Suddenly unable to use your Apple CarPlay touchscreen? Let’s start with a quick remedy.
- Depending on your phone’s generation, you can either: * press and hold the “Wake” button for a few seconds while simultaneously pressing the “Volume up” and “Volume down” buttons
* until the screen goes blank, hold down the “Wake” and “Home” buttons simultaneously.
- Make sure the iOS version on your iPhone is the most recent. Update your phone if necessary.
- Enter the settings on your iPhone and delete the BMW ID from the list of CarPlay devices.
- Restart the pairing of your CarPlay and iDrive devices.
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Ensure that CarPlay is turned on in your iPhone.
First and foremost, confirm that your iPhone’s CarPlay settings are correct. It’s possible that the functionality was inadvertently disabled whether this is the first or a thousandth time you have used it.
Start the Settings application.
3. Select General.
3) Select CarPlay.
4. Check the My Cars area for your vehicle. To begin setup and pair the car with your phone if you can’t see it, press and hold the voice control button on the steering wheel of your vehicle.
5. Verify that it is not disabled in Screen Time if it has been properly paired. On the main Settings page, swipe the Back arrow twice before tapping Screen Time.
6. Click Content & Privacy Restrictions if Screen Time is enabled. After that, tap Allowed Apps and make sure that CarPlay is turned on by swiping the button to the right.
How can I reactivate BMW CarPlay?
If you are worn out with forgetting devices and reconnecting etc. on your iDrive and iPhone, try the following. Try this; it was a success: What is a BMW Connected Drive reset?
Press and hold the volume button while the car is in standby for roughly 20 to 25 seconds to reset a BMW (ignition on, engine not running). Once you push the volume button a second time, everything should work.
Why has my CarPlay stopped functioning?
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on if your CarPlay is wirelessly linked. CarPlay frequently fails to function because the Bluetooth connection is not activated. So please switch it on, and make sure you also remove any other connected devices from the list while doing so.
Why does my phone charge but my apple CarPlay does not?
You must use Bluetooth or USB to link your device and vehicle. If you are using a wireless connection, you must make sure your phone is not in Airplane Mode. All wireless connections are disabled when in airplane mode. Additionally, in order to use CarPlay, Bluetooth and cellular data must be enabled. To repair it if you are already connected, switch between Bluetooth and cellular data.
If you’re utilizing a wired connection, inspect your USB cord for damage. Connect using a fresh USB cable. Make sure the USB is inserted into the proper port. Additionally, try replugging the USB to access CarPlay while connected to a car.
How can I get Apple CarPlay back?
- Open the Settings app, then select General.
- Press CarPlay.
- To forget this car, tap your car first. If all else fails, try disconnecting and re-connecting your iPhone’s connection to your automobile.
- Re-set your vehicle
Does BMW ConnectedDrive have a price?
All eligible BMW vehicles with the software installed are eligible for free registration with ConnectedDrive. For three years, most BMW vehicles come standard with it. BMW offers the majority of the Digital Services capabilities separately or as a trial since it understands that not all owners will want or require all of the ConnectedDrive functions.
The majority of these have different prices, ranging from PS1 for a one-month trial of real-time traffic data to PS79 for a map update for the My Journey system. BMW, on the other hand, offers four ConnectedDrive packages that range in price from PS59 to PS239 and run for a full year. As the price rises, each bundle includes more ConnectedDrive features.
Only BMWs with the most recent OS7 infotainment system and up receive Apple CarPlay for free, which may surprise some BMW owners. When their BMWs reach their third anniversary, some owners will still be required to pay up to PS265 for Apple CarPlay. In 2020, BMW vehicles finally offered Android Auto connectivity as an option, providing wireless integration to the vehicle’s infotainment system at no additional cost.