Is the software update for this OTA or workshop only just now?

 

Yes

 

Polestar 2-s of chinese market won't receive android auto

 

Which one is the USB media port?

 

The one with the white outline around it.

 

That was outta left field but I'll take it ... more options are always good.

 

I now have an increased urgency to locate my Wireless AA Dongle now...

 

It will be necessary connect to the USB data port? I have Wireless AA on my wife car, but she don't use it, so if needed I will take it. I thought that would use the BT of the car automatically to recognize the Android auto.

 

The wireless dongle plugs into the USB Media port and connects to the phone via a private Wi-Fi connection...

 

OK. Thx. Now I have to get up and walk down stairs. Do we have to pick Android auto in software or does it just occur?

 

You need the P3.3.16 software update installed first - https://www.polestar-forum.com/posts/279926/

 

It's a no go for me

 

I think you need to wait for the new software version 3.3?

 

Yep. I just jumped up and tried it like a puppy greating their owner.... Since someone above mentioned it. After I tried it I thought about that. I don't have too many issues with the way things are now. Will be interesting what it brings as an advantage.

 

No luck here as well ... I'm on 3.1.9. No big deal - I can wait.

 

Netflix comes to mind...

 

 

Confused by this. Only late model 2024 cars? But the website shows that this is also applicable for earlier cars.

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@hvidal , what's the source of your screenshot?

And did anyone in the US get the 3.3.16 OTA update?

 

Is 3.3.16 an OTA update? The last update on my MY2022 is the 3.1.9 update.

 

This is what the Polestar website states:

"Polestar continuously develops the systems in its vehicles and the services you are offered. Updating the software in your vehicle can give you access to many new functions and improvements. The vehicle's software can be updated to the latest version via Over-the-Air (OTA) or in connection with service at an authorized Polestar workshop. You will be informed in the center display when new software is available via Over-the-Air (OTA). Go to the app view, then "Settings" (icon), "System" and "Software update" to see the current software version. "

So appears to be an OTA

 

Confirmed with Polestar chat via the app that it'll be "in an upcoming software update. It will be released in batches next week."

 

Confirmed with Polestar chat via the app that it'll be "in an upcoming software update. It will be released in batches next week."

Has anyone received the OTA update this week?

 

Since it was Polestar who has not released the earlier updates OTA, and since most of the P*2s are still at Ver 3.1.9, I am hoping that this 3.3.16 update OTA will be for all P*2s, without the limitation of being not more than 2 updates behind.

 

Yes, they won’t penalize you if they don’t release updates OTA… you only need to visit the workshop if you refuse two OTA.

 

I just hope it doesn't break something else. Lol. Two steps forward and one step back kinda thing lol.

 

I guess it's good if polestar decides to kill our Internet connection, other than that I don't see much use

 

My Waze was flaky again this morning. It wouldn't open and said I needed to Refresh which of course did nothing. I typically get it working again by opening it on my phone, setting a destination, then trying to open it again on the car's screen.

If nothing else, AA gives us options when the cars native AAOS is flaky.

 

Seems universal, I had to also reset my tcam this morning to get the car to talk to the app again. Of course this happens when we get more cold and snow.

 

Yawn!
With AAOS I would never go back to AA.

 

Yeah, I find it a bit frustrating I can't get plex\plexamp in AAOS and there's no native USB drive support but other than that I use my car as a car and the infotainment is a minor nuisance I occasionally have to interact with. The only argument I can see for AA support is that owners another 5-10 years could find themselves high and dry if Google pulls the rug on supporting AAOS and you need another way of getting google maps etc to work.

 

i see no difference in using ABRP vs. using google maps.

There was a time when ABRP was very valuable, but GM has now gotten to the point where ABRP is not necessary. And I agree that the ABRP in AAOS is so heavy that it's just about unusable for a trip with more than a couple of charging stops.

a mail app could've been greyed out as any browser in AAOS, but instead it's simply not there.

I wouldn't hold my breath for a mail app that has to be greyed out. There is no way to monetize an app like that for a car. Even things like the weather app can't push ads the same way they can on your phone.

 

I just want an Apple Music app!

 

Meh. CarPlay works well enough for that. I wouldn’t mind Netflix. Amazon Prime is fine for waiting around but Netflix (at least in Canada) has more things I want to watch.

(Of course I don’t want an Apple Music app to be unavailable for those who would like to have it—just expressing a personal preference). Ideally, both would be available.

 

Does anyone use the browser for anything? My only real use for it is to track a flight on flightradar24 if I'm waiting for someone at the airport.

 

This I have done! But otherwise I rarely use it either.

 

Does that mean I will finally be able to use Whatsapp???

 

Yes it does!

 

WhatsApp is the big one for me with AA, along with better Spotify. I find the AAOS Spotify app kind of awkward, often struggling with the 'Radio' type playlists that get automatically updated. It seems to cache them and then never update.