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Hello everyone! I have discovered a way to get full screen CarPlay on refreshed Silverado/sierras. I can’t take the credit though. Ivalen91 on GitHub (https://github.com/lvalen91/carlink_native/blob/main/README.md) is the mastermind behind this. This post is a guide for everyone to know how to use his work in your own trucks. You’ll need a: Computer Carlinkit CPC200-CCPA Google Play Console account ($25 Registration) Prerequisites: Your truck MUST be running Android 12. GM’s Check for Updates screen is useless and never finds any updates. So, unless you want to pay for an expensive dongle and a license to GM’s Programming software, I highly recommend going to a dealership and asking for them to update your A11 Radios calibrations. Most techs will not understand someone saying update truck to Android 12 from Android 10, so you must tell them to check for calibration updates. You can tell them to check Bulletin 25-NA-318 for more information. Your Carlink dongle must be running firmware 2025.10. To be completely honest, I updated mine on my Mac using https://f-io.github.io/LIVI/ I have no clue on how to update the firmware any other way so I’m hoping someone can chime in here. LIVI does say it supports windows as a best effort but it might not work as well. Note: I use a Mac so I cannot assure you everything will be the same if you use Windows or Linux, therefore I will mostly likely not be able to provide support for any questions if you are not using a Mac. Hopefully, in the comments, someone will be able to answer your question if one arises. Let’s get started. Make sure your truck is on Android 12 by going to Settings>System. Scroll down to About and it should say your Android version. If 12, you can go to next step. If it is on Android 10, you must update to Android 12. More information available under the prerequisites section. Go to your computer and download Android Studio. Once downloaded, click File>New>Project from Version Control. Make sure Version Control is set to Git. In the url field, type the following: https://github.com/lvalen91/carlink_native Click clone. You will see a message saying Gradle project sync in progress. Wait for it to finish syncing before doing anything. In the left side bar, expand the Gradle Scripts arrow. Click on build.grade.it’s (Module :app) Scroll down to defaultConfig { Where it says applicationID, change it to something like “com.yourname.carlink.” It has to be unique. Sine your name could be taken, you could add your birth year or something if you want. Change the version name to 1.0.0. Whenever you recompile the app for future updates, you change that to 1.0.1 and so forth. In the left side bar, expand the manifests arrow and select AndroidManifest.xml then scroll all the way down the line 151 where it says Android:authorities=“com.google.android.apps.automotive.templates.host.ClusterIconContentProvider” Change it to something like com.yourname.google.etc… Basically just add your name or whatever you want somewhere in that text. Now, we need to create the app. On the menu bar, Click Build, then select Generate Signed App Bundle or APK. Click Android App Bundle then select Next. You’ll need to create a thing called a keystore. Click Create new, select a path, then type a password in both sections asking for a password. Under Certificate, you only need to fill in one of the fields. Make note of the key alias and password because you might need it for future use. Click Ok then Click Create. Congrats, you just made an App! On the notification that says the App bundle was successfully generated, click locate and note where the file was saved at. Now we need to create a Google Play Console account. Since I already created one, I’m not sure of the exact steps so I recommend just looking up how to create an account. I believe it can take a day for your account to be verified. Once your in, click Create App and enter all the details. On the left side of the screen, you should see a tab that says Monitor and Improve. Click that then Policy and Prograns then select App Content. Select the option for Privacy Policy then type in https://bit.ly/47iVQvI After that, on the left side of the screen, click Test and Release. Click it then click Testing, then Internal Testing. Click create New Release, then click Upload. Select the file (app-release.aab). The next thing to do is accept an invite. Unless you have an Android device, you must change your user agent on your browser to be an Android phone because Google only allows someone to accept the invite if they open that link on an Android device. After you do that, Under testers, click copy link and paste it into a new tab (or into an Android phone if you have one). It’ll ask you to sign in and if you want to join the beta testing. Next, go to your truck and open the play store. Remember that applicationID you came up with? Enter it in the search bar. For instance mine is com.evanstelly.carlink. It’ll show up with an (unreviewed) tag next to it. Click it and download it. Plug in your Carlink dongle and open the app. It should automatically find it. You will have to click Allow Carlink to access Auto Box everytime you open the app. Slight annoyance but worth it in my opinion. Open Bluetooth on your phone and select Carlink. Once it’s paired, you’re done. I personally dragged the icon to where the phone icon was on the sidebar so I can open it with ease.

