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Dec 12, 2016 | 07:07 PM

#331

thematrixhazuneo

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Originally Posted by tbinmd

The ports are still the same smart ports for charging. I haven't seen a difference in charge rate with my phone. The ports can supply up to 2 amps, but it depends on the device connecting. It sounds like if the negotiation fails the ports just provide .5 amps.

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Originally Posted by DanMc85

From service manual:

The USB hub allows for various audio devices to play content through the vehicle speakers. The USB hub contains one or two USB port(s), depending on the vehicle equipment. If the vehicle is equipped with a remote USB port, the USB hub contains one USB port. If the vehicle is not equipped with a remote USB port, the USB hub contains two USB ports.

Data is sent from the USB hub and remote USB port (if equipped) to the APIM through the USB hub-to- APIM USB cable. Although there are multiple USB ports in the system, there is only one cable connecting the USB hub to the APIM.

The USB hub receives voltage and ground through dedicated circuits from the APIM. The USB ports can be used to power and/or charge a device if the device supports this feature and does not have a power consumption requirement of more than approximately 5V and 2.5A (about 13 watts).

Thanks for the info!

Dec 12, 2016 | 07:10 PM

#332

jm061

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Originally Posted by DanMc85

It's funny how bad people want this feature, but once they have it they will release how plain and lame it is... In a month most will never touch Carplay again lol. Android Auto is a little nicer. But I suppose both of these are just my opinion. lol

I am actually surprised at the demand by those who have NAV. I certainly understand those without NAV wanting it though.

Dec 12, 2016 | 07:10 PM

#333

DanMc85

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Originally Posted by thematrixhazuneo

Thanks for the info!

You're welcome... no problem.

Dec 12, 2016 | 07:12 PM

#334

DanMc85

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Originally Posted by jm061

I am actually surprised at the demand by those who have NAV. I certainly understand those without NAV wanting it though.

Agreed... its a cheap $55 option for those without Nav to get phone based Nav.

I think Android Auto will be nice once Waze finally gets released for it. Which they said will happen since Google now owns Waze.

Dec 12, 2016 | 07:35 PM

#335

Madcap57

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Originally Posted by DanMc85

Yes, I am actually a beta tester for Waze also...google is holding them back from releasing the test version of AA and the test version of Waze for AA... Expect it around Jan-Mar though.

Dec 12, 2016 | 07:44 PM

#336

didiasku

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Originally Posted by DanMc85

As an Android user, with a 2016 XLT, and no NAV I anxiously await the day my wife stops saying "stop looking at your phone"

Plus I assume other app developers are awaiting 2.x to do more integration.

Dec 12, 2016 | 09:01 PM

#337

remltr

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Originally Posted by jm061

I am actually surprised at the demand by those who have NAV. I certainly understand those without NAV wanting it though.

I have nav and for me personally I think the nav leaves a lot to be desired. I use a garmin nuvi in its place. I am an iphone user so will be looking forward to car play, but not necessarily for any nav capability. I am hoping that car play will be less issue oriented for my audio purposes than sync 3.

For the $50+ cost of the hub, which arrived today btw, I am willing to experiment and hope it works out.

Dec 12, 2016 | 09:14 PM

#338

NCRedneck

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I've been lurking for a while. Android auto is something I am looking forward to. As an IT guy I'd rather they delay it and get it right than rush to production and have a mess.

Dec 12, 2016 | 09:37 PM

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I've been lurking for a while. Android auto is something I am looking forward to. As an IT guy I'd rather they delay it and get it right than rush to production and have a mess.

Another IT guy and I agree. Having said that I ordered my new hub today,which the dealer told me was on nationwide backorder. I figure by the time I get the hub, the update may be out and the bug reports will have started coming in.