Alex had just bought a used 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The car was clean, the price was right, but one thing bothered him: on the touchscreen, the button was grayed out. He tapped it. Nothing.
He restarted the car. The App-Connect button was still gray. vw activation key
Without that digital key, the feature was essentially locked in a virtual safe. Alex had just bought a used 2017 Volkswagen Golf
Why? Because his car’s firmware was too old. The activation key installed, but the feature didn’t “wake up” until he updated the (a risky DIY process). He spent four hours fixing a bootloop. the price was right