Has anyone tried this yet? I set up an appointment Friday to have the firmware in my stereo updated and will be ordering the 2.5 HMI module tonight to see if this actually works.

(2019 Silverado 1500 LTZ) It is intermittent but as soon as I plug my phone into the truck via USB-C cable and connect to CarPlay, eventually during my drive when I try to adjust my volume it is super delayed to register the volume change. After a couple minutes the entire dash goes black and restarts. Almost like the infotainment system freezes. No idea what could be causing this and there isn’t anything out there regarding my issue. Any ideas?

Hi all! I’m new here. Just ordered a 2025 Yukon AT4 and am expecting delivery in June or July. Was just curious if any 2025 Yukon owners have tried using Waze in the instrument cluster since the latest Waze software update. Supposedly certain vehicles like BMWs have started showing the Waze map in their instrument clusters. I’m hoping GMC will support it as well! I love that I’ll be able to pull up Google Maps and Apple Maps in the cluster. Just hoping software updates in the future will add support for even more CarPlay apps there.

On the 13.4in Infotainment screens has anyone heard or know of a way to get Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to take up the whole screen? Since GM is dictating what can and can't be full screen. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can easily scale up so it's not a limitation on the phone software. You can download Apple and Google developer simulators that scale them up to ridiculous resolutions and aspect ratios. So clearly it's GM forcing the phone projection to only the middle screen, but they let the built-in Google Maps take up the whole screen. Since the trucks are using Android you can enable the built-in developer options, but none of the settings it unlocks do much. Even the usb debugging option doesn't connect to a computer unless there's a specific HMI usb port for it.

Hey everybody, Just wanted to check in again and let you all know about another exciting service we're happy to be offering... The Denali Cluster Upgrade! Many of you have requested this upgrade and I'm happy to report we have successfully completed the mod. If you're interested in this, you'll need to know a few things. Acquire a new or used GMC Denali cluster. This can be a Sierra or a Yukon cluster. (Please note: If you buy your cluster 2nd hand, DO NOT plug it into your vehicle.) Diesel/Gas: The cluster will need to match some aspects of your current vehicle. For example, if you have a gas spec vehicle you'll need to find a cluster that has an RPM gauge that goes to 6000rpm. If you have a diesel spec vehicle (2500, 3500) you'll need to find a cluster that has an RPM gauge that goes to 5000rpm. Both shown below. MPH/KPH: We can do BOTH USA and Metric market clusters. If you live in the USA, you'll want to get a cluster that has a speedometer that goes up to 140. If you live in a metric country, you'll want a cluster that goes to 200. Both options shown below. COLOR: If you have a GMC and you want to keep your RED color theme, you'll want to find a 2016 GMC Denali cluster. If you have a Silverado, have done a blue conversion, or have upgraded your HMI to the newer blue theme and you're looking for a BLUE gauge theme, you'll want a 2017-2018 Denali cluster. Android Auto/Carplay: For all of you Android Auto users wanting the use of your volume and track selection flippers back, this fixes it!!! once installed you'll once again have access to your flippers. This also allows for the long press of the voice button on the steering wheel to activate Google Assistant as well as Siri for Apple Carplay. Year Matching: There has been a lot of talk that all modules that are installed into the vehicle need to be of the same year. After extensive testing we have found this to be mainly false. As long as the modules are of the same generation you should be A-OK for the install. That means if you have a 2.0 HMI vehicle (2014-2015) you can use a 2014-2015 Denali cluster. If you have a vehicle with a 2.5 HMI (Carplay Enabled, 2016-2018) you can use any 2016-2018 cluster so long as it matches your vehicle specs as mentioned above. And if you have a 2014-2015 and would like to upgrade to a blue themed cluster while adding Android Auto / Carplay, we are more than happy to facilitate the upgrade all at once. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or are interested in getting this mod done to your own vehicle. Thanks for watching and enjoy the demo.

