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Hi All,
I have done a search on both Iphone and Ipod and could find anything relating to this.
This is old news, maybe, but still everyone needs to be aware.
This Article was in "The Age" in Melbourne back in Feb 2011 stating that the Iphone upgrades to IOS 4.1 can cause the Radio to lock itself, and render the USB U/S.
Here is the Article:
Stuart
I have done a search on both Iphone and Ipod and could find anything relating to this.
This is old news, maybe, but still everyone needs to be aware.
This Article was in "The Age" in Melbourne back in Feb 2011 stating that the Iphone upgrades to IOS 4.1 can cause the Radio to lock itself, and render the USB U/S.
Here is the Article:
Apple update foils Toyotas
Toby Hagon
February 1, 2011
The latest software update to Apple iPhones and iPods could lock the sound system on some Toyotas.
Some of Australia's most popular cars have been foiled by an Apple software update for iPhones and iPods.
Market leader Toyota has issued a bulletin to its 200 dealers warning of failing sound systems that can be locked if connected to an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPod Nano 6G with the iOS4.1 iTunes software update released in September 2010.
The popular Yaris, Corolla, Kluger, Prado, LandCruiser, HiLux and hybrid Prius are some of the models in the Toyota range that have succumbed to the software glitch, which potentially affects tens of thousands of cars sold in 2009 and 2010. In total there are eight radio units affected by the glitch, all produced by Toyota's audio supplier Fujitsu Ten.
Advertisement: Story continues below While owners can still listen to the radio or play music from their iPods through the 3.5mm input jack, the USB input that allows full interaction between the music player and/or phone and the car is rendered useless, with the screen simply reading "load" when connected to a device with the latest software.
The "technical newsflash" to dealers warned: "Investigations have revealed that iPhone or iPod operating systems introduced in September 2010 are not compatible with the audio unit and will not allow music playback via the USB interface."
For now dealers have been told only to respond to owners who have experienced the audio failure.
"Once a field fix procedure has been developed, Fujitsu Ten will contact all dealers who have submitted a Fujitsu Ten Audio Exchange form to arrange field fix release for customers," the service bulletin said.
This website is awaiting a comment from Toyota on when a fix will be rushed to market and what it will involve.
The software issue highlights the potential for third party software to interfere with electronic components of modern cars.
Car makers are racing to keep up with the pace of electronic development, in the process ensuring their vehicles aren't susceptible to external glitches.
While Toyota's glitch was an inconvenience, the potential appears to be there for software unrelated to vehicles to cause havoc with onboard electronics.
The issues are compounded by expectations from owners.
Where many popular consumer electronics only have a shelf life of two or three years - sometimes less - cars are expected to last an average of about 10 years, with many likely to solider on for 20 years or more.
Vehicle warranties also typically outdo those of most other consumer items; while a year is generous in household appliances and electronics, most cars come with a three-year warranty, with many giving factory warranty cover for five years.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/digital-lif...#ixzz1OIJooETr
Toby Hagon
February 1, 2011
The latest software update to Apple iPhones and iPods could lock the sound system on some Toyotas.
Some of Australia's most popular cars have been foiled by an Apple software update for iPhones and iPods.
Market leader Toyota has issued a bulletin to its 200 dealers warning of failing sound systems that can be locked if connected to an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPod Nano 6G with the iOS4.1 iTunes software update released in September 2010.
The popular Yaris, Corolla, Kluger, Prado, LandCruiser, HiLux and hybrid Prius are some of the models in the Toyota range that have succumbed to the software glitch, which potentially affects tens of thousands of cars sold in 2009 and 2010. In total there are eight radio units affected by the glitch, all produced by Toyota's audio supplier Fujitsu Ten.
Advertisement: Story continues below While owners can still listen to the radio or play music from their iPods through the 3.5mm input jack, the USB input that allows full interaction between the music player and/or phone and the car is rendered useless, with the screen simply reading "load" when connected to a device with the latest software.
The "technical newsflash" to dealers warned: "Investigations have revealed that iPhone or iPod operating systems introduced in September 2010 are not compatible with the audio unit and will not allow music playback via the USB interface."
For now dealers have been told only to respond to owners who have experienced the audio failure.
"Once a field fix procedure has been developed, Fujitsu Ten will contact all dealers who have submitted a Fujitsu Ten Audio Exchange form to arrange field fix release for customers," the service bulletin said.
This website is awaiting a comment from Toyota on when a fix will be rushed to market and what it will involve.
The software issue highlights the potential for third party software to interfere with electronic components of modern cars.
Car makers are racing to keep up with the pace of electronic development, in the process ensuring their vehicles aren't susceptible to external glitches.
While Toyota's glitch was an inconvenience, the potential appears to be there for software unrelated to vehicles to cause havoc with onboard electronics.
The issues are compounded by expectations from owners.
Where many popular consumer electronics only have a shelf life of two or three years - sometimes less - cars are expected to last an average of about 10 years, with many likely to solider on for 20 years or more.
Vehicle warranties also typically outdo those of most other consumer items; while a year is generous in household appliances and electronics, most cars come with a three-year warranty, with many giving factory warranty cover for five years.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/digital-lif...#ixzz1OIJooETr