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So from build week 22 (These models have arrived locally in August) all VW's fitted with the Composition Media (That now has a 6.5" display in the Golf and 6.3" on other models) or Discover Pro (8" as previous) now has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard..

Friend of mine is trying to get it to work with no luck, asking VW is like asking a Admin Clerk to do a heart transplant.. so we are thinking VWSA does not know about this and is either not doing PDI properly or his radio needs replacement/firmware..

So anyone want to try and see if it works? Plug your phone into the USB port and it should work.. before that on your Apple device go to Settings > General > CarPlay... not sure of Android..

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Thanks leclue! Will be nice if we can finally get it to work
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Le Clueless - The Tiguan we ordered for my wife has Composition Media but I am not sure of when it landed here or was made.
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So what happens to mirrorlink ?

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App connect replaces mirrorlink. I'm not sure if a firmware update will upgrade the radios with mirrorlink to APP connect.

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Awesum wrote:App connect replaces mirrorlink. I'm not sure if a firmware update will upgrade the radios with mirrorlink to APP connect.

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Mirror link is still there, and no.. These are brand new radios with new modules, a firmware update won't give you App Connect.
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Le Clue wrote:
Awesum wrote:App connect replaces mirrorlink. I'm not sure if a firmware update will upgrade the radios with mirrorlink to APP connect.

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Mirror link is still there, and no.. These are brand new radios with new modules, a firmware update won't give you App Connect.
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I have the MIB II unit which only has Mirror link (not working). App connect supports carplay and mirrorlink.

There should be a firmware update next month for these units.
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Awesum wrote:
Le Clue wrote:
Awesum wrote:App connect replaces mirrorlink. I'm not sure if a firmware update will upgrade the radios with mirrorlink to APP connect.

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Mirror link is still there, and no.. These are brand new radios with new modules, a firmware update won't give you App Connect.
Source?
I have the MIB II unit which only has Mirror link (not working). App connect supports carplay and mirrorlink.

There should be a firmware update next month for these units.
My MIB 2 unit doesnt even show mirror link option. Do you know where one can find the firmware update besides going to the dealer?
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You should see app connect when you press the menu button.
Thus far only dealers can do firmware. They updated mine about a month ago.
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Mines needs some disk from some place still waiting 4 weeks for a update

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Awesum wrote:You should see app connect when you press the menu button.
Thus far only dealers can do firmware. They updated mine about a month ago.
Which dealer did you go to? Mine hasnt the slightest clue (East Rand VW)
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Tai wrote:
Awesum wrote:You should see app connect when you press the menu button.
Thus far only dealers can do firmware. They updated mine about a month ago.
Which dealer did you go to? Mine hasnt the slightest clue (East Rand VW)
Yep both Benoni citi and bruma don't have a idea , or time frame

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And who has this?

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Only available on the new discover pro satnav units.

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Noob q, LC do you have it in your 5?
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Le Clue wrote:So from build week 22 (These models have arrived locally in August) all VW's fitted with the Composition Media (That now has a 6.5" display in the Golf and 6.3" on other models) or Discover Pro (8" as previous) now has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard..

Friend of mine is trying to get it to work with no luck, asking VW is like asking a Admin Clerk to do a heart transplant.. so we are thinking VWSA does not know about this and is either not doing PDI properly or his radio needs replacement/firmware..

So anyone want to try and see if it works? Plug your phone into the USB port and it should work.. before that on your Apple device go to Settings > General > CarPlay... not sure of Android..
"Android Auto is currently available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States." - https://www.android.com/auto/

I don't have any menu options in my car for this. What else is available apart from Google Maps and Google Play Music? I guess once Auto is available in SA, I'll ask about firmware.
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Le Clue wrote:I wish Image
I need something like this!!
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Picked up my wife's new Tiguan this morning and it was made in build week 23 so it has the Gen II RCD510 with Composition Media. I haven't had time to play around but did see that it needs an activation code so will chat to Morne about it. The standard setup is pretty good though, integrates via Bluetooth to my wife's phone with ease and is easy to use.
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Neuk wrote:Picked up my wife's new Tiguan this morning and it was made in build week 23 so it has the Gen II RCD510 with Composition Media. I haven't had time to play around but did see that it needs an activation code so will chat to Morne about it. The standard setup is pretty good though, integrates via Bluetooth to my wife's phone with ease and is easy to use.
The radio in my wife's new Tiguan has a Car Connect option, I think it was called, but it requires an activation code. Does this sound right?
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Yip, Unfortunately VW doesn't have a clue what that means.
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Awesum wrote:Yip, Unfortunately VW doesn't have a clue what that means.
VWSA? I'll see what I can figure out, Apple CarPlay looks great.
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It boggles my mind... the functionality is there..give it to the people. Even with PDI's so much more features can be activated by simply ticking a box.. but alas we are dealing with VWSA.
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