All the same it appears!So just over a year later, and my unit is dead.
Doesn't recognise anything's connected to it at all, and the seller is proving no help so I'm going to have to cut my losses.
It wasnt instant, it was a build up from it not recognising a phone was connected for a few mintes, to getting longer and longer until eventually nothing.
On the up, guess this means I can order a new wireless version. In terms of sellers of these, is there a clear better seller/brand yet or are they all much the same? I'll be getting the 3G+ version fyi
Did you get this working in the end ? I've got a NZ Jap import too and don't want to waste my money if it doesn't work.Hi - I have installed same unit - connected it correctly (I assume because screen gets power and everything works like it did - plus phone charges when plugged in) - however, I can't get the Carplay to show up when holding Nav (have tried for 3 seconds and longer). I have gone into media and I have Aux 1 and Aux 2 available - have tried both and then held Nav once in Aux 1 or Aux 2 - and still no Carplay. Any ideas anyone?
I just imported my car (Audi A5 2011) from Japan (I am in NZ) and when I click and hold Nav - it says Initialising Navigation (as it won't work here as it isn't set up for NZ) - but does that matter? I would have thought not - it is just the Nav button you are pushing - nothing to do with the Nav screen itself?
Did you hook up the connectors behind the AC panel, it is not in the instruction bookletD
Did you get this working in the end ? I've got a NZ Jap import too and don't want to waste my money if it doesn't work.
Hi GrangeyStill need to have a play with the unit in the car, but early signs surprise me as it doesn't seem to hack the MMI but it might be too early to confirm.
nope never had that issue with mine palHi Grangey
With continued use did you notice any issues with the OEM MMI being controlled behind the scenes?
I have head that some of these modules do have that issue, and it is possible to end up accidentally starting a navigation route in the background. If this happens NAV turns etc end up being displayed on the dash MFD.
I'd be very interested to know if your CarPlay module did control the MMI in the backtround but without any major issues, or if it did not control it at all while CarPlay was active.
My concern is inadvertantly making changes and controlling things unintentionally.
Thanks in advance!
Could you PM with the actual box you used. I've done the search as per the spam post, but two years on I'm not sure I'm finding the same device. Thanks heaps.nope never had that issue with mine pal
i received mine from ali express yesterday, took about 10 min to fit and is fantastic, I'm really impressed with it. good luck on the installHi
All just thought i would share i am getting a kit that allows you to retrofit an aftermarket carplay kit to a 3G MMI high/+ system without compromising the OEM system in my 2012 sportback A5
It's accessed via the navigation button, press and hold for three seconds to activate the carplay screen
This is something i have been looking for for ages, i hope it works, the kit is getting delivered today and if I can get pawn the kids onto the grandparents this weekend i'm hoping to get it installed
Installation pictures and video will follow if you want to follow the thread
Hey, i’m back. Have just bought a 2013 A5 and this one actually has AMI so i am looking to revisit Carplay. Just wondering have you tried another solution for your A5?So just over a year later, and my unit is dead.
Doesn't recognise anything's connected to it at all, and the seller is proving no help so I'm going to have to cut my losses.
It wasnt instant, it was a build up from it not recognising a phone was connected for a few mintes, to getting longer and longer until eventually nothing.
On the up, guess this means I can order a new wireless version. In terms of sellers of these, is there a clear better seller/brand yet or are they all much the same? I'll be getting the 3G+ version fyi
Anyone with similar issues ? That would be a deal breaker for me.I have just installed the Unique Auto Carplay/Android Auto kit today, specifically for Android Auto use. I also fitted the rear view camera to my 2011 A5. To be honest it was rather straight forward. The hardest part was getting the boot liner trim off to install the camera!
The system worked first time, but I am rather disappointed with the resolution. It's very blocky and poor quality. Compared to the Audi Multimedia interface screen, this is 1980's! View attachment 177237 View attachment 177238 View attachment 177239