Tesla Apple CarPlay Hack Updated to Work With Any Tesla Model

[MacRumors]

Polish developer Michał Gapiński has released a new and improved version of his "Tesla Android Project" which brings Apple's CarPlay experience to more Tesla vehicles than ever before.

According to Gapiński, version 2022.25.1 provides "100% functional CarPlay integration for any Tesla," and comes with several new features and bug fixes.

The project now supports DRM video playback so that apps like Netflix function normally, an orientation lock so that apps like Apple Music automatically launch in landscape mode, and the hack now uses Android 12.1 for better stability and performance.

Gapiński's CarPlay workaround involves using a Rasberry Pi with an LTE modem and a Wi-Fi access point, running a custom Android-based firmware, as well as a micro-HDMI to HDMI cable and Ethernet cable.

The in-car browser is used to connect to the Rasberry Pi and display the ‌‌CarPlay‌‌ interface on the Tesla's screen, where Apple apps including Maps and ‌Apple Music‌ function as expected. The system works while driving, and can also be controlled with the media buttons on the Tesla's steering wheel.

Despite the preponderance of ‌CarPlay‌ on many electric cars, Tesla does not offer official support. Hints in 2020 that Tesla was planning to support Apple Music never came to fruition, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk doesn't respond to requests on Twitter for the company to bring ‌CarPlay‌ to its vehicles, despite it being one of the most-requested features among Tesla owners.

At the Worldwide Developers Conference 2022, Apple previewed the "next generation" of CarPlay for compatible vehicles. The next-gen CarPlay experience will support multiple displays within a vehicle, offer built-in climate controls for adjusting the temperature of the A/C or heat within the CarPlay interface, and more.

Apple said the first vehicles to support the new CarPlay experience will be announced in late 2023, with committed automakers including Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Honda, Acura, Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, Nissan, Volvo, Porsche, and more.

Article Link: Tesla Apple CarPlay Hack Updated to Work With Any Tesla Model

 

[bLackjackj]

As Steve would say,..'YUK'!

 

[dannys1]

It's a shame Elon is such a dick, I'd love native CarPlay in my care, the Tesla system is rubbish.

 

[Seoras]

Elon's being a bit of a spoilt child. If he can't afford it he disses it. I'm glad Apple's too expensive for him. He'd make a right mess of what Job's left behind. Shame Apple didn't buy Tesla when they were close to going under.

 

[Jeaz]

The lack of CarPlay, especially the future version of it, is probably the main reason I'm not looking at Tesla when replacing my current EV next year. Polestar, BMW or Mustang are all more likely candidates.

 

[6787872]

i've been using this a while. group messaging, waze and far superior voice controls make this nice.

downside is the hacky nature of two devices. the first iteration was unreliable and could not be trusted for longer trips. curious to see how the update is.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Hackintosh: Tesla Edition

 

[HQuest]

Apple said the first vehicles to support the new CarPlay experience will be announced in late 2023, with committed automakers including Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Honda, Acura, Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, Nissan, Volvo, Porsche, and more

In a nutshell, CarPlay for cars, not for gizmos. Got it!

 

[BradWI]

It's a shame Elon is such a dick, I'd love native CarPlay in my care, the Tesla system is rubbish.

Nope. The Tesla UI is miles better than CarPlay. It's really not even close.

What all you Apple stans don't realize is that vehicle manufacturers are only using CarPlay as a temporary measure. They are going to eventually want full control of the in-car experience so it can be monetized, especially once self-driving becomes a real thing.

You'll be buying things like video content, games and apps through their own stores. The built-in maps will have location-based advertising. They won't want Apple to make $ off their passengers. Elon already realized this.

The new CarPlay they just revealed looks all nice and shiny but manufacturers are soon going to find out that it's tough selling a $70K vehicle when it has the same UI look & feel as a $30K car. Also good luck waiting for new features for your vehicle because you'll only get them when Apple brings them to every other vehicle via CarPlay. Where a company like Tesla or Rivian can push new features whenever they want via OTA updates.

 

[profets]

I get the allure of CarPlay and AA, I really do, but I think we need to remember why they were first made: to help bring some control to your phone / media in vehicles that otherwise have terrible infotainment systems.

Tesla building their own cars with 15-17” displays and full touch UIs are different than traditional vehicles in that regard. They have a full interface that they update consistently.

I think in a way, what Tesla is doing, is similar to what Apple would do. ‘This is our product, we’re designing the interface, and we don’t want other companies having any control over it.’

I’m not saying CarPlay shouldn’t exist or that Tesla should never allow it. Maybe it could operate as a window within the Tesla UI somewhere? I dunno. But the original goal of CarPlay wasn’t for Teslas with 15-17” screens. And even the new CarPlay that takes over the entire vehicle / large displays, no chance Tesla is going to give up their entire UI to Apple.

Having driven a Tesla for some time, what I think I’d prefer (personal opinion), is a small App Store of sorts for media apps. That’s what I find I miss the most - Music, podcasts apps, etc.

 

[jonnysods]

Jailbreaking Teslas!

