Volvo V90 Twin Engine (2018 year). Manual - part 29

Connecting/disconnecting the phone
(p. 497)

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Managing phone calls (p. 498)

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Managing text messages (p. 499)

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Settings for text messages (p. 501)

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Voice recognition (p. 121)

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Using the application menu in the driver dis-
play (p. 112)

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Media player (p. 481)

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Connect phone

Connect a Bluetooth-activated phone to the car
to make calls, send/receive messages, stream
media and connect the car to the Internet.

It is possible to have two Bluetooth devices con-
nected at once, in which case one of them can
only be streaming media. The most recently con-
nected phone will automatically be connected to
make calls, send/receive messages, stream
media and provide an Internet connection. To
change the use of the phone, see section
"Bluetooth settings".

Connection is performed once per device. After
connection, the Bluetooth device no longer
needs to be visible/searchable but only needs to
have Bluetooth activated. To connect the car to
the Internet via a phone, tethering must be acti-
vated on the phone. A maximum of 20 connected
Bluetooth devices can be stored in the car.

There are two options for connecting. Either
search the phone from the car or search the car
from the phone.

Option 1 - search phone from car

1. Make the phone searchable/visible via

Bluetooth.

2. To connect the car to the Internet via the

phone’s Bluetooth, activate tethering (porta-
ble/personal hotspot) via Bluetooth on the
phone.

3. Open the subview for phone.

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If there is no phone connected to the car,
tap on

Add phone

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If there is a phone connected to the car,
tap on

Change

. In the pop-up win-

dow, tap on

Add phone

> Available Bluetooth devices are listed. The

list is updated as new devices are
detected.

4. Tap on the name of the phone to be con-

nected.

5. Check that the specified number code in the

car matches that in the phone. In which case,
choose to accept in both places.

6. On the phone, choose to accept or reject any

options for phone contacts and messages.

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The message function must be activated
in certain phones.

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Not all mobile phones are fully compati-
ble and may therefore not show contacts
and messages in the car.

Option 2 - search car from phone

1. Open the subview for phone.

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If there is no phone connected to the car,
tap on

Add phone

Make car

discoverable

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If there is a phone connected to the car,
tap on

Change

. In the pop-up win-

dow, tap on

Add phone

Make car

discoverable

2. Activate Bluetooth on the phone.

3. To connect the car to the Internet via the

phone’s Bluetooth, activate tethering (porta-
ble/personal hotspot) via Bluetooth on the
phone.

4. Search on the phone for Bluetooth devices.

> Available Bluetooth devices are listed.

5. Select the name of the car on the phone.

6. Check that the specified number code in the

car matches that in the external device. In
which case, choose to accept in both places.

7. On the phone, choose to accept or reject any

options for phone contacts and messages.

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The message function must be activated
in certain phones.

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Not all mobile phones are fully compati-
ble and may therefore not show contacts
and messages in the car.

If the phone's operating system is updated
then the connection may be broken. In which
case, delete the phone from the car and then
connect again.

Compatible phones

Many phones on the market now have wireless
Bluetooth technology, but not all of them are fully
compatible with the car. For compatibility, see
support.volvocars.com.

Related information

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Connecting/disconnecting the phone
(p. 497)

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Managing phone calls (p. 498)

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Managing text messages (p. 499)

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Connecting/disconnecting the

phone

Connect, change or disconnect a connected
phone.

Connecting the phone automatically

It is only the two last connected phones that can
be connected automatically.

1. Activate Bluetooth in the phone before set-

ting the car in ignition position I.

To connect the car to the Internet at the
same time, tethering (portable/personal hot-
spot) in the phone must be activated.

2. Set the car in ignition position I or higher.

> The phone will connect.

Connect the phone manually

1. Activate Bluetooth on the phone.

To connect the car to the Internet at the
same time, tethering (portable/personal hot-
spot) in the phone must be activated.

2. Open the subview for phone.

> Connected phones are listed.

3. Tap on the name of the phone to be con-

nected.
> The phone will connect.

Disconnecting the phone

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Deactivate Bluetooth on the phone.

When the phone is out of range of the car it is
automatically disconnected. If disconnection
occurs during an active call then the call can be
continued on the phone.

Changing phones

1. Open the subview for phone.

2. Press

Change

> Available Bluetooth devices are listed.

3. Tap on the phone to be connected.

Removing a phone

1. Open the subview for phone.

2. Press

Settings

Communication

Bluetooth Devices

> A list of connected Bluetooth devices is

displayed.

3. Tap on the phone to be removed.

4. Tap on

Remove device

and confirm your

selection.
> The phone is no longer connected with

the car.

Related information

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Ignition positions (p. 409)

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Managing phone calls

Call handling in the car for a Bluetooth-con-
nected phone.

Generic illustration.

