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I hate these companies and I am watching car companies like a hawk. This is stopping me upgrading my car TBH.
I do like some conveniences, but really there are a few work arounds. Get a music player and load it up and plug it into the usb. Store your maps on your head unit. Use Bluetooth for calls.
I have a 2016 car that had an old head unit in. I ripped it out and put an android unit in myself. Works fine and it works for me via usb…there is an app but the usb just works for maps and music. If it starts annoying me, I’ll plug a mp3 player in and the bitch will be reminded it works for me. It’s annoying that the new cars have it inbuilt so you can’t.