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CarPlay CarPlay adapter to convert to wireless CarPlay?
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I updated OTA the other day. Not sure what rev it is, works the same as the last for me. 2017 Maserati
Hey I have a Sony XAV-AX8000 with 1.25 and I get the boot loop. Tried cplay2air 1.08.2021 and 2.02.2021. Do you know how I could get my hands on the 1.01 Sony firmware? Can't find it on google. It's probably different from the 1.01 firmware for the XAV-AX1000 but do you have a copy I could try for the heck of it?
I was actually shocked today. I completed the cplay2air survey they sent me yesterday. I was honest and said while it works great 90% of the time I do get the occasional drop out. Someone in customer support emailed me today and said they got my feedback on the survey and want to help solve this for me. Their first question was what firmware I was running. We will see if they know about it or recommend another version.
ANYONE OF FORD SYNC 3.0 READ THE FOLLOWING BELOW
Just a quick update to those that are still on Ford Sync **3.0** (not 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 or 3.4) just received my dongle and its working nicely on update (2020.12.25.1731)
Steering Wheel controls work with Siri Button
Touch Wood (Good Luck) -
Remember if something is working for you DO NOT UPDATE as you could break it
Just a quick update to those that are still on Ford Sync **3.0** (not 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 or 3.4) just received my dongle and its working nicely on update (2020.12.25.1731)
Steering Wheel controls work with Siri Button
Touch Wood (Good Luck) -
Remember if something is working for you DO NOT UPDATE as you could break it
A question does anyone notice any difference between setting to CD instead of DVD in settings for slight latency in switching tracks using apple music on this wireless carplay dongle
The official firmware (2021.02.02) does not run scripts on pendrive. Just the changed firmware does it. The ludwig user made changes on that firmware.
I received an email from Carplay2Air in November that they added support for Nissan 2017+. I have a 2017 Maxima so I was excited and decided to try it out. It was delivered yesterday but I can't even get it to setup at all
Every time I plug it in I just get the "Failed to start carplay" message and then it reboots and does the same thing over and over. I've tried removing my phone from the car and everything but I can never get it to boot up correctly. I can't even see a WiFi or Bluetooth connection for it. This is beyond frustrating.
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I got this working on my 2017 Nissan Maxima. I worked out two separate solutions to solve the same problem. The issue is that not enough power was getting to the device. I noticed that the red light would shut off once it booted up connected to the car, which it did not do on a separate Pioneer headunit with Carplay installed.
Here is my first (old) solution:
Using USB 1 and USB 2 ports in the Maxima with a y-splitter cable.
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I installed this and tucked it all away in the small front compartment and it worked without any issues for about 2 weeks before I implemented my second solution.
Here is my second (current) solution:
I tried ordering a Mission Cable for Amazon FireTV from Amazon:
Made for Amazon, USB Power Cable (Eliminates the Need for AC Adapter)
Unlike simple USB cables, Mission USB Power Cable for Amazon Fire TV 4K includes special power booster technology that increases the peak power output of your USB port. By storing excess power in the embedded battery and then releasing it when your Amazon Fire TV 4K demands more power than your U...
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However, this was way too large and provided power only and no data connection. Next, I ordered this older Mission Cable which is much smaller and uses 2 capacitors instead of a battery. (Note the model number)
The problem I had with this was the same as the first, as it offered only power connection. I ordered this angled USB-A to USB-C cable with data for the Carlinkit 2.0 (with USB-C connection).
CERRXIAN 9 inch Gold Plated USB Left & Right Angle 3.0 Type C Male to Left Angle USB Type A 2.0 Male Fast Charge and Data Sync Cable L
Features: 1.Connector A: USB C 3.0 Male 2.Connector B: USB A 2.0 Male 3.This USB Type C Cable is 90 Degree USB Type C Short Cable, 90 Degree USB 2.0 Male to 90 Degree Angle USB 3.0 Male. This design can avoid bending on both ends of the plug, it avoids the charging process of loose or fall off...
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I removed the case for the Mission Cable capacitor and removed the USB-A and Micro USB red/black cables. Then I sliced open the sheathing of the cable. I did not cut the cable, only removed the outer rubber and left the data connections in tact. I cut the red/black power cables and soldered them to the inside of the Mission Cables board.
What I was left with was an angled USB-A to USB-C cable with a small MC cable in between. This worked perfectly in my 2017 Nissan Maxima. The Carlinkit remains powered on about 10 seconds after it is turned off or unplugged. Unplugging the device for 10-15 seconds shutdown the device completely.
Hope this helps! This worked in my case when the car would not recognize the device at all. Please let me know if this helps anyone else.
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I just received a unit today with firmware version 2020.12.25.1731 with the red UI. I purchased from here on Amazon:
CarlinKit 3.0 Wireless CarPlay Adapter for Cars with Factory Wired CarPlay from 2015,Online Upgrade,Play and Plug
CarlinKit 3.0 Wireless CarPlay Adapter USB Dongle fo Cars with Factory Wired Carplay, Wired to Wireless CarPlay function, Online Upgrade the Adapter System
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This was the "for Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood" option. However this is different from the one I purchased 3 weeks ago which was the "Audi" option. I am currently running 2020.11.10.2137 on that one (with no option to update OTA).
