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No Android Auto on W205 facelift

Doctorpepper

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C220d W205 Facelift
Hi Folks, I'm a bit confused. I just bought a W205 220d face-lift model but was dissapointed to discover that Android Auto or Apple Carplay are not available.
The car gas the 10.5 inch screen and has the double USB sockets in the Armrest, one of which has the smartphone symbol on it. My question is, can Android Auto be addled by a software update ord does it require hardware to be installed. I have seen Obd dongles been advertised online stating it will enable Android auto but iim a bit suspicious. Any information would be really appreciated. Cheers
 
On the W205, native support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay was made available with the 2018 facelift (infotainment system Audio 20 or COMAND NTG5.5). On these cars, the Android Auto / Apple CarPlay functionality was a factory option, and it can be retrofitted to cars that weren't originally specified with this option (Smartphone Integration) from new.

The pre-facelift model i.e. 2014-2018 (infotainment system Audio20 or COMAND NTG5*2) has no native support for Android Auto / Apple CarPlay, but this functionality can be added using aftermarket kits.

If you email your VIN to [email protected] they'll be able to advise what can be retrofitted to your vehicle and the cost.
 
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i've also got a facelift c220d but a 2019 model, is yours the standard or premium plus model?

Also you sure there is no USB connection on the center console as that's where my AA usb connection is.
 
Hi, I'm not sure if my model is standard or premium or premium plus. Do you know how I can tell which one it is?
I do have two USB ports in the central Armrest and one of them has the smartphone symbol on it. I have used my phone and the same cable on other cars that had Android auto and itt worked perfectly. It looks like the car has to be coded to get it to work.
 
Run the VIN in an online VIN decoder and check the Datacard to see if your car has the following options:

14U Smartphone integration
16U Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay
17U Smartphone Integration - Android Auto

If it does not, then these options will need to be SCN coded to your car.

This may involve a licensing cost payable to MB - which they then pay to Apple etc - on top of the labour cost. Any MB dealer can do this for you, or you could contact [email protected] as per my previous post.
 
Brilliant Mark, I didn't know about the online decoder. I will check it out now. Thanks again 👌
 
Just as an aside I bought a facelift W205 demonstrator with Android Auto / Apple CarPlay, but it took a couple of dealer visits to get it working. It wasn't showing devices plugged into the 'data' USB port in the armrest (in fact most of the time that socket didn't even charge). It had a new media control module and then a software update.
 
Run the VIN in an online VIN decoder and check the Datacard to see if your car has the following options:

14U Smartphone integration
16U Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay
17U Smartphone Integration - Android Auto

If it does not, then these options will need to be SCN coded to your car.

This may involve a licensing cost payable to MB - which they then pay to Apple etc - on top of the labour cost. Any MB dealer can do this for you, or you could contact [email protected] as per my previous post.
I can't find a vin decoder that works. I've tried loads but no info. My vin is WDD2050142R463393 if someone can find the data sheet, I'd really appreciate it.
 
It says the VIN couldn't be found. Can you double check that it's correct? And, is the car an import?
 
It says the VIN couldn't be found. Can you double check that it's correct? And, is the car an import?
Hi Mark, I bought the car from a garage here in southern Ireland. The speedo is in MPH so I'm assuming it was an import from the UK. Here is a photo of the VIN from the car itself. Thanks again for your help Mark. 👌IMG_20221126_123834~2.jpg
 
Strange.... it still doesn't show up. Can you check the VIN on your V5C? And on the sticker on the driver's door sill?
 
Hello! sorry I just saw this post and joined. I am having a similar issue. Please see below details from your cars dataplate. Did you manage to get your car activated? if so how did you go about it? Thanks :D

