Retro Fit Apple Carplay & Android Auto

[ttz642]

On 2/6/2021 at 12:25 PM, Phill111 said:

DAB just isn't that good in the UK. Toyotas software is terrible I agree, it is just not intuitive. BMW certainly get that bit right.

I'm not trying to defend Toyota here. I am currently very miffed at their lack of response with a support issue I currently have. Responses where they have requested an image from my radio that I have already sent twice and if they took more than a second to look they would see it in the thread. IMO they are blooming awful, but so are most other brands. 

I am an IT specialist but one with an electronics background. I have quite a deep understanding of the limits of DAB and honestly feel we have a terrible network in the UK. I understand they needed to go digital to free up bandwidth. DAB transmitters have increased but so have mobile phone transmitters, freeview transmitters and a lot more besides. Back in 2012 the airwaves were far less noisy than they are now which is well known to have affected digital services. We all remember the freeview filters that many of us have had to fit after the launch of 4G, DAB is suffering now and things are not improving. 

DAB works perfect on Suzuki Vitara (2015 model) & Vauxhall Cora (2020 model). Driven same route as RAV4 which looses signal (all stations) many many times, can't follow news or talk show, eg LBC or talkRADIO.

Just a thought, is the problem with the RAV4 due to the shark fin antenna, it will be very short to fit whereas the other antenna's are longer which is required for FM and DAB/DAB+ is transmitted on FM.

I'm going to try adding an alternative antenna, can't live with this lack of radio for the next 10 years, no intention of changing car soon.

[Rav4er_HA]

hello
I am also looking for the files for the Retrofit (AA) update. I registered on the Toyota-Tech site and also paid the 4 euros. But I can't find a download link (or download website).
Can you tell me where and how I can download the 3 USB sticks

[FROSTYBALLS]

On 3/7/2023 at 4:35 PM, Rav4er_HA said:

I can't find a download link

When the retrofit Carplay/Android Auto was introduced, it was designed to be dealer installed rather than owner installed due to the possibility of bricking the multi media unit if mistakes were made during the install.

Contact your Toyota dealer. 

Back in 2020 standalone installation for the Rav4 was £150 or £50 if done at the same time as a service. Over the 2 years since, costs may have increased.

[Rav4er_HA]

9 minutes ago, FROSTYBALLS said:

Als das nachrüstbare Carplay/Android Auto eingeführt wurde, wurde es so konzipiert, dass es vom Händler installiert und nicht vom Eigentümer installiert werden kann, da die Möglichkeit besthet, dass die Multimediaeinheit gemauert wird, wenn während der Installation Fehler gemacht wurden.

Wenden Sie sich an Ihren Toyota-Händler. 

Im Jahr 2020 kostete die eigenständige Installation für den Rav4 150 £ oder 50 £, wenn sie gleichzeitig mit einem Service durchgeführt wurde. In den 2 Jahren seither können die Kosten gestiegen sein.

I have now read many posts that the files were available for everyone, including owners for self-installation via the Toyota Tech site or via streamtechdoc.toyota-motor-europe.com. I have also read from many people who have done the update themselves without any problems. Hence my question about the files.

[FROSTYBALLS]

5 minutes ago, Rav4er_HA said:

I have now read many posts that the files were available for everyone

Try contacting your Toyota importer.

[TKroeker]

Not available in Canada my dealer said 😞 Boooologni !