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And it's not simply a case of needing a registration key or code?
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I wish. I got the registration key/code with the car. but you have to enter it into the unit, apparently they cannot get that to work because it never asks them for it. they have a ticket open with the factory but so far have not heard anything from them.

on paper the car is suppose to support it, but they can't get it to. I am not sure what my options are in this case?
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I am not sure, perhaps it needs a software update? What did you pay for the activation key?

My car came fully activated as I have the SATNav unit while my wife's Tiguan has the software loaded but requires an activation key.
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The activation key was R4000

I hope its just a software update issue
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jakehawk wrote:The activation key was R4000

I hope its just a software update issue
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jakehawk wrote:The activation key was R4000

I hope its just a software update issue
They need to hook it up the the Vas and go online to authenticate it, but if it's not asking for the code your unit might not support it.

I had mine activated with the code and VAS

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Thanks man, yes thats what I understood from them, but they could not get that to work. I am hoping it could be done via a software update, as I have heard some had success with that. Alternatively, I feel they then need to swop out the control unit, as App Connect is something I wanted at the beginning of the sale and they assured me it will work, but on arrival they couldn't get it to work at all.

From what I understand, because I have a Mute button instead of a Voice button, chances are slim that a software update would fix the situation. I was just hoping to get some input for the guys here on a possible solution.
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jakehawk wrote:Thanks man, yes thats what I understood from them, but they could not get that to work. I am hoping it could be done via a software update, as I have heard some had success with that. Alternatively, I feel they then need to swop out the control unit, as App Connect is something I wanted at the beginning of the sale and they assured me it will work, but on arrival they couldn't get it to work at all.

From what I understand, because I have a Mute button instead of a Voice button, chances are slim that a software update would fix the situation. I was just hoping to get some input for the guys here on a possible solution.
You dont need voice button , the mirrorlink units have mute , only few types allow for voice locally , actually never seen it on a polo or golf unit only audi.

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What is your device part number? (hold down the menu button for a few seconds).

Sounds like a software update is needed though. What button is on the bottom left corner? Is it voice or mute?

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Mute button unfortunately

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I could be wrong but looks like u have the MIB1 hu which means it won't work.

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Thanks it's definitely gen 2 unit
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Hi my unit has no mirrorlink on the menu screen . I was told that it can not be activated on this unit .I found a way to get to the service screen on this unit and there is shows Mirrorlink OK . It gives an option for software update to and tells you what the next update is . I will post some pics when I figure out how to load them .
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Hi All. I'm new here. But I'm very interested in this CarPlay. How would I know if the 2016 TDI I just bought has RCD510 GEN 2 or 1?


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I got my Tiguan a couple of days ago. I cannot get AndroidAuto to connect to my Samsung S7 Edge. MirrorLink works but it doesn't have Google Maps - which is what I am after.

When I try to connect via AA the screen in the car goes black for a second and then it goes back to the connection screen saying the device disconnected and that connection failed. On the phone I get endless popups for allowing/denying the connection. I naturally allow them all of them until the car gives up.

I have enabled Developer mode on my phone and I made sure that USB debugging is enabled and that the USB configuration is set to MTP. I have also tried different USB cables (with the USB logo on it!).

I then saw that the Android Auto app is not available in SA. Not sure if I have to have it installed on the phone or what to try next.

Has anyone been able to get AA to work on a Samsung S7?
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GerhardR wrote:I got my Tiguan a couple of days ago. I cannot get AndroidAuto to connect to my Samsung S7 Edge. MirrorLink works but it doesn't have Google Maps - which is what I am after.

When I try to connect via AA the screen in the car goes black for a second and then it goes back to the connection screen saying the device disconnected and that connection failed. On the phone I get endless popups for allowing/denying the connection. I naturally allow them all of them until the car gives up.

I have enabled Developer mode on my phone and I made sure that USB debugging is enabled and that the USB configuration is set to MTP. I have also tried different USB cables (with the USB logo on it!).

I then saw that the Android Auto app is not available in SA. Not sure if I have to have it installed on the phone or what to try next.

Has anyone been able to get AA to work on a Samsung S7?
You need to install the Android Auto app, which you can find on apkmiror.com

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Thanks for the update Awesum! It works!!
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GerhardR wrote:I got my Tiguan a couple of days ago. I cannot get AndroidAuto to connect to my Samsung S7 Edge. MirrorLink works but it doesn't have Google Maps - which is what I am after.

When I try to connect via AA the screen in the car goes black for a second and then it goes back to the connection screen saying the device disconnected and that connection failed. On the phone I get endless popups for allowing/denying the connection. I naturally allow them all of them until the car gives up.

I have enabled Developer mode on my phone and I made sure that USB debugging is enabled and that the USB configuration is set to MTP. I have also tried different USB cables (with the USB logo on it!).

I then saw that the Android Auto app is not available in SA. Not sure if I have to have it installed on the phone or what to try next.

Has anyone been able to get AA to work on a Samsung S7?

I am in the exact same position. Has anybody figured it out yet?
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Yes. See Awesum's post.
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Don't know how I missed the post! Thanks
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Which variant do I download?
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Has anybody used Apple Carplay on the new generation radio's? Like in the new Tiguan or Mk7.5 Golf?
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Neuk wrote:Has anybody used Apple Carplay on the new generation radio's? Like in the new Tiguan or Mk7.5 Golf?
Yes often
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PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:Has anybody used Apple Carplay on the new generation radio's? Like in the new Tiguan or Mk7.5 Golf?
Yes often
Is it any better than on my generation radio?


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Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:Has anybody used Apple Carplay on the new generation radio's? Like in the new Tiguan or Mk7.5 Golf?
Yes often
Is it any better than on my generation radio?


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No idea

Never had it before this
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