BringGo Master Thread
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Eyeflyistheeye
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As a bit of a phone modder, I managed to make BringGo work. I have a rooted Nexus 4 on 4.4.
The first part is that BringGo is tempestuous for the base data (the ~500mb download of garbage), after that part downloads, BringGo should start. If it doesn't, reinstall and download the app and then try to get the base data again.
After it starts, for those with rooted phones like me, now would be a great time to backup the gogo3.enee folder in android/data which saves all the config and the maps and the base data to restore to easily restore them. I had the map manager crash on me after the app started and a delete of the mapheader folder solved that.
The first part is that BringGo is tempestuous for the base data (the ~500mb download of garbage), after that part downloads, BringGo should start. If it doesn't, reinstall and download the app and then try to get the base data again.
After it starts, for those with rooted phones like me, now would be a great time to backup the gogo3.enee folder in android/data which saves all the config and the maps and the base data to restore to easily restore them. I had the map manager crash on me after the app started and a delete of the mapheader folder solved that.
On my Nexus 5, I had it installed (can't remember if it restored from my google backup or if I pulled it from the store) and it worked fine with my Sonic. But after Cyanogenmod released for my phone I switched over to that, and now I can't get the file to download.
First, if Bringgo Support is watching this thread, the app works perfectly on the Nexus 5 so please add it to the compatibility list so I can download it form the play store. The only one that appears in the store right now for me is the China version.
Second, does anyone know where an APK of the USA & CAN version available to download directly? I need it back on my phone and I can't find a way to download it since I no longer have an officially compatible phone.
First, if Bringgo Support is watching this thread, the app works perfectly on the Nexus 5 so please add it to the compatibility list so I can download it form the play store. The only one that appears in the store right now for me is the China version.
Second, does anyone know where an APK of the USA & CAN version available to download directly? I need it back on my phone and I can't find a way to download it since I no longer have an officially compatible phone.
ColonelPanic
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I finally have MyLink updated with the latest and greatest, so I decided to give BringGo a try. Using an iPhone 4S, it seems to work fine for the couple of days I've been trying it.
A couple things...
1: It's disappointing that they have disabled the traffic feature in the trial version as that could easily sway me to purchase their product. Is it any good? Currently, I rely on an iPhone app to determine which routes to take as to not sit around wasting fuel.
2: Speaking of fuel, looking into the settings for the Eco stuff and it tells me that my vehicle is not supported. Is this another disabled item in the trial? I see some here have received low fuel warnings and such with theirs, so I know the Sonic is capable of this feature. Not like any of this is a huge deal as I don't need a navigation app to tell me I have enough fuel, just curious.
I like the concept of it fairly well. But it does have some things that give me pause... Like how it can't get me to my house from the nearby highway (a 0.1 mi straight shot) without sending me on a scenic 0.3 mi tour of the back of my neighborhood. I'll keep throwing destinations at it and see how it does.
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A couple things...
1: It's disappointing that they have disabled the traffic feature in the trial version as that could easily sway me to purchase their product. Is it any good? Currently, I rely on an iPhone app to determine which routes to take as to not sit around wasting fuel.
2: Speaking of fuel, looking into the settings for the Eco stuff and it tells me that my vehicle is not supported. Is this another disabled item in the trial? I see some here have received low fuel warnings and such with theirs, so I know the Sonic is capable of this feature. Not like any of this is a huge deal as I don't need a navigation app to tell me I have enough fuel, just curious.
I like the concept of it fairly well. But it does have some things that give me pause... Like how it can't get me to my house from the nearby highway (a 0.1 mi straight shot) without sending me on a scenic 0.3 mi tour of the back of my neighborhood. I'll keep throwing destinations at it and see how it does.
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Blue hedgehog
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I finally have MyLink updated with the latest and greatest, so I decided to give BringGo a try. Using an iPhone 4S, it seems to work fine for the couple of days I've been trying it.
A couple things...
1: It's disappointing that they have disabled the traffic feature in the trial version as that could easily sway me to purchase their product. Is it any good? Currently, I rely on an iPhone app to determine which routes to take as to not sit around wasting fuel.
2: Speaking of fuel, looking into the settings for the Eco stuff and it tells me that my vehicle is not supported. Is this another disabled item in the trial? I see some here have received low fuel warnings and such with theirs, so I know the Sonic is capable of this feature. Not like any of this is a huge deal as I don't need a navigation app to tell me I have enough fuel, just curious.
I like the concept of it fairly well. But it does have some things that give me pause... Like how it can't get me to my house from the nearby highway (a 0.1 mi straight shot) without sending me on a scenic 0.3 mi tour of the back of my neighborhood. I'll keep throwing destinations at it and see how it does.
A #1. The traffic is through clear channel communications (if I remember correctly) its ok as long as they report for your area. Here on Long Island they don't report at all. Leave Long Island and it does report but you have to tell it to avoid the traffic after you get close to it.
A 2. The low gas light on your DIC and the low fuel warning on BringGo both come on at the same time. If you click it on bringgo it will give you list of close gas stations. As far as planning a trip with fuel stops planned in I have never tried it.
Your last complaint about getting to your house in a straight run tuning into a scenic tour. I have noticed it always wants your destination to be on your right. It doesn't care if you drive by your destination and have to make 3 left turns on main roads to do it.
ColonelPanic
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Thanks, Blue Hedgehog!
I learned Clear Channel furnishes some data for the app I use, so maybe that is promising.
For fuel, I'm at 70 miles remaining on the DIC so I should see tomorrow if it says anything about being low.
The right turn thing is exactly what is happening. It makes me turn right, go through the back of the neighborhood, and arrive at my house on the right. Instead of just going straight and having the house on the left. Seems kinda silly that it does this and can't be changed. "Left turns" should be an avoidance option if they insist on routing this way. (though I am all about avoiding a left turn on a busy road without a light, so this would sometimes be useful.)
