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Once again Uconnect is trying to force an update on my system with ZERO explanation on what or why they are tampering with it.
As with the last update, I get the stupid screen demanding I schedule it and they have disabled Nav and all Media/Radio functions.

Website says my system is up-to-date - getting sick & tired of these fuckers hijacking the system & forcing compliance with their updates especially since they frequently jack something up that was previously working.

Anyone else getting this message or know what this update is about ?? :mad::poop:
 


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Once again Uconnect is trying to force an update on my system with ZERO explanation on what or why they are tampering with it.
As with the last update, I get the stupid screen demanding I schedule it and they have disabled Nav and all Media/Radio functions.

Website says my system is up-to-date - getting sick & tired of these fuckers hijacking the system & forcing compliance with their updates especially since they frequently jack something up that was previously working.

Anyone else getting this message or know what this update is about ?? :mad::poop:
I got it on the Redeye today. Updated and no issues so far.
 


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I have never got one of those on any of my cars

Will be getting a new radio installed tomorrow on the Challenger. This will be the 2nd:rolleyes:
 


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Once again Uconnect is trying to force an update on my system with ZERO explanation on what or why they are tampering with it.
As with the last update, I get the stupid screen demanding I schedule it and they have disabled Nav and all Media/Radio functions.

Website says my system is up-to-date - getting sick & tired of these fuckers hijacking the system & forcing compliance with their updates especially since they frequently jack something up that was previously working.

Anyone else getting this message or know what this update is about ?? :mad::poop:


'19 DSRT got one of those about a week ago or so... Radio gave zero options other than to acknowledge and "allow" it to do its thing...
 


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not yet, but haven't driven the Durango in a week. thanks for the warning :mad:
 


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It would be nice if you were informed as to exactly what the updates will do to make it better!
 


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It would be nice if you were informed as to exactly what the updates will do to make it better!


The alert on the radio gave a brief, mostly ambiguous explanation, but to your point was ultimately useless...
 


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Can anyone snag the update for me. I used the tazer to kill the weather pop ups and now the radio hasn't updated in a while. I can even get xm radio to renew. I would like the new race setup screen. Thanks
 


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The Charger got a notice. Couldn't do anything until I set a time. Went out next day and it said it was updated. First time ever since 18.
 


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Hopefully it fixes the wireless connect for android auto...
 


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The Charger got a notice. Couldn't do anything until I set a time. Went out next day and it said it was updated. First time ever since 18.
Did any of the race setting screen change?
 


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Assholes. Why can't they just leave a good thing alone. I still don't even understand what the Uconnect thing is anyway. I worry about it making changes to my car that I do not want. If it's anything like my computer, every time it does an update it changes everything and makes things worse than before.

When I got the car new the TV screen in the dash was fast to switch functions, but it's been getting slower and slower over the years. Is this due to the "updates"? Is there anyway we can reset everything back to factory defaults?
 


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I get them. I let it update. I've never had an issue with three of these vehicles and the OTA updates. Nothing has ever been worse afterwards. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
 


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I get them. I let it update. I've never had an issue with three of these vehicles and the OTA updates. Nothing has ever been worse afterwards. :rolleyes::rolleyes:


Except that one time when we had issues with the update for the cats/exhaust...


And just because I don't trust the forces behind the curtain...



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Except that one time when we had issues with the update for the cats/exhaust...


And just because I don't trust the forces behind the curtain...



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So my best time end of 2021 was 10.51. I did the cat recall and my best time at the end of 2022 was 9.12:unsure:
 


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IT knows what is good for the peons - no need to request permission or give options.
 


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The pos Uconnect system is one of the main reasons I sold my last Hellcat and bought a 14 GT500. The radio on the Mustang is pretty basic and you can get an upgrade with Carplay cheap. I think Uconnect is going to be a big problem once Dodge stops supporting it. Hopefully there is an aftermarket solution that develops.
 


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The pos Uconnect system is one of the main reasons I sold my last Hellcat and bought a 14 GT500.
I sold a Trackhawk and a '21 Challenger largely because of Uconnect issues.

But I would've gladly put up with those glitches over having a Furd.
 


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Don't forget the last update that swapped IAT and Intercooler temp.
 




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