Bought premium entune to replace basic no entune apps

4runick

4runick

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I bought a premium entune system and replaced my basic system. Everything works great except for the apps. I can't use the entune apps in conjunction with my phone. I have Bluetooth so that's good but entune won't allow me to connect the app because my vin shows a basic system. Apparently I cannot upgrade to entune premium. I asked the seller if I could use his vin but that probably freaked him out.

Anybody else run into this issue or have a solution. Thanks.


Edit: 10/29/16
So in the end I googled a 4runner for sale with premium audio and located the VIN. That unlocked the app and I was able to connect to my head unit, take updates and use the apps. The only thing I can't do is use XM because I don't have the shark fin antenna but who needs that now with all the music streaming/podcasts.

Thanks for the help.

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You only need the VIN to unlock the feature. It doesn't link the vehicle to you so any creative way you can find a VIN that has Entune as OEM will work.


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reidbailey said:
You only need the VIN to unlock the feature. It doesn't link the vehicle to you so any creative way you can find a VIN that has Entune as OEM will work.


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Haha exactly, it's not like theirs a right to privacy for vins. They are visible

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4runick said:
"I bought a premium entune system and replaced my basic system. Everything works great except for the apps. I can't use the entune apps in conjunction with my phone. I have Bluetooth so that's good but entune won't allow me to connect the app because my vin shows a basic system. Apparently I cannot upgrade to entune premium..."
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Hi 4runick,

I know you said that the issue is a vin that needs to be changed to one associated with a system that has the 'ENTUNE APPS'... Just wondering if your new Premium HU came with the modular processor (Hard-drive) that runs/stores the apps ("see BLUE ARROWS"); without this part the apps, USB, and AUX inputs... will be Grayed-out along with a msg telling you that the APPs are NOT installed! Look at the diagram below and be sure that this processor is included, attached, and connected via a short (horse-shoe) harness to the new HU!



'Best to you',

rig
 
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rigtec said:
Hi 4runick,

I know you said that the issue is a vin that needs to be changed to one associated with a system that has the 'ENTUNE APPS'... Just wondering if your new Premium HU came with the modular processor (Hard-drive) that runs/stores the apps ("see BLUE ARROWS"); without this part the apps, USB, and AUX inputs... will be Grayed-out along with a msg telling you that the APPs are NOT installed! Look at the diagram below and be sure that this processor is included, attached, and connected via a short (horse-shoe) harness to the new HU!



'Best to you',

rig
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Oh I can open the apps they load then I get a pop up that says I need to get the app. I get Bluetooth, aux, and the apps aren't greyed out.

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Maybe you have already done this, but if not - Start by deleting your online entune account. Then delete phone app. Then unpair your phone. Then reset the system in the car. Then do the steps in reverse.
 
SirBarton said:
Maybe you have already done this, but if not - Start by deleting your online entune account. Then delete phone app. Then unpair your phone. Then reset the system in the car. Then do the steps in reverse.
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I have never been able to create account unfortunately

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Can someone just give me their vin with premium entune so I can use the app then update my HU? They are not private they are visible on every car. [emoji2]

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4runick said:
Can someone just give me their vin with premium entune so I can use the app then update my HU? They are not private they are visible on every car. [emoji2]

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Are you really asking for someones VIN here??????

You know, you could look online ... say for a premium trail or limited or SR5 and get the vin from them.
I am not suggesting you do this, just saying you could :eek:
 
Saker said:
Are you really asking for someones VIN here??????

You know, you could look online ... say for a premium trail or limited or SR5 and get the vin from them.
I am not suggesting you do this, just saying you could :eek:
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Calm down saker. anyone could walk up to your car and look at any of the VINs they are not private.

I'll try that that route or just go to a dealership

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Saker said:
Are you really asking for someones VIN here??????

You know, you could look online ... say for a premium trail or limited or SR5 and get the vin from them.
I am not suggesting you do this, just saying you could :eek:
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Got it! Great suggestion Saket

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I didn't realize that I still had the VINs for the Prius v and RAV4 attached to my Entune account rather than the VIN for my 4Runner. If you really need it, I could give you the VIN for my RAV4 since it was totaled out.

2T3DFREV2EW126971


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4runick said:
I bought a premium entune system and replaced my basic system. Everything works great except for the apps. I can't use the entune apps in conjunction with my phone. I have Bluetooth so that's good but entune won't allow me to connect the app because my vin shows a basic system. Apparently I cannot upgrade to entune premium. I asked the seller if I could use his vin but that probably freaked him out.

Anybody else run into this issue or have a solution. Thanks.

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I believe you need to get the VIN number from the seller since your Entune is configured with the original VIN. I don't think the seller needs to worry about his/her privacy.
 
saker said:
are you really asking for someones vin here??????

You know, you could look online ... Say for a premium trail or limited or sr5 and get the vin from them.
I am not suggesting you do this, just saying you could :eek:
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4runick said:
calm down saker.
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:lol: ...


I guess I should have written it in green so you could spot the sarcasm......

I am calm...this is just a suggestion to your remedy...

And Who is Saket?
 
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4runick said:
I bought a premium entune system and replaced my basic system. Everything works great except for the apps. I can't use the entune apps in conjunction with my phone. I have Bluetooth so that's good but entune won't allow me to connect the app because my vin shows a basic system. Apparently I cannot upgrade to entune premium. I asked the seller if I could use his vin but that probably freaked him out.

Anybody else run into this issue or have a solution. Thanks.


Edit: 10/29/16
So in the end I googled a 4runner for sale with premium audio and located the VIN. That unlocked the app and I was able to connect to my head unit, take updates and use the apps. The only thing I can't do is use XM because I don't have the shark fin antenna but who needs that now with all the music streaming/podcasts.

Thanks for the help.

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Did you buy an entune radio? I have a basic one too I think but mine has XM. I want to add the premium and GPS if possible. Was it all plug n play?
 
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