iPhone 16 Pro Max not connecting to uconnect in car via Bluetooth

Thanks Jeff, exactly what I did. Found out that my RAM needs a system activation update, not a software version update. Have an appointment with the dealership to get that updated FROM version WR 45.1 TO version QR 40.1 (if anyone is interested) .

Uconnect tech-support walked me through how to access dealer mode and then the correct path to identify where this file is located (Dealer Mode > System > Radio parts > System Activation). On my device accessing dealer mode was accomplished by pressing the two bottom corners of the screen at the same time for over 5 seconds.

Uconnect had 3 months to update their drivers. Apple made their developer beta software available back in June.

I think your best path forward is to open a support ticket with Uconnect and try to get the issue escalated engineering.

My 2016 dodge dart connect won’t connect to my 16 pro max neither . My 12 pro max connected with no issues and my gfs phone still connects with no issue. This has been the bane of my existence .

You’re welcome, and you did a great job working through the issue and getting support from Uconnect. I’m sure your instructions will benefit other community members in the future. Happy Holidays!

My 2023 Ram was taken to the dealer to have them research this issue. After updating the system and it still would not connect (iPhone 15, 14 and 13 were all tested and worked) they contacted Uconnect and were told by them that those Uconnect devices don’t have the appropriate drivers to support CarPlay on iPhone 16 Pro yet.

Can’t begin to tell you how big of a problem this is for me.

What vehicle and what year?

are you using CarPlay?

Some cars don’t support CarPlay or Bluetooth. Take for example our 2013 BMW X3, it does have Bluetooth but it doesn’t have CarPlay or android auto

My gf has a 15 pro .