Text Message Capability
June 13th, 2014, 5:03 PM
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August 14th, 2014, 8:57 AM
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It appears when you check the new mylink features on the 2015 it states it has the text message capability, wonder why the 2014 still does not have this feature. I checked with the dealer and there were no updates.
August 14th, 2014, 11:36 AM
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2014 isn't supposed to get any updates. It's dead in the water.
August 15th, 2014, 3:11 PM
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Where did you hear they will not update the 2014 ? That makes me even angrier , working in IT I know it would be a simple feature since all mylink systems are based on the QNX operating system. GM already has the programming done since it is on other systems.
August 16th, 2014, 8:14 AM
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So Impalas built early in 2013 don't have text capability, and those built later in 2013 (mine) have it? It seems to be a simple software issue that should be able to be applied to earlier units. This is strange.
August 16th, 2014, 9:35 AM
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I'm on Android. I'm guessing the app would be there even if it wasn't paired, as on that 2015 review video I saw.
I was 10/2013 build.. sticker driver side, in between front and rear door, lower.
August 16th, 2014, 9:44 AM
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No app needed. I just get text messages read to me through speakers when phone is connected through blutooth. It translates my reply through the mic back into text on my phone. I was expecting it to be there (without confirming) when I bought the car since my base model 2013 Malibu had the same capability. Why on earth would they not have it on a car that retails for $14,000 more? Sure enough, I have it on the Impala, but man would I be pissed if I didn't.
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August 18th, 2014, 8:40 AM
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I tried multiple ways of support to get a answer ( dealer, infotainment, twitter, gm support) and basically it all comes down to they have no plans o have not heard anything. So basically sledge is right , likely dead in the water. So gm customer support if you are reading this is a disappointment for something that could be easily addressed.
August 27th, 2014, 9:29 AM
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Just wanted to let you all know this app fills the void with text messaging in the impala, when a message comes in now on my phone (HTC One) it will now read the message over the speakers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....smstalk&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....smstalk&hl=en
October 14th, 2014, 10:15 AM
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I was checking out a chevy truck forum, when I stumbled on this
2013-2015 GM Video In Motion and Navigation Unlock - Chevrolet Navigations - GM Navs
It also adds the text feature to our cars. I am guessing some programming on the back end unlocks it all.
2013-2015 GM Video In Motion and Navigation Unlock - Chevrolet Navigations - GM Navs
It also adds the text feature to our cars. I am guessing some programming on the back end unlocks it all.