I'm going to say there is next to zero chance of a software update adding CarPlay to an existing vehicle.

 

Well this is interesting! Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay to Land Rover SUV | Land Rover Freeport

Land Rover dealer, offering Android Auto and Apple CarPlay retrofits, to Land Rovers. Well I never...

If it works in a Land Rover, it works in a Jaguar.

 

Yeah Cambo! Have you "Contacted (their) team for further details?"

 

Pretty much ten thousand miles between me and them so I don't know how that will work, but someone a bit more local could find it useful...

 

This dealer is in New York State. I have sent them a message requesting if they can do this to a Jaguar (they have a Jaguar dealership).

 

I dont know what happened to this message, but you said:

" The hardware and installation costs of the CarPlay system is going to be considerably cheaper than a retrofit of InControl Apps in a car that has the IAM2.1 infotainment (all F-Types up to 2015MY, and those with the 770W systems up to 2017MY) and with a Jailbroken phone, you can put just about any app up on the screen. It also does not need any programming, just the physical install. The CarPlay unit is $1100 AUD (about $840 USD) and I'd allow 4-5hrs installation time on a convertible. The hardware for the factory InControl Apps costs much more (new) and the installation is much more complicated, with some custom wiring needed and programming with SDD, which only a few people can do, the dealers can't. "

Where would one get the unit you mentioned?

 

Ha, right... Thanks so very much for all of your work on all the projects over the years!
jaguny thanks for contacting them!

 

Well, my message to the Landrover dealer asking if their Jag side can covert a Jag to CarPlay, Android auto, etc. was replied to with just the word "No". I don't like just "no" for an answer. I will try calling the service department to see what gives. I also own a Landrover so I'll find out what gives there on cost, etc. If Cambo was stateside he could reverse engineer it for us from a Rover.

 

Ok, So I haven't read all the posts in this thread, but this what i did to get mirrorlink.

used my reverse cam video connection and add a the mirror link as a source, with a video switch... my audio play via aux 3.5mm jack

basically switch on my reverse camera via my menu and then select aux.... my phones linked via wifi, using mirror link, i have access to everything on my mobile.... i play movies/videos for kid ... on hes way to school .....

 

OP, if that's what you looking for send me a pvt msg.... if you wait for jag to offer this... good luck

 

Which phone do you have? Did you down load the car-mode app from the Galaxy store to your phone. My Note8 references the app but it is not shown in the apps icon listing?

 

Wow, that's really **** poor.

The infotainment in the Land Rovers is the same as the Jags, if they have a solution for Land Rover, they have one for Jaguar too.

Did they really just write back "no" and nothing else? That's no way to do business.

 

If this is what went down, **** Poor is the understatement of the decade. Totally agree!

 

Yes, just "no". I always prefer to speak to people but I sent the message on a Sunday to get the ball rolling, or so I thought. I didn't have an opportunity today, but I will get a call into them and report back. I will ask about the LR4 first, not mention the previous communication, and go from there.

 

And that kind of thing is why I prefer to do things in writing (email, text or whatever) because then I have proof if they try to later backtrack and say that's not what they said or how they meant it and I must have misunderstood what they said. Plus it USUALLY makes them a bit more helpful because they know it's in writing. That response though, I got nothing.Once you get your answer, you might want to mention the previous communication though.

 

Well this went from no to nothing as in no one answering the phone other than an answering machine. I left a voice message this time. So, I called my dealer who is very responsive and they were not aware of anything from JLR on this although he said JLR is working on it. So he tried calling and couldnt get anyone to answer in any department (sales, service, parts). He called me back and he explained at length challenges smaller manufacturers have working out licensing deals due to ongoing subscription costs, but was hopeful JLR was getting closer. If the advertising dealer had an aftermarket solution, he wasn't aware of what it maybe but didn't rule it out. Of course it wouldn't be covered if issues arise.He was going to continue pursuing with other dealer, and would call me back if he received any further info. I reaffirmed my dealers service department is very responsive.

 

Any update?

 

Guys, I have F-Type MY2017 purchased in Germany. Recently, I had a brief discussion with the German dealer about the car. I was complaining about the InControl system (bugs, limited functionality, etc.). He told me that Jaguar planned to release an update for the InControl system (incl. CarPlay support - allegedly) this summer which would be possible to install on MY2017 version.

I have a scheduled service check this summer, thus, I will share an update later on.

 

The dealer that was advertising the carplay never called me back after leaving detailed messages and never called my dealer back after they attempted to call. A live person didn't even answer the phone. I am not sure how they even do business. I would be skeptical that this dealer could do anything for anyone.

 

That link now turns up a Page Not Found Error. Guess it's a no go.