Hello, Bought a new 2018 BMW 430i and have been having issues from the start with CarPlay using my iPhone X. Continuously disconnects and then reconnects. Usually after about 10 minutes of driving. Has anyone else had this issues and found any resolutions. I’ve been in contact with BMW and they are saying numerous people have been reporting it and it’s an Apple software issue.
iPhone X, iOS 11.2.5
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If CarPlay doesn't work like you expect, here’s what you can check. After each step, try using CarPlay again.
- Make sure that Siri is turned on.
- Restart your iPhone and your car. Depending on your car, you might see the CarPlay Home screen when you turn it on. If you don't, look for the CarPlay logo on your car’s display.
- If possible, connect your iPhone to a different USB port in your car.
- Try a different Lightning to USB cable. Make sure that the cable is certified.
- Update to the latest version of iOS.
- Check your car’s manual for help. You might need to install firmware updates for your stereo.
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interesting. That was going to be my next step. Not sure it will work but am getting desperate enough to try
Get a. WiFi antenna (Google at eBay) and follow this guide for installationhttps://youtu.be/ncqGt_HUspo
Solved this for me today!!!!!!
That is not the case of this thread. That would be a BMW specific issue, not a Carplay issue.
Yes but there were several BMW owners here do I thought this solution might be applicable for them. For me this works so far
Have you seen people reporting this in 2018 or 2019 X3s?
Is there other documentation on this issue? As in, SHOULD it have been installed at the factory?
I updated to iOS 12.2 and it appears to have resolved the problem. 4 days of usage with NO disconnects and NO freezes and NO audio interruptions.
Sorry but the update to ios 12.2 does not fix the problem. The only success I have had with this is remembering to have the iphone forget the vehicle every time I disconnect. PIA but seems to work
I'm glad someone else has the issue of when the Car Play glitches it controls the BMW iDrive... For a long time I thought I had a busted iDrive. Exact same issue with my 2018 M2.
Make sure your iPhone has the latest version of iOS. One update resolved the issues I was having.
I have the same problem on my 2019 Honda Accord Sport. I just purchased this car. My iPhone X pairs, works for about 1 week, then disconnects. It's freaking frustrating.
For me, it only craps out after I've been driving about an hour. I take 4 hour trips to the mountains about once a month and it's a pain to deal with this on a long trip.
Turn off bluetooth and it should stop.
SixStringHurricane, for most of us the problem occurs when we are trying to use CarPlay through Bluetooth, not a wired connection. “Turning off Bluetooth” is not a solution.
In case you didn’t see my earlier post about this, turn off Bluetooth and the USB should stop ‘disconnecting’.
Unfortunately, if I turn off Bluetooth on the phone, I cripple my Apple Watch. Not sure whether I can turn off the car Bluetooth.
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