Update 1.4.2 released

[edenr1]

Will it only do the OTA update if you have a 5g signal? I am never in an area with that level of signal?

[Ste007]

I have an iPhone and an iPad and consider Apple products to be good quality. However, I have never used CarPlay and don’t know what it is, but the screen shots look like a child has been let loose with some colourful crayons. And the Satnav screen is half the normal size.
What I would find useful is for one of the virtual buttons to open the glove box, open the boot etc could be used to turn on the fog lights.

Only the overview was shown in the screenshots. When you swipe, the respective apps get the whole screen. You can also change the color - more subtle, gray or black and white.
This is how it works with all other CarPlay versions, it would be interesting to see if Volvo also supports the EV mode, then AppleCarPlay also does the charging plan. However, I currently find the CharingingTime app quite good. It only shows the charging stations on the planned route, with a corresponding filter for the charging point.

I’m still struggling to understand what CarPlay does that the car doesn’t already do but I suppose I won’t be forced to use it and if it makes (quite) a few people happy… Good to know it can be toned down to be more grown up.

There are a lot of apps available on the iPhone (and therefore through CarPlay that are not available on the car’s OS. For example, bbc sounds isn’t available in the car but can be accessed and controlled through CarPlay as if you were using it on your phone. Another example is the iPhone podcast app and, I am sure, many others. It may also be easier to use the likes of Spotify or Audible via your phone and CarPlay rather than the EX30 apps.

[SP1959]

I don't have Vodafone 5G at home either.

I got both 1.3 and 1.4 OTA OK, presumably over 4G, so I assume 1.4.2 should be OK on 4G too if you don't have 5G.

[Ste007]

I don't have Vodafone 5G at home either.

I got both 1.3 and 1.4 OTA OK, presumably over 4G, so I assume 1.4.2 should be OK on 4G too if you don't have 5G.

Ditto

[edenr1]

My car only ever shows an LTE signal but my mobile regularly has either 4g or 5g, will that still work? Thanks for the replies

[SP1959]

LTE is a 4G service.

[Harald]

Does this come with cyanide pills or do you have to buy them separately? Terrible

I'm assuming you're referring to the CarPlay images?

Do you own an iPhone? Whether you do or don't own an iPhone, if you don't like CarPlay, don't use it How do you rate Apple products, generally out of interest?

Ah. Ups. Ok. I thought it was the new look of the 1.4.2. and I was absolutely scared. Never seen Apple Car Play and didn't recognize this images. My Fault.

The rating of my Apple products is... Really good. Good processors, good hardware, good ecosystem, very good designers and even the best marketers. If I don't like something about Apple, is its philosophy/environment and many things in its User Interface (I mean Macs and iPhones, I don't know iPads or ACPlay, as seen). But it's just my opinion and it would be a big discussion, which would end in nothing.

[awebsterx]

Hi all

For those worried about whether you get a good enough signal or 5G connectivity, there is always the option of WIFI. When your car is in the garage for instance (if you have off street parking), you can connect to your Home WIFI. This will allow you to get access to a quick download of v1.4.2 when it becomes available.

The way I am told it works is that it deploys updates in tranches to take burden off their OTA servers. I imagine its based off groups of VINs (per Country basis).

[edenr1]

I have GIgabit broadband at home and hope to download the OTA update to the car using that...

[gloucester]

I'm not sure updates can be received via Wifi but I'd have to do a trawl on the Volvo Facebook Forum to find the answer.