Facing problem with Apple CarPay on IPhone: How to fix

If you are facing CarPlay not working after iOS 15, iOS 16.1.1/16 update or after jailbreak in your IPhone, and you are looking for ways to fix the issue on the web, then you are in right-place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

What is Apple CarPlay?

CarPlay or Apple CarPlay is application designed & developed by Apple Corporation, and is available for iOS devices. This application is designed to enable car radio or head unit to be a display and controller for an iOS device. This app features various other applications including Calendar, Messages, Phone, Apple Music, Apple Maps, Audiobooks (part of Apple Books), Podcasts, Settings, and News. CarPlay-enabled apps installed on device also appear on CarPlay home screen. This app can easily run on connected iPhone and it provides the audio and display connection to car’s infotainment system.

What is Phone Charging but CarPlay not working iOS 15 issue?

It is common issue considered as CarPlay connection issue on IPhone. This issue indicates when you connect your IPhone to your car in order to use Apple CarPlay application, you experience you are unable to use CarPlay software for some reasons but your iPhone is charging without any issue. This problem is known to occur on Mercedes, Honda, Subaru, Mazda, Nissan Sentra, honda civic, Volt, Hyundai Sonata, Jeep, Volkswagen, chevy, ford, honda pilot, honda hrv, honda accord, ram 1500, VW models cars.

Several users reported they experienced Apple CarPlay is not working on their IPhone when they connect their IPhone to their cars. There could be several reasons behind the issue including outdated CarPlay app in your IPhone, corrupted settings in your IPhone, issue with cable connection through which you are trying to make connections, there is some restriction by some other network or devices, and other issues.

What is CarPlay not working after iOS 16.1.1/16/15?

CarPlay is secure and easy-to-use application, and is effective solutions to make phone calls, send text messages, listen to music and perform various other tasks on your IPhone while driving cars. Sometimes, you may experience CarPlay is not functioning/working on your IPhone when you try to use this app while driving car. Some users reported this problem is started occurring just after iOS 16.1.1/16/15 on their IPhone 12 or above.

This issue indicates the latest or recent iOS updates on IPhone can be responsible for this problem. However, this issue can be occurred due to faculty USB cable which you are using to connect devices, issue with Bluetooth connectivity, iPhone is not detected, CarPlay incompatibility issue with iOS version, defective integration between apps, and other issues. If you are facing the same problem, you can follow our instructions to fix.

What is CarPlay not working after jailbreak?

Some users reported they experience CarPlay not functioning or working issue on their IPhone after jailbreak their IPhone. They explained they went from 14.3 to 14.8 and jailbroken with unc0ver 8.0.1. and then their carplay doesn’t work either, and they are looking for ways to fix this problem. This issue indicates you are experiencing CarPlay not working issue just after when you finish jailbreak your IPhone.

What is iOS 15 CarPlay issues iPhone 12?

CarPlay not working/functioning issue is known to occur on iOS 15 based IPhone 12/13 device. Several iPhone 12/13 users reported this issue is occurred usually after updating their device’s iOS to iOS 15. It might possible CarPlay is not compatible with iOS 15 based iPhone 12/13 that’s why the issue is occurred. You can try to fix the issue by updating your iPhone’s iOS to latest version, or resetting your iPhone settings. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix CarPlay not working 16.1.1/16/15 on iPhone 12/13?

Method 1: Update iPhone

One possible way to fix the issue is to update your iPhone’s iOS to latest version.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app in your IPhone and go to ‘General > Software Update’ and click ‘Software Update’ option to check for the updates

Step 2: Download and install the latest iOS updates in your iPhone, and once updated, restart your device and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 2: Restart your car

If you are unable to locate CarPlay LOGO or CarPlay app icon on your car’s display, you can restart your car and then again retry connecting your IPhone to car, and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 3: Check for the restrictions

This issue can be occurred if CarPlay is dropped under restrictions lists. You can check the restrictions and enable CarPlay with iPhone to fix.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app in your device and go to ‘Screen Time’

Step 2: Turn ON ‘Screen Time’ if it is already turned ON, then locate ‘Content & Privacy Restrictions’

Step 3: Enter the required password if asked your iPhone, and scroll to find ‘Allow Apps’ and enable CarPlay’, and it is done. Check if it works for you.

Method 4: Enable ‘Siri’ if it is not enabled

When Siri is not enabled in your iPhone, you can’t ask the iPhone to make phone call or play music even through CarPlay app, you need to enable Siri in your pone in order to fix.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app and open ‘Siri & Search’

Step 2: Toggle this option to ON, setup ‘Siri’ on your iOS device, follow on-screen instructions to setup Siri, and then check if it works for you.

Method 5: Fix Navigation not working CarPlay with Siri

If you are trying to navigate the location on Apple CarPlay map using Siri command and your phone is connected with CarPlay, you can enable location service for Siri & Dictation to fix.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app on your iPhone and go to ‘Privacy’

Step 2: Open ‘Location Services’ and scroll to ‘Siri & Dictation’ and enable ‘While using the app’, and enable ‘Precise location’ toggle also, to start navigation on CarPlay.

Method 6: Fix CarPlay ‘Only one accessory can be used at a time’ issue

Some users reported they faced ‘Only one accessory can be used at a time’ error – CarPlay issue when they connect iPHone via Apple’s lighting cable to CarPlay. To fix this issue, follow the steps below.

Step 1: This issue can be temporary issues in your iPhone, and you can fix the issue by restarting your iPhone.

Step 2: Enable USB accessories toggle. Open ‘Settings’ app in your phone and go to ‘Face ID & Passcode’, enter password, scroll to ‘USB Accessories’ toggle and enable it.

Method 7: CarPlay stopped working UConnect

Uconnect users also reported about this issue when they connect their iPhone via USB lighting cable. To fix the issue, follow below steps.

Sep 1: Delete your iPhone from CarPlay Bluetooth settings. To do so, you need to Apps home screen of CarPlay, and open ‘Settings > Bluetooth’ and remove iPhone from Bluetooth

Step 2: Unplug your phone and restart your car, and then reconnect your phone with CarPlay to car, and check if it works

Step 3: Update CarPlay from your iPhone. You can update CarPlay app to latest version in order to resolve the issue.

Method 8: Reset all settings on Iphone

If the issue is still persist, you can fix the issue by performing iPhone setting reset operation.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app in your device and go to ‘General > Transfer or reset iPhone’ and tap ‘Reset’ option

Step 2: Tap ‘Reset all settings’ and enter IPhone passcode if asked, and confirm resetting. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.

Method 9: Reset iPhone or hard reset IPhone

You can also try to fix the issue by performing hard reset your iPhone.

Step 1: Press and release ‘Volume Up’ key, and then press and release ‘Volume Down’ key

Step 2: Press and hold ‘Power’ button, and release when you see the Apple LOGO on the screen, and once done, check if it works for you.

Method 10: Check the cable and its connection

This issue can be occurred due to some issue with cable connection itself that you are using connect your iPhone and car. You can replace the cable with new one or use lighting cable for the connections to fix.

Method 11: Restore new iOS or clean install

If the issue is still persist, you can try to fix the issue by restoring new iOS or performing clean install to fix. After performing clean iOS installation or restoring new iOS in your iPhone, reinstall CarPlay in your device, and check if it works for you toward resolving the issue.

Conclusion

I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Phone Charging but CarPlay not working iOS 15 or after iOS 16.1.1/16/15 or after jailbreak with easy ways. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.