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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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iPhone 4 for 2008 MB E63 AMG

Sorry for asking this amateur question. I just bought a 2008 AMG E63 and I'm trying to use my iPhone 4 with it. A few questions:

1) When I plug in using the cable in the glove compartment it says the device is not compatible with the device. But I can still control the my iPod functionality.

2) Is there any way to make the iPhone 4 work with the cable in the glove compartment? Perhaps it's a software upgrade of some sort?

3) Dealer told me there is a cradle or something that goes in the armrest for Bluetooth.

I'm obviously new - can someone help me understand my various options. I'd like to use my phone and listen to music from the iPhone 4.

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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The message is simply trying to say that 'it is not OPTIMIZED for this device' - however, as you found out, it will still work. This message has to do more with the fact, that the phone portion transmissions may possibly heard (as a buzzing sound), in the sound system. Typically it is not heard.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Thanks for the response - so is there a way for me to use the phone without Bluetooth but with it just plugged in via the cable in the glove compartment?
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Yes, just plug it in, and ignore the message about compatibility.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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The glovebox plug has ZERO to do with telephone--it's just for the iPod function.

If you have Bluetooth puck or phone cradle in console, that will get you connected for phone.
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