2010 Hack question

[cpatch]

Originally Posted by rachaelseven

You can skip a bunch of sub-menus, although I agree there are still too many. But skipping some helps a bit. For example, for calling, you can press the button and skip straight to 'Dial by Name', then say the name.

Bear in mind also that you can turn off voice prompting once you're familiar with the system (in SETUP->VOICE). I think you can skip most, if not all, submenus and go straight to what you want in all voice functions (use the command list selection when not moving to review the various commands possible).

[rrolff]

Originally Posted by Treasure

Just purchased 2010 Prius with Nav. Believe Nav purchase was a big mistake. The lockout as you've all discussed is irritating and the voice recognition rarely understands me. Get tired of starting over. Will probably go back to my Garmin on the dash. Very expensive useless purchase. I won't ever recommend the Nav and will do my best to let Toyota know how poor their product is.

Lock outs can always be defeated..... There's a separate thread on this - I am surprised the NAV backdoors (pressing certain portions of the screen at certain times ) are not still there (or we don't know)...

Look to others to undo your *problem*. I just looked on our Lexus NAV and the software backdoor was removed in subsequent releases. Hence if I upgrade our Lexus NAV, I lose the ability to press sneaky buttons, and bypass the whole mess...

Toy decided they don't want that ability (corporate responsibility comes to mind), so it is what it is............ That's what mods are all about

I know our GX has the backdoor, and for the passenger(s), she can watch "Charmed", while I drive the 5 hours to ski... No temptation there to look at the screen from me - I did pull the dash apart for the DVD mod...

[emnesto]

I had a similar issue with lockout while driving in 2004 Nissan Murano. Found the location of one wire from GPS to NAV. Cut the wire and installed a switch. Has anyone looked for a similar solution in Prius.

[BlackSpirit]

Found this on YouTube

YouTube - 2010 Toyota Prius Bluetooth microphone volume adjustment

YouTube - 2010 Toyota Prius Bluetooth microphone volume adjustment

Hidden service menu. Other than the mic volume I don't know what else you can do with it.

[jburns]

Originally Posted by djasonw

Yes, the updates are absurdly expensive which is why I won't buy an update. Last time they built a new road where I live was before I was born!!!!!!!

Interesting take on this. I already know all the roads where I live so why would I need GPS for that. I bought the Nuvi for those times when I boldly go where I have not gone before.

[chrisj428]

Personally, I have had very good luck with the Voice Commands on my V.

I know Nissan has a function with their voice command where you can train it to better understand accents or colloquial variations in pronunciation. Is there such a function with Toyota?