iOS 15.1 broke connectivity to my car stereo

The only way it’s you need too backup your phone in 15.0.2 it’s the only way.Or we wait for a update because I have the same problem with a chevrolet cruze 2013 and a iphone XR but I can listen music with the AUX but not with the USB cable.

Hi. I have the EXACT same issue with my Chevy Cruze too. I have another phone as well and it works fine. I was told to wait till 15.2 comes out. it’s suppose to be a “bug fix”. please let me know if you find a solution.

Yep, same issue here with a 2014 Chevy Equinox and a similar looking stereo. Reseting all settings or syncing your phone fixes nothing. It’s really lame I hope they fix this soon, you shouldn’t have to have CarPlay in order to play music through USB on your phone. To use aux or Bluetooth I need to use extra adapters and to my ears the audio is worse as well.

I have a 2011 Chevy Cruze and have the same issue. Work phone upgraded to 15.1, charges but can’t use Spotify through the car stereo. My personal phone is still at 15.0 and the car stereo plays Spotify and it charges my phone. Hoping they’ll fix the 15.1 update

I spent 2+ hours on the phone with Apple Support. The "senior advisor" did everything but admit that there is a problem with the software. He had me restore my phone to factory settings, said my car's firmware needed to be upgraded and that if Bluetooth is set up, I don't need to use a USB cord. Apple shouldn't need to bombarded with complaints about this issue to force it to fix the problem; one complaint is one too many.

Chiming in to say I have the same issue on my 13 Pro Max. All was fine until I updated to 15.1 earlier this morning; haven’t been able to play music over Lightning in my 2013 Cruze since then.

I’ve tried restarting the device, using multiple Lightning cables, both official (including a brand new one as a control) and MFi-sourced ones — no dice.

Same issues here. Ever since iOS 15 came out I’ve had issues with it not working, then it started working when 15.02 came out but then I got 15.1, and it again stopped working.

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I have a 2012 Camaro SS and this happened to me after the 15.1 update. I’ve tried numerous USB cords, restarting my car, restarting my phone and even resetting my phone. NOTHING! So frustrating Apple, step up your game!

I ordered an aux cord so that until this is fixed I can at least listen to my music. I really hope this is fixed soon, I’m following this thread. We shouldn’t have to upgrade our stereos, we should be able to use our phones that cost so much! RIDICULOUS!

I have experienced the same thing with my wife's 2013 cruise same stock stereo. My wife and both have iPhone 12. I upgraded to ios 15 she still has the old os. The plug and play for me doesn't work with the USB lighting cable. So bummed. Please apple I hope you fix this asap thank you

Same issue on my 2012 Opel Astra 1.7 from Italy with the default car stereo (model CD400). Before updating, it worked with the first version of iOS 15.

The phone will charge, so usb-lightning cable is ok.

Very disappointing…

Hello, another sufferer here.

I’m in AUS - vehicle is known as a Holden Cruze (mine is 2011). Have logged an issue with engineer support about this issue as customer service/senior advisor could not assist with trouble shooting. I dare say it’s an issue with the new iOS recognising an old audio setup - although my phone will charge just fine. Hope Apple sorts this out - I’m not going to fluff around downgrading when this could be an easy fix if enough people raise the issue!!

Agreed with both posters identifying bug with usb audio interface. Same thing happened with my 2012 Buick Lacrosse. Worked fine with previous iOS but as soon as 15.1 was updated, it did not recognize my phone while plugged into lightning cable. Very frustrating since there is no BT connectivity with this old model. Hope they get a fix soon.

Same issue , I have tried everything - restoring iPhone with and without backup , reset network setting / all settings , resetting the car stereo .

tried multiple cables , multiple 2014 Cruze - same issue .

called Apple n talked to their Senior advisor he is supposed to call me today - let’s see what happens - I don’t think much will happen since that person forgot to take the logs from My phone lol

Again, Apple isn’t here and you are wasting your breath.

instead, let Apple know of your concerns here:

Feedback - iPhone - Apple

Whatever it is, it isn’t at all universal as I don’t experience this on my 2011 Toyota.