Hello everyone, I just purchased a used 2018 Chevy Silverado, After doing so research I found that the cup holders in this truck are not removable unlink its earlier models. I am looking for a way to hide the cable that is coming from the inside of the centre console to my phone, that sits in the little rubber holder but I want it to be clean and not have a wire just hanging all over. I have nothing online as to any sort of way to run that cable in such a way that it is hidden. Does anyone have any ideas as to how to accomplish this clean look? Thanks for any input SeekNDstroy2012

I’ve been reading up on how to upgrade my infotainment center to include Apple CarPlay, but I’m wondering if any of you can tell me the exact parts I need to purchase. I have a 2015 Yukon. I know I need the IO6 2.5 HMI module, but I’m not sure what part number. I have found multiple different ones on eBay that look just like what I need, but they each have different part numbers. I’m not sure if they are all interchangeable. Also, do I need a new radio module and USB port for this to work?

New to this forum, so please excuse my ignorance if this has already been answered. I looked to see if there were answers elsewhere, but haven't found them to all of my questions. I recently purchased a 2015 Suburban LTZ and would like to add CarPlay primarily. My questions are: 1. My truck was built 3/24/15. I have seen conflicting reports that I can just replace the HMI module (upgrade from 2.0 to 2.5) vs also having to replace the box under the center console. There was some discussion that later build dates can get away with not replacing the other module. My truck does have the Text option on the MyLink screen if that helps any. Are there particular part numbers I need to retain use of the Rear seat entertainment system or do all the boxes work with it too? 2. Since new modules require programming is this something the dealer can do without a lot of hassle (i.e. I am adding a non-original part number to my truck. are they going to give me crap about it)? Also, are there aftermarket tools that I can use to do this? I don't have anything like that, but if I have to go pay the dealer $150 for them to program my box, I would consider just buying a scan tool system for future use 3. As I mentioned, my truck has the rear seat entertainment system. Are there options for adding HDMI or other inputs for this system? Not sure my family will ever use it in its current config (we do almost all streaming these days). i have seen screen mirroring solutions, but my understanding is they only allow mirroring on the dash screen and not the RSE screens. Any options there? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hello All, I just bought 2017 sierra with the 7 inch touchscreen that advertisted as compatible with apple Carplay and Android auto. For whatever reason myself, the dealer, and the GM infotainment support can't figure out why it isn't working with apple. We can get the radio to work with Android Auto and connects right away as it should so I think that confirms that the USB port is not faulty and is correctly transferring data. I am using an Iphone 8 IOS ver 12.4 with the factory cable in good condition(no fraying of the cable) and have confirmed that the phone cable combination works in my girlfriends 2017 Chevy Cruze. We have also tried it with different cable combinations and different IPhones. Occasionally when an Iphone is plugged into it a message will appear on the radio saying "Playback Source is not available" and I have attached a picture of the message. Just a quick rundown of things I have tried to help with troubleshooting: Made sure that the Apple Carplay is on in the settings of the radio. Double checked that "press home for Siri is enabled" Double checked that the screen time settings weren't preventing carplay from working forgot phone in bluetooth settings and re-paired it. factory reset of radio tried different Iphones (IPhone 6, IPhone 8, IPhone XR, IPhone XS) tried different cables (and confirmed they all worked in the 2017 Chevy Cruze) Made sure the phones worked with Apple Carplay in the 2017 Cruze. tried all USB ports in the truck. Appreciate all the help Jacob