Can't play music in car via usb after iOS 8 update

Yup, told them all that. They say that forums are "just people's opinions" so as you can see its taking time for them to see the obvious. 😝

hi all, more questions from Apple and they still think it's the car not them. I have to say I'm starting to think they might be right after seeing this:

https://www.facebook.com/mazdalies

II've asked that, thet say that it might just be that the IPhone with IOS8 and the Mazda MB1 unit are now not compatible and that Mazda will have to update their software as they aren't getting lots of complaints regarding this.

Having looked at this facebook link you can see their point https://www.facebook.com/mazdalies

Me again, I contacted Mazda regarding this issue here is their reply:

Thank you for your e-mail.

After checking on our Mazda Handsfree website I see that the device was not cleared to be able to connect via USB even with IOS7. The site can be accessed by going to this page www.mazda.co.uk/buying-owning/owning/bluetooth-compatibility/ and then clicking on the area that corresponds to the Mazda6. Once information is filled in about the vehicle and device it gives a list of functions that are expected to work with that combination. In this instance it doesn’t have that there will be able to be a USB connection between the device and vehicle.

Overall device compatibility as well as individual feature operation and functionality is contingent upon the device software version, device operating system, device settings, wireless service provider, and third party applications installed on the device. Because of this individual user results may vary. Also as new device software versions become available, test compatibility results may change so please check these results regularly.

All of this said, Mazda will always look into the compatibility of devices with our vehicles systems. With this in mind software updates are produced intermittently to change the vehicle’s system to be able to interact with software updates from device manufacturers. It is a good idea to check with your dealership every now and then to see if there are any updates and also keep an eye on the Mazda Handsfree website to see if there are any changes on there.

If you need any further assistance please feel free to call me on 08457 48 48 48. We are here between 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

Yours Sincerely.

Looks like change the car or change the phone!

I give up on the car issue maybe have a look on the cars Web site for compatibility. On the iTunes issue, I had the same problem but found that if you shut down the phone and restart it then reopen iTunes it then does find the phone. It's a pain I know and something Apple needs to look at. Hope it works for you.

I've just noticed that all the cars we've been moaning about with the connection issues are all Japanese. Should we be buying Samsung phones I wonder!