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Next Generation Radio Product and Feature Guide
• Software Updates
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Software updates allow the Radio to be updated with new features
when they become available, and whenever necessary to update the system software.
The Radio receives module firmware updates over-the-air (via satellite), and also automatically
checks for updates via an Internet connection. Updates via the Internet can be a combination
of any or all of: Platform software (Android OS, Drivers, Bootloader, etc.), Application software,
Middleware, and Module firmware. When a software update becomes available, the listener
is notified and can choose to install or defer the update to a later time (with the exception
of module firmware updates which are installed at power on or within 24 hours, and also
for SiriusXM pushed important updates which are installed immediately). A listener can also
manually check for an update when there is an Internet connection, and manually choose to
install an update that was previously deferred. (Software updates are also possible using the
USB port of the radio with an OTG USB drive, but this method is restricted to refurbishments
and troubleshooting and is not customer facing.)
• Content Tuning
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Channels are easily navigated and tuned using the on-screen channel
up/down buttons on the Now Playing screen, or by entering a channel number using Direct
Tune to directly tune a channel, or by using the 360L linear tuner which displays channels in a
tile format on a carousel for content browsing and discovery. The linear tuner is swiped left or
right to browse through channels, and the channel tile in focus is tuned, or the listener can tap a
tile to select a channel. Channels may also be tuned from the category browsing screens.
Feature Summary
