2021 or later... has ANYONE gotten a map update for uconnect5?

wisejd said:

I can’t help but wonder if the reason maps can be updated regularly on computers, tablets and cell phones is because they all are standard platforms on widely used operating systems. On the other hand the Chrysler Pacifica Uconnect presents non-standard integration challenges In both hardware and software. The Pacificas with CarPlay give the owners a way to use more economical and more current map offerings.

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Uconnect 5 is a standard platform for outdated Android 8.1. Uconnect 4 with maps provided by HERE is a none standard platform with in-house software created by Uconnect. This is why Uconnect 4 systems must upgrade maps by ordering a USB stick from the provided Uconnect/HERE website and upgrade that route. They got away from this and switched to Android because what they created with Uconnect 4 sucks. Stand-alone TomTom units are dedicated nonstandard platform GPS units. When Uconnedt 5 was released Chrylser proclaimed the maps with TomTom would update automatically and stay up to date in real time. That was just another lie from the Uconnect team.

Uconnect 5 Android 8.1 and IOS/CarPlay don't like to jive together but they try. Android Auto works flawlessly, go figure.

LIES! BUT WAIT! Look at the fine print in the first video at @0:06 & 1:03. It is really stupid to make a video like this and then put fine print in it. What is the point of this video? Bait and switch? This video came out AFTER I upgraded my vehicle and was told the maps in Uconnect 5 would always be up to date.

360L and SiriusXM listener profiles (not to be confused with the Uconnect driver profiles) have always been broken in Uconnect 5 and do not work.

I agree. I still don't understand why UConnect 5 updates have taken so long to come out. It's been easy over a year since last update. There's still a lot of outstanding issues with the unit and the whole premise of moving to Android was to streamline upgrades....

Now, based on some research some forum members did, seems the maps won't be updated or there are no plans to offer upgrades. Yet the idea is (or at this point was?) to force a guardian subscription to get OTA on demand maps failing over to factory maps when subscription expires or vehicle is out of network coverage.

As always, it seems more of a cash grab on their end, as allowing maps upgrades should be a no brainer, I get they should not be paying for the bandwidth required to download the maps, but allowing to update using your home WiFi or Hotspot subscription (if there's one active) would be an understandable need. (For folks that have no easy way, it could even be done during an oil change for a nominal service charge)

It's sad to see manufacturers still missing the point of seamless upgrades and that the upgrades are expected free of charge same as our mobile phones. Some might pay for subscription, but some other services are expected to work regardless of subscription status.

Well, I have experienced all that is stated here by knowledgeable owners. I have been through the attempted gouging by Sirius and incessant phone calls to reconnect to XM for about $40 per month on my 2021 Pacifica Touring L Plus. In addition, Guardian wants to charge roughly the same for useless services but would display current traffic. So my solution for traffic displays and updates on the Uconnect5 system is Android Auto, which is free and preinstalled on my Android 12 phone. I believe the same applies for Carplay. It was a flawless installation and also works well as long as you use data on the phone. I highly recommmend it as it allows map updates! My issue is that Android will not accept two phones at the same time so a bummer when driving if one phone is disabled. Maybe someone has a suggestion regarding this issue. Otherwise, Uconnect is a fine system and has worked well. There is no way I will pay $40 per month for SiriusXM or Guardian. Sorry for the long winded comment!!

Well, whom can we blame? I've gone round and round trying to get an answer about when and how map updates might be available. I even re-upped with SXM Guardian to see if that would facilitate a map update. but I'll drop it just as quickly if I don't get some answers. I'm calling bulls*** on just about everything FCA said about uconnect 5.

TOMTOM® TRAFFIC AND TRAVEL SERVICES
Available TomTom® Traffic and Travel Services( Disclosure1) (not available on Chrysler 300)—including Traffic, Speed Camera Alerts, Electric Vehicle services, Parking, Fuel Pricing and Weather—offer drivers reliable and timely information so they can get where they are going without any hassle. As a fully integrated system, routing and guidance will still function when internet connectivity is lost by using regularly updated backup mapping contained within the system. Smartphone-based systems cannot provide the same level of Navigation support. Available with Uconnect® 5 NAV, the TomTom Navigation system lets you access useful information right at your fingertips, and over-the-air map updates guarantee access to the freshest maps, so you’ll always know the road ahead.

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