I JUST missed Apple Carplay... - Page 10 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

OCTT4R · 06-08-2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 03_4x4Runner

Dating myself here. I do not even know what CarPlay is so I do not miss it.

What? Cars have radios in them now?

Bugser · 06-09-2019, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Red

@Bugser , I talked to my contact who is usually pretty informative, and they didn't know anything about the 4R and potential updates on software. However, they did give me a contact and phone number to call on Monday of someone that would be able to better answer my question, so I will report back after I give the number a call. I'm not holding my breath though.

Also, can you send me a screenshot of that photo of the 19 on the Toyota website. Is it a vehicle for sale, or a Toyota Marketing photo? Very curious. You will be surprised that the install goes pretty quick. Just don't be afraid to tear into the dash.

@Old Red That's what I thought the service rep would tell you. However, I did have a contact with a high-level service rep from South East Toyota when my seat heater when belly up in my 2011, but I don't think I saved his info.....I'll have to dig around.

Your write up on changing the display was great and it seems more effort than rocket science. I'm mechanically and electrically inclined so it should not be too difficult. I still have to buy the display.

The display picture was from a Toyota promo ad and I cannot find it quickly.....it may have from been the video of the Toyota Pro challenge in Vietnam, but not sure. It caught my eye quickly. The cable TV ads here in Pittsburgh on are featuring the Pros a lot here and they are really pushing the voodoo blue runner.

Later this afternoon I will do some more probing and check my "history" to find it. If I remember correctly it was in a video and passed by quickly and you had to be tuned for it to see it.

Bugser · 06-09-2019, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Red

@Bugser , if you find the guys contact info, see if you can get a hold of him and ask some questions. I'll do the same on my end. The more info we get (if any) the better. I just hope Toyota is working on something. I don't want to play the head unit retrofit or swap game. Also not too keen on trading in a perfectly fine and slightly modified 16' for practically the same vehicle with a few new bells and whistles.

Don't worry about finding the promo ad picture, it's no big deal. I was just curious. My guess is Toyota has a handful of 5th gens that are prototype vehicles that they update/use for adds, etc. as required.

@Old Red Will do on the contact....I ran through some old emails and only find the issues with the local service manager.....I'll give him a call, since that was just last year so he may remember me.....why? Because Mid Atlantic Toyota would not admit there was a safety problem with the seat heaters like SE Toyota did....that was a big fiasco but they eventually fixed the issue.....fire hazzard....

I do agree that the more we all push for an update, the higher the probability it may happen.....and agreed, easier to do some simple mods to make this happen....Apple Car Play IMHO is simply a software update since the current HU has similar features......however since its Apple, there will be issues of course.

Bob

Bugser · 06-13-2019, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Red

@Bugser , so I gave the contact I was given a call yesterday and asked whether or not the 4Runner was getting a carplay update, and he said he had not heard anything, and that Toyota doesn't share much until a week before they release software updates, etc. He was aware of the 18' Camry and Sienna update, and said that there was probably more vehicles updates in the pipeline, but it would probably be for those with Entune 3.0. No mention of the 4Runner as of now. He did take my contact info down, and said he would do some asking himself, and notify me if he heard anything coming down the line. So at this point, I would say the rumors that we are getting a carplay update are exactly that, rumors.

@ Old Red your update is exactly what I thought it would be.

Unfortunately I have been so hectic at work that I have not called the dealership. I do not have my old contact info but I might get a moment tomorrow to call

Thanks for the update and keep your fingers crossed!

Bob

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HunterDonahue · 06-20-2019, 04:37 PM

Anyone get more information on the entune update?

Irish Mike · 06-20-2019, 06:05 PM

Not trying to burst any bubbles but the 4Runner will not get an update for Apple Car Play. We still use the original Entune in the 4Runner. The only cars eligible for this nice update will be cars with Entune 3.0

This wont change until Toyota puts 3.0 system in the 4runner.

llDemonll · 06-21-2019, 10:31 AM

Which is supposedly in the 2020 model, correct?

Irish Mike · 06-21-2019, 10:50 AM

That is what i'm hearing.

Parabola · 07-13-2019, 10:47 PM

I’ve had Apple CarPlay in of my current cars for 3 yrs now and it has been working flawlessly...to all of you naysayers, there is nothing to fear, it is a great addition to otherwise terrible infotainment system in current 4runners.
I use it for maps, music, voice commands etc...great stuff.

R&R4life · 08-22-2019, 04:01 PM

I too just picked up a 2019 4Runner, and really like it. TBD about the head unit. $500 upgrade for a Chinese made T9 head unit? I want OEM, but where to buy, and will it be compatible?

BigCountryT4R · 08-25-2019, 07:00 PM

Yep, a week later I saw Car Play/Android Auto in 2020. So I missed it on my 2019. With that, I will probably get the T9. or Alpine Halo. Haven't decided yet though.

Hydguy · 08-25-2019, 10:05 PM

My 4Runner,paired with my iPhone, can already do text to speech over BT, and 'Hey Siri' does speech to text.

My TRD ORP has nav, and I have a Garmin GPS with lifetime map updates, and it has a bigger screen than my iPhone, so Waze isn't really necessary.
The only way to get a noticeably bigger screen for nav is to use a tablet.
Using the head unit for nav has a downfall: it's not in your line of sight. I can put my Garmin right where it works best for my use.

No need for adaptive cruise control, and the RAV4 mirror mod takes care of the need for blind spot monitering.

SendInTheCavalry · 08-27-2019, 08:39 AM

I have my fingers crossed the 2020 HU will direct swap into the prev 5th gens AND cost less than $1000.

My pickup plan is aftermarket. I just don’t like the aftermarket bezels and also worried about steering wheel integration.

57HotrodVW · 08-27-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SendInTheCavalry

I have my fingers crossed the 2020 HU will direct swap into the prev 5th gens AND cost less than $1000.

My pickup plan is aftermarket. I just don’t like the aftermarket bezels and also worried about steering wheel integration.

The '19 and earlier head unit is $4100+

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msp · 08-27-2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SendInTheCavalry

I have my fingers crossed the 2020 HU will direct swap into the prev 5th gens AND cost less than $1000.

My pickup plan is aftermarket. I just don’t like the aftermarket bezels and also worried about steering wheel integration.

You can cross every body part you have and you won't be able to get one for less than $3500. All the steering controls work fine with an aftermarket HU. The bezels, yeah, that can't be fixed unless you go the T8/T9 route....

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