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CarPlay CarPlay adapter to convert to wireless CarPlay?
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192.168.50.2 - hit "check" and it was there - about 5 mins ago. This is on a Carlinkit U2W - though I'm sure it's the same as a Carplay2air.
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When you get "Connecting..." have you tried manually connecting to the adaptors wifi network from your phone? I've done this a few times, and it's what it's waiting for - so seems to help.
I have. No luck. As mentioned it just worked in mode 3 in the latest version
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I did the update too. Still fails at showing CarPlay screeen. Really the only thing fixed was the activation problem and the demo mode
OK, so I've been and checked mine. Now it has upgraded (downgraded?) from 2019.12.19.1832 to 2019.12.10.1831. Now it says it is up to date.
The only difference between the 2 I could see is on 1832 the music shows "whats playing" in the left apple map shared music/map screen, but it doesn't in 1831. (Claims no music is playing...but it is)
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Bear in mind that on an iPhone it pops up "Allow x to access your contacts, Allow x to use your Bluetooth, Allow x to [Insert private feature here]"
None of this happens with the dongle save for pairing with the bluetooth initially and this is exactly how it works with "normal" wireless carplay....e.g a BMW.
If it was android however..................(Prepares to be beat up by Android users.....)
The only difference between the 2 I could see is on 1832 the music shows "whats playing" in the left apple map shared music/map screen, but it doesn't in 1831. (Claims no music is playing...but it is)
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I think its perfectly secure....
Bear in mind that on an iPhone it pops up "Allow x to access your contacts, Allow x to use your Bluetooth, Allow x to [Insert private feature here]"
None of this happens with the dongle save for pairing with the bluetooth initially and this is exactly how it works with "normal" wireless carplay....e.g a BMW.
If it was android however..................(Prepares to be beat up by Android users.....)
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Massive email from Michael...but includes this....@mikejd1
The screen is stuck on "connecting"
This issue is affecting some Ford and Jeep brand owners. The issue was resolved just now, please follow the instructions on how to update it online to the public version.
The screen is stuck on "connecting"
This issue is affecting some Ford and Jeep brand owners. The issue was resolved just now, please follow the instructions on how to update it online to the public version.
I highly doubt it is fixed. I updated the unit about 2 hours ago and it did not fix. Unless now all of a sudden a new update is here. I’ll check soon. If someone else with Jeep and ford do it before me check back in please
Since I can't get it to even show a "connecting" message on my Jeep, I will try updating on a friends car and give it a try later today.
Yup. Same. Phone does think CarPlay is connected but fails to display CarPlay interface on the screen
When its stuck at the screen, have you tried turning the infotainment off and back on again whilst leaving the dongle connected? As I mentioned before it worked on a Seat Leon, but worth a try perhaps?
Not seen that one before. That needs to be an email to Carplay2Air for support methinks.....
...if you shut everything down / unplug the adaptor and plug it in again, close the browser window on your phone - and then start it all up again, open the browser and go to 192.168.50.2 - what do you get?
I still find the update available, but if I retry to update I have the same error at 80/90%
very odd - mine's in a B9 Audi S4 with MMI and it updated fine. Stalled for a while around 80-90% but then went to 100% and completed fine.
I don't even get that screen.
I plug the dongle in and it does not even show up in my bluetooth on the phone.
hello
this morning I had to activate from 192.168.50.2 my adapter again, successfully!
at noon update was released, no issue with download and activation. "over the air" great job!
but my phone could not connect to the KIA-Wifi / Bluetooth correctly :-( damm
but tried following solution, renamed my iphone like "iP7+" to "iP7", now the iphone connected like hell....
will try to contact the developer how to delete old settings from the adapter box....
this morning I had to activate from 192.168.50.2 my adapter again, successfully!
at noon update was released, no issue with download and activation. "over the air" great job!
but my phone could not connect to the KIA-Wifi / Bluetooth correctly :-( damm
but tried following solution, renamed my iphone like "iP7+" to "iP7", now the iphone connected like hell....
will try to contact the developer how to delete old settings from the adapter box....
Sounds like the same as mitsubishi. Have you got any other car with carplay you can try it in?
I got rid of my Jag for a volvo....infotainment so much better..
No update showing on my end. Possible they pulled it?
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Still hoping someone can point me in the right direction for the Carlinkit U2W version at a decent price.
Still hoping someone can point me in the right direction for the Carlinkit U2W version at a decent price.