Proton has confirmed that existing owners who sideload Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (AACP) functions into their car’s Atlas or GKUI IHU will have their vehicle’s warranty affected. “If they do it, it’s on their own and they have to take full responsibility,” Proton deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah told the press at the S70 media drive.
Owners of Geely-Proton SUVs such as the X50 and X70 would be aware that some of their counterparts have sideloaded AACP into their Atlas or GKUI infotainment system. This is because the phone mirroring features are absent from Proton’s range, even in the X90 flasgship SUV and the company’s most recent model, the S70 sedan.
However, AACP is coming soon to a Proton near you. The rollout will happen this year, Roslan said, adding that AACP introduction will follow ‘protocol’.
Factory bro. From X90 group pic.twitter.com/7Zfa3pBKdZ
— Abah (@chairmanGLC) January 31, 2024
What this effectively means is that the X90, which already has hardware capable of AACP, is set to be the first model in the range to get AACP. Customers can expect an official announcement of an OTA software update in the near future. The next new model from Proton will have AACP from the factory.
What about the S70? Its hardware is AACP ready, but Proton wants to avoid a ‘langkah bendul’ situation (Roslan’s words) and any update for the sedan will only come after big brother X90. As for older Geely-Proton models such as the X50 and X70, the Proton Edar chief said that there are challenges from various aspects when it comes to retrofitting AACP. Basically, it’s down to hardware, cost and licensing.
“I cannot say yes or no at the moment, but we’re keeping it open to address customer expectation,” he said with regards to retrofitting AACP to older models. From how it sounds, there could be hope for recent introductions such as the S70 and the X70 MC from 2022, but it’s best to not have too high expectations.
Why didn’t the Geely-Proton cars come with AACP in the first place and why is Proton scrambling now? We look into the matter here.
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one word, bodo
Tell that to Apple & Samsung & ever other phone maker, bodo
No lah…it is Geela car. This is “normal” procedure.
Fully agreed. Wise move to side loads AACP its makes our job easier.
But our Tesla still no AACP
If it really can be done, P1 should give option to owners of older cars that is still under warranty to upgrade their HU OS to use AA & CP. Just charge us rm100-200 for installation fees. After all BMW also extend this kind of service to their customers but charging thousands of ringgit.
Kalo pasang sepot rim void warranty tak?
Yes
You oledi said loh…BMW can charge thousands of ringgit! Since when do Potong get mentioned in the same sentence as BMW leh? The only thing they have in common, is the shape of the wheel! Still a donut shape since ancient Egyptians knew how to roll their asses up the pyramids! BMW got standard, Potong, mana ada standard leh?
are you stupid or something? X70 buyer is right that if it can be done Proton should give this an option for older cars rather than having owners complaining.
Void car’s Atlas or GKUI IHU warranty only or void the whole vehicle’s warranty? Please clarify clearly!
Obviously should not void whole vehicle’s warranty if Potong is fair. Guess most owners wouldn’t mind only voiding head unit warranty since they choose to sideload due to it being shitty out of date in the first place.
You forget GKUI is also integrated into the car electrical functions telling it to up down windows and whatnot, so a void in HU can possibly lead to void in the whole car if you tamper with GKUI.
Driver: Hey proton, open window
(Car blows up the airbags)
one word, bodo
As what yawnz said above
punde apa langkah bendul. yang bendul tu kau.
President Xi, why biyadi can have AA & CP but not geeli? Don’t dua darjat here. Dua2 sama kete kumunis
not sure what the big deal is about, just don’t buy any proton cars until AACP is standard – then you won’t have to worry about upgrades or retrofits
Don’t ajar bukan2 to my customers. Dorang nak berlagak sakan bawak kete baru balik raya biarkan. Janji komisen aku masuk. Aku sendiri bawak kete jepung kikiki
Why Chery can include Apple CarPlay & Android Auto even that is also China manufacturer?
Has anybody asked Chery whether they paid royalties to Google for AA and Apple for CP?
if PT is so determine for reason no AACP PT should have ask roslan to reveal the processor used in IHU
Proton IHU older X series are using non ARM Cortex compatible chipset?
CHINA RockChip or ALLWinner chipset are based on ARM Cortex Architecture.
this says what the consumer wants but proton still fails to address. How la…. blame the consumers
Not sure about others, but AACP has to be there for me to even consider the brand. Was really impressed with the overall S70 specs and but not having Android Auto was a big turn off. Just like how one famous brand’s still stuck with their LaneWatch “technology” smh.
Geely founder is a lifetime member of CCP
Yeah right NO Iphone or Apple I rather be DEAD
A shining good example also tesla automobile follows undisputable
PT should CRY BABY about it
Aku lekat ipad pro kat saga lama dah bulih lawan Tesla model 3