Android Auto Coolwalk is finally here on my Kia EV6.Please read notes👇

[@razvancopilu3628]

Coolwalk has nothing to do with the Kia head unit, it's rolled out to the users in different areas and will adapt to the car screens when running. It's just a new version of Android Auto.

[@tonyfriden8278]

Ahaaa, thanks.

[@rogermullins9138]

Thanks very much Brian, another very useful video!

[@lexlopez15]

i have a 2023 Wind in the U.S. and saw this as an option last week, i tried it but i prefer the condensed screen as it gives me access to other widgets...my biggest pet peeve about android auto is the drop down search window that you can't disable. I always have to reach over to collapse it as it takes up 2/3 of the screen. I'm really surprised google hasn't given users an option to disable it. i don't want people to see the last places i've been to every time i plug in my phone.

[@spansinspain]

100% agree

[@manuelcunjador9946]

Noticed full view Android Auto (AA) Maps (Waze, Google) since 4 days in my present BEV (2017 Opel Ampera-e/Chevrolet Bolt). As there are no Infotainment-Updates available, it has to be a better Adoption of AA to the respective car's Display. Before there was a black bar at the bottom, now the menu-bar switched to the left border, and the "squared" view fits better.

[@jamesduffy8669]

I understand that you need the Head Unit update for Androod Auto Look forwards to doing the updates

[@MartinNyholmJelle]

ABRP also supports full screen. Used it a few days ago

[@stevemiller2210]

Different accents different country cool

[@GaryBuck]

ABRP also uses the full screen

[@OneSock999]

Ah... we spent ages trying to figure out how to maximise the map 🤣 thanks

[@asfdafasdfwfrg4168]

Had a Kia for 10 years and my mechanic thanked me personally he said thanks to my car he managed to build a a second level on his house 😅

[@vegawan4765]

On android auto, tap on the Google map icon. The new update would turn your Google map from a split screen to a full screen. In some KIA models, there's an icon on the bottom right of the screen, where you can choose between a split screen, widget, 3 displays split screen, or a full screen.

[@vegawan4765]

@@asfdafasdfwfrg4168 The old KIA were pretty bad. That's why they went under and were purchased/taken over by Hyundai.

[@asfdafasdfwfrg4168]

@@vegawan4765 old Hyundai was OK to Pretty good. but they are getting worse and worse. thats he is telling me.

[@ArtiePenguin1]

I was wondering at first why you had the app bar on the left when you're in a right-hand drive country. I guess it was just for demo purposes of this video.

[@evodessey]

I’m left handed so i actually like it on the left😂

[@Takusman]

I do not know if it's the camera refresh rate, but your screen does not scroll as smooth as mine in comparison. I use the motorola m1a and the scrolling is very smooth, cheers!

[@evodessey]

I think it might be my data connection out in the sticks (i was up on Gentleshaw Common making the video) or if it’s the Carsifi wireless. I need to test it with a cable.

[@feyret]

Tomtom go has also full screen . i don't have try ABRP yet.

[@user-xt2jw5yp5j]

Pl Help me seating in Mercedes w 213

[@gavinjohnson3782]

Hi Brian on a different subject what’s the service schedule on your car as some people on a Facebook group keep getting reminders after just seven months of ownership? I was under the impression it’s 2 years or 20000 miles

[@evodessey]

Hi Gavin,it’s 2 years or 20,000 Miles. My dealer would have pestered me in November if it wasn’t the case. I’ve seen their service department several times since. I’ve had 2 lots of warranty work done since November as well. When i bought the car i asked is it 2 years and they said it was. I also managed to trade in my 2 years remaining e-Niro service plan for 1 free first service so i won’t pay for a service until November 24( end of 3rd year of owernership)

[@evodessey]

The My Kia app has it at one year which is wrong. Maybe where they are getting it from.

[@gavinjohnson3782]

Are so the app is telling porkies thanks Brian

[@evodessey]

@@gavinjohnson3782 also my paper version of the; EV6 manual says 2 years

[@gerryheery1388]

my id4 has internet radio stations does the ev6 have this function i listen to gold uk and global radio here in ireland

[@evodessey]

Not in the UK probably not in Irish Republic either. It is something that they do get in the US though.

[@evodessey]

Nothing to stop you running stuff like BBC Sound which runs on Android Auto though.

[@emilioteam4053]

in my car "mercedes b class with 10.25 inch display android auto coolwalk is not displayed in full screen. will it be a matter of updating or is it a problem with the car? thanks

[@evodessey]

All i know is that before the Kia June 2022 Head Unit & Maps update AA would only display 2/3 of the screen with the 1/3 Android Auto blank panel. After that update you could turn full screen AA on with the split screen switch so in Kia’s case it was a head unit update that fixed it. I would be purely be guessing it may be same for the Mercedes.

