Yesterday, Proton indicated that the much-anticipated Apple CarPlay update for its Proton X70 facelift had come about, announcing the provision via a video on Facebook, which showed the way to install feature the over-the-air (OTA) update.
While all X70 FL owners will get the update, it won’t occur immediately for everybody. In a press release issued earlier today, the national automaker said the OTA update can be introduced in batches following its rollout yesterday. It said that owners will receive the OTA notifications in batches, and once they do, will only have to follow a couple of steps to download the connectivity feature to their vehicle. They’re:
Step 1: Download and install
- The software update package can be downloaded once it is out there for customer vehicle. User needs to maintain the engine running until the download is complete.
- Upon completion, user may begin installation anytime at their convenience. Once installation has begun, user needs to maintain the engine running until the software update is complete.
Step 2: Confirm software version
- A successful software update could be verified within the Vehicle Settings under [System Information] > [About IHU]. The newest system version is SW3RBA10925H1141.
- This version accommodates Apple CarPlay, improved system performance and various bug fixes for an enhanced user experience.
Step 3: Start to make use of
- With the most recent software update installed, user can benefit from the convenience of Apple CarPlay by pairing a compatible iPhone either via USB or wireless (Bluetooth) connection.
- Once an iPhone is successfully paired to the system, users can launch the Apple CarPlay interface by tapping on the icon highlighted above.
Although the X70 facelift’s infotainment system is able to wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay (AACP), the CarPlay feature wasn’t available at launch time as there was certification work to finish, the corporate said. Earlier this month, an owner shared his phone and automotive screens within the paultan.org Automotive/Automotive Discussion FB group, showing the familiar Apple CarPlay home screen on the X70 FL’s latest and enlarged 12.3-inch IHU screen.
Owners of models launched before the X70 FL akin to the X90 SUV, S70 sedan and the recently introduced X50 RC, will unfortunately not be getting AACP. As for Android users, they’ll just need to remain patient for its inclusion into the combination.
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This Article First Appeared At paultan.org
