Apple Car Play - What is the latest ?

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Harri66

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I have an FType (17 plate) and an XJ (67 Plate) and there is still very little clear information available on JLR website or from the dealers
When they went to update my XJ the car ended up needing a new header unit and then it failed - so no Car Play yet the information I was given is that the update ONLY applies to the 10in systems
What is the official line it would be good to know I really want to have the update been waiting too many years
Thanks
Guy.
 
Recent thread here:
https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=2932

I haven't heard of it being installed on anything other than the "Pro" system with the 10" screen and that isn't always a given on older vehicles either.
 
I saw that thread but that was before the release. I have the PRO but not 10in .... same on both cars
The Jaguar in control website has NOT been updated since 2017
 
Harri66 said:
I saw that thread but that was before the release. I have the PRO but not 10in .... same on both cars
The Jaguar in control website has NOT been updated since 2017
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Before what release?
Sorry but I don't follow.
Apple car play started being talked about towards the end of last summer and so far only owners with the Pro system have managed to get the update and "Pro" on the XE. XF. F-Pace and F-type normally means the 10" screen.
The 8" screen on those models means "standard" Incontrol and nobody has had it installed on those systems and it has been mentioned on other forums there's little likelihood it will be.
 
I looked on Topix the other week about Apple car play and Android auto.

Forgetting about screen size and model etc, as you need a compatible screen and service.
MY18 won't be getting CarPlay
MY19 should already have it, but if not you will as part of campaign H167 which is part of enabling/fixing WiFi hotspot.

MY18.5..... couldn't find anything.

NOTE: This is MY and not reg plate or year related. If you dont know your MY then check with Jaguar or if you have your reg plate I can look them up for you.
 
simpleR said:
Forgetting about screen size and model etc, as you need a compatible screen and service.
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Unfortunately the compatible screen for the Pro is the 10" so size does matter!
:lol:
In simple and basic terms the 8" screen has external buttons on the sides to navigate to menus.
On the Pro system those buttons are on the screen.
Some recent MY19 vehicles have come from the factory without CarPlay or Android Auto enabled which they should be and the dealers are having to play catchup installing the "smartphone" software pack to enable them.
Latest Pro software is now 18D.
 
This is what I am looking for from Jaguar....
1 - a formal statement on capability - not hard to do a VIN look up tool they have it for phones,,,
2 - Update the website on what is available not updated since 2017 - it still says soon but not what or when
3 - I have the PRO hence the confusion but NOT the 10 inch on both my jaguars

I did hear that they may NOT make the 8 inch compatible. There are plenty of systems out there that are smaller that work with CarPlay etc
I think it would be a bad move not to do it but that is JLRs choice -
At the moment I am becoming more frustrated by the lack of information and knowledge both for the CS teams and the dealers it is shocking and sad - so the stories of low sales is not that surprising as they are not keeping up with the customers needs demands and desires like they used to...
 
Hi
Mine is MY18 and was booked in for the install. Dealer said should be do-able, booked in 5-6 weeks in advance, they arranged courtesy car but after a day said wasnt compatible at present unless it was the 10" screen on the F Type ie no physical buttons!
Hope that helps some.
 
As per previous post.
According to Topix I read last week.

MY18 cars won't get Apple Car Play or Android Auto. (These cars without the 10" Pro buttonless unit also shouldn't have a WiFi hotspot).

Anything later than this, so MY19 with Pro should either already have it or have an outstanding campaign which I'm sure was H167 for updating unit to fix issues with WiFi which should also include the software update.

MY18.5 could not find any info at all on MY18.5 so would need a VIN to look one up on Topix.
 
I have checked on Topix my 18.5 MY (small screen with buttons) and the only campaign outstanding shown on the main page is 102A, however in the vehicle specific notifications it does show a H176 In Control Pro update. I will see if this is available when I take it for a service next month.
 
Hello

Our Evoque has been booked in for the upgrade but will cost £250 inc of VAT .. Our Evoque was delivered mid Nov one of the last made and with the latest software .. but even then did not have the extra functionality of apple car play

but now is available .. still investigating my Ftype
 
I am a proud owner of the f-type 400p convertible.
Is there any way to upgrade this model with apple car play, now or in the near future?
Thanks in advance for any advise.
 
Sapp said:
I am a proud owner of the f-type 400p convertible.
Is there any way to upgrade this model with apple car play, now or in the near future?
Thanks in advance for any advise.
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There is a recent software version (19B) which includes car play and a few other things including over the air updates.
You need to speak to your dealer to get it installed.
 
So it is possible!?! That’s would be great news! Thanks for the info, i will call my dealer right away.
 
I spoke to my local Jaguar dealer today about the possibility of upgrading my car to Apple Car Play and was told apparently it’s possible to upgrade my old software for Apple Car Play, however it’s easier if the car has the three box menu instead of four.

I was told if it’s four which my model year has then there is a chance the update can crash the system and if it doesn’t reboot it results in a new motherboard for the screen which is a lot of money.

Not sure if this information is correct but just reporting what they said,

Personally I’m not going to risk it if that’s the case...
 
Are you saying that apple car play is now possible with the 8 inch monitor with physical buttons.

I understood previously that it was only possible on an 11 inch monitor with soft buttons.

Mine is a MY18 so 8 inch monitor. I would really like Spple Car Play if possible

Regards
Andrew
 
All I can say is my Jaguar dealer told me it was possible on mine but with the risk it might not work and as I said could mean a new motherboard at my cost if it doesn’t boot up again,

Even if it does work I’m thinking it might invalidate the extra years warranty I just paid for so I’m not risking it.

Yours is MY18 mine is MY16 so you might stand a better chance,

Please ask your dealer, it would be interesting to see if the advice is the same,

Kind regards,

Steve
 
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