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So after my data plan ran out, I was curious if I would be able to use the built in Google maps on my 22 Tahoe.

I used the hotspot on my phone and connected my Tahoe to it. Once I did that the built in google maps was online, without having to use CarPlay. So no data plan through onstar is needed for these features to work. It will look like below when connected to a phone’s hotspot.

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Below is a another thread that answers questions about the built in features.
Question on Google Maps
 

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So after my data plan ran out, I was curious if I would be able to use the built in Google maps on my 22 Tahoe.

I used the hotspot on my phone and connected my Tahoe to it. Once I did that the built in google maps was online, without having to use CarPlay. So no data plan through onstar is needed for these features to work. It will look like below when connected to a phone’s hotspot.
I always thought this would be the case.. glad you tried it and confirmed.
 
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I always thought this would be the case.. glad you tried it and confirmed.
Yea it would have been a bad deal for Google to have their software built-in and not usable.
I knew I had seen info about it and I thought it was in the owners manual but it’s actually on Google’s support page.

 

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Does Wireless CarPlay still work for streaming music?
 

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Yes please explain what phone you are using. My iPhone hotspot won't show, likely because CarPlay is connected. Do tell!!
 

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So after my data plan ran out, I was curious if I would be able to use the built in Google maps on my 22 Tahoe.

I used the hotspot on my phone and connected my Tahoe to it. Once I did that the built in google maps was online, without having to use CarPlay. So no data plan through onstar is needed for these features to work. It will look like below when connected to a phone’s hotspot.

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Below is a another thread that answers questions about the built in features.
Question on Google Maps
it might be cached
 

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it might be cached
No, if you can connect the vehicle to a wifi connection they'll load. Mine wouldn't load, connected the Tahoe to my home wifi and boom they loaded right up.

EDIT: Now if I could just get my phone hotspot to connect, I'll keep up to date!
 

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No, if you can connect the vehicle to a wifi connection they'll load. Mine wouldn't load, connected the Tahoe to my home wifi and boom they loaded right up.

EDIT: Now if I could just get my phone hotspot to connect, I'll keep up to date!
does the home wifi extend pass the drive way?
 

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