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ssemon · ‎06-22-2020

Issue resolved - working with Pandora Team, BMW, Apple and TMobile, it was determined that TMobile only turned on my cell phone functions, and not my data plan. Therefore the data stored on the phone from wifi access would function on Carlplay (i.e. Pandora set up) but would not stream new data when a wifi source wasn't available (music). As the old saying goes, the first thing to do when working on a car is to check to see if there's gas in the gas tank (or on a computer, if computer is plugged in). In this case, without a data stream there was no Pandora data to feed the iPhone, and no data from the iPhone to the BMW or Carplay. TMobile apologized for only partially setting up the phone system.

ssemon · ‎06-20-2020

The software version is 13.5.1 The Pandora version is 2006.1 I turned off the iPhone wifi connection and attempted to connect via Blutooth only. The car initially recognized Pandora (via the BMW infotainment system, not Apple CarPlay) but then stopped. Thereafter, I tried to open the app on the iPhone but the app had a white screen notifying me the app could not connect. The CarPlay system is connected via wifi CarPlay connection. When I attempt to connect Carplay via a Blutooth connection, the car will not do so - CarPlay seems to be dedicated to the wifi connection and not blutooth. Again, the other apps (e.g., Google Maps, Calendar, Phone, etc. seems to function normally). Thanks for your help.

ssemon · ‎06-19-2020

2017 BMW 540i with updated software. Phone (iPhone 11) is paired and connects to BMW and other Apple CarPlay apps function (e.g. Waze, Phone, Apple Music, etc.). Pandora app loads, favorite Pandora stations recognized, but when activated no song is played. Continuous buffering may be an issue. From the Pandora app, with the car running the Pandora app indicates that it cannot connect. On the iPhone, Siri is turned on and under phone settings, the phone utilizes car's wifi. I have deleted and reinstalled Pandora app from phone, and deleted phone connection to the car and re-paired. When pairing the iPhone with the car, I select "CarPlay" rather than pairing with other functions. I've had Pandora work just fine with an older iPhone 7, but nothing seems to get Pandora working on the new system. Would hate to have to shift to another music service. Thanks for any advice.

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BMW Carplay won't connect specifically to Pandora