[@sturlaingebrigtsen]

Will navigating to charging station by using Google maps activate the preheater function in my Kia EV6?

[@evodessey]

I wish it did but sorry it will not.

[@MartinNyholmJelle]

no

[@WiljanWiljan]

So what is the android version etc that delivers this widescreen? how can you check google?

[@evodessey]

Google has to enable your individual Google account. We are completely at the mercy of google as to when they enable this. Widescreen AA came in with the June Kia head unit updates. The version i’m running is version 221223 (this came out early January) from update.kia.com. As long as you are running the latest version of AA from the App store and they’ve enabled it you can tell you have Cool Walk version by looking for the 9 dots in the bottom corner. Android versions i’m running are Packages: WhatsApp: 2.23.2.76 Maps: 11.65.0703 Google Play Store: 34.3.18-21 [0] [PR] 507552939 Google Play services: 23.04.13 (150408-505809224) Messages: messages.android_20230117_01_RC01.phone_dynamic VLC: 3.5.3 Google: 14.4.19.26.arm64 Podcast Addict: 2023.1.1 AIMP: v3.30.1246 (01.02.2023) Zap-Map: 7.2.4 Android Auto: 8.7.630264-release

[@alanbrown8432]

I've done all this have everything you said , but won't go full screen all I have is a box on side saying android auto . As when plug phone in the only way I can get up is press on android auto in settings. What am I missing ??????

[@evodessey]

What version of the Head Unit are you on?

[@alanbrown8432]

I'm on the current it's a my23

[@alanbrown8432]

I got car end November and has all latest software not sure of versions with out looking

[@evodessey]

@@alanbrown8432 If you can get to the car press and hold setup for 5 seconds on the dual,climate/media controller. This will bring the version number screen up. The current latest version is CV_E.EUR.S5W_L.001.001.221223 (last 6 digits are the release date 23rd December 2022)

[@alanbrown8432]

Yep that's version ive got

[@stuartwilliams8270]

Thats great and useful. Have you tried it with Waze?

[@evodessey]

Sorry I’m not a Waze user so no.

[@lynnwilliams3408]

I am in Australia with Ioniq 5. I normally use AA with Waze which unfortunately does not enable full screen. I tested Google Maps which does enable full screen per the video.

[@stuartwilliams8270]

@@lynnwilliams3408 thanks, hopefully my Ev6 will be here in April! Can't wait.

[@narim101]

Hello what is the latest update number for EV6.. I waited 15 months for a car.. Slovenija

[@evodessey]

Version 221223 (released early January)

[@narim101]

Thank you

[@tonyfriden8278]

What software version do you have now for that to work?

[@evodessey]

From June 2022 onwards to the current 221223 (from December released in January)

[@vegawan4765]

I got the "illegal" Korean software, which makes my car fully automatic. (eliminated the annoying steering wheel tug reminder every 15 seconds.)

[@evodessey]

@@vegawan4765 I’m aware of this software but i personally would not risk my 7 year warranty for it (or possibly not being insured because of modifying the car). Not that i’m against custom firmware for consumer goods that can make the items work better or extend their useful life but i just would not do this with a car. Peoples lives are at stake here if ever it was to go wrong.

[@kevinree4275]

Doesn't seem to work on the earth model

[@evodessey]

You will need the latest Maps/Head Unit software installed. What version are you on?

[@kevinree4275]

@@evodessey think still on 2020 I believe, just got it from dealer ship

[@frankhesketh8769]

Apple car play dropping out

[@evodessey]

That’s caused by problems with the USB socket i think.

[@jamesduffy8669]

Hi Brian Thanks for all your videos I am look forward to getting on top of my updates now The last software update in my car, an EV6 RWD I CV_E_EUR_SSW_L.001.220721. Can you tell me what software updates have been due since then. I would be obliged if you can send me the details and the link to get them Thanks P.S. I am interested in getting the Android Auto full screen and the batteman batterybatterybatte

[@evodessey]

Hi James just install the latest head unit from update.kia.com to get fully up to date (dealer updates are up to the dealer to install) Current version of head unit & maps is 221223 (23rd December 2022). You will need a 64Gb flash drive & a PC. BMS updates for Battery conditioning are all via the dealer.

[@jamesduffy8669]

@@evodessey thanks Brian

[@jamesduffy8669]

Hi Brian On the link you gave me, there is only two updates in the Notifications the October 2022 Naviagion Map and Software Update and theD The Display Audio Softwae Update, which none of the list of eligible vehicles has th EV6 What to do. HELP James Duffy

[@evodessey]

@@jamesduffy8669 Have you got the kia update site set to Europe.? I can still see them.

[@jamesduffy8669]

I have done /eu and it now shows the December updated Nave I am downloading as we speak Is this the Head Unit one?