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The release of iOS 17 didn't bring too many changes for drivers, except for a bunch of Apple Maps improvements. However, the latest updates shipped by the iPhone maker did the opposite, causing more struggles in the CarPlay world.
I'm seeing over a dozen users complaining of glitches after installing iOS 17.1.1 and iOS 17.1.2 on their iPhones, as CarPlay no longer works in their cars.
The problem only affects the wired version of CarPlay, as the wireless connection is seemingly running correctly. The bug doesn't affect the entire CarPlay user base, so it's unclear who ends up struggling with the connection error and who doesn't. I run CarPlay wirelessly in my car with an up-to-date iPhone 15 Pro, and I haven't encountered connection problems after the latest updates.
I switched to a cable connection to test its reliability, and the infotainment system correctly detected my iPhone, launching CarPlay without any issue.
Users who encountered the problem claim that CarPlay worked correctly on iOS 17 before they installed version 17.1.1 or 17.1.2, so they believe the latest updates are to blame for the issues. Someone says they already attempted the majority of workarounds, including changing the cable, but CarPlay still refuses to load.
The bug appears to be more widespread in the iPhone 15 Pro customer base, but I also see owners of other iPhone models hitting the same error. Changing the cords doesn't fix the problem either.
The iPhone 15 lineup replaced the Lightning connector with USB-C, making it more difficult for users to find the correct cord to run CarPlay. However, people who encountered the error say the same cable worked correctly to run CarPlay before their iPhones were updated to the latest versions.
Meanwhile, the only solution that seems to fix CarPlay in the affected vehicles is a full reset of the infotainment system. It's not the most convenient workaround, but the culprit appears to be a compatibility problem between the iPhone and the infotainment system, so you must reset the latter to restore CarPlay.
Someone says on reddit that they contacted Apple Support and was told the company is aware of the problem and already working on a fix. No ETA is available as to when the patch could land, but Apple is already giving the finishing touches to another iOS update. iOS 17.2 could go live as soon as this week, though it's unclear if the company had enough time to diagnose the glitch and develop a fix.
Users who installed the most recent beta build claim they didn't get a fix for this problem, so fingers crossed for Apple to include the patch at the last minute before beginning the production rollout of iOS 17.2. The update will be available for the iPhone XS and newer (just like the main iOS 17 release).
The problem only affects the wired version of CarPlay, as the wireless connection is seemingly running correctly. The bug doesn't affect the entire CarPlay user base, so it's unclear who ends up struggling with the connection error and who doesn't. I run CarPlay wirelessly in my car with an up-to-date iPhone 15 Pro, and I haven't encountered connection problems after the latest updates.
I switched to a cable connection to test its reliability, and the infotainment system correctly detected my iPhone, launching CarPlay without any issue.
Users who encountered the problem claim that CarPlay worked correctly on iOS 17 before they installed version 17.1.1 or 17.1.2, so they believe the latest updates are to blame for the issues. Someone says they already attempted the majority of workarounds, including changing the cable, but CarPlay still refuses to load.
The bug appears to be more widespread in the iPhone 15 Pro customer base, but I also see owners of other iPhone models hitting the same error. Changing the cords doesn't fix the problem either.
The iPhone 15 lineup replaced the Lightning connector with USB-C, making it more difficult for users to find the correct cord to run CarPlay. However, people who encountered the error say the same cable worked correctly to run CarPlay before their iPhones were updated to the latest versions.
Meanwhile, the only solution that seems to fix CarPlay in the affected vehicles is a full reset of the infotainment system. It's not the most convenient workaround, but the culprit appears to be a compatibility problem between the iPhone and the infotainment system, so you must reset the latter to restore CarPlay.
Someone says on reddit that they contacted Apple Support and was told the company is aware of the problem and already working on a fix. No ETA is available as to when the patch could land, but Apple is already giving the finishing touches to another iOS update. iOS 17.2 could go live as soon as this week, though it's unclear if the company had enough time to diagnose the glitch and develop a fix.
Users who installed the most recent beta build claim they didn't get a fix for this problem, so fingers crossed for Apple to include the patch at the last minute before beginning the production rollout of iOS 17.2. The update will be available for the iPhone XS and newer (just like the main iOS 17 release).
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