[Ian d]

Good morning. Does anybody know if Apple Carplay is available for the incontrol touch system? Or is it only for the pro?

It's just for the Pro only I'm afraid.

 

[Gok]

So, I gave the car in for a software update as it kept crashing when on Bluetooth and became non responsive etc. and I got the car back today after a 'phase 4' update which has full Apple CarPlay and app integrations - Tidal, Google maps, iMessage, the works! Totally chuffed :mrgreen:

 

[bhavicp]

My MY19 didn't come with it included, so I might have to make up some issues with the the ICT and hope they update it :lol:

 

[canajag]

Has anyone else noticed a static crackle / pop sound when listening to a podcast using Android Auto? I use Podcast Republic to listen to a podcast in the car via Android Auto, and the sound happens about once a minute or so (it's not periodic). I checked today by playing the same podcast via bluetooth audio without Android Auto, and the crackle was gone.

 

[TheThane]

Hello today i just got car back from maintenance with 19A update (after my dealer brick the system and receiving direct assistance from jaguar!! :lol: :twisted:

). I have jaguar xe 2016 with pro touch.

But... not apple carplay

I have only two usb without hdmi and sim.

Jaguar said my car can't have it, is it true?

Is it impossible to upgrade to the hdmi to get it?

 

[mdem]

According to this, yes. What JLR have told you is correct.

https://www.ovalnews.com/tag/carplay

I have set up type B fortunately.

 

[eski]

I have done some research about the hardware of the ICTP. I could be very very wrong. Problem is that I want ACP but I do not have HDMI/SIM slot.

What I have understood is that ICTPs IMC (computer in trunk) is almost same with all configurations. If you have TV it then is bit different. All IMCs have same TCU (telematics) etc ports and hardware. ACP works only with USB connection and USB connection is identical to all three media interface configurations. If you have HDMI and/or SIM slot then you have extra APIX2 connection to IMC.

TCU provides the Pro Services, Connect Pro and WiFI accesspoint. If you want ICTP to use wifi to connect internet you can select GSM or WiFi hotstop. For that wifi hotspot to work it uses internal wifi card (which provides the bluetooth) and antennas are behind the screen. As my car is still under warranty and I do not have Pathfinder I have not yet opened panels to check which hardware is there and which is not. I know TCU is not there, but the IMC wifi connection should be but I will check some day. I think for hardware and software wise one could enable use of the internal wifi card to access home and/or phone hotspot and have ICTP to connect Internet and even have SOTA.

As for to have ACP you need to have InControl Apps, but I have not found any special hardware to provide this function. It is not first time that something is just disabled and customer support says it cannot be done, but computers and software do what they are told and if someone at JLR made decision that you must have this from factory then it is configured like that. But it won't say it is impossible. If just one could access IMC directly and change its configuration or if all IMC configuration parameters comes from CCF then it could be easier (maybe).

Sorry for a bit hijacking the thread.

 

[TheThane]

According to this, yes. What JLR have told you is correct.

https://www.ovalnews.com/tag/carplay

I have set up type B fortunately.

Ok

It's a real waste to have such a beautiful screen and not be able to use the Carplay.

Are there any external kit for the jaguar xe?

Searching quickly I found this (http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=529&cat=0&page=1), but it costs a lot and I don't know if the result is worth it ..

 

[fred]

iOS 13 which is releasing this week allows CarPlay to be shown on digital dashboards and HUDs. I guess the new versions of the infotainment will get this at some point. Hopefully this gets enough attention for them to include it on earlier versions too like older Touch Pros.
Getting the full scale map on the digital display and directions on the HUD are some of the only benefits of using the built in sat nav

 

[eski]

I have done little research to add HDMI to car which only has two USB slots. For parts you need new media interface and cable from media interface to media unit.

Media interface: C2D42799
Cable: T4N20692

I bet you need to have CCF change and as my car is MY18 and I have not yet seen someone to make CCF change to MY18 and newer cars. Cheap chinese modules tell that they can do CCF change, but I do not want to take chance and brick my car.

