Music not playing with usb in car

I can’t play music through connecting usb cable keeps says no connection. Yet my partners iPhone is recognised.

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 5, 2021 3:08 AM

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JovonaP.

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Posted on Nov 6, 2021 7:20 AM

Hello Bigskyuk,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're unable to play music from your iPhone when connected via USB to your car. We're happy to look into this with you.

Please try the steps below:

"Restart your device and your car.
Make sure that your device is unlocked and on the Home screen.
If possible, try to connect using another cable or USB port. Check the manual that came with your car to learn how to connect an Apple device.
Check your charging port for any debris or damage. Make sure that your charging cable is properly inserted into the port.
Update your device.
Make sure that your stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Check your car's manual for more information.
Try playing audio from a different app. If you can't play audio from a third-party app, contact the app developer for help. If you can't play audio from an Apple app, contact Apple Support."

How to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your car

Have a nice day!

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Jun 3, 2022 2:16 PM in response to Awesomerrificus

I’m starting to have this problem every day. It’s really getting old if you’re going to charge us $1500 for a phone at least let us use our music in our car! IJS!!!!

Jul 25, 2022 11:15 PM in response to Fragamason

That was so weird BUT IT WORKED!!!! Thank you sooooo much! It’s been a year since it stopped working randomly. **** what a life saver!!! 💯

Nov 6, 2021 7:24 AM in response to Bigskyuk

Same here, not working, I’ve seen a lot of other complain about this and contact apple and Apple doesn’t have a fix. So hopefully it is a software issues and the next software update fixes it. You can also downgrade to iOS 15.02 and people have confined that it works on that version but downgrading can get annoying.

Jan 25, 2022 5:02 PM in response to Awesomerrificus

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Music not playing with usb in car