So I have an iPhone XR and when I'm wired for CarPlay, I almost always have disconnects, especially after getting 3D maps. I've tried all the online solutions. By accident I found out the almost certain cause. Not enough RAM from the 3 GB in the XR. If I force close all my apps and reboot the iPhone before or while physically connected, it will always reconnect and stay connected for that trip. If I close my apps or just disconnect-reconnect the cable, without rebooting, it'll disconnect again in minutes or seconds.
I'll bet if my theory is correct, it doesn't matter if you connect by wire or Bluetooth.
I have the opportunity to upgrade to a 13, Pro or Pro Max model at a substantial discount after the 14 launch from a friend who works in retail and that's my plan. However, if I can get away with the 13 (4 GB) vs 13 Pro (6 GB), I'll probably do that. The 14 line isn't worth it for me.
I separated responses by your CarPlay experience and models by RAM. Thanks very much.
EDIT: Argh, I made typos, the iPhone SE 2nd gen is Spring 2020, not 2022. I don't seem to be able to change the options after the first vote has been cast.
EDIT: The two cut off options (2 & 5) are iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max. First attempt at a poll. Next time, will put just numbers in the choices and in the writeup put the long answers.
I'll bet if my theory is correct, it doesn't matter if you connect by wire or Bluetooth.
I have the opportunity to upgrade to a 13, Pro or Pro Max model at a substantial discount after the 14 launch from a friend who works in retail and that's my plan. However, if I can get away with the 13 (4 GB) vs 13 Pro (6 GB), I'll probably do that. The 14 line isn't worth it for me.
I separated responses by your CarPlay experience and models by RAM. Thanks very much.
EDIT: Argh, I made typos, the iPhone SE 2nd gen is Spring 2020, not 2022. I don't seem to be able to change the options after the first vote has been cast.
EDIT: The two cut off options (2 & 5) are iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max. First attempt at a poll. Next time, will put just numbers in the choices and in the writeup put the long answers.
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