XC90 Internet Connectivity

nosnibord · Aug 12th, 2023, 22:32

Just bought a 2016 XC90 from a local small dealer and have been attempting to access the in-car apps. Both bluetooth and wifi hotspots appear to connect in the car to my android phone with the globe icon highlighted suggesting the connection is there.

The problem is nothing then happens despite the apparent connection - any apps requiring an internet connection will not open or run and the downloads section just seems stuck on attempting to download updates and not getting any further.

Can anyone suggest anything I can try here? I would rather not visit the main dealer so quickly if I can help it!

piorunz · Aug 13th, 2023, 00:08

"Both bluetooth and wifi hotspots appear to connect in the car to my android phone with the globe icon highlighted suggesting the connection is there."

You need to create WiFi tethering hotspot in your phone, and let volvo connect to it, by entering WiFi password to hotspot on Volvo screen. Then your car will have internet from your phone. That's how I did it on mine before I installed SIM card in the car.

nu11eaf · Aug 13th, 2023, 09:47

Three ways to connect to internet

https://youtu.be/xWYaTo4DwCg

https://youtu.be/mdLpb9vZTfU

https://youtu.be/2KKtq1m8c1I

The modem on XC90 is in the boot under the floor cover on off side not in foot well as shown in video.

Aug 12th, 2023, 22:32	#1
nosnibord New Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2023 23:18 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Peterborough	XC90 Internet Connectivity Just bought a 2016 XC90 from a local small dealer and have been attempting to access the in-car apps. Both bluetooth and wifi hotspots appear to connect in the car to my android phone with the globe icon highlighted suggesting the connection is there. The problem is nothing then happens despite the apparent connection - any apps requiring an internet connection will not open or run and the downloads section just seems stuck on attempting to download updates and not getting any further. Can anyone suggest anything I can try here? I would rather not visit the main dealer so quickly if I can help it!

Aug 13th, 2023, 00:08	#2
piorunz Member Last Online: Today 05:59 Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Bristol	"Both bluetooth and wifi hotspots appear to connect in the car to my android phone with the globe icon highlighted suggesting the connection is there." You need to create WiFi tethering hotspot in your phone, and let volvo connect to it, by entering WiFi password to hotspot on Volvo screen. Then your car will have internet from your phone. That's how I did it on mine before I installed SIM card in the car. __________________ Driving: 2021 XC60 T8 Recharge PHEV AWD Inscription, full spec. incl. Polestar (405 HP)

Aug 13th, 2023, 09:47	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:50 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Three ways to connect to internet https://youtu.be/xWYaTo4DwCg https://youtu.be/mdLpb9vZTfU https://youtu.be/2KKtq1m8c1I The modem on XC90 is in the boot under the floor cover on off side not in foot well as shown in video. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats. Last edited by nu11eaf; Aug 13th, 2023 at 09:49.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)