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.
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.
