One handed, decluttered Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

[MostlySafeBear]

Not sure if all Mavericks come with a 3 month free hot spot

Yes, all Mavericks have an offer for 3 GB of free data for 3 months, whichever runs out first.

But my plan, Tello, gives me 2GB at 5G speeds and then unlimited data at 2G speeds for $15/month; so I always have data, it’s just slower if I go over the 2GB. And I always have unlimited talk & text. They use Sprint towers I believe.

• Sprint no longer exists. They sold themselves to T-Mobile.
• AT&T provides the service for the truck's hotspot, and they have a $199.99 per year plan, which works out to $16.67 per month, or $20 per month if paid by the month. They have a 22 GB per month threshold, after which they will de-prioritize your connection. This is for 4G LTE speeds.
• Note that the hotspot feature is optional, and can currently be removed, for a $20 credit.

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[jsus]

Yes, all Mavericks have an offer for 3 GB of free data for one month, if memory serves. Not 3 free months though.

It's 3GB for 3 months, whichever runs out first.

https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...dpass/wi-fi-hotspot-complimentary-data-trial/

https://www.ford.com/trucks/maverick/features/productivity/#wifi

Best of all, Ford owners can activate a complimentary trial* to access three months of service or 3GB of data, whichever comes first.

 

[MostlySafeBear]

It's 3GB for 3 months, whichever runs out first.

https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...dpass/wi-fi-hotspot-complimentary-data-trial/

https://www.ford.com/trucks/maverick/features/productivity/#wifi

Post edited, thanks.

 

[Bob The Builder]

Ok, as I wait for my Maverick to be built, 'someday', I have a question concerning Apple Carplay. My F150 had navigation, which the Maverick does not. I am not a tech person, but my question is: Will I be using 'data' when I use Apple or Google maps? I have purchased a wireless dongle, and currently we only have 3 GIG of data per month with our cell phones. Will I need to get 'unlimited' data going forward once my Maverick is built?
Thanks!

Apple Maps uses data, except for a small portion close to your home.. Google Maps and Sygic allow downloading of the maps to your phone. I'm sure traffic and construction updates would use a little data though. Not sure about Waze. Never use it.

 

[ClemsonU88]

OK, what you have shown looks like something I would like to do but where does the other end of the cable plug in? I think I am missing something.

Hey PaWalsh, sorry I left off that critical piece of information. As you can see, the cable goes up from the tray to the console, and then runs in a manner that comes out the left side of the plug and plugs in. I can't remember if I used any tape to hold it or if it just stayed on its own.

It's a very simple process. I'd be happy to answer any other questions if you have any.

 

[austinzone]

I went along a similar path and ended up with this:

Someone had suggested an AI box - i looked at them - and most of what i found scared me off. Lots of money for questionable reliability.

Then I thought "well what else could I do" - I found the antser.

This is an iphone 7 - 256gb storage. It was an ebay purchase for $130.

It lives under the vinyl tray - and for all practical purposes is invisible to anyone scoping the car.

Its jailbroken - runs CarBridge - so all apps can be bridged to Carplay.

No sim card btw - it auto connects to my iphone 13's hotspot when i get into the car.

The cable is routed up the back, the slack is stored in the black housing above. I left some length of cable so it can be switched from the USB input on the left to the charger on the right (and I can just use my iphone 13 on carplay instead).

This way I always have carplay without plugging my phone in.

What are the downsides?

1. I cant make calls through it - either I switch my phone cable over or do speaker on the phone.

2. Sometimes the phone gets buggy - and needs a reboot - but since jailbroked it needs a tethered jailbreak after reboot - so enter Ra1nb0x:

I can jailbreak muh phones in muh car with just a USB cord and about a minutes worth of time.

So - at the end of the day - i have a reliable setup, a mini linux box for h4x, and I dont have to deal with China boop vommit android box garbage.

Yup.

 

[jons]

I went along a similar path and ended up with this:

Someone had suggested an AI box - i looked at them - and most of what i found scared me off. Lots of money for questionable reliability.

Then I thought "well what else could I do" - I found the antser.

This is an iphone 7 - 256gb storage. It was an ebay purchase for $130.

It lives under the vinyl tray - and for all practical purposes is invisible to anyone scoping the car.

Its jailbroken - runs CarBridge - so all apps can be bridged to Carplay.

No sim card btw - it auto connects to my iphone 13's hotspot when i get into the car.

The cable is routed up the back, the slack is stored in the black housing above. I left some length of cable so it can be switched from the USB input on the left to the charger on the right (and I can just use my iphone 13 on carplay instead).

This way I always have carplay without plugging my phone in.

What are the downsides?

1. I cant make calls through it - either I switch my phone cable over or do speaker on the phone.

2. Sometimes the phone gets buggy - and needs a reboot - but since jailbroked it needs a tethered jailbreak after reboot - so enter Ra1nb0x:

I can jailbreak muh phones in muh car with just a USB cord and about a minutes worth of time.

So - at the end of the day - i have a reliable setup, a mini linux box for h4x, and I dont have to deal with China boop vommit android box garbage.

Yup.

Can you do a more thorough write-up or thread on how to get this to work?

 

[Joe Kelly]

I am able to get maps and music on my Maverick Lariat menu. I would like to have the weather also and a compass. How do I do it.

Thanks

 

[Joe Kelly]

I looked up a YouTube review on that multimedia box. Can the icons in the lower right of the home screen be changed out for a user's preferred common apps?

