I JUST missed Apple Carplay...

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.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
SendInTheCavalry said:
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.
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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....
 
Hydguy said:
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.
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you do know you can hold down the send button on the wheel for a couple seconds to bring up siri… just saying
 
msp said:
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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What the difference between the T8 and 9?
 
BigCountryT4R said:
As another option. Saw this on Facebook and may works for those that want Android auto and car play on stock stereo.

YouTube

Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
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They are sold out and have been for awhile. Plus, its almost $500 for a product that just adds base Carplay & Android Auto when the T9 comes in just a bit more and provides a whole lot more specs.

I haven't made my decision yet, but I wasn't impressed with the Beat Sonic at that price point.

My hope is slim to none, but that Toyota offers some discount to pre 19 5th gens to upgrade the radio. Won't happen though
 
r1verf3nix said:
They are sold out and have been for awhile. Plus, its almost $500 for a product that just adds base Carplay & Android Auto when the T9 comes in just a bit more and provides a whole lot more specs.

I haven't made my decision yet, but I wasn't impressed with the Beat Sonic at that price point.

My hope is slim to none, but that Toyota offers some discount to pre 19 5th gens to upgrade the radio. Won't happen though
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Yeah, I am waiting to see how much the 2020 radio is before I pull the trigger on the T9 most likely.
 
chuffaluffigus said:
My understanding from talking to my local dealership is that the update that's out now does not work for the 4Runner, but an update for the 4Runner is coming soon for the 2019 only. They told me this yesterday.
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Any chance anyone has heard if the 2019s might get a AppleCar upgrade? Or is this a dead rumor/subject?
 
unsub1 said:
Same! It's great. And how did I live without Waze?
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No offense, but I live just fine without it. I drive in horrible Atlanta traffic everyday, and Waze going off every couple minutes doesn't help with my stress. None of these apps is going to help me get anywhere any faster.
Ok, maybe rarely, when outside of the metro area. Bluetooth and SiriusXM on my phone is all I need.
Get me some Howard Stern.
 
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