How to update CarPlay CarLinkit 2.0 dongle to the latest firmware
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In this video, we update CarLinkit 2.0 dongle gadget to its newest Jan 2020.01.22.2233 firmware (there is a newer firmware at the time of this video going live 2020.06.17.0549 with improvements).
The process is really simple and takes only a few minutes. The update will address any issues users have encountered and shared with the CarLinkint 2.0 team, so if you still experience any issues, let them know about it so they can fix it for you and anyone else experiencing the same problem.
Please check my other videos on the CarLinkit 2.0 wireless Apple CarPlay dongle itself. This video just explores the update and how to apply it.
Make sure the dongle is connected and has power and is running CarPlay already on your display
Use the same iPhone that's transmitting wireless CarLinkit 2.0 to the dongle
Open Safari on this iPhone and enter the URL 192.168.50.2 or use the QR code that is in the manual and press Go
Wait for the page to load, it should be pretty instant as you are connecting locally
The page will display if your dongle has an update available.
Note the update version number under the title.
Select the Update Now button to proceed with the update.
Do not switch off your car, do not disconnect the dongle, do not turn off your iPhone or navigate away from the Safari page during this update.
The update should take less than a minute.
As soon as the update has finished it will hold on 100% and say Upgrade Successful. At this point, your dongle should reboot and load you back into CarPlay.
If you get the same large display as I did in this video, simply retry again and it should be back to normal.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:10 - Intro
0:37 - Scanning QR code to get to the update screen
1:23 - Checking latest update notes and release date
1:39 - Applying the update
2:46 - Reboot and testing the update
3:12 - Recheck for updates
3:36 - Check common parking bug for any improvements
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Latest update is 24.8.21. Worked very well per your advice. Thanks
Hi all, just a quick mention that I upgraded from 6.16 to 7.17 firmware and the update went all ok. The reverse parking bug seems fixed and a lot more stable now. 😀
Well... the update bricked my carlinkit 2.0 lovely firmware updates
😞 oh no!
@@CarPlayLife Thankfully I was able to flash it with previous firmware and it seems to work again. Although it is crashing and it seems 'laggy' to me. I've never used carplay wired before but I presume it's not laggy... Wondering if I need to update the firmware, thinking the first time I tried updating my phone probably crapped out while downloading.
I have this and it works wonderfully except when I talk on the phone through the car while it is connected to CarPlay, everyone comments that they can not hear me, like I am talking through a long pipe. I unplug it and it goes back to normal.
This sounds like your vehicle systems and its microphones is interfering with your dongle/iPhone setup. Maybe check that bluetooth handsfree is disabled on the system. Maybe that might help.
Could you do a long term review of carlinkit 2.0? Is it working like the first day or negative things about it. Thx for the videos!
Thanks. I’ll consider doing such a video after I’ve had some good time with it. So far it’s been behaving as much as it had been since day one. The trick is: if it works for you without problems, don’t update it.
Thanks, good vid. You migh want to turn up the volume while recording though.
Thanks. Yes I’ve had that mentioned a few times. Hopefully the past few videos have had better volume. 🤞🏻
The irony how about just turning the volume up on your speakers....
Recently bought this v2.0 after your last review. It seems there is a july 1st update available! The reverse-parking isn’t occuring with Pioneer unit, so I hope they will adress this issue for you and other users.
Running the 6.16 update seems to improve things. I head 7.17 update is bricking dongles though so I’m worried to update mine to the July update. 🙃
CarPlay Life I believe they resolved the bricking after updating. It was in the description when I checked for the update! ‘Resolved update flaw/brick’, something like that. :-)
Hey I’m using the link and it doesn’t open!!
Hi, Really nice video and information. Any ideas how I can update the carlinkit cpc200-u2w-plus unit? Both QR and manual input of the IP address gets me nowhere, its like that webpage no longer exists. Reason I wanna upgrade is because, the iPhone 12 PRO MAX no longer connects to the carlinkit inside my car (Skoda Octavia 2016). It is stalled at the red menu, where my Iphone is in the list, but next step is like aborted. Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks.
