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iPhone 15 Pro Max, USB-C & Apple CarPlay

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So the new iPhone is here and my inner Gen Z just had to have it..🤦‍♂️
But now i'm coming across an issue with Apple CarPlay and i'm curious if others are experiencing the same thing(including android users with usb-c).

Im coming across an issue where I plug my phone in and Apple CarPlay does not turn on. The phone charges fine, but for whatever reason, Apple CarPlay does not turn on.
I found that pulling out the cable, flipping it over, then plugging it back in gets it to work(sometimes). I really hope this is just a software issue from Apple and not something common with USB-C.
Which brings me to my next question. I was wondering if any Android users have this issue when trying to connect to Android Auto.
I never had any issues like this before. Also, I have the 12" UConnect 4 system.

I saw some wireless Apple CarPlay adapters on Amazon and I think I might just get one of those. Lord knows when this issue will be fixed by Apple...
 
CaliRebel said:
So the new iPhone is here and my inner Gen Z just had to have it..
But now i'm coming across an issue with Apple CarPlay and i'm curious if others are experiencing the same thing(including android users with usb-c).

Im coming across an issue where I plug my phone in and Apple CarPlay does not turn on. The phone charges fine, but for whatever reason, Apple CarPlay does not turn on.
I found that pulling out the cable, flipping it over, then plugging it back in gets it to work(sometimes). I really hope this is just a software issue from Apple and not something common with USB-C.
Which brings me to my next question. I was wondering if any Android users have this issue when trying to connect to Android Auto.
I never had any issues like this before. Also, I have the 12" UConnect 4 system.

I saw some wireless Apple CarPlay adapters on Amazon and I think I might just get one of those. Lord knows when this issue will be fixed by Apple...
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It's NOT a USB-C issue. I say that because USB-C has been around longer than Apple using it and on more devices then just Android with no issues. But it could be a problem with your cable. Try another cable.
 
vincentw56 said:
It's NOT a USB-C issue. I say that because USB-C has been around longer than Apple using it and on more devices then just Android with no issues. But it could be a problem with your cable. Try another cable.
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I tried the new cable that came with the phone and a new thunderbolt 4 cable that I bought new as well.
They both have the same issues.
Im thinking the issue is with the phone. I just really hope its a software issue and not a hardware issue with the phone.
 
I have an iPhone 11 Promax and use the USBc for charging/carplay with zero issues. My son has a Samsung Galax (whatever expensive a$$ phone his mom bought him) and it will not do anything but charge on USBc. If you plug it into the USBa port it works as it should charge/android auto
 
TittoPollito said:
I have an iPhone 11 Promax and use the USBc for charging/carplay with zero issues. My son has a Samsung Galax (whatever expensive a$$ phone his mom bought him) and it will not do anything but charge on USBc. If you plug it into the USBa port it works as it should charge/android auto
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I'll have to try out that usb-a.
I believe I have one laying around the house somewhere.
 
CaliRebel said:
I'll have to try out that usb-a.
I believe I have one laying around the house somewhere.
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Yeah, I didn't think about that as I've never had an issue with Android on USB-C. It could be a bad port too.
 
Found the cable and it doesn't activate CarPlay at all. Tried both ports, flipped it multiple times, no luck. It only charges the phone.
The issue is definitely with the phone, i'm just going to order one of those wireless CarPlay adapters.

This is what I get for being impatient and immediately buying a brand new phone without waiting to hear about problems lol.
 
I can relate to your issue. Many times I would have to plug and replug my phone in to get CarPlay to work, either USB port. I ended up buying a wireless carplay adapter and now it works 95% of time.
 
This might not help so much but just to state another case. 15 Pro Max as well and luckily I have wireless CarPlay with the 12inch and mine has worked without issue. Could be something along the lines of the cables I’d say but not sure
 
CaliRebel said:
Found the cable and it doesn't activate CarPlay at all. Tried both ports, flipped it multiple times, no luck. It only charges the phone.
The issue is definitely with the phone, i'm just going to order one of those wireless CarPlay adapters.

This is what I get for being impatient and immediately buying a brand new phone without waiting to hear about problems lol.
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I get super impatient with a lot of stuff, but I got an iphone 10 for work when they first came out and it was linking my SSL password to any other apple product within 20 foot. It was a big security mess
 
My situation is probably not much help, as I have wireless CarPlay. My 15 Pro works fine though. No issues to note so far.
 
CaliRebel said:
So the new iPhone is here and my inner Gen Z just had to have it..🤦‍♂️
But now i'm coming across an issue with Apple CarPlay and i'm curious if others are experiencing the same thing(including android users with usb-c).

Im coming across an issue where I plug my phone in and Apple CarPlay does not turn on. The phone charges fine, but for whatever reason, Apple CarPlay does not turn on.
I found that pulling out the cable, flipping it over, then plugging it back in gets it to work(sometimes). I really hope this is just a software issue from Apple and not something common with USB-C.
Which brings me to my next question. I was wondering if any Android users have this issue when trying to connect to Android Auto.
I never had any issues like this before. Also, I have the 12" UConnect 4 system.

I saw some wireless Apple CarPlay adapters on Amazon and I think I might just get one of those. Lord knows when this issue will be fixed by Apple...
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I highly recommend going wireless. I have Android and UC5, and my phone rarely comes out of my pocket.
 
Same issue - my guess is they (FCA) will need to issue an update for the 4C system to work with the new iPhone 15. My 15 Pro Max will connect and I can get Siri to respond by holding the voice action key on the steering wheel, but it will simply not go into CarPlay.

Ordered an adapter as well for the time being and will update once it arrives. Worse case I will continue to rely on my other line which is an Android and works no problem until FCA issues a radio update.

I have yet to raise a support ticket with either FCA or Apple in regards to this. I suspect someone must work at FCA that drives a 5th gen and upgraded to an iPhone 15 and experiencing the same thing :D
 
ANARCHER said:
Same issue - my guess is they (FCA) will need to issue an update for the 4C system to work with the new iPhone 15. My 15 Pro Max will connect and I can get Siri to respond by holding the voice action key on the steering wheel, but it will simply not go into CarPlay.

Ordered an adapter as well for the time being and will update once it arrives. Worse case I will continue to rely on my other line which is an Android and works no problem until FCA issues a radio update.

I have yet to raise a support ticket with either FCA or Apple in regards to this. I suspect someone must work at FCA that drives a 5th gen and upgraded to an iPhone 15 and experiencing the same thing :D
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FCA won't do an update. We've been trying to get them to do an update on uc5 for full screen Android auto. And it's been out for a year.
 
vincentw56 said:
FCA won't do an update. We've been trying to get them to do an update on uc5 for full screen Android auto. And it's been out for a year.
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Wow, I had no idea the full screen feature was for CarPlay only.
Sounds like whoever is in charge of Uconnect are die hard Apple fans lol
 
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