WDD2050142R463393

Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz C 220 d Sedan and Year: 2019 - Facelift
Navigation system: Audio NTG 5.5
01UService set tracking--
05BOwner's Manual and Service Booklet - English--
08UVehicle Set-Up3 IMAGES
09UVehicle Monitoring--
100A--
101A3 IMAGES
15USmartphone integration mirrorlink--
165Outside temperature gauge--
197obsidian black1 IMAGES
197U3 IMAGES
1A6--
1P6--
218Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines--
21A--
235Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC3 IMAGES
249interior mirror and driver's exterior mirror automatically dimming--
255B--
258COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS--
270Aerial GPS--
274Telephone antenna--
287Folding rear seat backrests 40/20/40 split and convenience operation from the boot6 IMAGES
294Kneebag for the driver--
2A8--
2U1--
2U6--
2U8--
309Double cup holder in centre console for 2 x 750 ml--
30PStowage Space package6 IMAGES
335B--
345Windscreen wipers with rain sensor--
351Mercedes-Benz emergency call system3 IMAGES
355Pre-installation for Garmin® MAP PILOT including Live Traffic Information3 IMAGES
357Garmin® MAP PILOT--
362RHD vehicle according to EEC regulation3 IMAGES
367Live Traffic Information3 IMAGES
3A1--
3U1Headunit europe/CIS-states/Monoglei--
4219G-TRONIC3 IMAGES
428Steering wheel shift buttons--
440Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter and HOLD function3 IMAGES
461Instrument with mileage reading--
474Diesel particulate filter--
475Tyre pressure monitoring system--
500Electrically folding exterior mirrors--
506Audio 20 GPS6 IMAGES
537Digital radio (DAB) For standards DAB, DMB and DAB+3 IMAGES
537L--
551Anti-theft alarm system (ATA) with tow-away protection and interior monitoring--
580THERMATIC automatic climate control3 IMAGES
58Uroof liner in crystal grey fabric3 IMAGES
5A1--
5P7--
5XXL--
611Courtesy lamps in front and rear doors--
631TEMPORARY INAPPLICABLE CODE--
668Freight packaging with tie-down hooks--
677AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system--
6A2--
6P5Steuercode Vertrieb f. Code 475--
739light aluminium trim with longitudinal grain1 IMAGES
7A5--
7A6--
809Technical modifications--
840Heat-insulating dark-tinted glass All-round from the B-pillars3 IMAGES
859Telephone card, e-network, Debitel6 IMAGES
873Heated front seats3 IMAGES
876Interior Light package3 IMAGES
882Interior monitoring system--
885Increased anti-theft protection--
893KEYLESS GO starting function3 IMAGES
8U6--
8U8i-Size child restraint system--
916Fuel tank with increased capacity 66 l3 IMAGES
927Emission control system with EURO 6 technology--
968CoC document EU6 without Reg. Cert. Part II--
989Identification label under windshield--
998Control code Conversion WLTP and RDE--
A020--
A104--
101ARTICO man-made leather black1 IMAGES
B09Refrigerant compressor with magnetic clutch--
B51TIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor3 IMAGES
B59DYNAMIC SELECT6 IMAGES
D53--
D5BUnited Kingdom Steering--
F205--
FW--
GA--
GA7--
GB3N--
HA--
JRA--
JRJ--
K11Adaptive brake lights flashing--
K13--
K27--
L3EMultifunction sports steering wheel in leather--
LS1--
M20--
M654--
P14AVANTGARDE interior9 IMAGES
P15AVANTGARDE exterior18 IMAGES
P44Parking package--
P49Mirror package6 IMAGES
P54Anti-theft protection package3 IMAGES
P65Seat Comfort package--
PBFNavigation Connectivity package--
PYA--
PYB--
PYE--
PYM--
PZB--
R--
R01Summer tyres3 IMAGES
R6943.2 cm (17-inch) 5-spoke light-alloy wheels3 IMAGES
U01Status display for rear seat belts in instrument cluster--
U10Automatic front passenger airbag deactivation3 IMAGES
U12Velour floor mats in interior colour3 IMAGES
U224-way lumbar support For driver and front passenger--
U60Pedestrian protection with active bonnet--
U79--
U85AdBlue® reservoir with larger capacity--
V56SPEED + LOADINDEX 94W--
VL--
VR
 
Hi Roe16,

Thanks a million for your post.
It's still not sorted. Apparently the 2019 facelift model is a strange one. The only way I could possibly get android auto sorted would be to bring my car to Braybrooke. They have to physically connect to the car to program it. Unfortunately I live in southern Ireland so won't have the opportunity to get it activated.
If anyone has any other ideas let's know.
It seems crazy that the option is built in but is not activated by default.
 
Hi Roe16,

Thanks a million for your post.
It's still not sorted. Apparently the 2019 facelift model is a strange one. The only way I could possibly get android auto sorted would be to bring my car to Braybrooke. They have to physically connect to the car to program it. Unfortunately I live in southern Ireland so won't have the opportunity to get it activated.
If anyone has any other ideas let's know.
It seems crazy that the option is built in but is not activated by default.
try genenostics dot co dot uk - They can do it remotely apparently. I intend to go ahead with it but just haven't got round to doing it.
 
Hello! sorry I just saw this post and joined. I am having a similar issue. Please see below details from your cars dataplate. Did you manage to get your car activated? if so how did you go about it? Thanks :D

