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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2017, 08:05:39 am »
Very interesting.   Might just put off hacking mine using the USB stick patch linked to elsewhere!

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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2017, 09:58:15 pm »
Hmm. I'm picking up.a 2014 SportNav at the weekend. Will mine be able to upgrade? How do i know if I have Mazda Connect?

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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2017, 09:34:27 am »
Interesting, but that's an American article; Mazda Europe tend to do things a bit differently. The same article also lists the base 2017 Sport model as having the 2.5L petrol standard with 6 speed auto at a list price just under $25k...  ::)

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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2017, 03:40:09 pm »
Anyone picked up any more news/rumours on this on the UK?

If I was to hack mine with the unofficial version would that matter if the official version got released?

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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2018, 04:42:12 pm »
Well it's now been released.  You can get your local dealer to fit it for you - at a significant price (I've seen £350 suggested).  Or it's possible to do yourself if you buy the parts.  Details are here:

https://mazda3revolution.com/forums/2014-2018-mazda-3-skyactiv-audio-electronics/230249-genuine-carplay-android-auto-all-here-now.html#post2405671
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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2018, 06:02:13 pm »
its £110 on mazda accs site(with out fitting) its a plug in module
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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2018, 08:12:32 pm »
Unfortunately as well as the module, there are some cables needed adding another £77, giving a total of £188.

https://www.mazda.co.uk/buying-owning/accessories/mazda-cx-5/2015-01/infotainment/TK78669U0C/

Then there is fitting which includes an upgrade to v70 version of software.

In Spain the same set of items is only 170 euros.

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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2018, 10:45:32 pm »
crazy money for something other car companies offer as std
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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2018, 09:19:42 pm »
I was quoted £350 to supply and fit to my 2018 Mazda 6 last week. I won’t be taking that offer up. Apparently they upgrade the USB port(s) as well to charge at 2.1amps to support devices with larger batteries (don’t know if that’s one or both though). This should charge an iPad whereas the standard port won’t.

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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2018, 02:08:33 pm »
I was quoted £350 to supply and fit to my 2018 Mazda 6 last week. I won’t be taking that offer up. Apparently they upgrade the USB port(s) as well to charge at 2.1amps to support devices with larger batteries (don’t know if that’s one or both though). This should charge an iPad whereas the standard port won’t.

The £350 price covers updating the firmware to v70, the new USB ports, new cables, and the fitting.  As part of this, the main (#1) USB port charges at 2.1A yes - useful as the standard port barely charges my iPhone 6S currently.  I'm sure the newer and large phones would struggle even more.

I decided to go for it and ordered the parts last weekend.  They're already in stock so I need to go and collect them.  When time allows, I'll fit them myself.  Will update here in due course.
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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2018, 07:01:49 pm »
I just use a 3.1A 12V socket in the front. 

I’m not saying I wouldn’t have the CarPlay though.  I can’t help but think it will be free on new cars soon.
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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2018, 07:53:54 pm »
Upgraded the firmware this morning and then did the fitting this afternoon.  All works rather well.



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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2018, 12:55:21 am »
Upgraded the firmware this morning and then did the fitting this afternoon.  All works rather well.

Do you mind me asking what it all cost to do yourself?
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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2018, 10:42:20 am »
Upgraded the firmware this morning and then did the fitting this afternoon.  All works rather well.

Do you mind me asking what it all cost to do yourself?

£187.80 from my local dealer.  Oh I bought some sponge tape from Amazon as well.  The parts come with zip ties so you don't need to get those.
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Re: Mazda to Add Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Capability
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