CarPlay disconnects on iPhone 17

iPhone 17 using Anker USB A to USB C cable loses CarPlay and has to be repluged in to reconnect.

Posted on Dec 19, 2025 4:45 PM

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Dec 19, 2025 5:05 PM in response to wfwolf

"CarPlay disconnects on iPhone 17: iPhone 17 using Anker USB A to USB C cable loses CarPlay and has to be repluged in to reconnect."

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CarPlay Reconnecting:


A. Use a Certified Cable:

Are you using a cable made for an iPhone 17? Look for one on Amazon: anker usb a to usb-c cable for iPhone 17.


B. Close All Apps:

There might be apps that are not responding. So, save what need be, and then close all apps. Hold you finger down as you swipe up form the bottom-left corner of your screen. Then, close all of these open apps, by sweeping up quickly for all apps.


D. Perform a Force Restart:

Try Force Restarting your iPhone. Save any information that need be. Then perform the restart. See if you can then perform this. Go Here: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support


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D. Update your iOS:

Other than updating directly through a computer, you can update through use of a computer. If you cannot use Wi-Fi, then use Ethernet.  See my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. On the computer, you would connect it through Ethernet, going directly into your router. For a Mac (or PC) that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple. If you get the same error, the model is likely just not compatible.

Dec 19, 2025 6:09 PM in response to wfwolf

"CarPlay disconnects on iPhone 17: I have done all of this. This is the cable I’m using"

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Excellent job troubleshooting this...


Troubleshooting CarPlay:


What to Try:


A. Update the Car's Firmware:

See if there is a way to update the firmware in your car's stereo.


B. Re-Pair in Park:

Try unpairing the phone. Then, pair it back. Perform this while in while in park.


C. View the Owner's Manual:

See what the Owner's Manual of your car says when you read it.


D. Some Links:



CarPlay disconnects on iPhone 17

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