BMW X5 Forum (G05) - View Single Post - Carplay option not showing up in menu (SOLVED! )

H2B · 12-31-2023, 07:54 AM

Hey all,

My last BMW was a 340i back in the UK (brand new 2017 from Germany back then), and I got used to having Connected services to send map locations to the nav unit (before Android auto made its appearance).

Now I've purchased a 2020 X5, and although I have the Android Auto option showing up for my Pixel 6 in iDrive, it stubbornly refuses to connect. Apple CarPlay on my wife's phone works perfectly.

Car has 6CP, 6NV, 6U3, but no telematics. ConnectedDrive only available for MY22+ according to the dealer.

Can anyone point me in the right direction to get AA working in the car? I really don't want to switch to an iPhone just for the maps and traffic info.. Dealer's service manager told me that there's currently no fix for AA in the region from BMW, it may take a while to get it sorted out.

And having that option appear in the car and refuse to connect every time is just plain irritating.

Fingers crossed that it can be done! FYI, coding does void your ENTIRE warranty in the ME region, BMW policy.

12-31-2023, 07:54 AM	#86
H2B Enlisted Member 40 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2020 MW X5 40i MSport Join Date: May 2018 Location: Doha, Qatar iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 340i [0.00]	Chiming in from Doha Hey all, My last BMW was a 340i back in the UK (brand new 2017 from Germany back then), and I got used to having Connected services to send map locations to the nav unit (before Android auto made its appearance). Now I've purchased a 2020 X5, and although I have the Android Auto option showing up for my Pixel 6 in iDrive, it stubbornly refuses to connect. Apple CarPlay on my wife's phone works perfectly. Car has 6CP, 6NV, 6U3, but no telematics. ConnectedDrive only available for MY22+ according to the dealer. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get AA working in the car? I really don't want to switch to an iPhone just for the maps and traffic info.. Dealer's service manager told me that there's currently no fix for AA in the region from BMW, it may take a while to get it sorted out. And having that option appear in the car and refuse to connect every time is just plain irritating. Fingers crossed that it can be done! FYI, coding does void your ENTIRE warranty in the ME region, BMW policy.
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