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Unable to access ABRP in CarPlay

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I bought a premium subscription to use with my 2017 Chevy Bolt and iPhone 16 Pro with iOS 16.6.2.

The app runs on my phone but isn’t listed in the CarPlay “Home Screen Icons” so, I can’t select it on the car’s display. The USB-A to USB-C cable works with other apps (Waze, Audible, etc.).

I’ve ordered an ODB2 scanner, but it hasn’t arrived yet. I restarted the iPhone but the app still isn’t in the CarPlay list. The payment for the app shows on my bank card statement as a payment to the Apple App Store. And the App Store shows the purchase. “Unit. Subscription Annually $49.99”.

The information I read says the Premium features should be available immediately after purchase. Suggestions?

Posted by Bill Putney ·
Status: Awaiting Clarification2 comments

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  • Katya S. changed status to Awaiting Clarification
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    Sep 1, 2025

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    Hi @Bill Putney,

    Looking at your account, you do currently have access to Premium features.

    You might, however, have to add ABRP to the apps shown in CarPlay in your iOS settings. Apple has a guide for how to do so here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/ipha5936fe07/ios

  • Bill Putney

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    Sep 1, 2025

    I deleted the app from my phone and reloaded it. I installed the OBD scanner. Set that up with the ODB app, then disconnected. Loaded the ABRP app again. Started the car. Plugged the iPhone into the Bolt. Started the ABRP app and it came right up on the CarPlay screen as an icon. Pressed the icon and got the map display with charge data from the OBD. It all seems to be working now.