Apple CarPlay upgrade for the E63
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also more CarPlay options from here http://www.unichip-tec.com/col.jsp?id=119
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So frustrating my wagon in the EU has it and works, although a little bit slow.
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2011 e550 -retired; 2016 e63 -retired, 2022 s580 -active, 2020 GLC 63 - active
Need some Help
Sorry, I did read every post but am still looking for the best way to execute this "upgrade." I have a 2016 e63 (manufactured 8/2015)
Please tell me if I have this right... If my main unit looks like the picture of the "NTG5.x main unit" in the Original post AND i get my USB connector changed to UNIT 172-820-20-00-80 then I can ask the dealer to upgrade command firmware and it should work? Not sure if it matters buy my command knob only has 2 buttons, one on either side. Currently my usb accepts audio, but I have no option for carplay/android auto/mirrorlink. Is there anyone in the Northeast who has been able to pull this off?
any reply is appreciated...
Please tell me if I have this right... If my main unit looks like the picture of the "NTG5.x main unit" in the Original post AND i get my USB connector changed to UNIT 172-820-20-00-80 then I can ask the dealer to upgrade command firmware and it should work? Not sure if it matters buy my command knob only has 2 buttons, one on either side. Currently my usb accepts audio, but I have no option for carplay/android auto/mirrorlink. Is there anyone in the Northeast who has been able to pull this off?
any reply is appreciated...
Last edited by jay2o01; Jun 4, 2018 at 08:55 PM. Reason: clarified
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2016 E250 BT, 2021 EQC 400
Sorry, I did read every post but am still looking for the best way to execute this "upgrade." I have a 2016 e63 (manufactured 8/2015)
Please tell me if I have this right... If my main unit looks like the picture of the "NTG5.x main unit" in the Original post AND i get my USB connector changed to UNIT 172-820-20-00-80 then I can ask the dealer to upgrade command firmware and it should work? Not sure if it matters buy my command knob only has 2 buttons on either side. Currently my usb accepts audio, but I have no option for carplay/android auto/mirrorlink. Is there anyone in the Northeast who has been able to pull this off?
any reply is appreciated...
Please tell me if I have this right... If my main unit looks like the picture of the "NTG5.x main unit" in the Original post AND i get my USB connector changed to UNIT 172-820-20-00-80 then I can ask the dealer to upgrade command firmware and it should work? Not sure if it matters buy my command knob only has 2 buttons on either side. Currently my usb accepts audio, but I have no option for carplay/android auto/mirrorlink. Is there anyone in the Northeast who has been able to pull this off?
any reply is appreciated...
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2011 e550 -retired; 2016 e63 -retired, 2022 s580 -active, 2020 GLC 63 - active
does anyone think this will work to enable carplay/android play. The seller on ebay says it will, sold 120 of them and has lots of positive feedback... If anyone has any experience with this, appreciate any reply.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/262451909947?ul_noapp=true
https://www.ebay.com/itm/262451909947?ul_noapp=true
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2016 - E63 AMGS
does anyone think this will work to enable carplay/android play. The seller on ebay says it will, sold 120 of them and has lots of positive feedback... If anyone has any experience with this, appreciate any reply.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/262451909947?ul_noapp=true
https://www.ebay.com/itm/262451909947?ul_noapp=true
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2011 e550 -retired; 2016 e63 -retired, 2022 s580 -active, 2020 GLC 63 - active
I ended up going for it also, he seems to be confident after checking my VIN that it will work for my car and will accept returns (with me paying shipping).... lots of people left him positive feedback on this item, i guess ill report back also. He also thinks that it can be reversed with the same process, so I'm hoping it will leave warranty intact if reversed before bringing it in for service.
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2016 E63 S
I can confirm that the above ebay option works for CarPlay in the US. I ordered earlier in the week and tried it out today. Please note that you might need to plug the module in twice. The first time will state something along the lines of CarPlay >1 and will like nothing has changed. Upon plugging it in the second time you will get a CarPlay Activation Successful message.
This was done on a 2016 E63 S with a March 2015 build date. You can also return it to stock settings by plugging in the module again and you will receive a "Returned to Factory" message.
Cheers - I know this has been a long journey since CliffJumper started the thread a long time ago.
