30 minutes.
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I've just completed the update on my MY20 with a 32Gb USB stick - no issues. After the validation, a message on screen say that the update will continue if you switch the car off. This is quite confusing as the updater software says NOT to switch off before the process is complete. Anyway, it's done.
Sadly, still no use of Widescreen with Android Auto.
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However, after a bit of fiddling around I discovered something useful (you may already be aware of this). If you go into Settings > Phone Connection > Phone Projection settings there is an option to enable/disable the split screen function with Android Auto. I've always had this enabled, so I disabled it to see if would make much difference and it does! When you select Android Auto the map and all the controls are now shifted to the far right of the display making them much more accessible to the driver.
Sadly, still no use of Widescreen with Android Auto.
😒However, after a bit of fiddling around I discovered something useful (you may already be aware of this). If you go into Settings > Phone Connection > Phone Projection settings there is an option to enable/disable the split screen function with Android Auto. I've always had this enabled, so I disabled it to see if would make much difference and it does! When you select Android Auto the map and all the controls are now shifted to the far right of the display making them much more accessible to the driver.
That should make Android Auto much more usable I expect. I bought the paid version of ZapMap so I could use it on Android Auto and haven't really been able to use it because the screen is so cluttered. I'll try again with split screen disabled
Thanks.
Thanks.
What exactly is Kia / Hyundai's problem with this?? Its been an issue for 3 years now. It's still an issue in the EV6 and from what I have seen, the new Niro EV.Sadly, still no use of Widescreen with Android Auto.
They are fiddling around, first introducing split screen so you can have a widget instead of the ugly AA logo, then now moving everything to the other side of the screen. For God's sake, just sort out the widescreen display Kia, ffs!
I don't know what the issue is, but if its hardware related, what's the excuse for not fixing it on brand new models? And if it is software related, why can't it be sorted in 3 years and why fiddle around instead finding ways to make it less annoying.
I know it's the very definition of a first world problem, but its beyond ridiculous now for me that we are still moaning about this after 3 years.
Having said all that, I am still not clear whether it is actually Google's problem not Kia's, because I am aware of the new 'coolwalk' version of AA coming late summer that makes it render nicely on any screen layout, whether small, large, portrait, landscape, widescreen etc. Maybe it's actually that upgrade to AA that will fix it. I honestly don't know. Confused.com
So my rant at Kia might be totally misplaced
That is the widescreen mode of Android Auto. It doesn't spread the map over the entire screen, it's still split 1:2 but you can tell it's the widescreen more because it has the buttons on the driver side instead of underneath. The small panel is mostly used to show which ever app you have for audio though you it can show the nav app when you actually use the audio app.I've just completed the update on my MY20 with a 32Gb USB stick - no issues. After the validation, a message on screen say that the update will continue if you switch the car off. This is quite confusing as the updater software says NOT to switch off before the process is complete. Anyway, it's done.
Sadly, still no use of Widescreen with Android Auto.
However, after a bit of fiddling around I discovered something useful (you may already be aware of this). If you go into Settings > Phone Connection > Phone Projection settings there is an option to enable/disable the split screen function with Android Auto. I've always had this enabled, so I disabled it to see if would make much difference and it does! When you select Android Auto the map and all the controls are now shifted to the far right of the display making them much more accessible to the driver.
The icons appear on the driver side so left hand drive will get them on the left. There is an option in the settings to change this but the default is "set by car".
Did a reinstall yesterday. Today in the morning the problem is still there :/.
Contacted customer service and they are dealing with the problem
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