Aftermarket Tesla CarPlay and Android Auto Devices

[Mandingo]

carlinkit/ownice does not make the software. The only chance to get some fixes from them is talking to their supplier.

Yep, I wrote a post on exactly this. However I don't think we know who the ODM is so they have to a) know there's an issue and b) pressure the ODM to issue a new fix in the SDK.

 

[EMEV]

The resolution is not higher, they mess with the dpi only. I added full screen in park recently, the next step is a fully responsive display to take full advantage. Won't take long

That is great news Mike. The iPhone WiFi Hotspot functionality would be great to get rid of the tethered wire need. Thank you.

 

[ricksli]

Ownice has a firmware update today

 

[ricksli]

So far all I see is an additional compatibility mode, High, Normal, Low but normal and low look the same and are too zoomed in as before.

And a different layout for settings.

 

[jerome8283]

I wonder if it now works for those with FSD.

 

[ricksli]

Looks like there is a bit more resolution in the maps with normal vs low actually. I’m playing with it but it seems to revert back to high by itself.

 

[ricksli]

And Waze still lags behind.

 

[EMEV]

I wonder if it now works for those with FSD.

Just updated the Ownice to the latest firmware (today's update version) and checked - No go - still blank screen. The new firmware did not resolve the problem. I would have been surprised if they had responded so quickly with a fix but hopefully is coming soon.

 

[pbcsd]

Also getting a black screen that started yesterday on my Ownice. Though it started after I was fiddling with casting to the screen. Wonder if it's the same issue though I don't recall updating my Tesla (in fact yesterday on way to airport I was getting an "update available" notification - and as a result couldn't try and reset the Ownice since there was no wifi icon on the tesla that ever showed up, just the red down arrow indicating it was waiting for wifi to download the Tesla updated software).

How do you update the Ownice to new firmware if you are getting a black screen?

 

[EMEV]

Also getting a black screen that started yesterday on my Ownice. Though it started after I was fiddling with casting to the screen. Wonder if it's the same issue though I don't recall updating my Tesla (in fact yesterday on way to airport I was getting an "update available" notification - and as a result couldn't try and reset the Ownice since there was no wifi icon on the tesla that ever showed up, just the red down arrow indicating it was waiting for wifi to download the Tesla updated software).

How do you update the Ownice to new firmware if you are getting a black screen?

To update the Ownice firmware - once the Ownice connects to your phone CarPlay you use your phone web browser with web address 3.3.3.3 to access the web page that allows you to update the Ownice - but the new firmware that came out today does not resolve the blank screen problem caused by the latest Tesla Software update.

 

[Mandingo]

So I did the update for the Ownice and now it won’t transmit a Wi-Fi network that the iPhone or car recognizes. When I first went into settings it had defaulted to “China” as the region so I set it to “US” and now it won’t connect at all so I can’t change the settings. Bluetooth connects ok but it won’t handoff to Wi-Fi.

I’m looking for a reset hole but not 100% sure there is a way to factory reset the device without a connection … but there must be a way surely?

My experience plus the black screen with FSD others are reporting are making me wonder whether CarPlay is worth it. Should I just suck it up and learn to live with Tesla navigation and media?

 

[ricksli]

Feeling the same way. Main attraction for me for CarPlay is Waze. I prefer Tesla Messaging and Tesla Apple Music over CarPlay so without Waze it’s not worth the hassle for me.

 

[jerome8283]

Hey all, for those with the T2C, how do I get phone call audio to come through the Tesla speakers while using CarPlay? I thought I had this working at one point but it doesn’t now. Thanks

 

[EMEV]

So I did the update for the Ownice and now it won’t transmit a Wi-Fi network that the iPhone or car recognizes. When I first went into settings it had defaulted to “China” as the region so I set it to “US” and now it won’t connect at all so I can’t change the settings. Bluetooth connects ok but it won’t handoff to Wi-Fi.

I’m looking for a reset hole but not 100% sure there is a way to factory reset the device without a connection … but there must be a way surely?

My experience plus the black screen with FSD others are reporting are making me wonder whether CarPlay is worth it. Should I just suck it up and learn to live with Tesla navigation and media?

I did not had this problem after the update today. The Ownice still connects to the iPhone through CarPlay and I can still see the 3.3.3.3 web page for updates (I also changed the WiFi settings from "China" to the "US"). The main problem is that after the Tesla Software Upgrade I got a blank screen as discussed on the previous posts, so no fun until Ownice and T2C fixes this problem.

 

[yvr_my]

As a first post I just wanted to chime in and say I appreciate all the effort many of you are making to share information. I'm still waiting on my Model Y to show up but have already ordered the Ownice T3. Slightly concerned now as I read some of the new issues cropping up. But hopefully future firmware fixes will rectify the stability/black screen issues others are facing. I'll be sure to provide whatever data points I can once I have everything setup.

 

[pbcsd]

If folks haven't already, at least send a message to the Ownice Aliexpress store (even if they are just a distributor, hopefully they will send messages to the OEM).

 

[charlesoris]

I have been using Ownice T3 unit and lI prefer it over CarliniKit T2C. Not only I don't have to run Personal Hotspot, but it is al lot more stable compared to two different CarliniKit units that I eventually returned..
I have basic AP, 2023.12.9

 

[Tortugonal]

Anyone using the t2c wireless CarPlay have it stop working on the newest Tesla software 2023.7 or 2023.12 ?

All I get is a black screen where the CarPlay should be. CarPlay is running because even though the screen is black you can still interface with CarPlay.

 

[Tortugonal]

Yes. Mine now only shows a black screen. I’m on 11.4.2, 2023.7.10. I saw a screen when I tried to log in using an iPad as if it were Tesla with the CarLinKit t2c powered in my house and the iPad on the AutoKit_XXXX Wi-Fi “waiting for connection” that says something about Tesla software no longer allowing images and them offering a CarLinKit downgrade that would fix this and that they are working on a software update for the CarLinKit that would also fix. I can’t get it to work since the Tesla upgrade. I guess I’ll wait for CarLinKit to issue new firmware. I hope it comes quickly. I miss using CarPlay for Waze, and for seeing red and yellow and blue road conditions since I don’t pay for premium connectivity on the Tesla. Otherwise it’s not a big deal. But I have had lots of glitches with the box and regularly have to start from scratch with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi settings. I haven’t found a way that the CarLinKit stays reliable.

 

[jerome8283]

Is 11.4.2 FSD? What Model and year is your Tesla?

My T2C has been stable for months now, ‘22 Model Y running 2023.12.5.4, no FSD.