October Map Update?

[Husky]

I haven't done an update on my 2019 G70 in about two years. Is it still free? Do I still do it through Map-n-Soft?

 

[JCtx]

Update. Downloaded the software, went to install it in my car, and system said it's the same already installed. It asked if I wanted to re-install it anyway, and clicked 'no'. No sense in doing that. Weird it's the same thing. Maybe the October update didn't involve my '23, which is the same as '22. Oh well. But thanks for the help anyway guys. Will wait for the next one. I was hoping to get the digital card added, but doubt it'll happen.

 

[RBrylawski]

Update. Downloaded the software, went to install it in my car, and system said it's the same already installed. It asked if I wanted to re-install it anyway, and clicked 'no'. No sense in doing that. Weird it's the same thing. Maybe the October update didn't involve my '23, which is the same as '22. Oh well. But thanks for the help anyway guys. Will wait for the next one. I was hoping to get the digital card added, but doubt it'll happen.

I have two 23 GV70 and the map update which was released in October, is different from the map update, released in the spring of 23.

 

[JCtx]

GV70 is a totally different infotainment system than the older G70.

 

[blnewto]

Just downloaded it, first tried a 64gb flash drive and said it was too big, needed a 32gb, whatever
took a while to get past that first stage, it loaded but now I have no navigation, said "check SD card". Will try to reformat the flash drive and try again, I truly hate these updates, went through the same BS on a Hyundai Tucson. Maybe down the road these will get better, one can hope
If that doesn't work should I remove the SD card in the dash, reformat that one and try again??
TIA

 

[blnewto]

Worked much better using an SD card vs. the flash drive, if you haven't done this yet don't bother using a flash drive.

 

[CobraBob]

Any use the flash drive successfully? I have the October update on a flash drive sent to me by Genesis. I plan to do the update next week but reading about these issues is making me have second thoughts.

 

[RBrylawski]

Used a flash drive in both of 2023 GV70 Sport Prestige with no issues at all.

 

[CobraBob]

I have a G70 which has a different infotainment system than your GV70. Thanks for your reply, but I'm hoping someone with a newer G70 can respond.

 

[RBrylawski]

I don't think there is ANY difference in your infotainment system than the infotainment system in my 2023 GV70 Sport Prestige. Sure, you have a 3.5 and I have a 2.5, but the infotainment systems are the same.

Can you point me to the differences you believe exist between a 2023 GV70 3.5t and and 2023 GV70 Sport Prestige 2.5t as far as infotainment systems are concerned? Please don't let the 6 vs 4 cylinder engines give you some sort of superiority. They have the same controls and features.

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[CobraBob]

Read my post again! I have a 2023 G70 3.3T. NOT a GV70. The infotainment systems ARE different.

 

[RBrylawski]

I am sorry. I saw the G and 70 and 3.5 and my brain inserted a mental V. My apologies for misreading your post.

 

[CobraBob]

No worries. Been there and done that. By the way, prior to me buying my 2023 G70, I owned a 2022 GV70 3.5T. Himalayan Gray. It was one heck of a nice SUV. The only issue I had was a sloppy shifting transmission that the dealer couldn't fix. Probably not a common issue with the GV70.

 

[RBrylawski]

No worries. Been there and done that. By the way, prior to me buying my 2023 G70, I owned a 2022 GV70 3.5T. Himalayan Gray. It was one heck of a nice SUV. The only issue I had was a sloppy shifting transmission that the dealer couldn't fix. Probably not a common issue with the GV70.

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Mine is Himalayan Gray with Red Leather. Fortunately, mine shifts without issue. Our other GV70 SP is Cardiff Green, with Black Leather. Both have been terrific!

I hope you're happy with your G70!

 

[Hueydriver]

I have the 2023 G70 and downloaded the program to a usb and installed without issues.

 

[CobraBob]

Mine is Himalayan Gray with Red Leather. Fortunately, mine shifts without issue. Our other GV70 SP is Cardiff Green, with Black Leather. Both have been terrific!

I hope you're happy with your G70!

I am happy with my 2023 G70. I used to have a 2019 G70 3.3T which I loved. I do miss the great luxury touches/features on my previous GV70. The performance sedans are very different from SUVs, of course. Different strokes for different folks, depending on their needs.

 

[CobraBob]

I have the 2023 G70 and downloaded the program to a usb and installed without issues.

I'm happy to hear that. But.....see post below.

 

[CobraBob]

I have the 2023 G70 and downloaded the program to a usb and installed without issues.

Any downsides to the new update that you've noticed? I'm reading of some owners not liking some of the UI changes. I was going to do the install this afternoon, but I think I'm going to hold off until I have a firmer grasp on any UI downsides. Once you upgrade you really can't go back to what you had. I use Waze most of the time, so map updates aren't all that important to me. I'm more focused on UI changes.

 

[Hueydriver]

Any downsides to the new update that you've noticed? I'm reading of some owners not liking some of the UI changes. I was going to do the install this afternoon, but I think I'm going to hold off until I have a firmer grasp on any UI downsides. Once you upgrade you really can't go back to what you had. I use Waze most of the time, so map updates aren't all that important to me. I'm more focused on UI changes.

None at all! Everything works as it should.

 

[CobraBob]

Someone mentioned that the fade-in graphics when changing Drive Modes radically changed. Did you notice that? Apparently they changed from an actual G70 graphic to a generic car graphic. Not necessarily a huge deal to me, but it was for some. I also heard that the navigation voice changed. But not confirmed.

What navigation system type do I choose when installing? The PDF instructions show a number of "standard" and "premium" navigation systems. I'm thinking that I want to choose StandardGen5WNavigation. Correct? Or does the update automatically select the navigation type when you insert the USB drive?

Lastly, do you insert the USB drive as the first step? The instructions only say "take the USB drive to your vehicle and proceed with the update process. They don't tell you exactly when to insert the USB drive.