Where Are CarPlay Settings Stored?
iPhone CarPlay pairings and settings location, vehicles plus app order and Siri.
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CarPlay pairings and layout live under General settings on iPhone. Each vehicle keeps its own app order, wallpaper and Siri state. Cars cache their side independently.
There is no CarPlay file to copy between iPhones. New phones re pair cars under the same Apple Account. If projection fails, forget the car on both ends and start over.
Where iOS stores this, by platform
Settings > General > CarPlay
Vehicle list, app order and Siri toggles live here. Forget This Car clears pairing per vehicle. Keep iOS updated for head unit quirks.
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect CarPlay?
Plug in over USB or pair wirelessly, accept car prompts and enable CarPlay. Keep Siri on since head units lean on it. Test parked before blaming cables.
How do I forget a car in CarPlay?
Open the CarPlay settings page, pick the car and tap Forget This Car. That clears pairing without touching phone data. Re pair fresh when projection glitches.
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