Thanks 😊
The IP web address is connecting locally to the dongle. Then it will try to connect to their servers to check for any available update. If you’re not even seeing the local page, that must mean something wrong with your connection to the dongle. Likely if you are not seeing anything come up on the CarPlay display.
If you are doing this via the AC wall method, then if there is no WiFi address coming up, that also might mean the dongle is faulty and it’s the booting up to allow WiFi to enable and for you to connect to it.
You might want to reach out to their technical support team, for further help.
My carlinkit 2.0 stays flashing green, is this normal?
Yes that sounds normal. It use to glow but in newer updates it flashes now i think.
When I scan the QR code or enter the numbers, nothing happens. It takes me to a page that says "Safari could not open the page because the server stopped responding."
Like the server is down or you have no net connection. Try again on a different day or you can try the hardware method of flashing the files instead. Remember only to update if you really need to.
@@CarPlayLife I was sent a faulty unit, unfortunately. I sat in my car for 2 hours trying to get it working to no avail. I then tried my girlfriend's CLK in my car and it worked instantly. Tried to connect mine in her car and had the same issue.
@@kreadive oh that’s a big shame. At least you could try it out in another car.
So I tried to upgrade my 2.0, I see where it says the upgrade was successful. However, the dongle light keep flashing green and if I refresh the page, I have the option to upgrade still. Any help would be appreciated.
That doesn’t sound right. It still works though? Sometimes they don’t just jump to the latest update. Sometimes you can keep going through a series of updates until there is no more available.
@@CarPlayLife ok thanks
Does anyone know how to connect Carlinkit 2.0 to an Opel (Vauxhall) Insignia year 2018, I can't get it on the car screen, I follow the instructions in the Carlinkit manual.
Hey, thank you for your video. I wanted to update my Carlin Kit 2.0 to the latest version, but it says update failed. What can I do?
If the dongle is still working then maybe do not update unless you really need to fix something wrong. Recent updates have been bricking dongles. So beware.
@@CarPlayLife Should have read this. Just tried to update and now it's dead :(
I use Android Auto and Carplay, depending on the modd - does this work for Android Auto? and work with Google Assistant and Siri when you press the botton o the steering wheel
I couldn't get it to detect Android Auto. So I would say this is iOS CarPlay only. It does work with Siri either by saying 'Hey Siri' or pressing the voice button as you would do when using wired CarPlay. Hope this helps.
nice vid will this work with pioneer radio appradio 4 ty, doesnt say in the website probably not lol
I hope to do a video on this soon.
As of today, would you recommen this over CPlay2Air?
What I mean is does it receive updates when apple decide to change something in CarPlay protocol for example or major iOS release?
Both dongles carry the same code base and compatibility. So it doesn’t really matter that much. The CarLinkit 2.0 has another features that might sway you, such as removable cable, bigger status light, possibly faster or carry 5ghz WiFi support.
Because these dongles are from third party they all could fail with a major OS release. They carry Apple chipsets inside I believe to fool the headunit/system into thinking an iPhone is connected to it physically. So major updates should still be supported but you just never know because it isn’t an Apple supported product. But that’s a risk with any third party product or accessory that isn’t made by Apple.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks a lot for the reply! Made my mind to get CarLinkit and hope for the best.
@@CarPlayLife What about Joyauto, do they have same codebase and updates the same way CarLinkit have?
JoyeAuto started off with the same code base and share the same early compatibility library but they have now gone their own way, targeting different vehicles to the other two. JoyeAuto don’t update as frequently.
Hi can we use this with Sony Carlplay?
I think they work on the Sony head units.
I just got one it works ok, how do you like it? Is it still working for you?
Still works fine for me. I am not updating it as often. Performs just as well as any other dongle does.
@@CarPlayLife ok Thanks , there are so many negative reviews about those dongles , but I guess I’ll keep it
@@Darmossful a large number of reviews are mostly down to compatibility. Some user error (you would be surprised how many people think these dongles offer CarPlay in a car that doesn’t have CarPlay!). Plus, you’ll always find way more negatives reviews than positive reviews posted online. Our survey is showing 17% of only 64 entires where the dongle doesn’t work in their vehicle or aftermarket. Apply that to the many dongles sold worldwide etc. And you’ll find it’s more likely working for people than not.
