[9612v]

I have a 2017 3500 longhorn, bought it new. I've been wondering if the radio is android auto capable, everything i've read on line says it is but i can't get it to work. I have XT4 with android auto on it and it works no problem, i see the XT4 has an icon on the radio and the Ram doesn't, am i missing something or isn't the ram able to work with android auto?

Kevin

 

[Jimmy07]

The 2017 ram radios aren’t capable. Only 2018+

 

[9612v]

The 2017 ram radios aren’t capable. Only 2018+

Thanks Jimmy07. I wonder if theres a way to upgrade with a download or if thats not possible.

Kevin

 

[Jimmy07]

Thanks Jimmy07. I wonder if theres a way to upgrade with a download or if thats not possible.

Kevin

It’s not possible and never will be. There are places that sell hardware to install in the radio that will MIRROR your phone screen, but it uses a steering wheel mounted joystick and you can’t use the screen to control it. It’s possible to swap in a 2018 radio, but that requires a 2018 media hub and a custom harness for the new hub.

 

[RichardCalvin]

Different hardware. Requires replacing the whole radio.

www.infotainment.com/products/2013-2018-ram-1500-2500-3500-8-4-4c-nav-uaq-retrofit-kit

That's the kit there to change out the radio on pre 18 trucks.

 

[azjohnnyo]

Thanks Jimmy07. I wonder if theres a way to upgrade with a download or if thats not possible.

Kevin

There is a post on here and I know for sure on the RAM forum about swapping out radios. Unfortunately, there is no download for it...it much be a full radio upgrade. The parts are:
RADIO: 68331631AH (UAQ w/Nav) or 68331635AH (UAS w/o Nav)
MEDIA HUB: 68328704AC (RAM) $100 OEM
MEDIA HUB CONVERSION HARNESS (see RAM Forum) $35

Depending on how your truck is already equipped, you may need the AlfaOBD software to turn on or change a few settings.

 

[9612v]

Thanks for all the info, I'll do without!

Kevin

 

[Walker111]

There are some late model 8.4 radio's that are carplay android auto... If you hooked your phone to the USB and nothing happened, then you don't have it. You can check the junk yards, if you find an 8.4 with it, its easily swapped in.