Audi MMI and iOS 11

Just wanted to report my status quo ...

My "setup":

• Audi A3 Sportback (8VA, 2015)
• MMI+ Touch with software version MHIG_EU_AU_P1544
• iPhone 7 with iOS 11.1.1
• MMI cable with yellow collar (AUDI part number 4F0051510AL)

Functionality:

• Music playback works, but from time to time titles are skipped or start from the beginning for no obvious reason.
• No cover artwork, neither via cable nor via Bluetooth connection!

An earlier workaround using the MMI cable with red collar and dock connector (AUDI part number 4F0051510R) in connection with an Apple dock-to-lightning adapter cable is not working any longer. This workaround used to work like a charm including cover artwork.

I already got in touch with AUDI, but there is nothing but silence from their end ... 😟

Anypats... Seriously ??? Again ???

As it seems you don't understand let's try another SIMPLE explanation (sorry I cannot make little drawings, just use words)...

Situation A : an iPhone + IOS 10 + current Audi cable + Audi car = OK !!! Youpee...

Situation B: same iPhone + IOS 11 + same current Audi cable + same Audi car = NOT OK...

What has changed ??? Ooooh, only IOS... hummm... maybe IOS is the root cause of the problem...

You get it now ?

This problem is reported and confirmed by hundreds (maybe thousands) of people on the web all around the world. All was good then update to IOS 11 and it does not work anymore... So, please, remove your Apple eye shade and use your brain to analyze the problem before commenting

Anypats, I don't agree with your statement.

Yes, Audi knows that the cable should be replaced to work with IOS11 but keep in mind the current cable worked perfectly well on IOS 10, IOS 9, ... If it does not work anymore is because of code change in IOS11 so, a fix in the IOS is the best way to get this sorted out without having us to spend money to buy a new Audi cable just because Apple got some fun in the code. The fault is 100% on Apple side

Audi A3 8VA (2015) with MMI+ Touch version MHIG_EU_AU_P1544 and iPhone 7 with iOS 11.2 beta 5:

No covers, multiple connection abortions, unpredictable jumps during playback ... 😟 ... I hope there will be a fix, soon!

Audi 2013 MMI and iPhone X running 11.1.2

Bluetooth cuts out every 15-20 seconds, then reconnects. Happens while on a call or while playing local music or streaming music. Sitting at Audi of Arlington, VA and they say they don’t have a fix and that the issue is on Apple to resolve.

Well my 2006 A6 has been back to Audi, no updates for MMI available, running IOS 11.2.5 and phone will not work through Bluetooth still after dealer rest of MMI.

May be I will just go Android so I don't have to deal with this rubbish anymore.

I also updated to iOS11 today. Now, my iPhone 6s+ will not play on my Audi (2010 A5 MMI system. I tried "Forgetting this device" and re-attachment the blue tooth, but no joy. I tried attaching a "lightning" connecting wire to my vehicle, but no joy.

I'm having this exact same issue. My 2014 A6 connects but I can't see the track info or switch between songs.

Also, it keeps switching from spotify to apple music as if I just connected and had no music app open.

I've tried (in this order):

• Disconnecting and reconnecting
• Restarting the phone (completely powered off and back on)
• Un-pairing and re-pairing

This seems to be a problem for a lot of people, I connect my iPhone 6 via the custom lead supplied by Audi (not a USB which has a lightning connector to then attach it to the phone) this then operates apple music through the screen in the car and voice control making it hands free - I cannot connect via bluetooth as the car only supports 1 blue tooth device and I need my business phone connected to it during the working week. Since updating to iOS 11.0.1 I get an error message saying the device is not supported. Do you know if there has been a software update issues to Audi - I assume they would have worked with apple on it? I am in an Audi A4 2014.

Hi Martin, cdn_tech_guy, and all

I tried to reboot the MMI system and the iPhone successfully was recognized, but that lasted only until I disconnected the iPhone and tried to reconnect it again. Now the same error appears "iPod not supported" on the Audi MMI (2015 Audi Q3) system.

The connection via Bluetooth continues to function, I am able to listen to music (only skip forward or backwards) and am able to initiate and receive bluetooth calls.. but the physical connection to the Audi MMI system no longer seems supported.

Am I missing something?

Problem persists with IOS11 - Audi AMI not working anymore since upgrade to IOS 11 on Audi S3 (8V, 2016) Resetting MMI did not help, only Bluetooth connection is working but AMI is not. Any more Ideas?

I have similar issue in my A4 2013!

My old iphone 6 connects to the calls but not Audio playback. Then I upgraded to iphone 7 still the same issue. However with my wife iohone 6s both calls and audio playback the all works well.

Same problem here! Brand new A1 (2017, model year 2018, MMI version RMC_EU_P16342) and iPhone 7 with iOS 11.1.2.

Phone is recognized and MMI starts to play and control the music but every now and then the MMI disconnects from the phone and then connects back again... very very bad!

Anyone knows something about fixing this particular issue?

Thanks!

You can disagree but why would Audi put a bunch of money into R&D and manufacturing into a new cable if all it was going to take was an iOS update. I’m sure Audi doesn’t just take this lightly and start designing a new cable without talking to Apple first.