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futil -> MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/4/2008 12:33:51 AM)

Hey everyone,

I am about to submit my Beta findings to Harman Becker. I wanted to know what additional features you would like to see in future software releases and I will submit a request to HB asking them to add those features to the radio software.

Currently on my list I have:

1) Add a pause and a stop button to the HDD and JB menu between the fast forward and rewind on screen buttons so that music can be stopped instead of having the music play indefinitely without any way of stopping playback.
2) Ability to rename songs and move songs to different playlists within My Files
3) Enhance USB port to allow a wider range of devices such as a large removable USB hard drive.
4) Ability to change the song playback order instead of having the radio play back in alphabetical or shuffle order only. 

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated and will probably be implemented with future releases.. so please let me know what you all would like to see as enhancements to the software.

Update: Actually I just submitted the beta form but I will include a feature request form later which will include this wish list. I was going to wait but I would like them to finish up on the beta testing and actually release the software asap so I just sent the form in. I also requested an ETA on the official software release.

Thanks,
 
Futil

  
jvandover -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/4/2008 6:51:56 AM)

I think your #4 covers this but am not entirely sure... When ripping songs from a CD they appear in track order from the CD, from a USB device they do not.  Thats a huge issue.
They need to make the "Live traffic" feature useful.  I have never gotten one useful bit of info from it, and thats a big reason I wanted this car/Mygig.  It needs more updates/functionality.
Should be a way through the "record a trail" feature for the car to "learn" about new roads.  The on/off ramp to the highway closest to my house is not on the map (even though it has been there for at least 3-4 years) and the Nav always thinks I'm offroading.

I will try to think of anything else.

klibby -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/4/2008 9:12:17 AM)

Here's a biggie for me...

Support for actual .m3u (or other format) PLAYLISTS instead of this whole "a folder is a playlist" junk.  On any other MP3 player I can use playlists that just reference copies of mp3s already on the player instead of having to several copies of a song if I include it in multiple playlists.

I'm sure I can think of others as well but I thought I'd post that while it was on my mind

nightshade72 -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/4/2008 9:41:56 AM)

What about streaming music directly from a USB key instead of having to copy everything.  I have a 32Gb USB key that I store my tunes on so I can play them at home and at work without having to have mutiple coppies.  Would be very nice to just stuff that in the USB port on the radio and be able to play from it directly as if it was a CD.


klibby -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/4/2008 10:15:08 AM)

Good call nightshade. 

I also thought of another thing that's been bugging me about MyGig... The random feature is just... well... too random.  Most players' random feature will play songs at random, but will not repeat a song until it's played everything on the list.  I noticed the Mygig's random feature sometimes plays the same song 2, 3, sometimes 4 times before another is played once.  Also, it would be nice if the random button was near the play, fast forward, rewing buttons instead of on the main menu and/or would keep its on/off setting when you changed albums/playlist/etc. instead of having to go in and click random again

foundrybullet -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/4/2008 12:54:01 PM)

How about being able to turn off that STUPID! NAV guidance prompt voice indefinately?

I find that very irritating that you have to turn her off every single time you input a new destination.

Alright, well thats my beef haha. Everyone elses comments seem to be ligit.

Peace and happiness everyone.

kj

rapidnet_rick -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/4/2008 7:33:10 PM)

I have one, and I have already spoke to HB about it..... Make the MyGig do what is stated in the manual in regards to the bluetooth status icons.  They (HB) acknowledged that the lack of status icons was an oversight on someone's part, and that Chrysler has choosen not to address the issue.  I was told that the MyGig should send the staus signal(CAN) out to the EVIC, and that this wasn't done.  I am not sure what happens if you don't have EVIC.  I don't understand why the MyGig can't have some types of icons....as simple as a signal strength indication when the devices are connected.  Once activated then the other icons could be displayed.....


That status icons would be battery strength, signal strength, (according to the manual, even mail/SMS icons).   Here's a basic one, some indication that the two devices(MyGig) and Phone are even connected!


It's happened to me once or twice where the devices didn't connect, but I didn't know until I tried a call.  Upon occasion I would have to power the radio off/on, to get the bluetooth to connect!  Quite a pain, when there is an incomming call and you didn't know the devices weren't connected!


sdavis531 -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/4/2008 7:50:16 PM)

I agree with all of those completely!
How about some ability to change the look (colors, font, etc.).  My $20 phone has at least 6 different "moods".
Also, when you want to use the screen saver, you should be able to w/o jumping to the menu.  There should just be a "hot button" always on screen.

robotosgambit -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/4/2008 10:56:38 PM)

futil im new here i jst bought a dodge avenger sxt and wanted som info on this update see i read all these posts they have been useful but im not understanding do i go to a dealership and get this done and will they charge me and second can i get a update mailed to me by harman and i dont really know if mine is non navigation or not how do i tell and im also having a prob withthe dvd player i want it to play while driving bc i need it for my passangers it doesnt play while driving only in park and wanted to know if u know if it is legal or not to have a dvd player in the car if it has to be visible to the driver or not to be legal i live in new york dont know the law very well or how to find out

Silkk19 -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/5/2008 3:45:26 AM)

foundrybullet, the last update the futil kindly posted got rid on this nav warning after about 3 seconds.  I take it you never installed the update but I can tell you first hand it works

milous -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/5/2008 4:48:24 AM)

Some great suggestions so far! I'm glad to see the "no Pause button" at the top of the list. I am totally baffled as to the reasoning in not having this. It has to be the only CD player ever made by any manufacturer since day one that is missing such an important button.

