Music Interface Audio USB Adapter Cable,MMI/MDI/AMI to USB Cord Compatible with Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Not for iPhones

My 2012 VW GTI (with stock Delphi DE2-DDM single CD stereo, no nav) came equipped from the factory with an Apple MDI cable which connects to the car underneath the center armrest. As it became more difficult to keep an iPhone 4 running to connect to that cable for music, I decided to give this ‘ELONN MDI/AMI USB Adapter Cable - VW Media in to USB’ cable a try. The plug for this ELONN MDI/AMI USB Adapter Cable was a bit of a tighter fit in the car’s socket than the factory cable, but finally I figured out that you must be careful to keep the plug aligned properly to the socket when inserting. The first two (old) USB flash drives I tried to use did not work — the car stereo told me ‘MEDIA NOT SUPPORTED’. One drive was USB 2.0, and the other may have been 1.0 or 2.0 (not sure). I thought I would try one more time, so I ordered a new ‘Kingston DataTraveler Kyson 128GB High Performance USB 3.2 Metal Flash Drive’ from Amazon. This (FAT32 formatted) drive worked immediately and provides very quick music navigation on the car stereo. Not sure if it matters, but I created a root ‘Music’ folder, and within that Artist folders, then Album folders and finally song MP3 files. I’m very pleased with this cable and wish I would have bought it long ago, especially at only $14.

This product is a game changer! Being an older model vehicle (2011) and a specialty car (R8 Spyder) it was very difficult to find options. Most of them were going to be a $2000 plus for a new head unit. I'm old, and own allot of music so I don't have to stream. Perfect for my needs and I get to keep the great sounding B&O OEM system already in place. Win-Win. It was easy to use, with great connect quality. It appears to be durable and should last for the ownership of the vehicle. Arrived on time to conclude a very easy evolution. Estatic with this purchase!

Terrible! It didn't work at all.

I couldn't see spending around $70 USD for the OEM cable and started looking around for an option. I found this cable here on Amazon and decided to give it a try, especially for the price. Reviews suggested it would probably work so I ordered. After it arrived I loaded some mp3 files on an older128gb flash drive, plugged it into the receptacle in the glovebox, turned on the MMI system and was bummed to see it wouldn't connect at first. Fussed with it a bit and then the display noted that it was finding the drive but the files were unreadable. I tried another old flash drive and it was found by the MMI and the files were readable and played. The key turned out to be the formatting. The MMI recognized Fat32 but not exfat. I reloaded the files to a brand new 128gb flash drive formatted as Fat32 and I'm in business. Now I only need to establish longevity. If I have any issues, I'll update this review, but for now all is well.

bought this for my 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, confusing at first but after playing with it for a while it began to charge my phone. Not sure if it’s supposed to be in auxiliary cord but it didn’t work that way.

I bought the USB version to go in my 2012 Golf and I love it. My car originally came with an Apple 30-pin connector, which I never liked using because it didn't fit well into my phone and the short cable kept it at an awkward angle coming out of the center console. And then for several years now, I haven't owned any devices that it would fit the 30-pin connector, so I've just used the CD changer and occasionally AUX cable. Buying this cable made it possible for me to carry so much more of my music in my car. I loaded dozens of albums onto a small USB stick and upon plugging it into this adapter, it immediately started playing with great sound quality. The albums are in folders just as I loaded them and it's easy to use the VW system to select what I want. I love that it doesn't require any battery and I can just leave that USB drive in the car all the time without worrying about it.

This did not work for my 2009 Benz ML320. Plugs in fine, but the music interface does not recognize the 32gb (FAT32) drive plugged into it.

Worked on a 2010 Audi A5 with Bang & Olufsen sound system.

2015 Passat TDI. When I used it for the first time, I could only play next or previous song. No directory. But after a couple of hours (days for me), it started working fine. I can see folders, select, navigate through. I love it now.

Happy with the adaptor which is working very good 👍

Pls don’t buy it won’t work. Plain and simple way I’ve explained. If still someone wish to become fool no one can save

I could never understand why VW didn't include this in its factory design. It works in my 2014 Jetta. Good value for the price.

No connection for Audi. (2012 Q5)