Making phone calls

1. Open the subview for phone.

2. Select call from: call history, enter number

using the keypad or via the contact list. It is
possible to search or browse in the contact
list. Tap on

in the contact list in order to

add a contact under

Favourites

3. Tap on

Call

4. Tap on

End call

to end the call.

You can also make calls from the call log via the
app menu, which is accessed from the right-hand
steering wheel keypad

Making multi-party calls

During a call:

1. Press

Add call

2. Choose to make a call from the call log,

favourites or the contact list.

3. Tap on an entry/row in the call log, or tap on

alongside the contact in the contact list.

4. Tap on

Swap call

to switch between the

parties.

5. Tap on

End call

to end the active call.

Conference calls

During an active multi-party call:

1. Tap on

Join calls

to merge the active multi-

party call.

2. Tap on

End call

to end the call.

Incoming phone calls

Incoming phone calls are shown in the driver dis-
play and the centre display. Manage the call on
the right-hand steering wheel keypad or in the
centre display.

1. Tap on

Answer

Reject

2. Tap on

End call

to end the call.

Incoming phone call during an active call

1. Tap on

Answer

Reject

2. Tap on

End call

to end the call.

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Private call

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During the current call, press

Privacy

and

select setting:

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Switch to mobile phone

- the hands-

free function is disconnected and the call
continues on your mobile phone.

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Driver focused

- the microphone in the

roof on the passenger side is switched off
and the call continues with the car's
handsfree function.

Related information

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Voice recognition control of the phone
(p. 123)

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Using the application menu in the driver dis-
play (p. 112)

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Using the keyboard in the centre display
(p. 49)

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Managing text messages

Message handling in the car for a Bluetooth-
connected phone.

In some phones, the message function must be
activated. Not all mobile phones are compatible.
In such cases, they cannot display contacts and
messages in the car. For compatibility, see
support.volvocars.com.

Managing text messages in the centre
display

Text messages are only shown in the centre dis-
play if the setting is selected; see the section
"Settings for text messages".

Press

Messages

in the app

view to manage text messages
in the centre display.

Reading a text message in the centre display
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Press

Read out

to get the message read

aloud.

Sending text messages in the centre display

1. It is not possible to reply to a message or

create a new message.

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Reply to message — tap on the contact
whose message you wish to reply to, then
tap on

Answer

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To create a new message – press

Create

new

and then

. Select a contact or enter

a number.

2. Compose the message.

3. Press

Send

Managing text messages in the driver
display

Text messages are only shown in the driver dis-
play if the setting is selected; see the section
"Settings for text messages".

Reading a new text message in the driver
display
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To have the message read aloud – select

Read out

with the steering wheel keypad.

Dictating a reply in the driver display

After the text message is read aloud, a brief reply
can be created through dictation.

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Press

Answer

with the steering wheel key-

pad. A dictation dialogue starts. For this func-
tion to work, the car must be connected to
the Internet.

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Message notification

For notification settings, see section "Settings for
text messages".

Related information

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Settings for text messages (p. 501)

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Voice recognition control of the phone
(p. 123)

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Using the keyboard in the centre display
(p. 49)

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Managing the phone book

Contact handling in the car for a Bluetooth-con-
nected phone.

Browse between the letters and

to find

a matching contact. Depending on existing
contacts in the phone book, only matching
letters are shown.

Search contacts

- tap on

to search for

a phone number of name in the contact list.

Favourites

- tap on

to add/remove a

contact to/from the favourites list.

Only contacts from an active Bluetooth-con-
nected phone are shown in the centre display.
Up to 3000 contacts can be shown.

Sorting

The contact list is sorted in alphabetical order
where special characters and numbers are sorted
under

. The sort order can be made by first or

last name, see the section "Settings for phone"
for more information.

Related information

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Voice recognition control of the phone
(p. 123)

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Using the application menu in the driver dis-
play (p. 112)

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Using the keyboard in the centre display
(p. 49)

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Settings for text messages (p. 501)

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Settings for phone

Settings for connected phone.

Phone

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Press

Communication

Phone

and

select settings:

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Ringtones

- select ringtone. It is possible

to use a ringtone from the phone or the
car. Some phones are not fully compatible
and their ringtones may therefore not be
available for use in the car. For compatibil-
ity, see support.volvocars.com.

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Sort order for contacts

- select sort

order of contact list.

For call notifications in the head-up display

see section "Head-up display".

Related information

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Head-up display

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Settings for text messages

Settings for text messages on connected phone.

Message

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Press

Communication

Text Messages

and select settings:

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Notification in centre display

- shows

message notifications in the centre dis-
play's status bar.

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Notification in driver display

- shows

notifications in the driver display. When
notifications in the driver display are
active, it is possible to manage incoming
messages with the steering wheel's right-
hand keypad.

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Text message tone

- select tone for

incoming text message.

