zlink/carplay crash repeatedly


  • @tland It should be IOS related issue, could you go to Settings > About Machine and send us the Build Number and MCU version, we would like to guide through firmware update.


  • I have 3 different headunits each running a different Firmware, MCU, and Zlink versions. Ever since getting an iPhone 17 Pro Max with iOS 26 (currently iOS 26.2),  two of the three units keep crashing (Android 9 and 11) Zlink/Carplay within minutes, but stay connected to Bluetooth. 

    The Android 10 unit seems to work reliably.  All three worked great with my iPhone 13 Pro and 15 Pro Max.  I tried updating the firmware on one of the two crashing units, but it's still reacting same.  I heard Apple is running an iAP2 handshake which could be causing the issues with Zlink.  Here are the details of my setups (only unit 3 is working):

    1. Android 11 PX6 - rk3399.....20220727.181020     MTCE_AW_V3.78_4       Zlink V5.4.99              (Updated to rk3399.....20250401.153219, but still crashing)
    2. Android 9 PX6 - rk3399 20191031.142719          MTCE_HA_V3.37_1       Zlink V3.5.4
    3. Android 10 PX6 - rk3399 20201019.100341        MTCE_HA_V3.69c_1      Zlink V4.06

    I heard Apple is not fixing the issue and vendors need to provide patches.  Hopefully this information helps you with the necessary updates/fixes.


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