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- NickHoward
- Member Since: 17 Oct 2020
- Location: Somerset
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Apple CarPlay
Evening all, newbie here!
I'm a long term LR owner (Disco 1, 2, Defender 90, 110) and have just graduated to my first D5!
Its a MY17 HSE with InControl Touch Pro (19C), and has various slots including one for a SIM card. Does this mean I can get Apple CarPlay (I couldn't find it on the test drive) and if so, how do I go about it?
Many more questions to follow I'm sure, bear with me!
Nick
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- Blackfly
- Member Since: 15 Jun 2017
- Location: Up North
- Posts: 466
my 2017 HSE has a SIM card, it had "free" data or something for 3 months, I never signed up for the service. ACP works when you plug you iPhone into one of the USB ports. If it is not working it could mean you need a software up0date but 19C seems good so it should work.
I am not that conversant with IT type stuff so I may be wrong!
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- harrythespider
- Member Since: 19 Jul 2018
- Location: cumbria
- Posts: 417
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The sim slot allows you to install a data sim, (most seem to use 3 network prepaid for 12mths) I do. from this you can use that data to access internet features via Disco's screen. Apple car play is iphones version of android, install it on your phone and get playing, either bluetooth or plugged into cars USB port, sim and usb under centre armrest lid. when hard wired can use phones sim.
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- simonh
- Member Since: 02 Apr 2017
- Location: Shropshire
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CarPlay is built into iOS so no need to install anything on your iPhone. One of your home screens (swipe left) will show a button for Apple CarPlay and one for Android Auto if you have the Smartphone Pack enabled. Simply plug the phone in one of the USB ports under the centre cubby and go to the CarPlay settings on the phone to set it up. CarPlay nor Android Auto won’t work over Bluetooth or wirelessly. Needs a cable. Best an Apple cable for less issues.
As you have an HSE and the SIM slot you should be able to get an upgrade to the latest IMC (InControl) version and have the Smartphone Pack enabled by the dealer due to the car having had InControl Apps as part of its spec. Apps was abandoned and replaced by the Smartphone Pack. Or just ask them to enable SOTA (software over the air) and then you should be able to download the IMC updates. You’ll need a data SIM to do this or connect the car to your home Wi-fi. As others have mentioned the Three Pre-paid data SIM seems to be the best value and cheaper bought from Jeff Bezos and his little company shop on line
If the car is out of warranty they may charge you labour for this upgrade or activation of SOTA. SOTA activation is a 5 minute job so try that route 1st. TBH I think dealers are now not allowed to update IMC versions unless it’s part of a LR tech recommend fix. It’s all SOTA now.
Hope this helps.
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- NickHoward
- Member Since: 17 Oct 2020
- Location: Somerset
- Posts: 26
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iPhone not recognised
So, couple of steps forward and couple back!
I have plugged the phone in (using "official" Apple cable) and selected car play on the ICP, but it says phone not found and to plug into the USB socket. Bit frustrating.
Do I need a SIM card activating before all of this will work?
How can I tell if I have the smartphone pack enabled (and is this just software)? I had assumed so because I have the ACP option on the ICP.
Need more time to play!
Nick
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- Milky400
- Member Since: 25 Aug 2020
- Location: Cambridge
- Posts: 32
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Could be software related. Maybe worth updating to the latest version.
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- NickHoward
- Member Since: 17 Oct 2020
- Location: Somerset
- Posts: 26
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Car is on 20B and iPhone (X) is on 14.1, but still no joy.
Frustrating!
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- Equilibrium
- Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
- Location: Bristol
- Posts: 754
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Try making sure that the phone is unlocked the first time you plug it in. Fresh start of the car, i.e. a fully rebooted system. And don’t be tempted to select Apple CarPlay. Let the car find your phone first and give you any prompts.
The latter point is important in both MY20 D5s that I have. Occasionally it doesn’t find the phone immediately, but give it a minute or two and it will. If I try to select it through the screen, it will never work. iPhone 11 Pro Max on iOS 14.1.
Drives: 2020 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Eiger Grey/Glacier
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- NickHoward
- Member Since: 17 Oct 2020
- Location: Somerset
- Posts: 26
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Still no joy (with either iPhone) - not sure what else to try
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- Darras
- Member Since: 16 May 2020
- Location: Newcastle
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I’ve yet to use it more than once. Pity I couldn’t gift it to you. I just don’t like music in the car,
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- Equilibrium
- Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
- Location: Bristol
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Nick, just a double check. You’re using one of the two USBs by the centre armrest? Not the one under the sliding cover (this one does not allow CarPlay).
Drives: 2020 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Eiger Grey/Glacier
Departed: 2019 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Carpathian Grey/Glacier, 440i, 320d, Toyotas, Mondeo, Citroen BX amongst others
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- Equilibrium
- Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
- Location: Bristol
- Posts: 754
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Ok, the last things I can think of for now.
Does the car show in the iPhone under Settings> general> CarPlay? Mine shows four Discoveries and they all are enabled to work with the phone unlocked.
Is your phone connected by Bluetooth as well? I would make sure it is.
On that same phone settings screen, it suggests using voice control in the car to setup CarPlay. I’ve never done this, but I’ve only driven MY19s and MY20s. Your software in the car is the same as mine. But still could be worth a try.
I would also properly restart the iPhone, and again do all of this once the car has been shutdown for at least half an hour.
Next step would be the dealer, but pot luck on getting one who is either technical or has happened to have seen the problem before.
Drives: 2020 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Eiger Grey/Glacier
Departed: 2019 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Carpathian Grey/Glacier, 440i, 320d, Toyotas, Mondeo, Citroen BX amongst others
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- NickHoward
- Member Since: 17 Oct 2020
- Location: Somerset
- Posts: 26
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OK, so after further investigation I'm even more confused.
I am trying both of the USBs in the centre console, both provide power to the phone (so I know they are connected to something and the cable works), but neither will allow ACP to work. Nor will they allow the phone apps to connect.
Also, try as I might (with three different SIM cards) I can't get the mobile data to connect - I've got a couple of 3 SIM cards and an EE one.
I'm going to give up for a while and try over the weekend!
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- Jemoss
- Member Since: 12 Apr 2020
- Location: Scotland
- Posts: 31
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Hi,
Did you have any luck with this issue? I have the same problem! We have menu for android auto but when i plug the usb in get the same message you are receiving that no device is connect??
Hoping you may have found the solution?
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- NickHoward
- Member Since: 17 Oct 2020
- Location: Somerset
- Posts: 26
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I'm afraid not, still searching for a solution
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