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How to: Set Up Apple Carplay – USB Method
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How to setup wireless Apple CarPlay (Using USB)
1. Plug iPhone into one of the front USB ports. (USB A or C port)
2. Select ENABLE WIRELESS CARPLAY on your iPhone
3. Select YES on the “Apple Carplay” pop up on your vehicle touch screen display
4. On the “Device Registration” pop up, display YES if you’d like it to be the favorite device that will connect first when the vehicle is started
5. Carplay will appear on the screen. If not, select the HOME button and select the Carplay app. You can now disconnect the USB cable.
Best practices and fixes for Wireless Apple CarPlay
1. If connecting with a USB cable for the first time, ensure it’s a quality Apple approved cable with no adapters or splitters in between your phone and the vehicle USB port.
2. Ensure the iPhone is fully up to date.
3. Ensure all other apps that work on Apple CarPlay are up to date. Ex. (Apple Maps, Spotify). Apple CarPlay might not function correctly if one of these apps is outdated or having an issue. Apps can be updated in the “App Store app”
4. Visit the Apple CarPlay website for the latest info, FAQs and device compatibility.
a. https://www.apple.com/ios/CarPlay/
If CarPlay isn’t launching…
1. Confirm Carplay is enabled by going to: Settings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions.
2. If “Content and Privacy Restrictions” are enabled, the slider will be green. This means there might be apps like Carplay disabled. If so…
3. Select ALLOWED APPS
4. Ensure Carplay is enabled. If slider is green, CarPlay is allowed.
If CarPlay is still not launching…
1. Go to SETTINGS on your iPhone and select BLUETOOTH
2. Select the blue “i” next to your vehicle
3. Select FORGET THIS DEVICE
4. Go to SETTINGS and select GENERAL
5. Select CarPlay.
6. If your vehicle is shown, select it
7. Select FORGET THIS CAR
8. Select the MANAGE DEVICES icon on your vehicle touch screen display
9. Select DELETE
10. Select the iPhone to delete it from the system
11. Start the process over again or try connecting via Bluetooth to initiate the wireless CarPlay connection
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- There will be no visible cosmetic imperfections when held at an arm’s length.
- This product is eligible for a replacement or refund within 90 days of receipt if you are not satisfied.
- Product may come in generic Box.
- This phone is unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice on GSM and CDMA networks (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular, Cricket, Metro, Tracfone, Mint Mobile, etc.).
- Please check with your carrier to verify compatibility.
- When you receive the phone, insert a SIM card from a compatible carrier. Then, turn it on, connect to Wi-Fi, and follow the on screen prompts to activate service.
- The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a generic (Mfi certified) charging cable.
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
- Fully unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US-Cellular, Cricket, Metro, etc.).
- Inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm's length.
- Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
- The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a charging cable that may be generic.
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
- This phone is unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice on GSM and CDMA networks (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular, Cricket, Metro, Tracfone, Mint Mobile, etc.).
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
- Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
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- This phone is unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice on GSM and CDMA networks (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular, Cricket, Metro, Tracfone, Mint Mobile, etc.).
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
- Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
- The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a generic (Mfi certified) charging cable.
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- Fully unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US-Cellular, Cricket, Metro, etc.).
- Inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm's length.
- Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
- The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a charging cable that may be generic.
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
- This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
- There will be no visible cosmetic imperfections when held at an arm’s length. There will be no visible cosmetic imperfections when held at an arm’s length.
- This product will have a battery which exceeds 80% capacity relative to new.
- Accessories will not be original, but will be compatible and fully functional. Product may come in generic Box.
- This product is eligible for a replacement or refund within 90 days of receipt if you are not satisfied.
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How to setup wireless Apple CarPlay (Using USB) 1 1. Plug iPhone into one of the front USB ports. (USB A or C port) 2. Select ENABLE WIRELESS CARPLAY on your iPhone 3. Select YES on the “Apple Carplay” pop up on your vehicle touch screen display How to setup wireless Apple CarPlay (Using USB) 2 4. On the “Device Registration” pop up, display YES if you’d like it to be the favorite device that will connect first when the vehicle is started 5. Carplay will appear on the screen. If not, select the HOME button and select the Carplay app. You can now disconnect the USB cable. How to setup wireless Apple CarPlay (Using USB) 3 Best practices and fixes for Wireless Apple CarPlay 1. If connecting with a USB cable for the first time, ensure it’s a quality Apple approved cable with no adapters or splitters in between your phone and the vehicle USB port. 2. Ensure the iPhone is fully up to date. 3. Ensure all other apps that work on Apple CarPlay are up to date. Ex. (Apple Maps, Spotify). Apple CarPlay might not function correctly if one of these apps is outdated or having an issue. Apps can be updated in the “App Store app” 4. Visit the Apple CarPlay website for the latest info, FAQs and device compatibility. a. https://www.apple.com/ios/CarPlay/ If CarPlay isn’t launching… 1. Confirm Carplay is enabled by going to: Settings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions. 2. If “Content and Privacy Restrictions” are enabled, the slider will be green. This means there might be apps like Carplay disabled. If so… 3. Select ALLOWED APPS 4. Ensure Carplay is enabled. If slider is green, CarPlay is allowed. How to setup wireless Apple CarPlay (Using USB) 4 If CarPlay is still not launching… 1. Go to SETTINGS on your iPhone and select BLUETOOTH 2. Select the blue “i” next to your vehicle 3. Select FORGET THIS DEVICE 4. Go to SETTINGS and select GENERAL 5. Select CarPlay. 6. If your vehicle is shown, select it 7. Select FORGET THIS CAR How to setup wireless Apple CarPlay (Using USB) 5 8. Select the MANAGE DEVICES icon on your vehicle touch screen display 9. Select DELETE 10. Select the iPhone to delete it from the system 11. Start the process over again or try connecting via Bluetooth to initiate the wireless CarPlay connection
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