I’ve had this issue on several Toyota rentals. I haven’t been able to figure it out. In your iPhone, you will need to go to your settings. Screen time -> content and privacy restrictions -> allowed apps -> CarPlay is turned on.

Go to general settings -> CarPlay and see if it connects again. These days, I’ve been renting vehicles with wireless CarPlay.

 

Damn. Toyota loves to throw the blame on Apple every time too lol. Thanks for the tip, unfortunately did not fix it

 

Make sure your phone has CP and Siri turned on...

My guess is that you tapped on "No" last time when CP dialog popped up, so car turned it off. It happened to me a few years ago. If this is the case, go into settings and turn CP back on:

Next time you connect your phone you should see it as an option on Menu screen:

 

Make sure your phone has CP and Siri turned on...

My guess is that you tapped on "No" last time when CP dialog popped up, so car turned it off. It happened to me a few years ago. If this is the case, go into settings and turn CP back on:

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Next time you connect your phone you should see it as an option on Menu screen:

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Thanks for sharing.

Even this is activated, the engine system still blocks for some reason. Not sure why it would work previously, but it didn’t work still.

Could be both sides not working.

edit : entune not engine

 

Yeah i’ve tried OEM and aftermarket cables, has to be something with the car itself. I’ve had friends and family all try connecting their iPhones with various cables and all give the same “unrecognized” error.

 

Did you confirm CarPlay is enabled in setup?

Also, have you ever updated it?

What year is your Corolla and what head unit?

 

For real. Also I'm assuming since the usb is not recognizing any devices… a wireless car play adapter would also probably not work.

 

 

Says active subscription required, went on toyota’s website to check for an update and it says none available for 2019 Hatchback.

 

At least it should show version installed... And shouldn't need a subscription, it should update wirelessly. I will confirm on my way home this afternoon on my '19. Worst case scenario is for you to download the latest file from Toyota US site and install via USB, or if still under warranty, dealer can also update it for free for you...

 

Maybe try cleaning the Radio's USB port by blowing it out with a can of compressed air. Amazon has many USB cleaning tools.

 

Curious if the cable makes a difference

 

Bumping this. Anyone ever find a solution? My Apple CarPlay is doing the same thing. I’ll go through the steps in this thread.
I did change wires a few times, and the phone still charges when plugged in, it just doesn’t register CarPlay

 

Did you find a resolution? I’m having same problem and can’t find the fix. Toyota wants $250 to look at it. I’ve done all the phone suggestions and rebooted Entune still nothing. CarPlay USB charges my phone but does not connect to CarPlay
So frustrating

 

I’ve had this issue before.

You’ll need to go into your settings for your iPhone. Delete the CarPlay relationship with your vehicle.

Go to settings->screen time->content and privacy restrictions->allowed apps ->CarPlay (toggle off-> on)-> exit

Go to your head unit and delete the Bluetooth relationship. Create a new Bluetooth connection. If it’s accepted, then CarPlay should pop up on your iPhone.

If it doesn’t work, then repeat the above for your iPhone. Before you start the new Bluetooth relationship, go to settings -> general -> CarPlay. It should show up here for your car.

 

I’ve had this issue before.

You’ll need to go into your settings for your iPhone. Delete the CarPlay relationship with your vehicle.

Go to settings->screen time->content and privacy restrictions->allowed apps ->CarPlay (toggle off-> on)-> exit

Go to your head unit and delete the Bluetooth relationship. Create a new Bluetooth connection. If it’s accepted, then CarPlay should pop up on your iPhone.

If it doesn’t work, then repeat the above for your iPhone. Before you start the new Bluetooth relationship, go to settings -> general -> CarPlay. It should show up here for your car.

you just saved me a few hundred dollars as I was considering buying a new head unit. Thank you!!!!

 

guess I spoke too soon. Now every time I get in my car I need to perform those steps 🙁

 

Sorry to hear this. Entune is pretty dumb. Gracenote isn’t any better.

 

Would the dealer be able to fix it or should I consider the third party unit?

 

Wireless or wired connection to apple car play?

 

Is it a gracenote or a entune unit? The apple fix should have improved the connection. I’m not sure as to why you’d need to restore the connection everytime you exit the vehicle.

Before spending coin on a new head unit, I’d search the inter webs to see if someone found a solution. As annoying as it is, it’s worth a shot.

 

It’s etune and wired

 

Have you tried a different cable yet?

 

Yea they are all Amazon cables but this is my third. Is there a difference between official cables?

 

I don’t believe it makes a difference in cables. It has been mentioned to try using a different cable. Is it USB A or USB C?

 

It’s the recent iPhone charger. I believe the absolute newest iPhones went to c so whatever the charger is called for the iPhone 13

 

I see.

Found this, 2020 Corolla Sedan SE CVT Apple CarPlay Issues? and look at post 8. Your corolla entune software might need updating. Hope it helps. Post 8 contains a pdf outlining the software version.

 

Active subscription required ugh. I guess I’ll buy one later and update. I’ll post any updates Ty

 

I guess the aftermarket will make more monetary sense? Hope you can resolve it.