Have you tried playing a streaming TV show from a channel like Britt Box or a movie off a I pad

 

[GBR-TTU]

I hate clutter in my truck, and the cable for Apple CarPlay has annoyed me for the two weeks I’ve had the Maverick (which I THOROUGHLY enjoy!), so I did something about it. The short version is:
- I got a right angle USB-C to right angle Lightning cable,
- Drilled 2 holes and ran it under the tray (actually I had to cut a slit next to the hole to make the opening big enough to get the Lightning connector through. After I got it through both openings, I superglued the slits back together being careful not to superglue the cable to the tray, so it can move freely if you want.)
- Made a wood piece to fit in the tray,
- Superglued the lightning connector to the wood piece,
- Used command strips to hold the wood piece to the tray and the tray to the console (for when I take the phone out).
- Total cost was $13: $3 - Command Strips, $10 - cable, $0 - Super Glue & wood piece (already had them)

This also keeps me from getting a wireless gadget for $75 or more to do CarPlay without the cable. I’m ok with just dropping the phone in the slot when I get in and pulling it out when I get out of the truck.

Lastly, I figured if I cut up the orange tray & this didn't work, a replacement tray is probably only $20 or so. It was worth a shot to me, and so far is working well.

*** Update after 3 weeks ***

First & foremost, it's still working perfectly after nearly a month! Apparently I used the right amount and type of glue and adhesives, because it's still holding firm.

I installed the plug using my normal phone, so the plug that sticks up is slightly off center to the right. When I go to put my phone on it, I just put my phone up against the right side and slide it down. Fits perfectly. An iPhone 13 Plus won't fit. If I had put the plug in the center, a plus phone could use it too.

For anyone who has 2 different size phones, you'll want to install the plug using the larger one.

To get the plug in the right place, I put the tray in the truck, the wood block in its place, plugged the cable into the phone, put a little glue on the bottom of the cable, put the phone in place. After a minute, I held the plug down with my hand and pulled the phone off and then applied more glue liberally and let sit overnight.

I did this to hide and secure the USB cable. One can pull the usb port panel lose by using a trim tool to pull it out towards the shift knob. This will allow you access to the "tray" that holds the usb port panel and 12v socket (This will work on the lariat as well with the start button). I tucked mine in by placing a small notch in the top left edge of the plastic so the usb cable would not interfere when placing the panel back into position. There is plenty of space on the back end of the tray to simply pass the cable down and under the center of the orange tray to the front for my phone.

This would also work well if running a wireless charger cable to place under the orange tray or to fully hide a wireless android auto or apple carplay dongle, as there is plenty of empty space in the tray where it should fit.

 

[viperman]

I went the wireless dongle route for $38, then velcro'd the dongle up above the wireless charger tray. Works perfect and no cables to deal with.

 

[NedF]

Apple Maps uses data, except for a small portion close to your home.. Google Maps and Sygic allow downloading of the maps to your phone. I'm sure traffic and construction updates would use a little data though. Not sure about Waze. Never use it.

If you switch to the public beta of iOS 17 the updated Apple Maps allows for offline maps.

 

[Bob The Builder]

If you switch to the public beta of iOS 17 the updated Apple Maps allows for offline maps.

Thank you!!! Very good to know.

 

[NedF]

I hate clutter in my truck, and the cable for Apple CarPlay has annoyed me for the two weeks I’ve had the Maverick (which I THOROUGHLY enjoy!), so I did something about it. The short version is:
- I got a right angle USB-C to right angle Lightning cable,
- Drilled 2 holes and ran it under the tray (actually I had to cut a slit next to the hole to make the opening big enough to get the Lightning connector through. After I got it through both openings, I superglued the slits back together being careful not to superglue the cable to the tray, so it can move freely if you want.)
- Made a wood piece to fit in the tray,
- Superglued the lightning connector to the wood piece,
- Used command strips to hold the wood piece to the tray and the tray to the console (for when I take the phone out).
- Total cost was $13: $3 - Command Strips, $10 - cable, $0 - Super Glue & wood piece (already had them)

This also keeps me from getting a wireless gadget for $75 or more to do CarPlay without the cable. I’m ok with just dropping the phone in the slot when I get in and pulling it out when I get out of the truck.

Lastly, I figured if I cut up the orange tray & this didn't work, a replacement tray is probably only $20 or so. It was worth a shot to me, and so far is working well.

*** Update after 3 weeks ***

First & foremost, it's still working perfectly after nearly a month! Apparently I used the right amount and type of glue and adhesives, because it's still holding firm.

I installed the plug using my normal phone, so the plug that sticks up is slightly off center to the right. When I go to put my phone on it, I just put my phone up against the right side and slide it down. Fits perfectly. An iPhone 13 Plus won't fit. If I had put the plug in the center, a plus phone could use it too.

For anyone who has 2 different size phones, you'll want to install the plug using the larger one.

To get the plug in the right place, I put the tray in the truck, the wood block in its place, plugged the cable into the phone, put a little glue on the bottom of the cable, put the phone in place. After a minute, I held the plug down with my hand and pulled the phone off and then applied more glue liberally and let sit overnight.

Great job!

I am kind of glad I opted for the Lariat (I am still waiting for mine) as I believe you do not have to connect by wire… I have waited over 14 years just to have the ability to play my music from my iPhone without having to use a Bluetooth to FM adaptor or a Bluetooth dongle plugged into the auxiliary port (as I do now). I missed the Bluetooth capability on my SUV by one model year and I tend to keep my vehicles for a long time (in car years)

 

[viperman]

Great job!

I am kind of glad I opted for the Lariat (I am still waiting for mine) as I believe you do not have to connect by wire… I have waited over 14 years just to have the ability to play my music from my iPhone without having to use a Bluetooth to FM adaptor or a Bluetooth dongle plugged into the auxiliary port (as I do now). I missed the Bluetooth capability on my SUV by one model year and I tend to keep my vehicles for a long time (in car years)

I have the Lariat Tremor and it has a wireless charger but not wireless connection.

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