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Old Jun 6, 2026 | 09:27 AM
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Ok so I have reset the Head unit to Factory and still half the time Car Play doesn't come up on any device just says Device Mirroring.

Anyone have a permanent solution as it is annoying

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Old Jun 6, 2026 | 09:33 AM
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Could be a phone pairing issue. Make sure the phone operating system and apps are up to date. Then delete the phone and then add it back.

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I have tried that multiple times and have all the latest software
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Try a different high quality cable with good strain relief?
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I am technical and have tried that as well
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When you ask for help, it is useful to state what you have already tried...
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Also, a little more detail would be helpful. Where is this "Device Mirroring" notice appearing? Does it replace the "Projection" icon on the infotainment screen after you plug in the cord; does it appear as a full infotainment screen notification, or does it show up on your phone? A photo might help.

Why did you do a factory reset? Had it been working fine from when ever you purchased the car and all of a sudden this issue appeared and you did a factory reset for that purpose?

Since you say you are technical, we presume that you are using official Apple charging cords for troubleshooting since non-Apple cords have proven to be a problem with many of the C7 CarPlay issues?
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Are you using the USB plug in the center armrest, or the one in the hidden compartment? Maybe try the other one.

Also, I’ve had mixed results with a wireless adapter. It worked about 50% of the time. Switched to a different wireless adapter, and now it works 100%.

Good luck!
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On my iPhone 16 with the latest software update, CarPlay has been very funky, I just deal with it.
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Use a new cable and restart the phone. I do mean a new cable, not another one you have lying around in a drawer.

Use the USB port in the armrest.
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Originally Posted by rileyhBat
Are you using the USB plug in the center armrest, or the one in the hidden compartment? Maybe try the other one.

Also, I’ve had mixed results with a wireless adapter. It worked about 50% of the time. Switched to a different wireless adapter, and now it works 100%.

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can you say which one you have that works 100%?
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Originally Posted by Wmpjr
can you say which one you have that works 100%?
Works 100% for me, plugged into the USB in the hidden compartment:
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I tried two others from Amazon; one didn’t work at all, the other about 50% of the time.

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