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CarPlay CarPlay adapter to convert to wireless CarPlay?
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Autokit version is simply the RED UI Menu. It is faster to load because it does not have to render the UI every time it loads like the Green Menu UI does. (U2W = Green UI, U2W Autokit = Red UI)
Hope this helps.
Thank you for clarifying!
I have the C2PlayAir (bought it in 2021) here, not CarLinkit. All these numbers, which one I should go for? 2 or 3? I am curious what is 3 (green UI?)
Is the Small_rootFS actually for early adopter version of C2PlayAir? I am not the first adopter.
I was in contact with the C2PlayAir support last year, they sent me the original firmware to fix my bricked update. The firmware file is 12.5mb, so I assume I don't have the 10mb device.
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Unfortunately I don’t have C2PlayAir. Please be very careful what you load because it is very easy to brick your Adapter.
My device still on activation screen i flashed all of yours .bin files flash newest firmware by usb I can manage by site but nothing carplay and android auto cannot get started
I tried to flash this on CPlay2Air by USB - doesn't even flash at all.
Am I stuck on version: 2022.01.24.1914?
I done activation! Only possible by iPhone. Activation screen never gone by android phone when I try logged to interface connected to car. Carplay and androidauto works fine again
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Interesting! So this can work for any 3.0 adapter to make 4.0? Does Android Auto work on a 3.0 after this?My V3 is now a V4
Workflow:
Flashed my second dump of V4 (I updated to 2022.12.26)
My V3 booted up, got Wifi BT Hardware Error
Flashed largest FW (U2AW 2022.07.29) containing all Wifi drivers, waited for the LEDs to stop flashing (screen was still showing Hardware Error)
It rebooted
Got Activation screen, logged in on 192.168.50.2
Updated the FW
And voila !
You can get the direct dump to upgrade your V3 to V4 here
Please can you outline the steps do I format FAT32 and load the dump on its own? Then open 192.168.50.2 to update OTA?
I’ve recently changed from Carlinkit to Ottocast and it works well.
As I have a Android Automotive based Volvo car the older Carlinkit units didnt work any more. The Ottocast does
OTTOCAST Wireless CarPlay Adapter 2022 Speed Fastest Apple Wireless CarPlay Dongle Plug & Play 5Ghz WiFi Auto Connect No Delay Online Update, U2-AIR for OEM Wired CarPlay Cars Model Year After 2016 https://amzn.eu/d/gsmtUtE
As I have a Android Automotive based Volvo car the older Carlinkit units didnt work any more. The Ottocast does
OTTOCAST Wireless CarPlay Adapter 2022 Speed Fastest Apple Wireless CarPlay Dongle Plug & Play 5Ghz WiFi Auto Connect No Delay Online Update, U2-AIR for OEM Wired CarPlay Cars Model Year After 2016 https://amzn.eu/d/gsmtUtE
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my ottocast u2-now has two ports, one usb-C for connection, and a USB-A for firmware update and charge if needed. my car come with USB-C port for wired car-play connection. I can use factory provided usb-A-to-usb-C cable with usb-A female-to-usb-C dongle or third party usb-C-to-usb-C cable directly without dongle.
my question is: if I permenantly plug the iPhone charge cable on adapter's USB-A port, only factory provided cable can bootable. All third party cable cannot boot unless I unplug iPhone charge cable before power the car or plug in. Once powered, then plug iPhone charge cable in will be fine.
Tried total 5 different brands of usb-c-to-usb-c cables all have same issue. Anyone experience this before?
my question is: if I permenantly plug the iPhone charge cable on adapter's USB-A port, only factory provided cable can bootable. All third party cable cannot boot unless I unplug iPhone charge cable before power the car or plug in. Once powered, then plug iPhone charge cable in will be fine.
Tried total 5 different brands of usb-c-to-usb-c cables all have same issue. Anyone experience this before?
For the record only Carlinkit 4.0 is compatible with Volvo radios.
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Ottocast just looks like a rebranded Carlinkit(Same interface just a different theme, same box format, "U2" name too)
(Same interface just a different theme, same box format, "U2" name too)
No its opening screen and update is different. I’ve had v1 through 4 and the AI box.
Ugh. Well, my CarLinkit, which had been working perfectly in my Mazda CX-5 for over a year and a half just stopped working today. The light still comes on but... nothing. I can't connect to the web interface (the Wi-Fi network still shows up) nor does it respond to the USB upgrade method. I'm guessing it's toast.
Any suggestions for jumpstarting this thing?
I'll likely just deal with plugging in for a bit, but... any suggestions on newer models? Should I go with the 3.0 or jump ship to Ottocast or something else? Reviews are all over the place.
Any suggestions for jumpstarting this thing?
I'll likely just deal with plugging in for a bit, but... any suggestions on newer models? Should I go with the 3.0 or jump ship to Ottocast or something else? Reviews are all over the place.
Is there a solution to get phone dialls by knob from sterring wheel? I can only answer and end calls by knob. There no call history on the dashboard when I roll knob up and down. I can get dialls only from phone aplication. Same problem in carplay and androidauto mode. Checked sync and knob to all. Car Seat Leon 2019 ,carlinkit 4.0. Any help?
I'm understand You have carlinkit V3? Probably is there problem with flash u need reprograming it by dump. My v4 was totally dead (vLud helped me very thanks!!) I flashed dump file and now it works like new one.
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The 4.0 version does work on my PoleStar which is Android Automotive and nearly identical the the Volvo version. However you need the latest 4.0 software.
Interesting. I have the v2. I was able to connect to the web interface (192.168.50.2) last night and upgrade the firmware, but when I plug it in the CarPlay option still does not show up in my car. I know these things happen, but I always think it's interesting when I haven't changed a thing that technology goes so ridiculously awry.I'm understand You have carlinkit V3? Probably is there problem with flash u need reprograming it by dump. My v4 was totally dead (vLud helped me very thanks!!) I flashed dump file and now it works like new one.
So did you need additional hardware/software to reprogram/flash it?
Well looks like wrong firmware, You need hardware like ch341a with clip see photo need open case of Your V2 take a clip to MX25L12835F chip. I used software asprogrammer. Erase, then You should choose right dump file to Your V2. Reprogram it's simple to do. Quide how to reprogram is on YouTube. Goodluck