How to Change Your Apple CarPlay Wallpaper and Display Settings
By Trae Jacobs,
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Your Apple CarPlay background looks plain and you want to personalize the layout. You can customize these visual settings directly through your car’s display.
- Open the Settings app on your CarPlay screen [0:18].
- Select Wallpaper to view the available background options [0:24].
- Choose your preferred wallpaper from the list and tap Set to apply the change [0:45].
- Go back to the main Settings menu and select Appearance to adjust your display theme [0:55].
- Choose between Automatic, Always Light, or Always Dark mode for your interface [1:02].
- Toggle the option to keep your maps in dark mode even when the rest of the system is set to light mode.
Ninja Tip: You can rearrange the icons on your CarPlay home screen by going to Settings > General > CarPlay on your iPhone, then selecting your car to customize the app layout.
If you need to reset your connection entirely, go to Settings > General > CarPlay on your iPhone, select your vehicle, and tap Forget This Car.
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