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      05-19-2020, 12:33 PM   #1
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How to get Apple CarPlay

I know BMW recently made apple CarPlay free, but I don't see CarPlay on idrive.
Do I have to go to the dealer to get it installed?
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      05-20-2020, 03:19 AM   #2
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It's only free for MY2019 or later that came with subscription model! You can check requirements here and should be available in the connected drive store.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...-carplay-free/

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      05-20-2020, 01:12 PM   #3
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It's only for MY2019 or later that came with subscription model! You can check requirements here and should be available in the connected drive store.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...-carplay-free/
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      05-24-2020, 04:58 PM   #4
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I know BMW recently made apple CarPlay free, but I don't see CarPlay on idrive.
Do I have to go to the dealer to get it installed?
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      06-25-2020, 12:33 PM   #5
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Just recently purchased a pre owned g30. It says I have s6cp. Does that mean I can download CarPlay?
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      06-25-2020, 02:55 PM   #6
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Check your Connected Drive store
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      06-25-2020, 10:53 PM   #7
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If you can't find CarPlay I'm connected drive store it can be added in 2 minutes if you have ENET cable.
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It's only free for MY2019 or later that came with subscription model! You can check requirements here and should be available in the connected drive store.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...-carplay-free/
I'm confused.

In order to use Carplay you need to have a subscription, which costs money.

So it's free but you have to pay for it?
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I'm confused.

In order to use Carplay you need to have a subscription, which costs money.

So it's free but you have to pay for it?
No, CarPlay is no longer a subscription for MY2019+

It is included for free until 2039 (and it probably won’t work by then anyway).
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