It is possible to manage apps in the car from the centre display. This article describes how to download, update and uninstall apps.
Apps are managed via Download Centre in application view.
The car has to be connected to be able to download, update or uninstall apps. For information on how to connect the car to the Internet, see Connect to the Internet via your mobile phone (WiFi) or Connect to the Internet via mobile phone (USB).
Data download may affect other services that transmit data, e.g. Internet radio. If the effect on other services is experienced as disruptive then the download can be interrupted. Alternatively, it may be appropriate to switch off or interrupt other services.
Application view showing the car's apps.
To download an app, see the video tutorial or follow the instructions below.
Open the Download Centre app.
Select New apps to open a list of apps available but not installed in the car. Press somewhere in the line for an app in order to expand the list and view more information about the program.
Select Install to start downloading the required app.
The installation status is indicated while it is in progress.
A message is displayed if the download cannot be started at present. The app will remain in the list and you can try to start downloading again.
Press Abort to cancel a download in progress.
Note that only the download can be cancelled, the installation phase cannot be cancelled once it has started.
If an app is used while it is updating, it will be restarted so that installation can be completed.
Select Install all.
Updating begins.
Select Application updates to open a list of all available updates.
Locate the required app and select Install.
Any app in use must be closed for it to be possible to uninstall it.
Select Application updates to open a list of all installed apps.
Locate the required app and select Uninstall to start uninstallation of that app.
The app will disappear from the list when it has been uninstalled.
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