Does anyone know how to extract the firmware from a running unit? I would like to install 2020.12.25.1731 on both my units. I wish there was clarity as to what is different in the firmware, as the OTA firmwares are 2021.01.08 and 2021.02.02 and it is a toss-up as to whether my device will offer the update or which one it will allow. I am tracking the issue that some people with the 2020.12.25.1731 do not seem to be able to update OTA or USB. I have not tried as I do not want to lose the firmware I have installed on it right now. Has anyone tried the "Reset" from 2020.12.25.1731? What does it do, and what firmware does it end up on?
The main reason I want to update is because no matter what I do, the Carplay name is NEX-5765. I have tried rolling back the firmware, but have found no way to factory default the device. The new device with the red UI will actually display my car model with numbers after it. I would like to be able to differentiate between my different Carplay cars.
Thanks!
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From memory when I did it, it just resets connections with devices, but doesn’t change any settings or firmware.
You can rollback to an older firmware that still uses the same UI, but has less settings options.
I’m getting sound cut outs that changing the delay setting doesn’t fix, so keen to update the firmware when it’s actually possible, which means a new OTA update.
Same with me and their customer support reached out to me and ask me to send them the log from the device. I just did that. They said they are working on an update. This is cpaly2air.
I was timing the connection on 2020.12.25 compared to 2021.02.02 on my other device and was consistently getting 60-90s to connect vs 20s. I rolled back the FW and now I get 25s connection time and same UI. It is strange that this version cannot be manually updated to the other UI version. Looking forward to future testing with it.
I didn't have any problems with a reset. Perhaps installing new software for the MMB Wireless CarPlay Adapter Plus will help.
I tried unsuccessfully to update my CP-21 using the MMB FW, I got a popup in the UI to launch the UPdate, but the system told me the imager was wrong. Certainly a diff in the .ini files.
I follow the proposed cross FW solution found at #5167 and #5168
Update:
Seller send me a new firmware (Ver.210106) as a zip file (#5173 reveal the full image). Can confirm that there is a small difference in system_version.ini within the update .zip (CP-21 = ABUPDATE_FOTA_DEVICE=107_mj_abr_ty; MMB = ABUPDATE_FOTA_DEVICE=107_mj_abr_zyd).
Can someone shares the lastest FW for CP-21 (not the one from MMB)?
Thanks
I follow the proposed cross FW solution found at #5167 and #5168
Update:
Seller send me a new firmware (Ver.210106) as a zip file (#5173 reveal the full image). Can confirm that there is a small difference in system_version.ini within the update .zip (CP-21 = ABUPDATE_FOTA_DEVICE=107_mj_abr_ty; MMB = ABUPDATE_FOTA_DEVICE=107_mj_abr_zyd).
Can someone shares the lastest FW for CP-21 (not the one from MMB)?
Thanks
Does anyone have a place to download the latest firmware for the CP-21 adapter? Just received mine from Aliexpress last week and working pretty good so far except the skip forward and back buttons on my steering wheel don’t work (2019 Chevy Traverse).
Current firmware is v1.0_107_003_2021010617.
There is a thread in XDA Developers forum where one CP-21 user states that Joyeauto has the same dongle, but ofcourse reBranded as Joyeauto.
The user further states that Joyeauto provides firmware for that dongle in their download section so you might want to check that out.
update : I just made a quick look on that thread as to what thay are discussing, and found out that they are actually sharing/exchanging firmware files.
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The only thread I could find at XDA was for the Android box, not just the wireless CarPlay plus device. Can you post or send me a link? Not having any luck finding at the moment.
Overall, even without the skip forward/back buttons on my steering wheel this is a huge step up from the first gen carplay2air adapter I had. Haven’t had much time to play with it other than a quick trip to Costco this weekend, working from home has its benefits but don’t get to spend nearly as much time in the car.
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How to upgrade version online: 1- Make sure the dongle is connected and has power and is running CarPlay already on your display. 2- Use the same iPhone that's transmitting wireless CarlinKit 3.0 to the dongle. 3- Open Safari on this iPhone and enter the URL 192.168.50.2 or use the QR code th...
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That’s a good deal!Amazon Lightning Deals $25 off. That is $74 for the next 3 hours if you act quick.
2023 Wireless CarPlay Adapter CarlinKit 3.0 for Factory Wired CarPlay Cars Model Year: 2016 to 2018, for VW Audi Ford Sync 3 Mazda Mercedes Honda Chevy Subaru Porsche Hyundai Kia Lexus Gmc Acura
How to upgrade version online: 1- Make sure the dongle is connected and has power and is running CarPlay already on your display. 2- Use the same iPhone that's transmitting wireless CarlinKit 3.0 to the dongle. 3- Open Safari on this iPhone and enter the URL 192.168.50.2 or use the QR code th...www.amazon.com
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Need a little help as I have never had an issue. I am using a Carlink Kit 2. I was flashing the latest firmware 2/2 from 1/28 Vlud (I had a skipping/pause issue with music). I have done this many times over the months. Today however it went sideways. The flash went just like it normally does however I get the following on power up
Hardware Error: Wi-Fi
In the bottom right of the screen I have:
0650c80150deCMP
Any suggestions, I have been fortunate the updates always work great... @VLud
Hardware Error: Wi-Fi
In the bottom right of the screen I have:
0650c80150deCMP
Any suggestions, I have been fortunate the updates always work great... @VLud