If you're using the Carlinkit with usb-c, a usb-c to usb-c cable won't work. I don't know why. In my Skoda Scala, all inputs are usb-c. I bought an adapter from usb-c to usb-a that is working fine. I have tried a usb-c to usb-c cable to get rid of the adapter which I hoped would fix some problems, but it did not work at all. Currently, I'm back with my adapter that is working.
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CarPlay CarPlay adapter to convert to wireless CarPlay?
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@VLud Any sugestion for this problem? Is it dead dead? bricked during an OTA update.
I found this thread, that device cand bring it back to life?
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I found this thread, that device cand bring it back to life?
Unbricking · ludwig-v wireless-carplay-dongle-reverse-engineering · Discussion #72
Hi, I recently brick my device after downgrade to 2020 version because I've stuck on 2021.03.06 version. I didn't know that procedure isn't allowed. Any chances to bring my box to live? Best regard...
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Did carlinkit work on your type-c input car???
Didn't it work with usb-c / usb-c cable right???
Did it work with usb-a / usb-c adapter???
Your answer is very important to me. Because i will buy on your answer. Thank
I recall way earlier in the thread (last year sometime) someone had similar trouble with a 3rd party cable and eventually realized that the USB connector on it was just barely too thick for the recessed USB-C port on the Carlinkit. So when he plugged it in, it appeared to go in all the way but was just slightly short, so the pins were not making contact.
Can't remember now whether he solved it by looking for a different cable with a thinner connector profile or if he shaved down the one he had, but in any case just wanted to give you that suggestion to look into if you still want to ditch the extra adapter.
Hey, I am still getting reboot after few minutes with my SKODA SCALA, does 07.05 work for you fine? For me the most stable and I would say the only one working is still 12/2020 version
Does anyone have the original March 2021 file? i did an OTA update yestefsay on my wifes volvo to the latest "bug fixes versioN" and now the device goes to the Carlinkkit homescreen, but it doesnt send out the WIFI signal, when i attempt to connect to bluetooth, no wifi ID is being passed, i tried this on two phones and no go. I need to downgrade
I need the 3.6.2021 version, i have carlinkkit with USB -A. Can i downgrade?
I need the 3.6.2021 version, i have carlinkkit with USB -A. Can i downgrade?
Yes, Carlinkit works on my car (only usb-c inputs). I have tried a third party usb-c/usb-c cable: does not work. It works with usb-c to usb-a adapter. software version 12/10 is very stable, but mic not working. Every version after march 2021: mic is working. However, it keeps crashing.
With the latest update/firmware, the connection with my phone during startup is very fast. But when I navigate with Flitsmeister or Google Maps, there is a delay of 5/8 seconds on the screen after couple of minutes of navigating. Had this on an older version as well.
Kia/Hyundai Gen5 Wide, june 2021 firmware.
Kia/Hyundai Gen5 Wide, june 2021 firmware.
I have the same issue after updating this morning, no WiFi being broadcast by the device.
Thanks for reply. Which adapter are you using? I'll take the same.
Did it work before mic? Is it possible to make a phone call? maybe it can be fixed with software.
Is it not in the file repository linked in the very first message of this thread?
So I can confirm that the 2021.07.04 update does not fix the Hey Siri issue in a 2020 Ford Explorer.
Interesting how everyone is talking about the 07.05 update, but what was offered to me (CarPlay) is 07.04.
something else i noticed, I have two of them, both updated to 07.04. Both work fine in my 2019 F-150, but one does a continuous reboot in the Explorer and never brings up the CarPlay screen. The other will boot, but still crashes on Hey Siri.
Interesting how everyone is talking about the 07.05 update, but what was offered to me (CarPlay) is 07.04.
something else i noticed, I have two of them, both updated to 07.04. Both work fine in my 2019 F-150, but one does a continuous reboot in the Explorer and never brings up the CarPlay screen. The other will boot, but still crashes on Hey Siri.
I bought a random adapter on Aliexpress, no brand. I think it was under $1.
With the newer software (march and later), the mic is working. However, the dongle has become less stable after that and crashes randomly.
Software update.
I had updated via USB. Yesterday I did a rollback (online, which worked fine) to the march update. Then an OTA update was provided to: 2021.07.04.2222.
Release notes:
- Fix the bug OTA update.
After the update, there was another update: 2021.07.05.2308.
Release notes:
- Fix some bugs
- Do not unplug the box when upgrading, please wait for the box to restart automatically.
After I did the 07.04 update, the 07.05 update was available to upgrade. Hey Siri is working on 07.05 for me in my 2020 Explorer with this new update. Hopefully this will fix it for you too!
@jesse_s93 Can you please post/pm the link for the adapter/dongle?it works like those priced at 90$?! Thank you
Thanks, I didn't realize there was another update. Took the 07.05 and for the first time since I bought it 9 months ago, it works in the wife's 2020 Explorer! Wonder what functionality it broke in the process! ;-)
Thanks!
I’m still on an August 2020 version for my F150. Too scared to update to the latest since what I’m on now works well enough.
What’s interesting is all of the versions seemed to work fine on my Dad’s Dodge TRX but not on any of our other Fords.
What’s interesting is all of the versions seemed to work fine on my Dad’s Dodge TRX but not on any of our other Fords.