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App-Connect -> Applications (apps) for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

App-Connect Wireless when crossing the border  
When you cross the border into countries that have different permitted radio frequencies than in your own country  
for operation of the Wireless function of App-Connect (App-Connect Wireless)/Wi-Fi  
, please note the following:  
App-Connect Wireless is restricted or not possible at all due to legal regulations. This may be indicated by a  
message displayed on the Infotainment system.  
App-Connect Wireless must be disabled due to legal requirements. The Wi-Fi hotspot must be deactivated .  
Operation of App-Connect functions with a cable connection is not affected by this restriction, and these functions  
can still be used.  
Opening the App-Connect main menu  
Navigation to the App-Connect main menu depends on the Infotainment system used.  
1. Tap HOME  
Or: Tap MENU  
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Setting up App-Connect Wireless  
The mobile telephone needs to be paired with the Infotainment system before you can useApp-Connect Wireless.  
Connecting a mobile telephone for the first time  
1. Unlock the mobile telephone.  
2. Switch onWi-Fi  
reception and Bluetooth on the mobile telephone.  
3. Connect the mobile telephone to the Infotainment system using aUSB  
cable or Bluetooth.  
4. Open the App-Connect main menu if it does not appear automatically.  
5. Select the mobile telephone and the desired technology.  
6. Confirm any authorisation prompts on the mobile telephone to give the Infotainment system the necessary  
permissions.  
7. Disconnect the USB  
connection and connect to the Infotainment system again using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.  
App-Connect Wireless is set up. The pairing is completed In future, the connected mobile telephone will also be  
able to use App-Connect Wireless without a USB  
connection.  
If pop-up menus are rejected during the connection process,App-Connect Wireless will not be available. In this case,  
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends deleting the mobile telephones in both the device settings and on the  
Infotainment system and restarting the connection process.  
Wireless App-Connect may not be supported by all  
technologies.  
Applications (apps)  
Volkswagen App-Connect allows content from Volkswagen apps and third party apps on mobile telephones to be  
shown on the Infotainment system screen.  
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There may be problems with compatibility with third party apps.  
Apps, their use and the necessary mobile network connection may be subject to charges.  
A wide range of apps may be available and they may depend on the vehicle and country. The content, scope and  
providers of apps can vary. Some apps also depend on availability of services offered by third parties.  
We are unable to guarantee that the available apps can be run on all mobile telephones and all operating systems.  
Apps offered by Volkswagen can be changed, discontinued, deactivated, reactivated and expanded without prior  
notice. Only certified apps can be used when driving so that the driver is not distracted.  
Icons and settings for App-Connect  
The symbols may have a different appearance in some Infotainment systems.  
Show more information.  
Open the App-Connect settings menu.  
Select Apple CarPlay technology.  
Select Android Auto technology.  
Select MirrorLink technology.  
Setting options in the settings menu  
The setting options depend on the unit.  
Mobile devices:  
Open device manager.  
Activate data transfer for VW apps:  
Data transfer for Volkswagen apps is activated.  
Allow MirrorLink information to be shown  
Information in MirrorLink mode are displayed.  
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