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Old May 3, 2016 | 06:22 PM
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Have you guys seen this? Lexus is finally starting to support their owners. 2013 doesn't seem to be covered, bummer, but at least the rest of them are:

https://securedp.lexus.com/download-app/downloads
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Old May 3, 2016 | 06:55 PM
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I saw my 2014 on the list and was like.. YEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

But then it says "Currently no updates available" I want carplay dammit!
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Old May 3, 2016 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
I saw my 2014 on the list and was like.. YEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

But then it says "Currently no updates available" I want carplay dammit!

hahahahahaa
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Old May 3, 2016 | 10:21 PM
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I can't get my car to recognize the file
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Old May 4, 2016 | 12:05 AM
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What is this....
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Old May 4, 2016 | 05:09 AM
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it would be great if there is a firmware update for 2013 gs. usb ipod is extremely faulty.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by eternalkp
it would be great if there is a firmware update for 2013 gs. usb ipod is extremely faulty.
There is, ask the dealer to update the maps and software at the same time. Should cost you around $300 to get it all done. I updated mine and the ipod no longer requires resetting every other day.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 07:36 AM
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Apple Car Play integration is coming for the 2013's around June 2016.

/crosses fingers
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Old May 4, 2016 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by islandbeef
Apple Car Play integration is coming for the 2013's around June 2016.

/crosses fingers
Crossing toes too.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 07:39 AM
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The Apple Car Play GS Discussion for the newbies:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...e-carplay.html
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Old May 4, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by islandbeef
The Apple Car Play GS Discussion for the newbies:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...e-carplay.html
So does CarPlay rely on the phone for all processing power or does CarPlay require an external processor of some sort?
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Old May 4, 2016 | 02:25 PM
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'15 owner here. There was an update available for '15 models so I followed the instructions and installed on my car. It was very easy. Unfortunate I was not able to make it past the "caution" startup screen after I turned off the engine and turned it back on to finalize the installation. The continue button wasn't even showing up. After a couple of restarts I finally got the continue button to show up and was able to navigate the menus like before. Did not notice any changes or performance improvements of the navigation whatsoever.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 02:46 PM
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this is just firmware updates to fix glitches and such.. it is not map updates, it is not navigation updates.

for the RC-F it fixes the issue with the nav freezing and needing power off/on or key cycle to fix.


FWIW you can get these from your dealer during any maintenance visit as well, the update listed for the RC F is the one I had installed this past Feb at the dealer during my oil change.
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U all can cross ur whole body and there will be no carplay.
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Old May 4, 2016 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jarabanos
'15 owner here. There was an update available for '15 models so I followed the instructions and installed on my car. It was very easy. Unfortunate I was not able to make it past the "caution" startup screen after I turned off the engine and turned it back on to finalize the installation. The continue button wasn't even showing up. After a couple of restarts I finally got the continue button to show up and was able to navigate the menus like before. Did not notice any changes or performance improvements of the navigation whatsoever.
I saw a mandatory update and let it download. Everything went through fine for me. Downloaded and installed. But yes I'm not sure what's added. Maybe facebook places? I rarely use the apps so not familiar what has been there.
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