2020 4Runner Navigation Update (8 in screen with CarPlay)--Is everyone happy with it?

[WanderlustRunner]

2020 Nav and CarPlay losing calibration while driving - can't follow directions

Hi all,

I'm having a hard time with my 2020 Navigation system. It seems that the cursor gets "lost" too often. It is pretty much impossible to follow directions with it unless I'm driving in the freeway on the open road. The only way to follow directions driving in the city it's to unplug my phone from the CarPlay and follow the phone directions only.

It completely defeat the purpose of having a nav system.

My car it's at Toyota and they just told me that there's nothing they can do about it, that this is normal. I'm about to test-drive a new 4runner to see for myself that the same thing happen with all of them.

Please help me, have you experience anything like it?

I've driven multiple rental cars with carplay and nav and have never experience anything like it.

Thank you

 

[RusPro17]

I’m not sure about the issue your having. I plug my iPhone in and use my Apple Music and my google maps on the screen with no issue. I have a 2020 AG Pro.

 

[SilverFox2020]

Mine works fine with the phone plugged in. The Toyota nav system has given me real time traffic updates and alternate routes as a bonus. That function has come in handy three times now.

 

[RichinRidgewood]

The Toyota Nav. Puts poi’s on the screen. I have not been able to do this with Apple Car Play without doing a search.

 

[JoshDub]

The navigation itself is poor. The overall headunit is substandard in both quality and function. I use Android auto 99% of the time. Infotainment is not one of toyotas strengths.

 

[Flashmeister]

Not getting map updates?

My biggest issue with the 2020 Nav/multimedia system is that I am not getting map updates! Not even one!

I asked the dealer and he said that map updates would automatically be pushed to the unit as soon as they were available, yet I am still stuck with the ones that shipped from the factory - 05-69-50 (2019-04-0)!

When I try to do a manual update, I just get an error:
"It was not possible to complete the update. Please contact your dealer."

What version of maps do you guys have?

I saw a post from another 2020 4R owner that he has "05-70-00 [2019-10-0]", so I definitely know there are later updates to what I have!

Part of the issue might be because I am in Canada - seems like Toyota Canada is really backwards for pushing out updates for vehicles... I found a update for the multimedia system (not including maps) by browsing Toyota USA's website that doesn't even show up on the Canadian website...

Yeah, I know everyone always says, "Why do you use the built-in Nav anyway? Just use Google Maps!" but we are out of cell-phone coverage most of the time when we are in the mountains so the Google Maps don't really help unless I remember to load static ones ahead of time! Plus, I feel Toyota really ought to support what they sell!

 

[Arthur4R]

Nothing beats out Google maps or Waze. I use Apple Car play and would never want to use any integrated navigation systems. Can't give u much feedback because I never use it.

 

[SoCalAl]

2021 orp

I use Apple CarPlay and my wife uses Android Auto. We haven’t had any problems since purchasing the ORP in January. None of us use the Toyota GPS. As another member mentioned, buy a tempered glass screen protector for the touch screen ASAP.

 

[kkqewl]

My biggest issue with the 2020 Nav/multimedia system is that I am not getting map updates! Not even one!

I asked the dealer and he said that map updates would automatically be pushed to the unit as soon as they were available, yet I am still stuck with the ones that shipped from the factory - 05-69-50 (2019-04-0)!

When I try to do a manual update, I just get an error:
"It was not possible to complete the update. Please contact your dealer."

What version of maps do you guys have?

I saw a post from another 2020 4R owner that he has "05-70-00 [2019-10-0]", so I definitely know there are later updates to what I have!

Part of the issue might be because I am in Canada - seems like Toyota Canada is really backwards for pushing out updates for vehicles... I found a update for the multimedia system (not including maps) by browsing Toyota USA's website that doesn't even show up on the Canadian website...

Yeah, I know everyone always says, "Why do you use the built-in Nav anyway? Just use Google Maps!" but we are out of cell-phone coverage most of the time when we are in the mountains so the Google Maps don't really help unless I remember to load static ones ahead of time! Plus, I feel Toyota really ought to support what they sell!

I am in Canada and my 2021 TRD OFF ROAD, just updated itself on its own this morning when I started it up !

 

[2021nightshade4x4]

Nothing beats out Google maps or Waze. I use Apple Car play and would never want to use any integrated navigation systems. Can't give u much feedback because I never use it.

