Columbus Head Unit Questions

[Spinifex]

Anyway, I have uploaded the file to One Drive.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Aj4SjCQT31tKtPISubggfJIy1mrgwA

Hey mate - thanks for this.

Can I ask though - how do I install this onto my MIB2 unit?

There's no inbuilt text-files for instructions within your version, and the format and layout of the files is very different to those presented in the link pjam offered Speed and Red lights Cameras POIs Australia - MIB ii which is over a year old.

Just don't want to stuff things up importing either version to find out I can't remove them again if things go astray.

What's the process with your version?
Just save onto root of SD card & use the columbus to import them?

And can I just save the aus-nz folder only, if that's all I want to import?
I highly doubt my car will ever see overseas roads.....

[Vexed]

Hey mate - thanks for this.

Can I ask though - how do I install this onto my MIB2 unit?

There's no inbuilt text-files for instructions within your version, and the format and layout of the files is very different to those presented in the link pjam offered Speed and Red lights Cameras POIs Australia - MIB ii which is over a year old.

Just don't want to stuff things up importing either version to find out I can't remove them again if things go astray.

What's the process with your version?
Just save onto root of SD card & use the columbus to import them?

And can I just save the aus-nz folder only, if that's all I want to import?
I highly doubt my car will ever see overseas roads.....

Hi spinifex,
I haven't tried them myself as I didn't have time to do so. I simply reuploaded what ajmorris created.
I will give it a try over the weekend and let you know.
Cheers.

[Spinifex]

Hi Vexed - I can confirm I tried installing these last night in the same manner as the other thread, however I used USB stick rather than SD card.
The Columbus tried searching all media for valid files, but failed after about 3 minutes of searching.
I'm not sure if this was related to using USB instead of SD..... but will try again tonight using SD card.

[woofy]

I did this a while back and it was a PITA, still can't remember the exact method that finally worked. But the instructions out there don't work as they say they do. I think its because there are different variants of the columbus. Also disabled these in the end as the audible chime for every one drove me nuts. I live in the East of Melb where 99% off all traffic cameras in existence seem to live. And they still put some more in on my regular drive route.

[Spinifex]

Woofy - can you disable the chime but keep the poi on screen?

I've enabled a few of the factory inbuilt POIs on my system but there's no bells when I drive near them, but they still display on screen

[woofy]

Yeah the chime is an option when doing the converting on the VW website thing that is german if you know what I mean. I figured there was no point bothering without some kind of warning as I wouldn't notice where they were otherwise. Just a silent pop up would be better.

[GeoffH]

looking for the best setup for Android phone connection.

No one interested in tinkering with Android Auto on their Skodas?

[Smart1]

I had a loan VW Jetta with the equivalent of the Bolero and i had to cable connect it with Android Auto as Mirrorlink didn't seem to work. It was ok with Google maps but not as intuitive as the Columbus maps. At least the maps are up to date though.

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[GeoffH]

I had a loan VW Jetta with the equivalent of the Bolero and i had to cable connect it with Android Auto as Mirrorlink didn't seem to work. It was ok with Google maps but not as intuitive as the Columbus maps. At least the maps are up to date though.

Thanks. I'm just waiting for the bits and pieces to arrive so I can try out a few options. Will report back ....

[GeoffH]

Updating my trials for those interested ...

I made up a wireless charging vent mount with a couple of embedded neodymium magnets from an old HDD. The charging coil came from Ebay for about $6. The mount is covered with a black rubbery fabric. I used a 90degree angled microUSB lead so it doesn't stick out the side. It works fine and even looks OK. When I get into the car, I just drop the phone into the cradle where it charges wirelessly (at about 0.5% per minute) and is held in place firmly by the magnets. No fiddly connections!

I have standalone Android Auto on my phone set to launch when bluetooth connects. AA initially gave me some crazy problems where it was randomly jumping around the menus. I disabled "OK Google" detection from the Google app and it is now behaving. Strangely, voice input still works for navigation searches (and maybe song selection - I'm not sure).

I am yet to give the car's Android Auto a full trial. I really like the wireless charging. I don't relish the prospect of having to plug in a USB lead every time I go driving. I've heard rumours that Google are bringing out a fully bluetooth version? That would be nice.