 

[bb_sam]

Hi i'm new to the forum (was on the XF forum but my car got written off by the driver behind me on the M4 last year...)

I have an MY2017 XE portfolio with the InControl App but on a normal screen, not the wide screen. Will I be able to upgrade this setup to Apple CarPlay? My wife has it in her Mini and it's amazing I really regret not having it. Asking particularly because i'm having a problem with Spotify/InControl App, which will be another post now.

If I am able to get it does anyone know the cost?

Have pretty much answered my own questions having now had time to go through all 27 pages. Still not sure though whether there's a technical barrier to making it available on the 8" screen or just the current position doesn't allow.

Not sure if you were able to answer this question definitively? There appears to be an even newer update to the ICTP -- version 19B -- which is now available for download over the air and/or at the dealership. I also have an ICTP with the required ports to install the Smartphone Pack but I have the smaller 8.5" screen. With this latest 19B update, it still isn't clear to me whether the smaller screens would work or not????

 

[TheThane]

According to this, yes. What JLR have told you is correct.

https://www.ovalnews.com/tag/carplay

I have set up type B fortunately.

For those without an HDMI port, the "COMPLIMENTARY INCONTROL UPGRADE" is not compatible right?

https://www.jaguar.com/owners_international/software-update/incontrol-upgrade.html

 

[Stephen]

The website you linked only says that "to benefit from the Smartphone Pack, your car will need to have a 10.2" Touchscreen and a connected USB port."

There is no reference to the need for an HDMI port.

 

[PhilB]

The website you linked only says that "to benefit from the Smartphone Pack, your car will need to have a 10.2" Touchscreen and a connected USB port."

There is no reference to the need for an HDMI port.

Have to agree with Stephen.
An HDMI port was something that appeared on some models for a while but has nothing to do with Carplay/Android Auto.
You can only get the free updgrade to enable these if you have the PRO system with the 10" touchscreen.
As far as I know, all XE's have at least one USB port which is needed to connect your phone for Carplay etc.

 

[TheThane]

The website you linked only says that "to benefit from the Smartphone Pack, your car will need to have a 10.2" Touchscreen and a connected USB port."

There is no reference to the need for an HDMI port.

Have to agree with Stephen.
An HDMI port was something that appeared on some models for a while but has nothing to do with Carplay/Android Auto.
You can only get the free updgrade to enable these if you have the PRO system with the 10" touchscreen.
As far as I know, all XE's have at least one USB port which is needed to connect your phone for Carplay etc.

Ok but i have the setup "A" (no sim card).
They just upgraded to the 19C version and didn't let them activate the smartphone pack.

Is there a hardware upgrade? Or is setup "A" really unlucky?

 

[loh_meow]

Actually, you do need a certain media panel in order to qualify for AirPlay or Android Auto.

I have type A on mine even though I opted for the 825W option and I've been told by the dealer that there's no way to upgrade, even if I'm willing to pay.

The pic above was referenced from https://www.ovalnews.com/tag/incontrol-touch-pro/page/2

 

[eski]

Is there a hardware upgrade? Or is setup "A" really unlucky?

There is an unofficial hardware upgrade. Check the thread what is required it to be done.

 

[Thorn]

I've got it, but I don't know what to do with it.

 

[Duskadder]

For those without the "Pro" package it is possible to get Apple CarPlay running on the standard ICT. I paid for an aftermarket module that sits behind the touch screen and provides the functionality without interrupting any of the standard Jaguar functions. To launch CarPlay (or Android auto) you just press and hold the Home button on the ICT. CarPlay operates via touch screen as it should, no additional buttons or jog wheels are required. I had it running on my 2017 XE R-Sport successfully with no issues. As I've now upgraded the XE I have this CarPlay system available for anyone that's interested. Just PM me if your'e interested.

 

[Groningen]

I want it.... PM sent
Is it a usb dongle which you managed to connect to the head unit?