BringGo Master Thread

[rgdave]

Two weeks now with Bringgo running on my Galaxy S3. Generally pleased, but there are a few glitches. The biggest one is that there's a problem running both Bringgo and any music/audio app (i.e. Audible or Pandora) through bluetooth. When Bringgo is running, the audio from another app will drop out occasionally for a second or two (but it's not a skip, because it comes back on at the same exact point where it dropped out.) Not sure if the issue is with the phone not having enough 'horsepower' when Bringgo is running along with another app, so it's sharing CPU power back and forth causing the audio app drop outs, or if the bluetooth bandwidth isn't sufficient to always push the Bringgo maps and audio through to mylink simulataneously, causing the audio drop out.

The situation does improve somewhat if I zoom out, which probably means that Bringgo isn't pushing maps through to Mylink as frequently as when zoomed in close. If I stop Bringgo altogether, there are do drop outs on audio apps through Mylink.

Not sure if this is happening to any other Android users, but it is irritating. Likely not happening to iPhone users, because iPhones connect Bringgo over USB rather than bluetooth. (USB connection is not an option for Android, from what I read, although I haven't tried it yet.)

 

[laborsmith]

I have tried without success to run BringGo through the USB connection.

Laborsmith

 

[LiquidOC]

Two weeks now with Bringgo running on my Galaxy S3. Generally pleased, but there are a few glitches. The biggest one is that there's a problem running both Bringgo and any music/audio app (i.e. Audible or Pandora) through bluetooth. When Bringgo is running, the audio from another app will drop out occasionally for a second or two (but it's not a skip, because it comes back on at the same exact point where it dropped out.) Not sure if the issue is with the phone not having enough 'horsepower' when Bringgo is running along with another app, so it's sharing CPU power back and forth causing the audio app drop outs, or if the bluetooth bandwidth isn't sufficient to always push the Bringgo maps and audio through to mylink simulataneously, causing the audio drop out.

The situation does improve somewhat if I zoom out, which probably means that Bringgo isn't pushing maps through to Mylink as frequently as when zoomed in close. If I stop Bringgo altogether, there are do drop outs on audio apps through Mylink.

Not sure if this is happening to any other Android users, but it is irritating. Likely not happening to iPhone users, because iPhones connect Bringgo over USB rather than bluetooth. (USB connection is not an option for Android, from what I read, although I haven't tried it yet.)

I have had bluetooth drop for a second or two while I was only running the pandora app or streaming straight from music that is located on my device through bluetooth. I suspect that the bandwidth isn't quite there, or possibly it's due to interference (kinda like when you're listening to AM and drive under some high voltage lines) no idea though, it's not frequent enough for it to be an issue for me.

 

[Red_RS]

It might be the zoom in. I had this happen to me the other day and I was zoomed in more than normal to check out the 3D. I'm running an iPhone 5.

 

[rh96ss]

Had trouble with Bluetooth connecting so off to the dealership I went. They did the update and now have Bringo and Bluetooth back working. Showed the wife Bringo and seemed to work on her Iphone. Not working or download-able on my Android, EVO.

 

[rodslinger]

Updates?

So it seems there is little to no progress from Bringgo. If they can't even open the app for currently available and popular models of Android devices then what is our expectation of them when new devices are released?

I noticed a little bug myself. Was up in the north GA mountains and asked it to go "home". Said no route was found and closed. Tried again with the same result. I drove a few miles and stopped for gas. Tried again and it worked. Can't validate yet but it seems if you are on a road that isn't in the database when trying to pick a route it doesn't know what to do and just closes.

At least Google maps will point you in the direction to go until you get to a known road then starts routing.

 

[laborsmith]

The company has done something in that I can now run BringGo although I do get the "device not tested run at your own risk" message when staring it.

It should do more.

If Chevrolet truly wants to make this project viable, the company would do more; I have no doubt that Chevrolet resources are sufficiently greater that putting such in to play would make the difference.


Laborsmith

 

[rodslinger]

Bringgo... Please correct and update your website. You still list "the vast majority of Android devices running 2.3 or later" as compatible yet....

Approved Devices for US and Canada has about 15 handsets in it.

