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Re:Removing the modem and GPS from my 2024 RAV4 hybrid by buran77 on Thursday May 14, 2026 @02:03PM (#48138948)
The author probably means CarPlay and Android Auto. In wireless mode they share the phone's internet connection. The adapter linked in the article is a CarPlay adapter, not plain BT.
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Re:Removing the modem and GPS from my 2024 RAV4 hybrid by max8539 on Thursday May 14, 2026 @02:44PM (#48139449)
Seems like this way of using CarPlay isn’t documented. Bluetooth is used for discovery and WiFi/USB for CarPlay communication but not for providing car and internet access. Using users’ phone data without notice could be noticeable by users as well…
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Re:Removing the modem and GPS from my 2024 RAV4 hybrid by icehawk on Thursday May 14, 2026 @09:15PM (#48143329)
That doesn't seem right at all, since my phone doesn't have tethering plan and I can still use CarPlay.
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