How do we update Apple CarPlay

Is it through the phone, the car or both? Can older cars (CarPlay compatible) get the new update?

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Sep 1, 2023 9:54 AM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2023 10:04 AM

CarPlay is 100% run on your CarPlay-compatible iPhone.  The screen in your car displays what your iPhone sends to it.  Therefore, any updates to CarPlay occur when you update iOS on your iPhone.


With that said, car manufacturers can also update their "Infotainment" systems, and those updates could include CarPlay compatibility fixes.  Each car manufacturer is different, so you'd need to check with them to see if an update to your Infotainment system is available.


And, of course, the CarPlay-compatible apps you use can be updated at any time by the app developer.

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Sep 1, 2023 10:04 AM in response to queenodesign

CarPlay is 100% run on your CarPlay-compatible iPhone.  The screen in your car displays what your iPhone sends to it.  Therefore, any updates to CarPlay occur when you update iOS on your iPhone.


With that said, car manufacturers can also update their "Infotainment" systems, and those updates could include CarPlay compatibility fixes.  Each car manufacturer is different, so you'd need to check with them to see if an update to your Infotainment system is available.


And, of course, the CarPlay-compatible apps you use can be updated at any time by the app developer.

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