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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: davyk31 on 19 November 2017, 12:00
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Can I get text messages on screen with my Mk 7.5 GTi. Using an iPhone 6.
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I can read them on the standard screen from my Android phone so don't see why you shouldn't be able to with an iPhone.
It's just a shame they don't fit a keyboard to the steering wheel to make replying easier :grin:
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I can read them in my Macan so can’t see it’s a phone setting change that’s needed. Hopefully someone can help.
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I noticed this too, I used to have a Windows phone and could get my messages through the head unit but now with my iPhone I can't. I can get them if I use carplay but I find using that too restrictive as it prevents me from controlling the phone via the MFD and steering wheel, forcing you to use the central screen instead which is a much worse experience and far more dangerous as it forces me to take my eyes off the road for much longer periods than using the wheel controls.
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Yes its possible.
Its a setting on the phone itself.
Settings -> Bluetooth
Tap into the VW device (tap the "i" button).
Make sure "Show Notifications" is turned on.
Thats it.
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@Joe ...thanks for that thats saved me plenty of frustration :shocked:
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Plug in and use the Apple CarPlay? Must admit didn't know you could get them on screen.
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Brilliant Joe thanks for that. Worked a treat.
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Even reads them out too. Great stuff.
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Thanks Joe, great work!
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No worries lads glad to help!
It does only show the texts that you’ve received while connected for that session. You don’t see old texts.
I noticed with the recent iOS 11 upgrade that contact photos work on the radio now too. I had to delete and re-add the 4 favourite contacts for the photos to appear there though.
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Do this work on both head unit’s or just the Nav Pro?
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My GTi is the standard nav and it works. Standard is just fine so don't really see any need me to upgrade as the MK 7.5 screen is a lot bigger
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My GTi is the standard nav and it works. Standard is just fine so don't really see any need me to upgrade as the MK 7.5 screen is a lot bigger
Thanks for the quick confirmation 👍 I have not specced the Nav Pro as I don’t think there are enough extra features to justify the £1325. I was loaned an R estate recently after I sold my R hatchback which had the Nav Pro in it and imo the gesture control was very hit and miss in its operation ( It was turned off when I picked it up..probably for a good reason :whistle:) the graphics on the sat nav however were very good :smiley:
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It works on both normal nav and pro but only from MIB 2 onwards.
The only thing is - who gets texts anymore, apart from texts from your Mum? Everyone’s WhatsApp’ing, snapchatting, etc these days... :wink:
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Meh, built in VW text message thing and on screen keyboard is frikkin useless and likely to lead to accidents. POS.
I think its sunset time for OEM car data systems anyway, Android Auto is the future. Car Play too maybe if Apple can get their royal backsides in gear maybe too.
I don't use Whatsapp but Facebook messenger works in Android auto... you can't start a conversation with it yet, but if someone messages you it will notify you, read it out and let you reply.
Maybe Whatsapp is Android Auto too...
This week I discovered Iplayer is finally Android Auto enabled! That's making my daily struggle with John Humphreys a little easier.