WDD2050142R463393

Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz C 220 d Sedan and Year: 2019 - Facelift
Navigation system: Audio NTG 5.5
01UService set tracking--
05BOwner's Manual and Service Booklet - English--
08UVehicle Set-Up3 IMAGES
09UVehicle Monitoring--
100A--
101A3 IMAGES
15USmartphone integration mirrorlink--
165Outside temperature gauge--
197obsidian black1 IMAGES
197U3 IMAGES
1A6--
1P6--
218Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines--
21A--
235Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC3 IMAGES
249interior mirror and driver's exterior mirror automatically dimming--
255B--
258COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS--
270Aerial GPS--
274Telephone antenna--
287Folding rear seat backrests 40/20/40 split and convenience operation from the boot6 IMAGES
294Kneebag for the driver--
2A8--
2U1--
2U6--
2U8--
309Double cup holder in centre console for 2 x 750 ml--
30PStowage Space package6 IMAGES
335B--
345Windscreen wipers with rain sensor--
351Mercedes-Benz emergency call system3 IMAGES
355Pre-installation for Garmin® MAP PILOT including Live Traffic Information3 IMAGES
357Garmin® MAP PILOT--
362RHD vehicle according to EEC regulation3 IMAGES
367Live Traffic Information3 IMAGES
3A1--
3U1Headunit europe/CIS-states/Monoglei--
4219G-TRONIC3 IMAGES
428Steering wheel shift buttons--
440Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter and HOLD function3 IMAGES
461Instrument with mileage reading--
474Diesel particulate filter--
475Tyre pressure monitoring system--
500Electrically folding exterior mirrors--
506Audio 20 GPS6 IMAGES
537Digital radio (DAB) For standards DAB, DMB and DAB+3 IMAGES
537L--
551Anti-theft alarm system (ATA) with tow-away protection and interior monitoring--
580THERMATIC automatic climate control3 IMAGES
58Uroof liner in crystal grey fabric3 IMAGES
5A1--
5P7--
5XXL--
611Courtesy lamps in front and rear doors--
631TEMPORARY INAPPLICABLE CODE--
668Freight packaging with tie-down hooks--
677AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system--
6A2--
6P5Steuercode Vertrieb f. Code 475--
739light aluminium trim with longitudinal grain1 IMAGES
7A5--
7A6--
809Technical modifications--
840Heat-insulating dark-tinted glass All-round from the B-pillars3 IMAGES
859Telephone card, e-network, Debitel6 IMAGES
873Heated front seats3 IMAGES
876Interior Light package3 IMAGES
882Interior monitoring system--
885Increased anti-theft protection--
893KEYLESS GO starting function3 IMAGES
8U6--
8U8i-Size child restraint system--
916Fuel tank with increased capacity 66 l3 IMAGES
927Emission control system with EURO 6 technology--
968CoC document EU6 without Reg. Cert. Part II--
989Identification label under windshield--
998Control code Conversion WLTP and RDE--
A020--
A104--
101ARTICO man-made leather black1 IMAGES
B09Refrigerant compressor with magnetic clutch--
B51TIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor3 IMAGES
B59DYNAMIC SELECT6 IMAGES
D53--
D5BUnited Kingdom Steering--
F205--
FW--
GA--
GA7--
GB3N--
HA--
JRA--
JRJ--
K11Adaptive brake lights flashing--
K13--
K27--
L3EMultifunction sports steering wheel in leather--
LS1--
M20--
M654--
P14AVANTGARDE interior9 IMAGES
P15AVANTGARDE exterior18 IMAGES
P44Parking package--
P49Mirror package6 IMAGES
P54Anti-theft protection package3 IMAGES
P65Seat Comfort package--
PBFNavigation Connectivity package--
PYA--
PYB--
PYE--
PYM--
PZB--
R--
R01Summer tyres3 IMAGES
R6943.2 cm (17-inch) 5-spoke light-alloy wheels3 IMAGES
U01Status display for rear seat belts in instrument cluster--
U10Automatic front passenger airbag deactivation3 IMAGES
U12Velour floor mats in interior colour3 IMAGES
U224-way lumbar support For driver and front passenger--
U60Pedestrian protection with active bonnet--
U79--
U85AdBlue® reservoir with larger capacity--
V56SPEED + LOADINDEX 94W--
VL--
VR
Code for Apple car play is 16U
Android auto is 17U

Yours don’t have it, I don’t know if it’s missing a hardware, or software, some others more knowledgeable then me, will be able to clarify further.
 
Both Comand UK and Baybrooks can carry-out an official retrofit that includes SCN coding and update of the datacard via VeDOK.

I have used Comand UK, and they are highly recommended. I do not have first-hand experience with Baybrooks.

And, I have never heard of Genenostics. My concern with remote activation is that it might involve uploading a hacked version of the COMAND ECU firmware via the OBDII socket, which will not have the licencing and will not update the Datacard. Apart from the obvious IPR issue, there's also the risk that a dealer might perform a routine ECU update (e.g. when trying to diagnose and issue with the COMAND system etc) and will overwrite the hacked version. But as I sais, I don't know for fact that this is what a 'remote installer' will do.
 
I got Android Auto/Apple Carplay put on my C300 W205 , yesterday. The dealership said because it wasn't specced by original owner , it couldn't be put on.
So a trip to Bradford sorted it out for me.
I much prefer the UX of Carplay to Android Auto.
Running Waze for my nav.
.
 

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