Bye bye Apple CarPlay and Android Auto due to chip shortage?

Loma · 12-20-2021, 04:36 PM

This is ridiculous if it turns to be true:

More restrictions coming out of BMW https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1884564

mlover789 · 12-20-2021, 04:54 PM

Oh wow I had to look up my order locator sheet... I dont see 6p1 option..
Mine shows Code:
ZAX Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility

yousefnjr · 12-20-2021, 06:18 PM

Just got off phone with genius and the guy says he hasn't heard anything about this yet. Mine is still on for week 4 and he says he doesn't see any deletions on it, and he does see 6NS 'enhanced bluetooth' still on there. I looked on my build sheet from the dealer and I don't have 6p1 either, just 6NS and ZAX CarPlay

keeping fingers, toes, and eyes crossed through the holidays here

BMWRacer523 · 12-20-2021, 07:50 PM

doesn't appear to impact G8X - for now.

M_Adaptive · 12-20-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

doesn't appear to impact G8X - for now.

It says on the bottom of the link affected cars and G80, G82 and G83 are on there

BMWRacer523 · 12-20-2021, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Adaptive

It says on the bottom of the link affected cars and G80, G82 and G83 are on there

crap yeah.. that would be ridiculous but nothing will surprise me right now.

moproblems · 12-20-2021, 09:26 PM

Yeah I'm guessing they are removing the wifi and uplink system from the car, wired aa/cp only unfortunately.

ChargerHellcat · 12-20-2021, 09:29 PM

So does that mean all cars in production will be without this feature starting January? I'm scheduled for a week 5 build. That would be a freaking bummer not having Apple car play.

6speedNJ · 12-20-2021, 09:33 PM

If they cut out CarPlay on a $70-100k car… that’s just crazy.

OF Hero · 12-20-2021, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChargerHellcat

So does that mean all cars in production will be without this feature starting January? I'm scheduled for a week 5 build. That would be a freaking bummer not having Apple car play.

I'd like to know this too...mine entered production queue but I know the factory is shut down right now for the holidays...I should be a week 1 completion from what Genius told me.

I also want to know what this 6P1 option is...6NS (enhanced bluetooth) and ZAX (carplay/AA) are the only codes that show up for me on the build sheet.

BardG · 12-21-2021, 09:01 AM

I agree no Apple CarPlay would really suck. In fact it might be a deal breaker for me. That said, is this something that can be retrofitted later at the dealer?

Poochie · 12-21-2021, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BardG

I agree no Apple CarPlay would really suck. In fact it might be a deal breaker for me. That said, is this something that can be retrofitted later at the dealer?

It sounds like two separate hardware pieces are being eliminated; the Apple CarPlay "preparation" means the external antenna, which just plugs into the back of the iDrive hardware to communicate with your phone will be omitted - which could be easily retrofitted.

However, the iDrive controller (touch version) is considered an individual vehicle module in itself, which requires its own programming to able to be retrofitted, that can be costly and a challenge to accomplish successfully.

NightWriter · 12-21-2021, 09:23 AM

The original message/screen shot suggests that the missing module is related to Bluetooth connectivity, so it's possible that CarPlay / Auto would continue to work but only with wired (USB) connections. Not as convenient as BT, but if you're plugging your phone in anyway to charge, it's not as big a deal.

Poochie · 12-21-2021, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NightWriter

The original message/screen shot suggests that the missing module is related to Bluetooth connectivity, so it's possible that CarPlay / Auto would continue to work but only with wired (USB) connections. Not as convenient as BT, but if you're plugging your phone in anyway to charge, it's not as big a deal.

Bluetooth for wireless telephone calls would still work, just not audio streaming via CarPlay..

Basically, the system would operate like BMWs before CarPlay was available, circa 2016 MY.

jimbethesda · 12-21-2021, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NightWriter

The original message/screen shot suggests that the missing module is related to Bluetooth connectivity, so it's possible that CarPlay / Auto would continue to work but only with wired (USB) connections. Not as convenient as BT, but if you're plugging your phone in anyway to charge, it's not as big a deal.

Currently, the cars do not support wired CarPlay. Only wireless. My car drops CarPlay sometimes so I asked about using it wired, and was told the car doesn't support it.

6speedNJ · 12-21-2021, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbethesda

Currently, the cars do not support wired CarPlay. Only wireless. My car drops CarPlay sometimes so I asked about using it wired, and was told the car doesn't support it.

