No Messages app available in CarPlay after iOS 18 update

Messages is no longer available to select in CarPlay after receiving the iOS 18 update. I have reset CarPlay (removed the cars from it). Still not there. Now when attempting to use it in the car, it tells me to go download an app that supports this function.

UGH.

Help please!

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 25, 2024 09:05 AM

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Jan 8, 2025 05:50 PM in response to Richard Stamper

Thank you for the fix. It worked for me

Adh_tz21

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Feb 10, 2025 09:17 AM in response to Richard Stamper

Works a treat. You are a genius. Thank you.

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