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New uConnect Update SIRI UPDATE FOR UCONNECT� 8.4AN_RA4_16_16_13_MY15 is available

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#1 ·
New uConnect Update SIRI UPDATE FOR UCONNECT® 8.4AN_RA4_16_16_13_MY15 is available

Just found out that the new update for Uconnect ist available for download.

Does anybody have a list with new features?
 
#2 ·
Did you run your VIN? The system says mine is up to date.
 
#6 ·
Hi everyone,

This TSB was just released today, and affects the following vehicles:

"MODELS:
2013-2014 (DS) Ram 1500 Pickup
2013-2014 (DX) Ram Pickup (Mexico)
2013-2014 (DD) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis
2013-2014 (DJ) Ram 2500 Pickup
2013-2014 (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis
2013-2014 (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup
2014 (WK) Grand Cherokee
2014 (WD) Durango
2013-2014 (ZD) Viper
2014 (KL) Cherokee

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
**Improvements:
· Ability to communicate with Siri via UConnect.
· Ability to press Voice Recognition (VR) button for more than one second.**"

You can use www.driveuconnect.com to check and make sure your vehicle is part of the update. Hopefully this helps!

Kori
Jeep Social Care Specialist
 
#11 ·
Didn't have the 2015 bulletin earlier. Here's a portion of the 2015 version:

"MODELS:
2015 (WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee
2015 (KL) Jeep Cherokee
2015 (LA) Dodge Challenger
2015 (ZD) Dodge Viper
2015 (WD) Dodge Durango
2015 (DS) Ram 1500 Pickup
2015 (DJ) Ram 2500 Pickup
2015 (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup
2015 (DD) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis
2015 (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis
2015 (DX) Ram Truck (Mexico)
2015 (LX) Chrysler 300
2015 (LD) Dodge Charger

Improvements:
· **User can pair iPhone with Uconnect via Bluetooth and talk to Siri through
Uconnect.
· Ability to press VR button for more than one second.**
· Faster response time when using the Remote Service App (U.S. market only).
· Faster connection time with 911(U.S. market only).
· Keyboard improvements in the Points Of Interest (POI) section.
· High Definition (HD) radio buffering.
· Spanish translation.
· Radio station scroll feature.
· Drive Mode: Launch control button, text improvements (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only).
· Making assist calls.
· App functionality and screen displays.
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· Displays correct media, song titles and tracks.
· Travel Link, Points Of Interest (POI), displaying movies and favorites.
· Incoming calls, audio enhancements (LA, LD and LX Only).
· Audio for strong AM stations.
· VR performance.
· Settings can only be changed in run mode, not ACC.
· Notify user when messaging features are not supported on certain phones/devices.
· Shows direction and distance for POI when using VR."

Sorry for the delay!

Kori
Jeep Social Care Specialist
 
#13 ·
I was able to download and install the firmware on my 2015. I'm thrilled to have this feature, it has been a long time coming! Hopefully all of you who are due the update will be able to get it soon.

@ JeepCares Kori: Thanks for posting a description of the enhancements!

@ Jurassic_Jeep: you'll need to have your iPhone connected in order to see the Siri feature pop up on your screen. Mine did not show up until iPhone was paired with UConnect.
 

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#14 ·
I was able to download and install the firmware on my 2015. I'm thrilled to have this feature, it has been a long time coming! Hopefully all of you who are due the update will be able to get it soon.

@ JeepCares Kori: Thanks for posting a description of the enhancements!

@ Jurassic_Jeep: you'll need to have your iPhone connected in order to see the Siri feature pop up on your screen. Mine did not show up until iPhone was paired with UConnect.
How hard is it to download & install yourself? I am not tech savvy & all thumbs :( thanks Dorothy
 
#17 ·
dotbowels said:
How hard is it to download & install yourself? I am not tech savvy & all thumbs :( thanks Dorothy
It is very easy. Basically, it is a download the file, copy to a USB drive and insert into the USB hub. You will be prompted to initiate the update once you insert the USB drive into the USB hub on the JGC. Then sit and wait. The important thing though is the drive needs to be formatted to FAT32.

The instructions on UConnect are quite good. You can take it to a dealer if you are more comfortable. I've done two updates and I was apprehensive the first time around but it really is pretty easy.
 
#19 ·
I ran my update last night didn't take that long. The instructions are quite clear.
 
#28 ·
Hey Dorothy,

If you have a USB stick, you can download the update (if it applies) from our website here: http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/, and then update it in your vehicle by plugging in the USB stick. You can also call the Uconnect team 24/7 at 1-877-855-8400, and they can walk you through it, or you can visit your FCA dealer.

Kori
Jeep Social Care Specialist
 
#27 ·
http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/conn...ion-older-vehicles/ar-BBsr3BN?ocid=spartandhp

This article also states that FCA has made Android Auto available. Is this true? I have a Galaxy s7, and an Ipad Air (but just a wifi version) so I'd love to have android auto. This is shocking to me regardless for the automaker to release such an update. Cadillac promised us all updates in the future when they sold us cars and it turns out at the only way to get an update is buy the 15, the 13's and 14's got screwed even though its the same system.
 
#34 ·
I really wish they would include android auto in an update. I know the hardware is capable of running it. No reason 2015 shouldn't get an android auto update :( . Sucks its the only thing I would need to buy out my lease at the end (this way I'm not stuck with behind technology). Love the idea of using your phone as the "BRIAN"and the car as dumb screen
 
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