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#302 ·
vamosborc said:
Based on your VIN decoding with 16U included you should have already had Carplay installed I think. You wouldn’t need to even use those activators...
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I'm not really sure why any of that is on my VIN decode, I definitely did not pay for that option and it was not on my window sticker. A couple of years ago, I tried paying the dealer to add it and they said it was not an option for them to add it because I did not have the comand audio system....I can't explain it....
 
#303 ·
MY2016 German brands in the US did not have CarPlay/Android capability from the factory, I presume due to an Apple/Google licensing delay.

For Audi it is now an available update (at $500) provided you have the Technology package and again I presume MB is similar in requiring the Comand option for their firmware installation.
 
#304 ·
Has anyone with a 2018-2020 GLA250 (showing 15U in their VIN look-up info) successfully activated Carplay? Someone had posted a link to Amazon.de saying they had been successful, but the link is no longer active.

From reading these various threads, it seems only 2015-2017 have had success after experimentation. Thank you for the teamwork and lending of research knowledge.
 
Discussion starter · #305 ·
Jeff_KTM350 said:
I'm not really sure why any of that is on my VIN decode, I definitely did not pay for that option and it was not on my window sticker. A couple of years ago, I tried paying the dealer to add it and they said it was not an option for them to add it because I did not have the comand audio system....I can't explain it....
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Did you see this option? Also try to use the original USB cable.


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#306 ·
Been trolling this thread and just managed to read all 16 pages worth. Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed their experiences here!

I am based in Malaysia and have a fully imported European version 2016 W176 A200. I'm gonna see if I can get my hands on one of those OBD tools to activate ACP/AA. I have neither at the moment and dealer says my car doesn't come with it.

MFG date is 3/2016, and HMI version is 12.12.2017. I also have the two USB ports with the one on the right having the phone/tablet icon. So, it seems like I have all the pre-reqs to "activate" AA on my car. Wish me luck!

/Tezz
 
#307 ·
firstdown80 said:
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Did you see this option? Also try to use the original USB cable.


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I do not see that as an option. Where does that appear? Neither Android Auto nor CarPlay show up in the menus like I've seen in the videos I've watched. I tried it using the same cable that works with Android Auto in my Ford.....

Thanks,
Jeff
 
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Jeff_KTM350 said:
I do not see that as an option. Where does that appear? Neither Android Auto nor CarPlay show up in the menus like I've seen in the videos I've watched. I tried it using the same cable that works with Android Auto in my Ford.....

Thanks,
Jeff
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It is only available when your phone is Bluetooth enabled.

'Option' is available when you select Tel or Media.

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#309 ·
Jeff_KTM350 said:
So I feel as though I've tried everything to get my system to add Android Auto/CarPlay. To summarize, I have a January 2016 build GLA250. My VIN decode indicates:
14U - Smartphone Integration Package
16U - Smartphone Integration Carplay
17U - Smartphone Integration Android Auto
522 - Audio 20 NTG5

I have the dual USB ports in the center console with the image of the tablet on one port.
I had the dealer update the HMI Version to 12.12.2017
I've tried both blue form factors of the activator. Two of the short style ones from Alibaba and one of the longer ones from Amazon.
In all cases, the DIAG screen flashes for a few seconds (like 2-3), the screen goes black for a few seconds and then the system boots up without Android Auto or Carplay as a new menu option unlike it does in the videos I've watched.

I'm out of ideas. Thoughts?

Thanks,
Jeff
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I'm in almost the exact situation as you are. I have a March 2016 build A200 FL.

My VIN shows that I don't have 14U, 16U & 17U but only this:
505 - AUDIO 20 RADIO NOT NAVIGATION-CAPABLE NTG5/NTG5.5

I also have the dual USB ports in the center console with the image of the tablet on one port.
I got this car used and HMI Version was already 12.12.2017.
I bought the longer version activator in black form factor from aliexpress.
I experienced exactly what you did when I tried to use it, i.e. the DIAG screen flashes for a few seconds (like 2-3), the screen goes black for a few seconds and then the system boots up without Android Auto or Carplay as a new menu option. In fact, it's like it did absolutely nothing!

Really disappointed with the situation as I thought it would surely work for my car based on reading this thread. Guess I'll just have to wait for someone else to try to figure this one out for my config.

Sorry for this longish post just to say that I encountered the same problem and was unsuccessful. I wish it were the opposite.

Thanks,
/Tez
 
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tezza said:
I'm in almost the exact situation as you are. I have a March 2016 build A200 FL.

My VIN shows that I don't have 14U, 16U & 17U but only this:
505 - AUDIO 20 RADIO NOT NAVIGATION-CAPABLE NTG5/NTG5.5

I also have the dual USB ports in the center console with the image of the tablet on one port.
I got this car used and HMI Version was already 12.12.2017.
I bought the longer version activator in black form factor from aliexpress.
I experienced exactly what you did when I tried to use it, i.e. the DIAG screen flashes for a few seconds (like 2-3), the screen goes black for a few seconds and then the system boots up without Android Auto or Carplay as a new menu option. In fact, it's like it did absolutely nothing!

Really disappointed with the situation as I thought it would surely work for my car based on reading this thread. Guess I'll just have to wait for someone else to try to figure this one out for my config.

Sorry for this longish post just to say that I encountered the same problem and was unsuccessful. I wish it were the opposite.

Thanks,
/Tez
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Tez, when I researched for an OBD2 gadget for ACP & AA, the first thing these suppliers asked was the model year and specifically the month. My GLA is 2016, but delivery date is Dec 2015, I had my HMI updated from 10/2016 to 11/2017. I have had AA & CAP since 2017.

I know that 2015/2016 should at least have ACP, so the OBD2 should be able to activate that. Then again there are so many out there it’s difficult to get one that actually works.

I bought my OBD2 from a company called Autosvs Technology. You can google Unichip OBD2 Android Auto CarPlay.

One thing to note, each time you insert the OBD2 gadget, it either activates or deactivates ACP & AA. So check each time you do that at the Tel menu for ACP and/or AA.

1. Connect your phone to the USB connector with the tablet icon
2. Select Tel - this will go into Tel dial screen
3. Push car controller button up once
4. Select Tel again
5. If ACP and/or AA is activated, you should see it
6. Select it, you will see a screen “start automatically....”

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#320 ·
tezza said:
I'm in almost the exact situation as you are. I have a March 2016 build A200 FL.

My VIN shows that I don't have 14U, 16U & 17U but only this:
505 - AUDIO 20 RADIO NOT NAVIGATION-CAPABLE NTG5/NTG5.5

I also have the dual USB ports in the center console with the image of the tablet on one port.
I got this car used and HMI Version was already 12.12.2017.
I bought the longer version activator in black form factor from aliexpress.
I experienced exactly what you did when I tried to use it, i.e. the DIAG screen flashes for a few seconds (like 2-3), the screen goes black for a few seconds and then the system boots up without Android Auto or Carplay as a new menu option. In fact, it's like it did absolutely nothing!

Really disappointed with the situation as I thought it would surely work for my car based on reading this thread. Guess I'll just have to wait for someone else to try to figure this one out for my config.

Sorry for this longish post just to say that I encountered the same problem and was unsuccessful. I wish it were the opposite.

Thanks,
/Tez
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Tez did you figure this out or just let it go? I am in exactly the same situation and still searching for answered lol
 
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