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Old 07-25-2022, 09:14 AM
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I bought a Carlinkit and leave the phone in my pocket:

https://www.amazon.com/Carlinkit-Wir.../dp/B08P1GWQDB
I too purchased the Carlink 4.0 for my 2022 GLE. Just plugged it in and waited for a few seconds. When screen on car requested, Paired the unit with my iPhone to the default @volkswagen. That was it.

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I’ve read mixed reviews for these things. One advantage of the wired CarPlay is the lossless audio, which really stands out for the 3D Burmeister. However, I hate the fact that doesn’t take up the entire screen.

Does this CarPlay use the entire screen for our model of car? Can anyone, other than the vendor, take a picture and share it showing it taking up the entire screen?
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Originally Posted by Carlinkit Carplay
Hi, all

We must make a statement that Amazon's store is not affiliated with us, and many customers who buy on Amazon report to us that Amazon's retailer does not provide technical after-sales support.

We recommend to buy wireless adapters in our official shop, we provide technical support for our customers. We have a professional customer service team.

Carlinkit 3.0/ 4.0: https://carlinkitcarplay.com/product...actory-carplay

(Carlinkit 3.0 only needs $78.72 , Carlinkit 4.0 only needs $90.20 after using the discount code: MBF)
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Originally Posted by mikapen
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I talked to three Amazon representatives before getting to a qualified administrator who call me back. They are contacting the company as such disclosures of no technical support should have been stated on the Amazon web site. Apparently, they are going to their attorneys. I also notified the BBB. I hope others follow suit/
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Originally Posted by Carlinkit Carplay
Hi, all

We must make a statement that Amazon's store is not affiliated with us, and many customers who buy on Amazon report to us that Amazon's retailer does not provide technical after-sales support.

We recommend to buy wireless adapters in our official shop, we provide technical support for our customers. We have a professional customer service team.

Carlinkit 3.0/ 4.0: https://carlinkitcarplay.com/product...actory-carplay

(Carlinkit 3.0 only needs $78.72 , Carlinkit 4.0 only needs $90.20 after using the discount code: MBF)
Amazon shows the products as sold by Carlinkit Official Store. Are you saying that this store is not official and not affiliated with Carlinkit, the manufacturer? Clarification would be helpful...
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Originally Posted by Wolfman
You need to purchase a wireless CarPlay adapter as shown in post#2 to make the wired CarPlay wireless. Works 100% for us even with two paired iPhones. The only thing that happens occasionally is that it shows either instantly or it takes a minute or two to launch (meanwhile showing only the connection settings).
No brainer from a convenience factor. Unfortunately Mercedes has been 6 years behind BMW on the wireless implementations and only MBUX2 cars have it at this point...
Wow that long? And they also made it worse with the reduced screen. Do MBUX2 cars have the screen filled?
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Wow that long? And they also made it worse with the reduced screen. Do MBUX2 cars have the screen filled?
Yes, MBUX2 has no such limitation but then the interface and form factor has changed quite a bit with the center screen. It's a nice improvement over the original MBUX. Sadly, given the progression there will be little chance that Mercedes will update the software to make it full-screen.
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Yes, MBUX2 has no such limitation but then the interface and form factor has changed quite a bit with the center screen. It's a nice improvement over the original MBUX. Sadly, given the progression there will be little chance that Mercedes will update the software to make it full-screen.
I read that it used to be filed then MBUX implementation killed it. Was it true? Wonder why they went this way.
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Originally Posted by mb2be
I read that it used to be filed then MBUX implementation killed it. Was it true? Wonder why they went this way.
It could be Apple's licensing requirements.
Apple has been increasing prices and limitations on manufacturer agreements, as well as their App Store vendors. Apple wants a lot more control.
Many auto manufacturers have decided not to play ball anymore. Also a lot of App Store vendors.

I am more surprised that Mercedes hasn't updated their Android Auto agreement, though, because there are a whole lot more Android phones than Apple phones.
Maybe something else going on.

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I read that it used to be filed then MBUX implementation killed it. Was it true? Wonder why they went this way.
The old Comand based system used full screen CarPlay. The only reason that MBUX didn’t is the design of its permanent control elements in all 4 corners of the screen.
Comand systems were not touch controlled but MBUX is so they left space for the temperature control, notifications, etc. to be touchable as CarPlay would overlay those elements.

There are no other reasons than somewhat poor UI design…

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