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I just got a 2016 GS 350. When I plug in my iPhone through USB, I do not have any audio controls. It will play audio but as you can see the screen is blank and I must use my iPhone to pause, skip ect
my other vehicle a 2013 RX 350 has no problem showing the audio content and cover art through USB. The only apps I use are overcast and Spotify.
i think you have to have the songs physically loaded into the phone to use the USB cord? I think if you're streaming and/or using apps other than Apple Music/iTunes to play the songs it won't download the data?
Try switching ports or cable or remove and add your iPhone and see if the car will re-download your phone's data...
I have switched cables and USB ports. Also removed and added phone. The same phone with the same apps works great on the '13 RX. Right now I am using BT but I really dislike bluetooth for other reasons.
OP: 2 Things, do you have Apple Music installed and could you try switching audio sources while the song is playing and then switch back to USB? But my issue happens once in a blue moon.
Originally Posted by byungkuk
i think you have to have the songs physically loaded into the phone to use the USB cord? I think if you're streaming and/or using apps other than Apple Music/iTunes to play the songs it won't download the data?
Try switching ports or cable or remove and add your iPhone and see if the car will re-download your phone's data...
Also, why not use BT? Works just as well
Songs do not have to be downloaded, can be streamed.
Not OP, but I like a wired connection for best possible audio quality.
Last edited by thisguy_06; Jun 15, 2021 at 06:50 AM.
OP: 2 Things, do you have Apple Music installed and could you try switching audio sources while the song is playing and then switch back to USB? But my issue happens once in a blue moon.
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Yes I have tried that multiple times. I knew to try that because sometimes I have to do that with my RX that has the older infotainment system.
No Audio Controls with USB