This was done on a 2016 E63 S with a March 2015 build date. You can also return it to stock settings by plugging in the module again and you will receive a "Returned to Factory" message.
Cheers - I know this has been a long journey since CliffJumper started the thread a long time ago.
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2016 E63 S
I can confirm that the Android Auto option is displayed as available, but cannot confirm actual functionality as I do not have an Android Device. I will let someone else chime in on that piece.
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2011 e550 -retired; 2016 e63 -retired, 2022 s580 -active, 2020 GLC 63 - active
Does anyone have a surefire way to coax the dealer to update the comand firmware? They are insistent that there is no update available though the ebay seller and other mbworld members are certain there is. Needless to say the odb tool wont work util after I update. Honestly, I would even be willing to go to any third party to do this update for me. Should I fabricate complaints for Mbrace support in order to make the dealer to do an update?
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Does anyone have a surefire way to coax the dealer to update the comand firmware? They are insistent that there is no update available though the ebay seller and other mbworld members are certain there is. Needless to say the odb tool wont work util after I update. Honestly, I would even be willing to go to any third party to do this update for me. Should I fabricate complaints for Mbrace support in order to make the dealer to do an update?
Anyone have pictures/videos of that eBay module in action?
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2011 e550 -retired; 2016 e63 -retired, 2022 s580 -active, 2020 GLC 63 - active
it Works!!!
Does anyone have a surefire way to coax the dealer to update the comand firmware? They are insistent that there is no update available though the ebay seller and other mbworld members are certain there is. Needless to say the odb tool wont work util after I update. Honestly, I would even be willing to go to any third party to do this update for me. Should I fabricate complaints for Mbrace support in order to make the dealer to do an update?
The ebay seller was very helpful and I strongly recommend this option for folks who are interested in activating this hidden feature of our cars.
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2016 - E63 AMGS
I finally got the dealership to update the Comand unit after showing them the screenshot from Vlad (Seller of this unit) that I had issues with the old software, after the update I was able to successfully install the Carplay feature, it works great! Soo happy and I would recommend it for your E63
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2016 e63s amg
Bumping this, trying to figure out exactly what I need, my dealer is less than helpful.
Did you guys that had success, in particular with android auto, have to upgrade the usb block in the center console with the MB Retrofit kit (PN: A2468203800), and did you have to buy an MB specific micro-usb cable ( PN:A2228204415) or will any data cable work?
thanks!
Edit: the retrofit kit comes with both a lightning cable, and a micro USB according to the press release.
Did you guys that had success, in particular with android auto, have to upgrade the usb block in the center console with the MB Retrofit kit (PN: A2468203800), and did you have to buy an MB specific micro-usb cable ( PN:A2228204415) or will any data cable work?
thanks!
Edit: the retrofit kit comes with both a lightning cable, and a micro USB according to the press release.
Last edited by bucktown; Nov 26, 2018 at 10:10 PM.
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E63S || C63 || E550 Coupe || Cayenne ||
Interested in Apple car play as well.
I also have a 2016 E63, Option 531 NTG5.5
If I buy the OBD activation tool for car play linked above, do I need to change out my USBs for the one with "phone" picture on USB2?
Also, there are some options for around $70
https://www.ebay.com/itm/activation-...pKS:rk:32:pf:0
Has anybody tried these before?
I also have a 2016 E63, Option 531 NTG5.5
If I buy the OBD activation tool for car play linked above, do I need to change out my USBs for the one with "phone" picture on USB2?
Also, there are some options for around $70
https://www.ebay.com/itm/activation-...pKS:rk:32:pf:0
Has anybody tried these before?
Last edited by patrickkc; Nov 25, 2018 at 01:32 AM.
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2016 e63s amg
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If I know somebody with STAR , can this be coded in,. instead of buying the module?
If coding with STAR, will I need to to change the 2 USB plugs? or should it theoretically be the same as buying the USB module?
If coding with STAR, will I need to to change the 2 USB plugs? or should it theoretically be the same as buying the USB module?
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2016 E63 S
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Edit: interesting piece of info for the people looking to do this upgrade, I found a Mercedes Individual release listing the carplay retrofit and the vehicles it works with. Specifically, NOT the 212 E series. I wonder why? Clearly it works?
Last edited by bucktown; Nov 26, 2018 at 08:58 PM.
