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Has anyone got this option , and is it working ?

Paid for the ability but only months later VWSA says its only HTC compatible , and that must wait until PGTI for other phones , Mirror Link themselves say they have a lot more phones that are compatible for the VWs.
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LOL, funny you should mention only HTC phones. My mother's Ballade says it supports MirrorLink, but when I tried pairing my HTC, it turned out to be the only one that isn't supported :bang:

Have you enquired about a software update for your head unit? Since MirrorLink state compatibility between other brands.
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I don't see why you should pay for an option like this if there's no much limitations to it.

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VWSA seems not to care to much , but contacted some UK family and the uk polo ( built here ) functions fully with most androids , think as usual SA gets the short end ...
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Kavi4GP wrote:VWSA seems not to care to much , but contacted some UK family and the uk polo ( built here ) functions fully with most androids , think as usual SA gets the short end ...
Bunch of neanderthals at vwsa it seems

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I see mirrorlink is no longer listed as an option on the normal tsi polo but only on the gti. Wonder if it can be added/ activated afterwards? Would be a nice way to get navigation going on the the touch screen

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amstel18 wrote:I see mirrorlink is no longer listed as an option on the normal tsi polo but only on the gti. Wonder if it can be added/ activated afterwards? Would be a nice way to get navigation going on the the touch screen

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I got mine to connect and work with my Sony Xperia Z1, mirrors my phone exactly, but a soon as the car moves it switches the screen off and says it does not work when vehicle is moving.
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You lucky to get it to work , certain apps deactivate by nav should still function
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Kavi4GP wrote:You lucky to get it to work , certain apps deactivate by nav should still function
Nav switches off too, very frustrating. Music continues to play though.
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Was told to wait the gti launch for proper function
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There hasn't been an update from VWSA about the mirror link.

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My polo tsi has the mirror link in the main menu.. It was one of the sales pitches for me.. only to find when I got my car it was an optional extra..
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Yeah a few I've seen show the option but says needs dealer code to unlock .
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This was the last update we had in October 2014.

Dear Dealer Colleagues,
The functionality of Mirror Link depends on compatibility with respective smartphone models. A list of smartphone models deemed compatible with Mirror Link was communicated to the dealer network when the option was introduced. This list was according to the communication VWSA received from VWAG (German Mother Company)
Subsequent to the initial communication, we have received confirmation that the feature is currently only compatible with HTC One, with other smartphone brands being delayed.
Due to the abovementioned, Mirror Link has been removed as an orderable option until such a time that compatibility covers popular smartphone brands such as Samsung, Blackberry, Nokia and iPhone.
Existing vehicles ordered with the option will begin to see the true benefits of this extraordinary technology once the roll-out covers a wider spectrum of smartphone brands. These customers have invested in future technology and will reap the benefits of this innovation in the near future. Customers who are eager to purchase the option but are unable due to its removal will be able to activate the feature after sale.
This will be achieved by purchasing an “Activation Code” that will be made available through P&A once the option is re-instated.
We respectfully request that you discuss the contents of this bulletin with the customer when this matter is raised. An updated list of compatible phones will be distributed as soon as possible.
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tashy wrote:This was the last update we had in October 2014.

Dear Dealer Colleagues,
The functionality of Mirror Link depends on compatibility with respective smartphone models. A list of smartphone models deemed compatible with Mirror Link was communicated to the dealer network when the option was introduced. This list was according to the communication VWSA received from VWAG (German Mother Company)
Subsequent to the initial communication, we have received confirmation that the feature is currently only compatible with HTC One, with other smartphone brands being delayed.
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Existing vehicles ordered with the option will begin to see the true benefits of this extraordinary technology once the roll-out covers a wider spectrum of smartphone brands. These customers have invested in future technology and will reap the benefits of this innovation in the near future. Customers who are eager to purchase the option but are unable due to its removal will be able to activate the feature after sale.
This will be achieved by purchasing an “Activation Code” that will be made available through P&A once the option is re-instated.
We respectfully request that you discuss the contents of this bulletin with the customer when this matter is raised. An updated list of compatible phones will be distributed as soon as possible.
Quite awesome that I can add it later on once it works properly.

Is Mirrorlink only available on the composition media or is it available on the composition colour as well?
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only available with radio composition media :).
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Good to know VW and CCC who owns mirrorlink don't say the same thing . according to the owners they supply ver1.1 which like directed shows certain Samsung and Sony compatibility along with HTC.

Just irritates me that the Pioneer AVH series units I fit have full compatibility with lots of phones.
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Not really related but I started my car the other day n the radio came on n said "starting radio" u please media says "starting media" switched it off n on again same thing.. drove home parked the car for like 15min and then it was fine.. did it again today with the telephone..
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Yeah I had it with the Bluetooth , says "starting telephone" but doesn't, have to switch car off for a while and switch on, also tried Bluetooth audio but drop down said can't activate Bluetooth device . Really should be sorted out by vw , software is updated all the time yet vw takes ages to get it to work ( just as a point I try and take pics of the times it won't work to give them hell about , have more than ten already )


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What's up. I've just bought a 2015 Polo 1.2TSi Comfortline.

I purposefully got the composition Media option for the MirrorLink. Now it is asking me for the activation code.

Does anyone have any more info / updates on this? I'm quite frustrated.
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Even the dealers don't have a clue.
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Did you buy it activated ?

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Apparently not. The salesman who sold me the car said I need to pay VWSA R8000 to activate it. The Car-Net app (including MirrorLink, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and the VW app suite) is £100. So I'm hoping he's wrong.

VWSA still haven't got back to me. Anyone been through this already?
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OK I have mirrorlink fitted from factory , it was R1200 option , my dealer bud said its just a code on the ZCB unit but is about R1900

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