1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Pandora Through Entune

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Selzier, Oct 26, 2012.

  1. Selzier

    Selzier Whee!

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2012
    148
    51
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    My Pandora app sometimes will "buffer" in the middle of a song, and then after roughly 10-20 seconds, it skips the song entirely. Usually the internet connection is great (my phone has full bars) and this happens whether I'm using my hotspot OR phone is plugged in. Anyone else experience this? Does anyone know if there's a fix or a workaround? I'm using an iPhone 4s by the way.

    This problem also does not occur if I run Pandora through my phone and play audio via bluetooth or wire.

    May I also pre-empt a few of you out there? I actually like the interface for Pandora through Entune. I find it simpler than trying to use my phone while driving anyway (plus that always runs the risk of a cop thinking you're texting and driving)
     
    #1 Selzier, Oct 26, 2012
  2. Jonny Zero

    Jonny Zero Giggidy

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2012
    1,388
    351
    0
    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    I have the same problem with my BlackBerry 9800, it is 3G UMTS only. Playing it via the Pandora app works fine, so phone internet bandwidth is not an issue.

    My guess is Entune routes the Padora data via their own servers and they are too slow to keep up live streaming. :mad:
     
    #2 Jonny Zero, Nov 3, 2012
    Selzier likes this.
  3. Selzier

    Selzier Whee!

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2012
    148
    51
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    Thanks for confirming this Jonny. I was wondering if other people were having this same problem. I guess one more reason to not like Entune :ROFLMAO:
     
    #3 Selzier, Nov 3, 2012
  4. NortTexSalv04Prius

    NortTexSalv04Prius Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2009
    915
    115
    0
    Location:
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    giggdy;
     
    #4 NortTexSalv04Prius, Nov 4, 2012
  5. Jonny Zero

    Jonny Zero Giggidy

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2012
    1,388
    351
    0
    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    I just ordered a Samsung Galaxy SIII yesterday. It should be here Tuesday or Wednesday. Once I get it hook up, I can triple confirm. It is 4G LTE, utimate in bandwidth.
     
    #5 Jonny Zero, Nov 4, 2012
  6. Adam Leibovitch

    Adam Leibovitch Member

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2012
    498
    102
    0
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Getting the same problem. It was working well for a bit and even with high quality audio option, but I think I drive through areas that switch me over to edge at times. Anyways, I can check sports scores while stuck in traffic so i am happy.
     
    #6 Adam Leibovitch, Nov 4, 2012
  7. Jonny Zero

    Jonny Zero Giggidy

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2012
    1,388
    351
    0
    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    Update: Got my Samsung Galaxy SIII, and installed Entune. Pandora seems to be working fine. No buffing, even on high quality audio. It is running 4G LTE.
     
    #7 Jonny Zero, Nov 7, 2012
    Adam Leibovitch likes this.
  8. ProximalSuns

    ProximalSuns Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2012
    1,877
    21
    27
    Location:
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    Infrequent problem on my iPhone 4, ATT using Hotspot tethering and Bluetooth in the car, no wired connection.
     
    #8 ProximalSuns, Nov 7, 2012
  9. Selzier

    Selzier Whee!

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2012
    148
    51
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    Looks like I'm going to have to switch phones soon... too bad I'm stuck in a 2 year contract
     
    #9 Selzier, Nov 7, 2012
  10. ProximalSuns

    ProximalSuns Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2012
    1,877
    21
    27
    Location:
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    Likely your carrier not your phone and drilling down, likely your carrier's coverage in specific spots you travel.
     
    #10 ProximalSuns, Nov 8, 2012
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)