Can 2015 Navigation Screen be upgraded to look like '16 model?
03-09-16, 08:51 AM
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Can 2015 Navigation Screen be upgraded to look like '16 model?
Does anyone know if there is a firmware update out yet or in the works to be release for the 13-15 models? Was hoping the dealership can do it for me when I bring my car in for the 5,000 service. Thanks in advance for any info.
03-09-16, 09:01 AM
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Lexus is terrible at making "upgrades" to system from one model year to another. They'll update your maps, but they won't update/upgrade the system. It's like their way of getting customers to buy new cars...
03-09-16, 02:16 PM
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I would think it would be a simple software update to the Navi unit. I find it hard to believe Lexus wouldn't think that far ahead when building their vehicles to improve profit margins for future car models and compatibility ( charge for a navi software update which has higher margins than charging for a new navi unit). But then again I'm not surprised, look at how our country is run. How much is a new navi unit?
03-09-16, 02:52 PM
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That's just it, they did plan it. I've harped on this topic a lot. It ticks me off that just about all computer operated devices today get operating systems upgrades. But not Lexus, they want you to but a new car. I wish I knew someone with skills to hack the OS, and make my map full screen. Kinda like a jail broken iPhone.
03-09-16, 02:57 PM
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That's just it, they did plan it. I've harped on this topic a lot. It ticks me off that just about all computer operated devices today get operating systems upgrades. But not Lexus, they want you to but a new car. I wish I knew someone with skills to hack the OS, and make my map full screen. Kinda like a jail broken iPhone.
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03-09-16, 03:43 PM
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I would think it would be a simple software update to the Navi unit. I find it hard to believe Lexus wouldn't think that far ahead when building their vehicles to improve profit margins for future car models and compatibility ( charge for a navi software update which has higher margins than charging for a new navi unit). But then again I'm not surprised, look at how our country is run. How much is a new navi unit?
The new unit would cost around $8,800.
the best option would be finding one used on ebay (when they become available)
03-09-16, 05:01 PM
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Actually u can. But it costs about $50K. 
If u look at the 16 model, the buttons on the mouse are actually different, so unless u buy a new car u can't have the new system.
If u look at the 16 model, the buttons on the mouse are actually different, so unless u buy a new car u can't have the new system.
03-09-16, 05:36 PM
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Or you can wait for this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYi-rbemI4w
03-10-16, 01:18 PM
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Or you can wait for this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYi-rbemI4w