Unapproved Devices for US and Canada has >100 devices in it.

Seems you meant to say the vast majority of Android devices running 2.3 or later does NOT work with your service.

Better yet do us a favor and just rebrand Waze. Works on pretty much anything.

 

[okcbob]

I've had the $.99 trial for almost a month and after some initial irration (my bungles, no doubt) BringGo has worked perfectly. I just figured out how to make "him" talk to me instead of "her." Therefore, today I bought the $59.99 version and hope it continues to work as well.

Okcbob

 

[key1cc]

...... I just figured out how to make "him" talk to me instead of "her." .

Okcbob

So how is this feat accomplished?

Key1cc

 

[cndctrdj]

got a new android phone and it works on that phone but still waiting till it gets better to go ahead and buy it

 

[CarrollComputing]

Has anyone had any luck with this and a custom rom?

 

[laborsmith]

Has anyone had any luck with this and a custom rom?

For the tech disadvantaged such as me could you put your question in context? I suspect rom stands for read only memory but that is as far as my understanding of the question goes.

Laborsmith

 

[rodslinger]

Has anyone had any luck with this and a custom rom?

Yes. Works fine on my HTC EVO 4G LTE. Have to spoof hardware ID to one of the "approved" devices for software to be visible in play store. My current ROM is stock based with bloat removed and performance tweaks. Have tested in on CM nightlies and other sense based versions without issue.

 

[rodslinger]

For the tech disadvantaged such as me could you put your question in context? I suspect rom stands for read only memory but that is as far as my understanding of the question goes.

Laborsmith

Referencing the operating system of the Android device. The custom ROM features may add features that are not available stock, remove crap you don't want that Verizon/Sprint/ATT like to pre-install or focus on performance and battery improvements. Can also load a version of Android that may not be released for your device yet. Or in some cases, load another OS entirely like mobile Ubuntu.

 

[cndctrdj]

For the tech disadvantaged such as me could you put your question in context? I suspect rom stands for read only memory but that is as far as my understanding of the question goes.

laborsmith

Rom is a custom operating system for android phones. After a while phone makes stop updating the old stuff so people started doing it on there own. Calling themselves cooks and using kitchens to cook up a new rom haha anyway.

Android phones are very customisable and this is what makes them in most people's eyes better because they won't be obsolete as soon as others

 

[laborsmith]

Thanks. It almost makes sense now. I think a little study and a bit more experience and understanding will quickly follow.

As a point of reference, my Samsung Galaxy Exhibit replaces a Motorola C139 that I obtained in 2003. Obviously many changes have happened in the ten years since.

I actively resist change, Except when it comes to cars.

Laborsmith

 

[jeremy.harris.sr]

Signed up for this forum because of this thread. I received the MyLink update yesterday. It took about 2 hours but the dealership internet connection was down for a short period and they washed my car. I installed the $0.99 Bringgo trial version when I got home. The app installed in about a minute. The background and western US took about ten minutes. Set up in the car was easy and everything worked. I was very suprised because of all the issues brought up in this thread. I also have a DROID RAZR MAXX and received the warning about the app possibly not working on my phone. I took a San Diego to Corona round trip with no issues. Happy with it so far.

 

[rodslinger]

.... I also have a DROID RAZR MAXX and received the warning about the app possibly not working on my phone. ....

That just adds to the inconsistency from Bringgo.

First they really don't update anybody on anything. GM seems to be avoiding this thread altogether.

I'm also seeing indicators that some people are able to download from the Play Store on an unapproved device but get the aforementioned warning while others the program is still unavailable completely like me. I have to spoof my device as a Samsung to download it but it works perfectly when I do.

Bringgo.... You do realize that the manufacturers are releasing phones faster than you are approving them. Even at a rate of one per year they are outpacing you. Are you following the OLD GM way of doing things? Wait until someone else fixes your problems then try to copy it? Or just not fix it at all and hope the customer stops complaining?

Get off 'yer ass Bringgo.... You'll be out of business at this rate. You can't sell it if you won't let a majority of your customers install it.

 

[Pem3108]

Does anybody know what the 1.0.5 Update is for?