 

[6787872]

Nope. The Tesla UI is miles better than CarPlay. It's really not even close.

What all you Apple stans don't realize is that vehicle manufacturers are only using CarPlay as a temporary measure. They are going to eventually want full control of the in-car experience so it can be monetized, especially once self-driving becomes a real thing.

You'll be buying things like video content, games and apps through their own stores. The built-in maps will have location-based advertising. They won't want Apple to make $ off their passengers. Elon already realized this.

The new CarPlay they just revealed looks all nice and shiny but manufacturers are soon going to find out that it's tough selling a $70K vehicle when it has the same UI look & feel as a $30K car. Also good luck waiting for new features for your vehicle because you'll only get them when Apple brings them to every other vehicle via CarPlay. Where a company like Tesla or Rivian can push new features whenever they want via OTA updates.

ironic use of the word 'stan' coming from a tesla 'stan' lmao.

the tesla UI is horrific. the christmas update should be all the evidence you need. literally even elon admitted it. tesla navigation is as functional (and looks like) a 2004 era tomtom. no advanced features or routing capabilities. spotify is bug ridden and nowhere near feature parity with native.

 

[6787872]

Having driven a Tesla for some time, what I think I’d prefer (personal opinion), is a small App Store of sorts for media apps. That’s what I find I miss the most - Music, podcasts apps, etc.

tesla has nowhere near the technical competence to put together an app store. just look at how buggy their infotainment system is.

 

[one more]

Also good luck waiting for new features for your vehicle because you'll only get them when Apple brings them to every other vehicle via CarPlay. Where a company like Tesla or Rivian can push new features whenever they want via OTA updates.

“Can push new features whenever they want” and actually doing it are two different things from my experience. At least Apple are more predictable in that respect.

I agree with you that if the car makers give their cockpits to Apple & Google, we will gradually end up with very standardised screens in every car, either with CarPlay or Google Auto variant. However, looking at the hot mess of an infotainment system that the brand new VW ID3 came with, this uniformity might not be so bad. After all, by now everyone who has a smartphone is quite familiar with iOS or Android basics, and the two OSs are actually quite close.

Another issue is that the car makers will still need to have some sort of an infotainment preinstalled, so the car can also be used by people without smartphones.

 

[Tubamajuba]

The new CarPlay they just revealed looks all nice and shiny but manufacturers are soon going to find out that it's tough selling a $70K vehicle when it has the same UI look & feel as a $30K car.

I seriously doubt anyone cares if dashboard UI looks the same on cars with different prices. Who is really going to look at a car and think, "This has the same screen as a cheaper car so I'm not buying it"? It's far more likely that someone would look at a really expensive car and wonder why it doesn't support CarPlay or Android Auto when cheaper cars already do.

Furthermore, you're getting the same UI and OS no matter how much or how little you spend on a Mac, Windows PC, iPhone, Android phone, etc. That's never been an issue even though UI is way more important on a device that is singlehandedly a computing device as opposed to a car that does many other things than just being a computer.

 

[Nuno Lopes]

It's a shame Elon is such a dick, I'd love native CarPlay in my care, the Tesla system is rubbish.

Regarding this issue it seams to be less than a dick than Apple. I wonder if Apple would allow Android on an iPhone … lolol.

It will be interesting to see how manufacturers react to Car Dash.

It’s well known that users would benefit from more interop and less walls between ecosystems. But Apple itself has been the wall building champ using Privacy to intimidate people.

 

[atomwork]

Elon's being a bit of a spoilt child. If he can't afford it he disses it. I'm glad Apple's too expensive for him. He'd make a right mess of what Job's left behind. Shame Apple didn't buy Tesla when they were close to going under.

There is a silver lining to it. Without the success, we wouldn't have Elon buying Twitter and cleaning up house

 

[zapmymac]

If there is a will, there is a way! Kudos for the determination.

 

[Tubamajuba]

Regarding this issue it seams to be less than a dick than Apple.

Some would say that would love to see PS Now or Xbox Cloud on their devices and macs. Probably more people than Tesla owners.

Elon is capable of defending himself, but I'm sure he appreciates your service.

 

[infinitejest]

The lack of CarPlay, especially the future version of it, is probably the main reason I'm not looking at Tesla when replacing my current EV next year. Polestar, BMW or Mustang are all more likely candidates.

Check out the KIA EV6 as well.

 

[Nuno Lopes]

Elon is capable of defending himself, but I'm sure he appreciates your service.

So is Apple I guess.

I’m not defending Elon or attacking Apple. Just saying how the game seams to be played at the moment.

I think users loose the most. Been telling that for years.

 

[WLSON]

I understand people wanting Apple Music support. However wanting a gimped OS made for legacy auto OEM's on a Tesla is laughable.

 

[alpi123]

As Steve would say,..'YUK'!

I assume you personally asked Steve Jobs what his opinion is.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

This really isn’t a “hack”, and calling it so is misleading. You’re not modifying or misusing any of the car’s hardware of software.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

I love that the people who are so outraged that Tesla doesn’t support CarPlay don’t have a problem with Apple not letting iPhones run Android.