CarPlay not working after iOS update, how to fix - AppleToolBox (2023)

Is your CarPlay not working after you recently updated your iPhone?

What is difficult when it comes to troubleshooting CarPlay is dealing with the various systems in the car other than your iPhone. If none of the tips in this article work, there is likely a problem with your vehicle's infotainment system.

There should be someone you can contact at the vehicle manufacturer. The best advice I can give you is to make sure your vehicle has the latest firmware installed. Your car manual may also contain useful information.

Watch this video about CarPlay not working or read the text below

Follow these quick tips to get CarPlay working again

• In your iPhone's CarPlay settings, enable Allow CarPlay while locked
• Reset the infotainment system
• Make sure Siri is on or turn "Hey Siri" off and on
• Try a different USB port or cable (or both)
• Disable all screen time restrictions on your iPhone
• Make sure WiFi and Bluetooth are enabled in Settings > WiFi & settings > Bluetooth
• Turn Bluetooth off and on, or turn Bluetooth off completely when in the vehicle
• Delete old Bluetooth connections that are no longer used
• Remove all vehicles from the CarPlay settings that you no longer use or need
• Make sure your iPhone has the latest version of iOS installed
• Make sure your CarPlay stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Consult your car manual for more information.

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Make sure to allow CarPlay when blocked

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Reset and update your vehicle's infotainment system

The best place to start with technical issues is to restart your devices. The same applies here. If you have problems with CarPlay, turn off your car and restart it.

And it's a good idea to go on andReset your iPhonewhat's more. Every system is different, so turning the vehicle on and off may or may not fully reset the system.

Many simply fall asleep when you turn off the car. See if you can find information on how to hard reset the infotainment system in your vehicle manual.

Set up CarPlay again

CarPlay-Problema con iOS 13

With iOS 13, Apple has simplified the CarPlay dashboard.

The iOS 13 Dashboard makes it easy to track maps, audio controls, and Siri Suggestions. Plus, you can now use the CarPlay dashboard to control HomeKit accessories like garage door openers.

Problems with Kenwood car audio systems?

If you own a Kenwood CarPlay device and just updated to iOS 13, check out Kenwood's guide on this issue via this latest tweet.

If you are using another brand, please refer to the specific communication for that brand. You can check their website or Twitter account for the latest iOS 13 updates.

Try different USB cables and ports

iPhones have always been picky about third-party cables. Try connecting it to the car with the cable that came with the iPhone.

If you're already using one of Apple's original cables, it's worth trying a few different ones to see if there are any issues.

Some cars have multiple CarPlay-compatible USB ports.

If the port you used earlier doesn't work, try connecting to other USB ports if they are available.

Make sure CarPlay is turned on and not blocked

Every vehicle handles CarPlay differently. In some vehicles, the feature must be activated before you can use it. Even so, some tricky issues arise.

For example, when you connect an iPhone to the USB port, some vehicles do not allow CarPlay activation. The iPhone had to be connected.

The lesson here is to check your vehicle manual to see if you need to enable CarPlay. Also, it can take a while to get CarPlay working if you're having trouble.

Check screen time and CarPlay restrictions

If you use Restrictions on your iPhone, you may have accidentally turned off CarPlay.

Sign in on your iPhoneSettings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Appsthe previous iOS,General > Restrictionsand then enter your password.

Scroll until you find CarPlay and adjust the settings to allow CarPlay.

Alternatively, you can temporarily disable Screen Time by going toSettings > Screen time > Turn off screen time.

Bluetooth problem with CarPlay and your iPhone

I know it's a recurring theme, but every vehicle seems to have different quirks when it comes to CarPlay.

Using a Bluetooth connection and CarPlay is another example. Some vehicles handle both connections with ease, but others don't.

If you're having trouble connecting to CarPlay, remove the Bluetooth connection between your iPhone and the vehicle. Reboot your iPhone and try using CarPlay again.

Another thing you can try is to remove all connections to another vehicle. Check your Bluetooth settings to see if you still have old connections.

Go toAjustes > General > CarPlayto see if you have other CarPlay connections with another vehicle. Try removing them to see if that resolves the issue.

It's also worth trying removing and reconnecting your current vehicle here.

How to fix night mode for maps

By default, the Maps app uses dark mode at night. But sometimes it just won't wake up and it can be blinding to use normal mode at night.

Sometimes this problem can be fixed by starting navigation to any location. Dark mode starts as soon as the app switches to browsing.

If you cancel browsing, dark mode should remain.

Another solution is to adjust your vehicle's dimmer. Almost all vehicles have a knob or dial that adjusts the interior lights at night.

Interestingly, CarPlay is tied to the dimmer on some vehicles. Dark mode kicks in on these vehicles as soon as you make the interior a bit darker.

Some vehicles even have separate dash dimmers and additional interior lighting. Again, you may need to play around a bit to find what works for your vehicle.

Spotify doesn't work with CarPlay

Some people find that Spotify stopped working with CarPlay after updating iOS. The music still plays on Spotify, but opening the Spotify app in CarPlay only shows a black screen.

Trying all the common solutions is a good place to start here. Close and reopen the Spotify app. Disconnect iPhone from the vehicle and try again.

There seems to be a problem with the integration of Waze and Spotify when using CarPlay. Waze is a new addition to CarPlay on iOS.

If you have Waze and Spotify integration enabled in Waze settings, try disabling it. Disabling the integration should fix the Spotify issue in CarPlay.

I hope one of these tips helped resolve any issues you've had getting CarPlay up and running. Let us know in the comments if you found any other useful tips.

CarPlay shows a black screen

Many users, especially the people using the iPhone X series (X, XR, XS), have already seen this problem. The touch functionality works and you can hear the audio line but the screen is black.

This has happened to me from time to time in my car and on my iPhone X.

The best solution seems to be to turn off the car and restart the phone.

This solves the problem for most users.

CarPlay issues with iPhone XS/XR and newer iOS

Lastly, some iPhone XS users are still facing CarPlay issues even after updating to the latest iOS version.

One of our readers pointed out that connecting the phone to a USB charger solves CarPlay problems.

This basically keeps the battery at 100% (fully charged) and mitigates the CarPlay issue. This might be a solution for some of you until Apple fixes this issue.

The only good update coming through iOS seems to fix the old black/black screen issue.

Before the update, many users reported that when opening a third-party app like Google Play Music or NPR One, the screen would go black and they couldn't see any of their playlists.

The only way was to control it through your iPhone. Some people have had success removing the objectionable app like NPR One.

With the current iOS, Apple has fixed many of these problems. If you haven't updated to the latest version of iOS yet, consider doing so.

Let us know in the comments below if you have any questions or suggestions to share.

reader advice

• It worked for me. First, disable CarPlay in Screen time > Privacy & content restrictions > Allowed apps > Disable CarPlay.Restart. Then go back and enable Car Play under Allowed Apps. Reboot again. viola!
• Turn Bluetooth off and on. Easy!
• For me, I had to reset all CarPlay settings to get it to work in my Nissan. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset all settings. Just so you know, this won't delete any of your photos, messages, etc.
• Try resetting your network. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset network settings
• Follow these steps: On your iPhone, go to Settings > CarPlay > My Car > and Forget This Car. Then go to Settings > Wi-Fi > select your car > Forget this network. Go to your car settings and erase your iPhone. On your iPhone, select Settings > CarPlay > Your car. Pair your phone with the car and give permission to connect when your iPhone is locked