A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B9 Audi A4 2017-

Google Map Mode

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 16, 2019 | 07:00 AM
  #1  
2018 A4's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Default Google Map Mode

I'm still getting acquainted with all of the A4 features, but I wanted to ask if any of you have had an issue with the virtual cockpit, unexpectedly switching to regular maps instead of google maps upon start-up? On a couple of occasions, I've had to set VC back to google maps.

Could it be that satellite communication could not be established at start-up? Maybe I answered my own question.

Anyway, have any of you experienced this?

(yes I did try searching)
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2019 | 08:26 AM
  #2  
Timfoilhat's Avatar
AudiWorld Member
 
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 172
Likes: 10
Default

I think you answered your own question.
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2019 | 08:53 AM
  #3  
SchwarzS6's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,023
Likes: 194
From: Southington, CT
Default

Originally Posted by 2018 A4
I'm still getting acquainted with all of the A4 features, but I wanted to ask if any of you have had an issue with the virtual cockpit, unexpectedly switching to regular maps instead of google maps upon start-up? On a couple of occasions, I've had to set VC back to google maps.

Could it be that satellite communication could not be established at start-up? Maybe I answered my own question.

Anyway, have any of you experienced this?

(yes I did try searching)
It is not satellite communications but cellular communication that you need for Google Maps. If you have a poor cellular connection the maps will revert to standard. The car's cellular connection strength is reported at the bottom of the center display screen in the typical rising bar graph.
Reply
Old Jan 17, 2019 | 07:48 PM
  #4  
2018 A4's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by SchwarzS6
It is not satellite communications but cellular communication that you need for Google Maps. If you have a poor cellular connection the maps will revert to standard. The car's cellular connection strength is reported at the bottom of the center display screen in the typical rising bar graph.
thank you
Reply
Old Jan 18, 2019 | 12:21 AM
  #5  
Tony_WPB's Avatar
AudiWorld Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 7
Likes: 1
From: W. Palm Beach, FL
Default

Thank you a well, as I had the same question :-)

My only beef is the ridiculous pricing Audi wants to re-new the Google subscription - $499???

That's absurd.
Reply
Old Jan 18, 2019 | 02:41 AM
  #6  
samsj's Avatar
AudiWorld Member
 
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 172
Likes: 9
From: SF bay area
Default

Originally Posted by Tony_WPB
Thank you a well, as I had the same question :-)

My only beef is the ridiculous pricing Audi wants to re-new the Google subscription - $499???

That's absurd.
Use Google maps on Apple carplay/Android auto and enable satellite view( won't show up on virtual cockpit).
Also you can lock/unlock car with myAudi app without subscription.
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2019 | 11:16 AM
  #7  
RickNY's Avatar
AudiWorld Senior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 883
Likes: 171
From: Long Island, NY
Default

Originally Posted by samsj
Also you can lock/unlock car with myAudi app without subscription.
Are you sure about this? On my 18 S4, those are the only things that are still available in my app after I let the subscription lapse -- but -- if I try to use them, they eventually time out and say "Vehicle cannot be reached"

Reply
Old Jan 28, 2019 | 11:36 AM
  #8  
rccoleman's Avatar
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,014
Likes: 16
From: San Diego, CA
Default

Originally Posted by RickNY
Are you sure about this? On my 18 S4, those are the only things that are still available in my app after I let the subscription lapse -- but -- if I try to use them, they eventually time out and say "Vehicle cannot be reached"
Yes. But you're welcome to check for yourself on MyAudi (Connect Services) and the license expiration date in your car (go through Audi Connect). My expiration date for lock/unlock, along with a few other things like Car Finder, are good for 10 years. You also have to use the new MyAudi app - the old MMI Connect app has an issue that leads it to fail every time except right after you launch the app.

Reply
AudiWorld Stories

Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans

story-0

New Audi A6 Allroad Is The Market's Coolest Wagon: 9 Things to Know

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-6

10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jan 28, 2019 | 11:38 AM
  #9  
minmet's Avatar
AudiWorld Senior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,072
Likes: 121
From: Boston, MA, USA
Default

I haven't gone back to use the app since the 6 month trial end.
Looks the previous MMI connect app (need paid subscription) was replaced by myAudi app and looks the lock/unlock function is in the new myAudi app.

Reply
Old Jan 28, 2019 | 11:48 AM
  #10  
rccoleman's Avatar
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,014
Likes: 16
From: San Diego, CA
Default

Originally Posted by minmet
I haven't gone back to use the app since the 6 month trial end.
Looks the previous MMI connect app (need paid subscription) was replaced by myAudi app and looks the lock/unlock function is in the new myAudi app.
They both had it, but like I said, it just worked once in the MMI Connect app and would fail every time after that. If you killed the app and restarted it, it would again work exactly once. That was fixed in the MyAudi app, and it's the only one that's currently support. It is evidently missing some other features (Wifi music player, I hear), so I mention the lock/unlock caveat because some folks may just stick with the old app.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:39 AM.

story-0
New Audi A6 Allroad Is The Market's Coolest Wagon: 9 Things to Know

Slideshow: Audi's latest A6 Allroad gets RS-style fenders, real off-road hardware, and enough personality to stand out in a market obsessed with crossovers.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-16 17:31:52


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production

Slideshow: 10 strangest Audi designs that actually made production

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-10 16:32:29


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!

Slideshow: Everything you need to know about the 2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-09 06:02:56


VIEW MORE
story-3
Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!

Slideshow: Limited to just 499 units, the 987-horsepower halo car signals a new chapter for Audi performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-04 17:37:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

Slideshow: The highs and lows of every Audi C-Class generation.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:05:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

People were more than happy to shell out big bucks for these cars.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 15:32:23


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: 10 Audi features and options we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 19:33:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

Slideshow: Audi has recreated one of the wildest machines of the pre-war speed-record era, reviving a streamlined V16 racer that originally exceeded 200 mph in 1935.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:49:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

Slideshow: A Dutch coachbuilder has reimagined the original Audi TT by finishing what the 1995 concept only hinted at.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-05 15:17:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

Slideshow: Ranking every Audi V10 road car

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:11:56


VIEW MORE