Related information

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Managing text messages (p. 499)

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Bluetooth

settings

Settings for Bluetooth-connected devices.

Bluetooth

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Press

Communication

Bluetooth

Devices

and select settings:

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Add device

- starts the pairing of a new

device.

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Previously paired devices

- lists con-

nected devices.

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Remove device

- removes the connected

device.

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Allowed services for this device

- sets

device usage options: calling, sending/
receiving messages, streaming media and as
Internet connection.

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Internet connection

- connects the car to

the Internet via the device's Bluetooth con-
nection.

Related information

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Media player (p. 481)

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Online car

An online car provides the ability to use e.g.
Internet radio and music services via apps as
well as contact dealers in the car and download
software.

The car is connected via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or with
the car's built-in modem

When the car is connected to the Internet, its
Internet connection (Wi-Fi hotspot) can be
shared to allow other devices to use the Internet
connection

Connection status is indicated by the symbol in
the centre display's status bar.

Related information

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Book service and repair (p. 547)

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Apps (p. 474)

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System updates (p. 549)

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Volvo ID (p. 23)

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Symbols in the centre display's status bar
(p. 45)

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Sharing Internet via Wi-Fi hotspot (p. 504)

Connecting the car

Connect the car to the phone via Bluetooth,
Wi-Fi or with the car's built-in modem

The mobile phone and network operator must
support tethering (sharing the Internet connec-
tion) and the plan must include data.

Data is transferred when using the internet
(data traffic), which can have a cost.

Activation of data roaming can result in fur-
ther charges.

Contact your network operator about the cost
for data traffic.

When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possible
to connect the car to the Internet using Wi-Fi
or car modem

When using Android Auto, it is possible to
connect the car to the Internet using Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth or car modem

This does not apply in the case of connection with Wi-Fi.

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Read Terms and Conditions for Services and
Customer Privacy Policy at
support.volvocars.com before connecting.

Connecting with Bluetooth

See Connecting a phone.

Connecting with Wi-Fi

1. Activate tethering (portable/personal hot-

spot) on the mobile phone.

2. Press

Settings

in top view.

3. Continue to

Communication

Wi-Fi

4. Activate/deactivate by ticking/unticking the

box for Wi-Fi.

5. Tap on the network name of the network to

be connected.

6. Enter the network password.

7. If another connection source has been used

in the past - confirm the option to change
connection.
> The car connects to the network.

Note that certain phones switch off tethering
after the contact with the car has been discon-
nected, e.g. when leaving the car and until the
next time it is used. The tethering in the phone
therefore needs to be reactivated the next time it
is used.

When a phone is connected to the car, it is saved
for future use. When the maximum number of
saved phones (50) is reached, the first con-
nected phones are deleted. To show the list of
saved networks or manually delete saved net-
works, go to

Settings

Communication

Wi-Fi

Saved networks

For network connection requirements, see the
section “Technology and security for Wi-Fi”.

Connecting with car modem

When the car is connected to the Internet via the
car modem, Volvo On Call services will use this
connection.

Fit a personal SIM card into the holder under
the cargo area floor.

2. Press

Settings

in top view.

3. Press

Communication

Car Modem

Internet

4. Activate/deactivate by ticking/unticking the

box for

Car modem Internet

5. If another connection source has been used

in the past - confirm the option to change
connection.

6. Enter the SIM card's PIN code.

> The car connects to the network.

Only cars with Volvo On Call.

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Related information

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Symbols in the centre display's status bar
(p. 45)

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Remove Wi-Fi network (p. 506)

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Wi-Fi technologies and security (p. 506)

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No or poor connection (p. 505)

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Settings for car modem

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Sharing Internet via Wi-Fi hotspot

When the car is connected to the Internet, its
Internet connection can be shared to allow other
devices to use the Internet connection.

The network operator (SIM card) must support
tethering (sharing of the Internet connection).

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Press

Communication

Car Wi-Fi

Hotspot

3. Tap on

Network name

and name the

shared connection.

4. Tap on

Password

and select a password to

be entered on connecting devices.

5. Tap on

Frequency band

and select the fre-

quency on which the hotspot is to transmit
data. Note that selection of frequency band
is not available in all markets.

6. Activate/deactivate by ticking/unticking the

box for

Car Wi-Fi Hotspot

7. If Wi-Fi has previously been used as a con-

nection source, confirm the option to change
connection.
> It is now possible for external devices to

connect to the car's tethering (Wi-Fi hot-
spot).

Activation of Wi-Fi-hotspot can result in fur-
ther charges from your network operator.

Contact your network operator about the cost
for data traffic.

Connection status is indicated by the symbol in
the centre display's status bar.

This does not apply in the case of connection with Wi-Fi.

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Press

Connected devices

to see a list of the

currently connected devices.

