Iphone 11 Pro Max and Carplay not working

I have the new iPhone 11 Pro Max and a 2018 Nissan Maxima with carplay. Carplay worked with my previous Iphone X even after the IOS 13 upgrade but with the Iphone 11 Pro Max carplay just keeps saying it won't start and retries again. Any ideas?

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 27, 2019 8:28 AM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2019 8:28 PM

Found a solution here. Please buy a USB male to type c female converter. Use that to connect with the type c lightening cable comes with the iPhone 11. It works immediately when I plug in.


It is the software and hardware compatibility issue. This could be a fix before the official solution comes out.

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Dec 6, 2019 12:08 PM in response to SuzThompson

I've been trying to keep an eye on this thread to see if an update that fixes the issue actually comes up. I've read a lot about how many people are trying to fix this by doing things like "buying different adapters", or different lightning cables and what not; when the issue lies in the charging/data transfer capability of the phone. Try this and you'll see what I mean. Charge your phone to 100% then go plug it in your car stereo and launch AppleCarPlay; it works no issues; however, as the batter use goes below 100% you'll start seeing the issue again. I can't wait for Apple to fix this!!!

Dec 29, 2019 1:18 PM in response to jaybarns

I think I found The ultimate solution: using the original USB-C to lightning cable coming up with the iPhone 11 Pro Max, then purchase a USB-C female to USB male.


it works!!!


I have a been troubled by this connection issue since November 8, 2019. I have a tried below solutions and it just works sometimes:


1, using a new lightning cable coming with the AirPods 2 box, it only works 20% of the chance


2, I read on the thread from the forms that I will need to reset the phone and use the iPhone as a new iPhone, do not restore all settings from the iCloud back up, this does not works


I mean USA so just go to Amazon purchase a USB-C to USB a converter I have posted the link Below


USB C Female to USB Male Adapter (2-Pack), QianLink Type C to USB A Adapter, Compatible with Laptops, Power Banks, Chargers, and More Devices with Standard USB A Ports (Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S617LN1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eDrcEbB81AMP4




so far it works perfectly I have a been plugging and unplugging several times and each time it works flawlessly,


I assume the reason is because the USB-C to lightning cable is different with the Original lighting cable on the lightning side, you can see from the below picture it’s significantly bigger than the original one:



I assumed because Apple is using different chipset for this connection.


please post your feedback in this thread

Jan 17, 2020 8:48 AM in response to rowsaheb

https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/guide

enroll your device, install the profile and update your phone. However I bet genius would not help you with beta. I did it because I work in IT and... TimC doesn’t know that Poland exists so we have no Siri in polish, no AppleStores just premium resellers so I don’t care :) at least my CarPlay works. TBH now I see that sometimes I see a little lag but from time to time and finally you just need to click once again...

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