Firmware or flash for 2013 non-entune touchscreen?

I'm curious...what are your thoughts regarding the current user interface on the 2013 non-entune touchscreen? It seems like it's capable of so much more. Do you think there will be a firmware or flash update for this unit or it is what what it is?

 

im with you, i hate how when you brows ipod or media player, everytime you go to browse it starts over from the top of the list. simple settings dont seem to stick. it could be such a great unit but its as though they didnt put time into real world use testing. seems to fall short on things, I soo want to upgrade because if that

 

Thanks! I'm glad I'm not the only one, and not just being picky. There just seems to be a bunch of unused space within the display and blacked out settings. These trucks aren't cheap, so it's a little frustrating.

 

Right there with you, I wish it would show all when you hit source

 

It is just basically a dumbed down version of the entune unit

 

is there a flash they could do to upgrade the unit?

 

It would be nice. When I bought mine I asked if I could just swap out the head unit for one that had the navigation entune and all that, they told me no. I don't understand why it can't just be that simple and swap it out.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/255871-2013-stereo-background-change-possible.html

This thread had talked about it a little. I like the idea of being able to link my iPod to the screen for movies or navigation. Haven't heard anything else on it yet... I'll give it a bump and see if it sparks anymore thoughts...

 

Great info. Thanks for the responses! It'll be nice to see what unfolds as more 13's make their way out into the market. Obviously this stereo is capable of so much more. I know it's not an Entune, but it bums be out that Toyota dumbed it down so much .

 

I wish there were a way we could hack it and upload android

 

Nothing new, huh?

 

Only thing new we have seen is a Plug in nav module for the non entune screens. And we have a new kit that will give you a android type device on screen but not thru touchscreen has a small wireless keyboard w/ touchpad. The video hack is kind of expensive though for the android kit

 

Thanks for the info! That plug-in nav sounds interesting. Can I find this with any particular google search? Thanks!

 

I'm seeing stuff for the Prius and FR-S, but no nav module for tacoma

 

I wish the damn thing just got regular updates. From the sound of the documents I read, flashes would only be distributed for TSBs, which means the regular hoopla around TSBs will apply, and they would probably only be for super-critical issues.

 

Completely agree

 

Not really much out there on it. It is a part we sell and install mainly to Toyota dealers. It covers 8 of the new cars. Tacoma and Camry being the most popular for us. Ill see if I can dig a sell sheet up for you and scan it. The unit runs igo primo uses the factory touchscreen but has its own little speaker for turn by turn

 

Thanks for your help! Any luck so far?

 

Have you guys tried getting into the hidden menu yet? You can possibly do some sort of firmware flash from there.

 

Hey Sean, next time we go wheeling and I see you I'll try to access the hidden menu on your head unit (if it exists)..