Audi A5 F5 – FoD Smartphone Interface Activation

Audi A5 F5 – FoD Smartphone Interface Activation (2020)

Remote activation of the Factory-on-Demand (FoD) Smartphone Interface for Audi A5 F5 models. This service is designed for 2020 vehicles where Apple CarPlay / Android Auto is not available in the FoD Store as expected, typically due to FoD-related backend, profile, or configuration issues.

Key Features

• Remote activation — no workshop visit required
• Enables the OEM FoD Smartphone Interface (Apple CarPlay & Android Auto)
• Fully integrated solution in the original MMI menus
• Professional remote session with verification after completion

FoD Function Covered by This Service

• Smartphone Interface (Apple CarPlay & Android Auto)

Compatible Models

• Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 F5 (Model year 2020)

Important Information

• This service is intended only for vehicles where the FoD Smartphone Interface is missing or defective
• On affected 2020 models, the purchase option for Smartphone Interface may be missing due to FoD Store or account linking issues
• We cannot verify in advance whether the FoD system is defective on your vehicle
• Before activation, the customer must sign a confirmation document stating that the FoD system is defective
• A confirmation document is required before activation. Please contact us if you wish to review it in advance.
• Payment is accepted via bank transfer only
• The service must be fully paid before any work is started

Smartphone Interface – Technical Notes

• The activation enables Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via the OEM Smartphone Interface
• Wireless functionality depends on the software version of the Emergency Call (eCall) control unit

Emergency Call Module Software Requirements

• Wireless Apple CarPlay: eCall software version 0236 or newer
• Wireless Android Auto: eCall software version 0371 or newer
• If the eCall software version is lower than the above, Smartphone Interface will function in wired mode only
• Emergency Call module software updates cannot be performed remotely

Technical Requirements (Mandatory)

• ENet cable (VAS5054A and other interfaces are not supported)
• Stable wired internet connection with minimum 250 / 250 Mbit
• Wired LAN connection is strongly recommended
• Mobile phone hotspots are NOT accepted
• If the internet connection is lost during activation, additional recovery work may be required and extra costs will apply

Gateway Software Information

• Vehicles with gateway software versions 03xx or 05xx require a gateway software update
• Gateway update cost: 850 SEK (not included in activation price)

Remote Coding & Activation

All required coding and activation is performed remotely by our team using an ENet connection.
The activation is performed carefully to restore the intended FoD Smartphone Interface functionality.
Please ensure all technical requirements are met before the session starts.

Included in This Service

• 1× Remote FoD Smartphone Interface activation session
• 1× Activation of Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• 1× Post-activation verification

Price

3,000 SEK — FoD Smartphone Interface activation.

Gateway software update (if required): +850 SEK.

After Payment

Once bank transfer payment is completed and the confirmation document is signed, please contact us via email or WhatsApp to schedule your remote activation session.

Note

This service is intended to restore FoD Smartphone Interface functionality that is missing or defective.
Retrofit.nu cannot be held responsible for Audi backend limitations, VIN restrictions, or emergency call module software constraints.