Installing Apple CarPlay system via SD Card

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Laurajaneglover
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Post by Laurajaneglover »

Hi there, I just got my 16plate all singing and dancing qashqai today and I love it however I’m slightly disappointed that it doesn’t have the Apple Car Play system. I can’t seem to charge my iPhone and play via Bluetooth using Spotify, which is bugging me.

I was wondering if it was possible to maybe download the Apple Car Play software onto the SD card that comes with the car (mine has one in, not sure if it’s suppose to haha) and then install it onto the car system?

Has this been done? Can it be done or is it too technical?

Thanks

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Post by andy2019 »

the sd card you have is for your sat-nav maps only
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Cod
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Post by Cod »

Your unit doesn't have Carplay and it cannot be installed on it. The SD contains the map data only.

You can fit the newer headunit with Carplay but it is involved. Have a read here: viewtopic.php?t=9796
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MikeGC
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Post by MikeGC »

Unfortunately, as mentioned above, you won’t get CarPlay.

I’m more concerned that you can’t charge your phone, to be honest.
I presume you are using the USB port for this ?
I'd be tempted to check a few cables before going back to the dealer to report a fault.
Additionally, you should be able to play music, etc. via Bluetooth.

It sounds like you were unlucky with your salesman
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Post by gloucester »

Welcome to this forum.

Take it back and get them to check it over re your phone issues.

CarPlay retro-installation is impossible.
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