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P M R · June 28, 2020

Hello. Would like help with the following please. Whilst waiting for Lexus to release the apple Car Play update. I decided to purchase a new i phone se and use apple Maps for guidance. There is an issue as follows. When the phone is in the car ,placed in its dash holder with ign on--the media starts playing music and i cannot turn it off or delete it. It is the same music every time and because it is using the car's volume, apple maps volume cannot be used . It is also playing on the phone when ignition turned off. I think the culprit is something called "Gracenote".

Anyone with the same problem or someone with more technical knowledge to advise a solution please?

Thank You for responses,

Paul

Herbie · June 29, 2020

I doubt it'll be Gracenote.

Gracenote is 'just' a database and is the system that allows the name of the band and the name of the album to be displayed.

Other than that I'm afraid I can't help any further as I have a severe allergy to anything apple and would never own anything of theirs.

Chris Krix · June 29, 2020

Not sure if I can help. I have Android Auto on my Android phone which activates when in the car. This allows me to use it for navigation and music. I also am waiting for the Apple/Android car play upgrade. Meanwhile I sometimes use Android Auto for navigation with the phone in a holder.

I assume an Iphone has a similar app which you may find is being activated by default. Have a look at your apps to check.

ColinBarber · June 29, 2020

If you have the phone attached via USB to the vehicle then the infotainment system is detecting an iPhone/iPod is connected and playing your local music on the phone - and it always starts on the same song. Just pause the music/change the play list etc. if needed, or change the media device to radio etc.

If you want the apple Maps voice/sounds to come from the vehicle then you have to have the input source to Iphone, or Bluetooth.

P M R · June 30, 2020

Thank you all for your replies. Have deleted the music app on the i phone and it seems to have solved the issue. If apple car play is as good as apple maps, via i phone, i will be very happy.. Lexus have just advised that the apple car play up-date is now delayed until 4th quarter 2020 on UX model.