Related information

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Wi-Fi technologies and security (p. 506)

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Symbols in the centre display's status bar
(p. 45)

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No or poor connection (p. 505)

No or poor connection

Factors affecting the network.

The amount of data transferred is dependent on
the services or apps in use in the car. For exam-
ple, streaming audio can require large amounts of
data which requires a good connection and good
signal strength.

Mobile phone to car

The speed of the connection may vary depending
on the location of the mobile phone in the car.
Move the mobile phone handset closer to the
centre display in order to increase the signal
strength. Ensure that there is no source of inter-
ference in between.

Mobile phone to network

The speed of the mobile network varies depend-
ing on the coverage in the present location. Poor
network coverage may occur, for example in tun-
nels, in mountainous country, in deep valleys or
indoors. The speed also depends on the agree-
ment you have with your network.

In the event of problems with data traffic, con-
tact your network operator.

Restarting the phone

If there are problems with the connection then it
may help to restart the phone.

Related information

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Remove Wi-Fi network

Removing a network that is not to be used.

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Continue to

Communication

Wi-Fi

Saved networks

3. Tap on

Forget

alongside the network to be

removed.

4. Confirm the selection.

> The car will no longer connect to the net-

work in future.

Remove all networks

All networks can be removed simultaneously by
restoring factory settings. Please note that all
user data and system settings are reset to origi-
nal factory settings.

Related information

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Resetting settings in the settings menu
(p. 176)

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Wi-Fi technologies and security

Possible network types to connect to.

It is only possible to connect to the following
types of network:

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Frequency — 2.4 or 5 GHz

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Standards — 802.11 a/b/g/n.

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Security type - WPA2-AES-CCMP.

The car’s Wi-Fi system is designed to handle
Wi-Fi devices inside the car.

If several devices operate on the frequency at the
same time then it may result in reduced perform-
ance.

Related information

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Sharing Internet via Wi-Fi hotspot (p. 504)

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No or poor connection (p. 505)

Settings for car modem

The car is equipped with a modem that can be
used to connect the car to the Internet. It is also
possible to share the Internet connection via
Wi-Fi.

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Press

Communication

Car Modem

Internet

and select settings:

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Car modem Internet

- select whether to

use the car modem as Internet connection.

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Data usage

- tap on

Reset

resets the

counters for received and sent data volume.

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Network
Select network operator

- automatic or

manual selection of network operator.

Data roaming

- if the box is ticked, the car

modem will attempt to connect to the Inter-
net when the car is abroad and outside its
home network. Note that this may result in
heavy costs. Check your roaming agreement
for data traffic abroad with your network pro-
vider in your home country.

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SIM card PIN

Selection of frequency is not available on all markets.

Only cars with Volvo On Call.

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Change PIN

- a maximum of 4 digits can be

entered.

Disable PIN

- select whether the PIN code

shall be required for access to the SIM card.

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Send request code

— used e.g. to top up

or check the balance on a prepaid card.
Functionality depends on the provider.

Related information

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Sharing Internet via Wi-Fi hotspot (p. 504)

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Downloading, updating and

uninstalling apps

Once the car is connected, it is possible to
download new apps, update existing apps or
uninstall apps.

Data download may affect other services that
transmit data, e.g. Internet radio. If the effect
on other services is experienced as disruptive
then the download can be interrupted. Alter-
natively, it may be appropriate to switch off or
interrupt other services.

When downloading using a mobile phone,
note the data download costs.

The apps are managed via

Download Centre

in applica-

tion view.

To be able to download, update
or uninstall apps, the car must
be online.

Downloading an app

1. Open the app

Download Centre

2. Select

New apps

in order to open a list of

apps that are available but not installed in
the car.

3. Tap anywhere on the row for an app in order

to expand in the list and get more informa-
tion about the app.

4. Select

Install

in order to start the download

and installation of the desired app.
> The status of the download and installa-

tion is shown while it is in progress.

A message is shown if a download cannot
be started for the moment. The app will
remain in the list and it is possible to try to
start a download again.

Cancelling a download
–

Tap on

Abort

to cancel a download in pro-

gress.

Note that only the download can be cancelled —
installation cannot be cancelled once it has
begun.

Updating apps

If an app is being used during an ongoing update,
it will be restarted in order for the installation to
be completed.

Update all

1. Open the app

Download Centre

2. Select

Install all

> Updating is started.

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Update some

1. Open the app

Download Centre

2. Select

Application updates

in order to

open a list of all available updates.

3. Locate the desired app and select

Install

> Updating is started.

Uninstalling an app

An app that is being used must be closed in
order for the uninstallation to be completed.

1. Open the app

Download Centre

2. Select

Application updates

in order to

open a list of all installed apps.

3. Locate the desired app and select

Uninstall

in order to start the uninstallation of the app.
> When the app has been uninstalled, it dis-

appears from the list.

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