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Unable to make changes or move apps from my iPhone 16 to CarPlay

i have a Subaru 1 1/2 year of a new car. Recently I was unable to use CarPlay. Took car to dealership and upgraded the software. Now I am trying to add or delete apps. I have wifi and a cord. I am unable to make changes. Can you please help? Thanks!


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Original Title: How can I move apps from my 16 to CarPlay



iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 21, 2025 9:52 AM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2025 9:59 AM

Only apps that the Developer has built for CarPlay use can be added. Those apps are noted in the App Store for CarPlay use and in Settings on your iPhone under CarPlay. For those apps that do use CarPlay, you should be able to arrange them by following the steps here:

Use CarPlay with your iPhone - Apple Support


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Unable to make changes or move apps from my iPhone 16 to CarPlay

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