The biggest issue I have is the pause/tick sounds between tracks when playing CD's and also playing songs on the HDD. I have read of others having this issue, is this widespread or are there some who don't experience this? Any idea if there is a solution in the works?

A few more suggestions:

1. A "reboot" option via a button sequence would be very convenient, vs having to pull fuse/unhook battery. 

2. I don't know if a firmware update could address this or not, but it would be nice to have a friendlier "emergency eject" for stuck discs, that is, allowing the door to be freely opened instead of having to "pry" it open.

3. An "anti-theft" boot password to lockout the radio, only needed if power is disconnected. 


futil -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/5/2008 2:55:18 PM)

Hey guys, Sorry I haven't been online for a few days.. Been really sick and still am.. I was so weak for the past 3 days I couldn't even get up to call my job to let them know I wasn't coming in.. Anyway..

Keep the suggestions coming... After about 2 weeks I'll compile all the requests in here and send them in to Harman Becker. Since theyre releasing this beta soon im sure theyre not going to consider new features until after the release anyway.

You guys have some really good ideas.. I really liked the password on power removal anti theft prevention.. Nothing makes me happier than knowing someone busted their asses trying to steal my radio and knowing they cant use it. If you guys want ill write up instructions on how to put a small bomb in your radio that will explode when removed from the car possibly taking a hand with it.. Im not even joking.. ill write this up if you guys want.. (Misspent youth)

robotosgambit, You can get your software updated at the dealer but you might get charged if you go to the dealer to update the software, The software updates can be done by yourself and while the newest version is about to be released within a week or so, you can update your software by following the instructions on this post http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1103210/tm.htm which contains the latest "Released" software for the MyGIG radio. As soon as the latest software updates are released I will be posting them for everyone to download so you can either go to the dealer, download them from this site and update them yourself, or contact Harman Becker for a CD and also update them yourself. I will have the newest software up asap so you might as well wait a little while and then download them from the above link.

As far as playing DVDs while in drive there is only one solution for that (well there are currently 2 but I won't recommend FreeGIG to anyone after a few people got burned from the company that makes FreeGIG because they didn't test the FreeGIG on all MyGIG radios and software versions)
Soo.. The MyGIG LockPick will enable you to unlock DVD in drive and quite a few other features. I have it installed in my car.. The installation was quick and easy and the product works very well. you can check out more of the information about the MyGIG LockPick here: http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1167746/tm.htm
Just because Chrysler thinks that customers cant handle video in cars I don't think there are any actual laws against it. Maybe in 1 or 2 states in the US but I dont think that is a widespread law yet. Worst case scenario... Turn the video off after you get pulled over by a cop :)

You can tell if your MyGIG radio is a Nav equipped radio or not by looking at the lower right hand of the radio.. If you see RER then its a MyGIG with Navigation, if you see REN then its a MyGIG with out Navigation.

robotosgambit -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/5/2008 9:48:58 PM)

thanks fultil im gonna wait until the new update comes out just give me a heads up on when it does and thanks

klibby -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/6/2008 1:09:08 PM)

These two are of low importance, but would be nice...

1) The ability to select from a few different voices for the NAV prompts

2) Maybe this one could be turned on or off by the user.... but pronunciation of street names like other GPS units (ie.  "Turn left onto Cerritos Avenue" instead of "Make the second turn left") I figure maybe this could be turned on or off by the user because I know those sometimes bug people when it pronounces the street name incorrectly, wheras I just think it's funny [;)]

Baloo -> RE: MyGIG Software Enhancements Requests (3/8/2008 5:09:41 AM)

Altough I really love the MyGIG features I am convinced there should be better ways to manage the music files stored on the HD.

Right from the very first day, when I went to the car dealer to have my Avenger delivered, I had taken couple of CD's with me that I immediately put into the radio system just to check how great it could be to have my favorites songs copied on the hard disk.

I also had some MP3 CD's which I wanted to copy, then some other music on a USB stick, etc...

The problem is that I had several identical files with different names (sometimes written in capital letters, sometimes just the song name was spelled differently), some other files which I finally decided I wouldn't want them on the HD anymore and so on...

And I now that I want to clear, sort or rename tiltles I find it really complicated and time consuming to go throught the MyGIG menus...

Wouldn't it just be possible to connect the MyGIG to a laptop trough USB port in order to manage (copy, move, rename, sort, delete) my music files?

[;)] Sounds like I'm the second French owner of a diesel Avenger on this forum (Hi Kendos ! [:)] )


  

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