CarPlay 2015 GLK
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2020 GLC 300 4Matic
CarPlay 2015 GLK
Hi Guys,
I have looked around and haven't seen a concrete yes or no answer on this. I have a 2015 GLk 350 with multimedia package and wondering is there a software trick to get CarPlay to work or needs to be done with a hardware aftermarket unit. Also does anyone have any software hacks to copy MP3 from an USB drive and not just CD. It seems US models are limited on that.
Thanks!
I have looked around and haven't seen a concrete yes or no answer on this. I have a 2015 GLk 350 with multimedia package and wondering is there a software trick to get CarPlay to work or needs to be done with a hardware aftermarket unit. Also does anyone have any software hacks to copy MP3 from an USB drive and not just CD. It seems US models are limited on that.
Thanks!
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2014 Mercedes GLK250, 2007 Mazda 3 GT, 2004 Honda XR400R
There is no software trick, no. There are aftermarket solutions, some require a head-unit change, some can "break into" the system and use an overlay piece.
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i only tried on the SD card. You just plug-in to the usb in the center console? Do you use iTunes or different audio player for your files?
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2015 GLK350
Yep just a regular 16 Gig USB Flash. I have tried both ways sometimes just dragging files that are mp3 to the drive in a folder. But I did find if i export out of itunes that it does keep the album art and folder structure better. Both work. The raw Mp3 is a little sloppier because itunes catalogues it better. I find it a very enjoyable experience and have several pieces of music that are not on any of the streaming services. Give it a shot. You have about a $5 gamble.