@@CarPlayLife do you know if they offer warranty for this dongle ? Or does it come with warranty?
@@Darmossful that’s a good question. I would expect any electronics have at least 12 month warranty, but I don’t remember seeing anything mentioned. Maybe check their site. I can only imagine dealing with them for any warranty claim would be exhausting.
Is there a way for you to publish the QR code here?
Not on TH-cam. Images aren’t supported in comments. What are you trying to do?
@@CarPlayLife I was trying to update my carlinkit 2.0. My google maps freeze sometimes and so does my audio screen or should I just buy Ottocast as it is cheaper than Carlinkit 3.0?
The 3.0 or Ottocast Now or Air will be faster and likely more stable too than the 2.0
Hello. I have a Peugeot 3008 2019 and unfortunately it doesn't work. I can send you a video, but on the first search screen it disappears. I cannot reach the bluetooth connection phase. It's so sad. Can you help me? I'm from Brazil. Fabricio.
So it shows the menu and then disappears? This sounds like your setup isn't fully 100% supported and something in the car system is interrupting the connection. Make sure you have other hands-free profiles removed and wi-fi connections are removed so the dongle can be found and connected. You might have to wait for a future update that improved compatibility.
Will this work with android head units using auto kit?
No these work with factory CarPlay systems only
My car does not have apple carplay, if I buy this can I get carplay on my car?
Sorry, no it won’t work. You need wired CarPlay already for this to work.
lol guys in a 97 pontiac sunfire with this question for sure
Hey do you have any idea how to reset the carplay2air i have Two phone attached it annoying having phone i don't use or have. Would like to remove? Thanks
Yes, it’s fairly simple but not that obvious. So when the dongle menu appears on screen quickly tap and hold the phone you want to delete. In a second a menu appears asking if you want to delete it. Then it will return to the menu again where you can repeat this process for other devices. Hope this helps.
I will do a video on this soon
CarPlay Life Thank you that worked.
Hello, my friend,
I have two questions please:
1. Should all Bluetooth devices be disconnected while connected to the adapter?
2.for some reason, trying to update a version and the last one it updates me is: 2020.08.04.1602,
Is this the latest version? Is it OK?
Thanks a lot in advance for any help
Hi,
1. Yes it helps to have Bluetooth devices disconnected, so the iPhone only knows to connect with the dongle. Connecting to other devices can hinder the initial pairing process between the dongle and the iPhone. Afterwards, you might be ok to connect to other Bluetooth devices, but this might cause some instability. It really depends on what other Bluetooth devices you are connecting to.
2. I believe that is the latest if that is all it is suggesting, then this should be the latest, or at least an update that's required before updating. any further. The latest seems to be ok for me. Make sure you have a need to update.
CarPlay Life
Thanks for your kindly help 🙏
But my iPhone Bluetooth pairing to my car as I start my car before the dongle can even start to paring ,so what do you think I should do because this situation...?🤔
(It’s just not letting the dongle to pairing...)
Thanks in advance for your help 👍🏼
Please advise my friend 🙏
@@guymonrov4972 You can just tell your iPhone not to connect to your car by getting into your iPhone settings > bluetooth > find the car bluetooth profile and select the (i) icon for it to enter its settings, then select Forget This Device. Your iPhone will no longer connect to your car system and it should then connect to the dongle now.
CarPlay Life
Thanks my friend 🙏
So what do you actually say,that the car Bluetooth it’s unnecessary at all...?🤔
Just delete it from my iPhone...??
The car doesn’t need it...?
Thanks again for your help and your kindness!
I really appreciate 🙏
What is the IP address
It's 192.168.50.2 when connected to the dongle
carlinkit 2.0 died after updating. It does not turn back on. Is there a way to save it?
I don’t think there is a way to unbrick a dongle after a bad update. You will have to do it from outside the car on a computer but I’ve yet to find a working way to flash it from a PC apparently it can be done by adding the firmware to an SD flash card inserted into the USB output port. But it’s getting hold of the firmware file.
I have a firmware I got from support if you still have your carlinkit. It is updated using the USB port but I lost the support for changing audio latency. I am not sure if yours will update even after failing.
@@sekazi Refund complete. Thank you.