Nav map update taking ages to download

[MajorTom]

There could also be some issues on JLR's/HERE's side. That does sound excessive anyhow. Every time I downloaded those map updates in the past it took a few hours which also was really slow and clearly because of limited network capacity on JLR's/HERE's side. I'd try downloading on another device.

Once my HERE subscription ran out I didn't prolong it and stopped with those updates because it's all rather rubbish. The pricing is ridiculous and apart from having offline maps in the car as a backup HERE's map subscription add zero value compared to all other free options. Their live traffic data is clearly worse than other free sources and as mentioned, for most of us most of the data like Russian maps is useless.

Yeah I agree MajorTom, when the subscription expires I don’t think I’ll be bothering to renew it and will just use Waze via Apple CarPlay, which I’ll actually just probably do from now anyway because as you say, live traffic etc is better (and you get live police “safety” warnings from other users!)

Yep, that's the way to go. I prefer the look and feel of Google maps, especially with the satellite views it provides, so I usually use Google maps via CarPlay but also run Waze in the background so that Waze's warnings about cameras etc pop up on top of Google maps.

Although the whole setup with HERE and their data is rather useless, in all fairness the built in OEM nav itself is quite good if you disregard the lack of good live traffic data. It's obviously so much better integrated than the CarPlay based options, with directions directly in the instrument cluster, better touch screen responsiveness and a better/easier to use overview so I sometimes also run it in parallel to CarPlay, mainly to check the overall route and get some directions in the instrument cluster.

[scm]

... for most of us most of the data like Russian maps is useless.

Especially when the border changes on a daily basis ...

[MajorTom]

... for most of us most of the data like Russian maps is useless.

Especially when the border changes on a daily basis ...

[Moss]

Totally agree with the negative comments about the HERE mapping/downloading.

Incidentally, (dumb question…) but where is the Apple Car Play, on pre-facelift vehicles.
Or, have I missed something obvious?

I have noticed an Apple Car Play symbol appear on my screen, but assumed it was of no use due to the car’s superseded infotainment system.

[DOC IW]

Totally agree with the negative comments about the HERE mapping/downloading.

Incidentally, (dumb question…) but where is the Apple Car Play, on pre-facelift vehicles.
Or, have I missed something obvious?

I have noticed an Apple Car Play symbol appear on my screen, but assumed it was of no use due to the car’s superseded infotainment system.

Try plugging your phone in using a USB lead (USB ports are under the centre armrest), or use a wireless Apple CarPlay dongle. It should then connect and work (there may be some password entries or database transfer confirmations to make, but it was easy when I connected my iPhone. You may also need to go into the CarPlay app in the FType infotainment system for further settings. Once it’s setup, it then connects automatically every time you plug your phone in.

[DOC IW]

An update for this thread. I discovered the root cause of the problem. I was using a sh1t old usb memory stick. I bought a new fast one and the map update zoomed through in less than 20 minutes this time. So if anyone else comes across this, I recommend buying a good quality fast new USB memory stick.

[ChrisGB]

An update for this thread. I discovered the root cause of the problem. I was using a sh1t old usb memory stick. I bought a new fast one and the map update zoomed through in less than 20 minutes this time. So if anyone else comes across this, I recommend buying a good quality fast new USB memory stick.

I just read through this thread from the start and that was going to be my suggestion.

[ianp]

I tried to do the update in my Ethernet wired iMac OS 10 and gave up after trying 3 or 4 times. I eventually used my wireless MS Surface Pro and the update download was completed in 20 minutes. It took longer to update the system in the car!