Upgrade to Apple Carplay

[Pancho1310]

I have a 2017 Dodge ram lonestsar with a 8.4 Uconnect. I was wondering if it is possible to to take a 2019 Ram Uconnect with Apple Carplay and install it in my 2017. NMy 2017 has GPS.

 

[crash68]

If that 2019 radio is from a Gen4 DS body truck, than yes it's practically plug and play. You'll also need to replace the USB media hub and a wiring adapter harness: https://www.kaodtech.com/product-page/uaq-uas-harness

How To: Install a 2018 4C (UAQ/UAS) Radio in 2013 - 2017 RAM

For the 2018 model year RAMS, the 8.4 Radios were changed from the previous VP3/VP4 Harman radios to the 4C/4C-Nav radios made by Panasonic. The biggest advantage of these new 4C Radios is the support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The radios themselves fit the same mount as 2013-2017...

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[Pancho1310]

Would a 2013-2018 Ram 1500 2500 3500 8.4 4C NAV UAQ Retrofit Kit with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto from Infotainment be a good choice? Here's the deal. I just want to replace my 2017 Uconnect unit with a 2018 Uconnect unit with Apple Carplay. I don't care about GPS. If I have to connect my phone by cable so be it. I would like all of the controls I currently have like steering controls, dual heating controls, air, etc.......Looks like Infotainment wants around $1,500 for a unit but not sure which one I need. Heard a lot about Linkswell also.........If someone would be willing to email me, I'd appreciate it. Thanks I love my 2017 Ram and not going to trade....