WHAT? How can that be? If you plug it into the usb port in the armrest, it wont work?

jimbethesda · 12-21-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BenjamminNJ

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Originally Posted by jimbethesda

Currently, the cars do not support wired CarPlay. Only wireless. My car drops CarPlay sometimes so I asked about using it wired, and was told the car doesn't support it.

WHAT? How can that be? If you plug it into the usb port in the armrest, it wont work?

It just be. No, it doesn't work. Bummer even if you have wireless CarPlay as it's not reliable. Drops every time for me in one spot near my house and sometimes other places, must be interference. BMW says it's an Apple issue, Apple says "??". I asked about a wired backup, and BMW says the car doesn't have it. Tried plugging it in anyways, and nothing.

jimbethesda · 12-21-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BenjamminNJ

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Originally Posted by jimbethesda

Currently, the cars do not support wired CarPlay. Only wireless. My car drops CarPlay sometimes so I asked about using it wired, and was told the car doesn't support it.

WHAT? How can that be? If you plug it into the usb port in the armrest, it wont work?

To be clear, I "think" you can still play music from your IPhone if wired, but definitely no CarPlay.

6speedNJ · 12-21-2021, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbethesda

To be clear, I "think" you can still play music from your IPhone if wired, but definitely no CarPlay.

Wow. That's wild. Technology going backwards, while price goes upwards.

aimetti · 12-21-2021, 07:18 PM

No CarPlay may sway me. As trivial as it may be I need it.

Waterbelly · 12-21-2021, 08:31 PM

$100k 3 series that can't include a basic option on a Chevy Spark. I understand supply chains and constraints, but c'mon.

W288SH · 12-21-2021, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Loma

This is ridiculous if it turns to be true:

More restrictions coming out of BMW https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1884564

Has this been confirmed?

12-20-2021, 04:36 PM	#1
Loma Second Lieutenant 398 Rep 267 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	Bye bye Apple CarPlay and Android Auto due to chip shortage? This is ridiculous if it turns to be true: More restrictions coming out of BMW https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1884564 __________________ Brooklyn Grey M3CX
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mlover789 First Lieutenant 262 Rep 328 Posts Drives: IG: m3npae - M3C G80 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Oh wow I had to look up my order locator sheet... I dont see 6p1 option.. Mine shows Code: ZAX Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility
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yousefnjr salty cowboys fan 6226 Rep 3,434 Posts Drives: ‘06 Z4MR, ‘20 X7, ‘22 M4x Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Just got off phone with genius and the guy says he hasn't heard anything about this yet. Mine is still on for week 4 and he says he doesn't see any deletions on it, and he does see 6NS 'enhanced bluetooth' still on there. I looked on my build sheet from the dealer and I don't have 6p1 either, just 6NS and ZAX CarPlay keeping fingers, toes, and eyes crossed through the holidays here __________________ she’s home! '22 M4 Comp xDrive
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moproblems Beware of cheap bait! 712 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2021 M4 Isle of Man Green Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: SW MI iTrader: (0)	Yeah I'm guessing they are removing the wifi and uplink system from the car, wired aa/cp only unfortunately.
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ChargerHellcat Captain 961 Rep 779 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Comp Xdrive FDG Join Date: May 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	So does that mean all cars in production will be without this feature starting January? I'm scheduled for a week 5 build. That would be a freaking bummer not having Apple car play. __________________ 2022 M3 Xdrive Frozen Dark Grey - 4/27. 2016 Charger Hellcat - 908 RWHP & 988 WTQ 9.9@ 140 - 2012 - Charger SRT 392 - Sold 2009 - Charger SRT 6.1 - Sold
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BardG Lieutenant 213 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2019 M550xi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Edmonton, Alberta iTrader: (0)	I agree no Apple CarPlay would really suck. In fact it might be a deal breaker for me. That said, is this something that can be retrofitted later at the dealer?
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NightWriter Colonel 4844 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Pure Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	The original message/screen shot suggests that the missing module is related to Bluetooth connectivity, so it's possible that CarPlay / Auto would continue to work but only with wired (USB) connections. Not as convenient as BT, but if you're plugging your phone in anyway to charge, it's not as big a deal. __________________
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Waterbelly Second Lieutenant 177 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Comp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	$100k 3 series that can't include a basic option on a Chevy Spark. I understand supply chains and constraints, but c'mon.
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