Finally cracked the wireless carplay dongle problems

[micknomates]

I have tried 6 different wireless carplay dongles with none managed to either connect at all or dropped connections or blank screens. Finally tried MMB box approx. £40 on Amazon. Managed to get it working fine with no dropped connections but had to unplug and then plug in the dongle adapter for connection when starting new journey. Then bought usb switch (power & data) from Amazon £6. Now when new journey, get in car, foot on brake, and when screen boots up, flick swich on and off, and away we go.
My car is 2024 LR Trophy.
Think the problems have been with MG usb connection and hopefully that will be addressed with my next software update, and then maybe ditch the switch.

Links for switch and dongle.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0CDB742BR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07VN1Q8L5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[calwoo]

I have tried 6 different wireless carplay dongles with none managed to either connect at all or dropped connections or blank screens. Finally tried MMB box approx. £40 on Amazon. Managed to get it working fine with no dropped connections but had to unplug and then plug in the dongle adapter for connection when starting new journey. Then bought usb switch (power & data) from Amazon £6. Now when new journey, get in car, foot on brake, and when screen boots up, flick swich on and off, and away we go.
My car is 2024 LR Trophy.
Think the problems have been with MG usb connection and hopefully that will be addressed with my next software update, and then maybe ditch the switch.

I have the same dongle issue and now switch CarPlay off by pulling out the USB plug by 1mm (not out completely) and push back in on next start-up.

 

[Tig170]

... by far the best solution I've found is an old iphone 6 (no sim) on a permamently connected short cable (I'm lucky that live in a rural area, so theft risk is lower?), connected via Personal Hotspot (& bluetooth? ) on my iphone 12. Yes car play is a bit slow, but it just works every time.

 

[Apple4]

I bought the switched cable linked above. Arrived today but I can’t get it to work. Just noticed the ad on Amazon says not data?

 

[micknomates]

As you were. My switch cable although advertised as power and data is probably not good quality as have had dropouts using switch. Still OK unplugging and plugging in adapter OK and no dropouts. Will return switch and try another one with better quality.

 

[Apple4]

I’m going to return the one linked above as it’s definitely not data. Now ordered this one will report back if ok.

Compact White TypeC USB Cable with On/Off Switch Fast- Charging and Data Syncing | eBay

Features: With a convenient switch, this white USB to Type-C data cable is the perfect solution for quick charging and data transfer. Sescription: USB-A/Male+304 Switch+Type-C Male Rated-Current 3A. Specifications: Itemï¼ Type-C USB cable.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[micknomates]

Tried the switch again and now working. Think is was a loose connection. Will try it for a few more days and report,

 

[micknomates]

Update. Wireless carplay been working well with no dropouts using the switch off/on when starting journey. Car booked for updates 10th May so hopefully may be able to ditch the switch.