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Garrett314
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

CarPlay widgets reappear on iPhone 15 Pro Max despite being disabled

I updated to IOS 27.0 on my iPhone 15 Pro Max. I disabled Widgets in CarPlay and Smart Rotate. Widgets still appear in CarPlay upon connection. When connected to CarPlay, if I enable Widgets, then disable, the Widgets screen disappears from CarPlay for that period of connection. When reconnected to CarPlay, the Widgets screen returns. The only way to remove Widgets from CarPlay is to enable/disable after each connection.


Is there a way to permanent way to disable Widgets from appearing in CarPlay?


Thanks in advance!

Posted on Sep 17, 2026 7:50 AM

3 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Sep 18, 2026 12:25 AM in response to Garrett314

If toggling the "Show Widgets" switch continues to reset upon connection, removing the widgets individually can prevent them from populating on your dashboard.


Try this

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General, then select CarPlay
  3. Select your vehicle from the list.
  4. Tap Widgets.
  5. Tap the red minus button next to each widget to remove it from your active list.

If the issue persists after trying these steps, it may be related to a specific software bug in the current iOS version, and you may need to wait for a subsequent patch from Apple. You might want to give this as feedback as this happens using this form Product Feedback - Apple


Crifasi7
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 13, 2026 11:14 AM in response to Garrett314

Are we just going to have to wait for a system update to resolve this issue? I've followed all the suggested troubleshooting steps, including removing the widgets individually, but the problem persists. Every time I get back into either of my vehicles, the widgets reappear, even though I've disabled them in the CarPlay settings.

masond232
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 1, 2026 3:22 PM in response to Garrett314

This has been fairly annoying for me as well with the most recent software. Misery loves company, so just know you’re not the only one.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256359022