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NerdyUmicorm Author

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50 points

iOS 18 (mostly CarPlay) issues

After upgrading to iOS 18, CarPlay is randomly crashing my entire infotainment system. It has happened trying to adjust settings in CarPlay, replying to a message, creating a new message, sending messages. I'm also not receiving popup notifications on the screen unless I have CarPlay open. This makes the application completely unusable and makes me want to switch to Android Auto. I need to be able to send/receive messages hands free while I'm driving for my job.

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 30, 2024 3:40 PM

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Arch505

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16 points

Posted on Oct 21, 2024 2:49 PM

Thank you for posting this. Same issue with our 2019 Mazda CX-5. My wife and I both have iPhone 15 Pros and both running on iOS 18.0.1. This started happening when we upgraded to iOS 18.0. CarPlay crashes when we are using Maps and we have an active route AND when we are on a phone call. We haven't noticed any other situation that causes it to crash. I reported a bug on the Feedback app but of course have heard nothing from Apple.

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NerdyUmicorm Author

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Oct 14, 2024 8:21 AM in response to plastipop

It doesn’t happen in my boyfriend’s 2016 Silverado or my daughter’s 2017 Trax. However, it’s gotten worse in my 2019 Colorado ZR2 since I first updated. Now I can’t use Waze (the system immediately crashes and reboots every time) and I can’t change any CarPlay settings through the app without it crashing. I brought my truck to my dealership and they said it appears I may need a replacement radio receiver. Thankfully I paid for EPP and only owe the $100 deductible for this. Will get it replaced next week and check back in with an update.

rhynoss

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Oct 17, 2024 5:14 AM in response to used2b53

Tried ALL the advice on fed YouTube, here, realist etc. finally did this simple step. All working great again. If you have iOS 18 turn off the vocal shortcuts. Simple as that. Hours wasted! Almost switched to android over this. Thx!!!!

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Nov 9, 2024 3:15 PM in response to NerdyUmicorm

I have similar problems on my 16 Pro Max. I drive a Renault Arkana 2023. When I use CarPlay after my latest iOS update the phone app doesn't work and neither does Siri. Tried different cables with the same result. I can listen to Apple Music, Spotify and such apps. It's just phone calls and Siri that doesn't work. Other iPhones without the latest update work fine. In my work I drive a VW ID4 and there are no issues there. Phone works, Siri works...

Nov 11, 2024 8:48 AM in response to NerdyUmicorm

I have curently the same problem it crash within 3 second maximum on Iphone 13 with iOS update 18.1 no specific action required

just tap to crar play on the car screen and it crash. It can also be even more faster carplay screen on the phone can be seen less than a seconde before crash.

i runed it on 3 different vehicule from 2 manufacturer and it crash as ****.

Oct 20, 2024 10:50 AM in response to NerdyUmicorm

I can confirm that turning off Voice Shortcuts resolved the CarPlay issue for me.

NerdyUmicorm Author

Level 1

50 points

Oct 30, 2024 6:36 AM in response to Lorilei007

I finally took my truck in. They said I needed to replace the radio receiver. Replaced it last week and haven’t had another problem since.

breadyx2

Level 1

12 points

Nov 1, 2024 2:24 PM in response to plastipop

I tried all the suggestions and it still doesn’t work no volume works (text, phone,Siri).. Music works… I will have to delete CarPlay I need my phone..

Arch505

Level 1

16 points

Nov 7, 2024 6:54 AM in response to charlesrn

Thanks for your comment about your Mazda. Same issue here. There’s clearly an issue with iOS 18 + Mazda — so how do we get someone’s attention to address this?

Nov 8, 2024 11:04 AM in response to Lorilei007

Same for me. I'm happy for those whose issue was resolved by turning off Vocal Shortcuts, but my setting for that has always been off, so it's not a fix for me.

Nov 16, 2024 8:54 AM in response to NerdyUmicorm

I did a factory reset in my infotainment system in my car and after that it works.

ewoj

Level 1

10 points

Nov 22, 2024 1:26 PM in response to plastipop

Thanks for that update. I may wait just a bit to see if any phone updates address this. If not I'll head over to Mazda

Arch505

Level 1

16 points

Nov 22, 2024 1:27 PM in response to plastipop

Thanks for that update @plastipop. Ugh I guess I’ll have to do the same with our Mazda!

iOS 18 (mostly CarPlay) issues