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Mine did warn me of low fuel. Which makes absolutely NO sense that the other fuel-related features (driving range projection, displaying fuel level/range on the fuel status page, etc) are incompatible with the Sonic. Obviously it is able to communicate fuel-related data on some level.
I learned Clear Channel furnishes some data for the app I use, so maybe that is promising.
For fuel, I'm at 70 miles remaining on the DIC so I should see tomorrow if it says anything about being low.
The right turn thing is exactly what is happening. It makes me turn right, go through the back of the neighborhood, and arrive at my house on the right. Instead of just going straight and having the house on the left. Seems kinda silly that it does this and can't be changed. "Left turns" should be an avoidance option if they insist on routing this way. (though I am all about avoiding a left turn on a busy road without a light, so this would sometimes be useful.)
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Mine did warn me of low fuel. Which makes absolutely NO sense that the other fuel-related features (driving range projection, displaying fuel level/range on the fuel status page, etc) are incompatible with the Sonic. Obviously it is able to communicate fuel-related data on some level.
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Just purchased a 2013 Sonic with MyLink radio and I am very disappointed with the BringGo app. I have a Galaxy S4 running Android 4.3 that is not compatible with the BringGo app, I find it very discouraging that one of the most popular phones second to the iPhone is not supported. I also find it even more discouraging that Chevy is continuing to partner with BringGo when they are clearly not willing to to improve their product.
laborsmith
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Funny! I have a Galaxie II and it, too, is not compatible with BringGo which is why I use BringGo and am qui9te pleased with it.
I have no idea why it works for me and no idea why Chevy continues to promote it.
But it works for me so I will keep using it. Some posts indicate a preference for Google Maps but my expereince with that program is congruent with my experience using OnStar Directions and we all know how fervent a proponent of OnStar I happen to be.
But I agree that Chevrolet should be more forthcoming about BringGo deficits and more diligent about their rectification.
Laborsmith
I have no idea why it works for me and no idea why Chevy continues to promote it.
But it works for me so I will keep using it. Some posts indicate a preference for Google Maps but my expereince with that program is congruent with my experience using OnStar Directions and we all know how fervent a proponent of OnStar I happen to be.
But I agree that Chevrolet should be more forthcoming about BringGo deficits and more diligent about their rectification.
Laborsmith
The traffic feature is horrible, which is probably why they don't include it in the trial version. If I knew how bad it was I never would have purchased this crappy app. I'm in the Boston Metro area and find the traffic info useless. It is difficult to find, you have to tab to different screens to find the traffic. It's not an easy task while driving. Much of the traffic information is several hours old and no longer relevant.
The main navigation map shows no traffic at all on the map. Waze does a much better job.
Black_RS_9
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I wonder if anyone has noticed that some addressses are not found in Bringgo? I typed in my home address and Bringgo relies "no result found". The same for the gym I go to. Sure I can set "home" while there or some other address when I'm sitting at that location. My home address up in Google Maps and Mapquest. Any suggestions or work arounds?
laborsmith
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I have had that happen and I change the address slightly, say use 9000 instead of 9004 and that has worked in the past. I do not know why that would make a difference.
Laborsmith
Laborsmith
Yeah, use Google Maps, as Bringo is junk. Too many problems, it'll never work 100%, not even 75%.
Junk junk junk. Took my $60 then it was over and done.
Midtown_Guy
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Apple iOS 7.1
This will--if it's released with the "iOS in the car" software--bring Apple Maps to the MyTouch screen. So long, BringGo. Thank Goodness.
This will--if it's released with the "iOS in the car" software--bring Apple Maps to the MyTouch screen. So long, BringGo. Thank Goodness.
Blue hedgehog
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Wouldn't the mylink need to be reprogrammed to work with some other app? Early mylinks didn't have tunein or bringgo. After bringgo was released in the App Store/google play the car had to go back to the dealership to have the mylink reprogrammed for bringgo or tunein to work. That update turned out to be a headache for many owners. Either the service dept. didn't know how to do it, or they turned your radio into a paperweight. The mylinks were on back order for a few weeks, if not a month+ if I remember correctly.
laborsmith
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Blue, you remember correctly.
Laborsmith
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Midtown_Guy
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It might take a reprogramming of the MyLink, but I'm not sure--after all, the bones of "iOS in the car" was installed when Siri Eyes Free entered the picture last fall, and from what I understand, it's going to be an app located where the others (Pandora, Stitcher, etc) are. If it is, it just might be a "plug and play" situation. Here's to hoping.
Blue hedgehog
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Siri eyes free was part of the bringgo/tunein update but there is no icon. Then again Siri worked fine on my mylink when it was new, before the update. I haven't noticed any difference between original and Siri eyes free.
I'm thinking this conversation should be in the mylink thread since we're talking more about the mylink and its possibilities, not bringgo.
I'm thinking this conversation should be in the mylink thread since we're talking more about the mylink and its possibilities, not bringgo.
Midtown_Guy
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Thanks, Blue--I'm still figuring the site out. I'll head to the MyTouch thread.
In passing, it's possible for the icon to be in the software but not activated until told to do so. But that's just a guess.
In passing, it's possible for the icon to be in the software but not activated until told to do so. But that's just a guess.
rodslinger
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This here is the biggest waste of time and resources. The last Mazda I owned that had factory NAV would allow you to just download an update on an SD card and pop it in. The unit would update automatically when powered on.
I have Pioneer AppRadio's in my current Mazda and Dodge truck. Same with those. Just connect a USB drive with the udpate on it to the USB dongle and it updates when you power it up.
Chevy should reserve this dealer update requirement for those that don't have the resources to do it themselves.