Google Maps tells food delivery drivers my apartment is clear across the complex of several hundred units. Apple Maps draws the destination on the correct building.

I do like Google for the street view in-app.


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[Flashmeister]

I am in Canada and my 2021 TRD OFF ROAD, just updated itself on its own this morning when I started it up !

What version of maps did you have before and after?

We have had other minor updates to our system - especially to Entune (which doesn't appear to do anything anyway), but our maps never updated... Even the main infotainment unit firmware didn't update automatically - I had to download the file from the US website...

 

[kkqewl]

What version of maps did you have before and after?

We have had other minor updates to our system - especially to Entune (which doesn't appear to do anything anyway), but our maps never updated... Even the main infotainment unit firmware didn't update automatically - I had to download the file from the US website...

Looks like I have map version 1110, checked the update function and the system came back with an you are up to date message.

 

[PhillySilver]

With the Apple car play, if you have a smartphone you won’t be using the factory GPS. Apple Music, Amazon music, and podcasts take the place of regular radio stations for me. I don’t even mess with satellite radio during the free trial. Am I the only one who doesn’t want anything to do with satellite radio?


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This ^^^

I had satellite radio for a few years back before the streaming services really took off. It was, a meh at best for me and don't miss it at all. Now if I could only get Sirius to stop email-spamming me. With Spotify, Waze / Google Maps and Apple Car Play the head unit is a screen to interact with those apps to me now. Perfectly serviceable in that capacity.

 

[Flashmeister]

This ^^^

I had satellite radio for a few years back before the streaming services really took off. It was, a meh at best for me and don't miss it at all. Now if I could only get Sirius to stop email-spamming me. With Spotify, Waze / Google Maps and Apple Car Play the head unit is a screen to interact with those apps to me now. Perfectly serviceable in that capacity.

Unfortunately none of those apps really help when I am in the mountains!
(No cell-phone signal at all)
Yeah, I know you can download some stuff ahead of time, but it's a pain... Normally we just just off our phones when we go camping because they are almost useless anyway...

 

[Flashmeister]

Looks like I have map version 1110, checked the update function and the system came back with an you are up to date message.

That's strange - when I am in Navigation and I tap on the little map icon on the left side, this is what I see (attached)...

 

[kkqewl]

Okay my Map Data info shows.

Map version 05-71-02 ( 2020-11-2 )

 

[Gamma Ray]

That's strange - when I am in Navigation and I tap on the little map icon on the left side, this is what I see (attached)...

Mine has that, too. I tried hitting update map, but it wouldn't work. It said to contact the dealer. I guess I'll make it part of the agenda when I go for my next oil change. (Still under warranty.)

 

[Redsoxx1918]

This ^^^

I had satellite radio for a few years back before the streaming services really took off. It was, a meh at best for me and don't miss it at all. Now if I could only get Sirius to stop email-spamming me. With Spotify, Waze / Google Maps and Apple Car Play the head unit is a screen to interact with those apps to me now. Perfectly serviceable in that capacity.

If you're just interested in music, the streaming services are better. Depending on what content you're looking for, however, satellite radio can provide a lot. I like having access to every major news outlet instantly. I can tune into the financial markets on CNBC and Bloomberg. I can access every major league and college sporting event, listen to MLB network and NFL network. There's even Golf and NASCAR. There's really an amazing amount of content available. I call every year and negotiate their all access package for $99 bucks for the year.


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[jp.vegas]

If you're just interested in music, the streaming services are better. Depending on what content you're looking for, however, satellite radio can provide a lot. I like having access to every major news outlet instantly. I can tune into the financial markets on CNBC and Bloomberg. I can access every major league and college sporting event, listen to MLB network and NFL network. There's even Golf and NASCAR. There's really an amazing amount of content available. I call every year and negotiate their all access package for $99 bucks for the year.


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Same.

It’s cheap enough and I’m out of cell range often enough that I appreciate the convenience of being able to find something to listen to no matter where I find myself. The variety of programming is hard to beat as well.

 

[Thedolt]

I am very disappointed in the lack of onboard navigation on my 2020 TRD Off Road. It has apple carplay and maps, but if I am in a remote area with no cell phone reception I have no navigation ability. I have a 2017 Tacoma with onboard nav and it works great.