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Old 05-18-2018, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SCCAForums
I'd recommend deleting everything and then going through it step by step with the owners manual. Something doesn't sound right.

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first thing I tried still same issue no “internet connection”thus when you go to start the app “car ready icon “ stays red won’t go to green allowing the track app to record
Old 05-18-2018, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Ddesimone17


no clue $500 bucks well spent at least we a clock
you didn’t need to spend $500 to get the app, it’s included without needing the SC option, on the 991.2.
Old 05-18-2018, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Ddesimone17


first thing I tried still same issue no “internet connection”thus when you go to start the app “car ready icon “ stays red won’t go to green allowing the track app to record
You won't have an internet connection, the PCM does not provide internet unless you put a SIM in it for a hotspot. The app actually makes note that you have no internet connection and that's what it should be. The app does not need internet, just needs to talk to the PCM for to access/record the data stream.

There's something else amiss.
Old 05-18-2018, 10:43 AM
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The Track App sucks. You can connect to it via wifi but then can’t connect to your gopro because it is also wifi. So it has a feature for external cam but you can’t use it.
Old 05-18-2018, 10:48 AM
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It costs more but again, not worth the savings to be frustrated at the track.
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With a properly installed and prepared with all tracks, the VBox only takes plugging it into the cigarette lighter, you could even hardware so it records everything over 30MPH.
Including the dealer service guys taking it for test drives for example. It all comes out ready to go on an SD card.
Old 05-18-2018, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Todd B
You won't have an internet connection, the PCM does not provide internet unless you put a SIM in it for a hotspot. The app actually makes note that you have no internet connection and that's what it should be. The app does not need internet, just needs to talk to the PCM for to access/record the data stream.

There's something else amiss.
correct , it has to do w the iPhone not allowing the app to function bc of no actual WiFi , there needs to be a setting on the iPhone to let connection function w out internet . This was not an issue on the .1 , I can only assume it has something to do w the app n iPhone connection that was changed for .2
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I checked my app and everything comes up and is ready. I do have cellar data turned on for the app.
Old 05-18-2018, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by drdonger
The Track App sucks. You can connect to it via wifi but then can’t connect to your gopro because it is also wifi. So it has a feature for external cam but you can’t use it.
I agree I do not know what these ding dongs at Porsche are thinking.... very much like the external GPS.
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Is there a software update for the app
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Originally Posted by Ddesimone17
Is there a software update for the app
got to the Apple store and check. I know I am running the latest

Race Logic I guess.
Old 05-18-2018, 04:19 PM
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Looks like I’m up to date on both , not sure what it work ,

vbox looks like the solution
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I have an iPhone 7, possibly try another friends phone, or even a Samsung. I've had it work successfully on both, ignition must be on.

But I'm not using an iPhone 8 or X.

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Old 05-19-2018, 11:17 AM
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I continue to have frustration with this app. I tried again this morning on a custom track. It all started fine but then lost connection to the car 5 mins in. The wan WiFi connection stays but it loses connection with the car so video continues but no data. This happens every time are 4 to 6 mins in.
Old 05-19-2018, 12:30 PM
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Harry's with external GPS and GoPro work a lot better than the Track App. Some people with Iphone 6's and 7's and older IOS' have had luck. Either way it is stupid for the app to allow external cam via wifi, but you can't connect because the phone needs to be connected to the car's wifi.
Old 05-19-2018, 01:57 PM
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Guys. There is a reason Porsche included the app for 'free' this time rather than charging $1820 like they did in the past. They know it sucks.


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