How to manage apps from the App Center  

The App Center can be found on the home screen of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system in your 911, Taycan, Panamera and Cayenne from model year 2026 as well as in the Macan Electric. You can download and install a wide range of apps from various categories, including points of interest, audio, video, productivity, games, weather and many more. Please note that the apps are provided by the app manufacturer; the content of each app may vary by location. The availability of the offered apps can change at any time.

This article applies to:

911 model year 2026

Taycan model year 2026

Panamera model year 2026

Cayenne model year 2026

Identify your model year

Table of Content

How do I install apps?
How do I uninstall apps?
How do I update apps?
Frequently Asked Questions

Many of the apps in the App Center have been optimized to prevent driver distraction. While driving, the driver can only open music, navigation and phone apps, and the App Center won’t be accessible on the center display. However, many other apps can be conveniently accessed on the central screen during your drive using Voice Assistant. If your car has an integrated passenger display, all apps can still be used by the passenger while driving.

To access the App Center, please ensure the following requirements are met:

You have activated Porsche Connect Services [Article link to registration & activation].

You have logged in to the vehicle with your Porsche ID [Article link].

You have an active data connection in the vehicle.

How do I install apps?

To install Porsche apps & third-party apps, please follow these steps in your PCM:

Tap on the App Center tile

Browse for desired apps by category or select the recommendations from Porsche. You can also use the search bar to look for specific applications

Tap on the desired app

Tap on More information if you want to know more about the app

Tap on Install. The download process will start. You will receive a download completion notification

The installed app will appear in the Home menu of your PCM

Audio and video streaming applications will be accessible in your media sources.

You can group your apps by dragging them to your desired position on the PCM home screen, or by creating a folder by dragging and dropping one app onto another app.

To fully enjoy your apps, please ensure that you have checked and granted the necessary app permissions: Settings > Apps > Permission manager.

The Permission manager gives you full control and information about your apps. By tapping on the components, you can withdraw permission.

How do I uninstall apps?

To uninstall apps, please follow these steps in your PCM:

Tap on the App Center tile

Search for the app you want to uninstall

Tap on desired app

Tap on Uninstall

Press Confirm

Alternatively, you can uninstall apps directly from the PCM by pressing longer on the app tile until a trash can appears, then tap on it.

Please note, you can only uninstall third-party apps and not native apps that come pre-installed in your car.

How do I update apps?

For the best app performance and functionality, we highly recommend that you regularly update your apps. If an update is available, you will receive a notification in the notification center. You can also check for available updates in the PCM:

Tap App Center

Tap Apps

Tap My Account

You will see a list of your installed apps and which have updates available

Select Update to update your desired app

You can allow automatic updates in your PCM:

Tap App Center

Tap on the settings icon in the upper right-hand corner

Scroll to the allow automatic updates section

Select the toggle to allow automatic updates for both Porsche and third-party apps

Frequently Asked Questions

If the App Center isn’t visible in your PCM, you can use the integrated search function to find it. If the issue persists, restart your PCM or reset it to factory settings. For more information on resetting your PCM, please refer to this article Porsche PCM Factory Reset.

If your app download fails, please check the following prerequisites:

You have logged in with your Porsche ID

You’ve activated Porsche Connect services

You have an active data connection in the vehicle

You have enough

Your Porsche Connect services aren’t in privacy mode

If you’re still experiencing issues, we recommend trying the following:

Clear storage and cache by accessing Settings > Apps > Select app > Clear storage

Restarting your PCM

Resetting your PCM to factory settings

If you can’t use your downloaded app, please check the following:

You have successfully logged in with your Porsche ID

You have cleared storage and cache Settings > Apps > Select app > Clear storage

Your car has a data connection

Porsche Connect services are on and you’ve deactivated privacy mode.

Yo have installed any software updates

If you’re still experiencing issues, we recommend:

Restarting your PCM

Restarting the app: access Settings in your PCM > App > View all apps > Select relevant app > Tap Force stop

Re-installing the app

Resetting your PCM to factory settings.

Please note, the App Center also offers third-party apps, which may have their own bugs and could potentially contribute to the issue.

The App Center offers a diverse selection of third-party apps, which are subject to change. In the event of any issues with third-party apps, please contact the app manufacturer directly. You can find their contact information in the app description within the App Center.

In this case downloading apps and opening the app center isn’t possible. However, for downloaded apps, you can still use them with limited functionality without mobile data. It's important to note that data that isn’t legally required won’t be processed when privacy mode is active. We recommend deactivating privacy mode / activating Connect services to fully utilize app features.

Porsche takes full responsibility for all Porsche apps available through the App Center. However, any content provided by third-party apps is owned by the respective third party, and Porsche is not responsible for any issues or concerns related to these apps. To ensure the safety and security of our users, the app store provider thoroughly checks the cyber security guidelines of third-party apps before making them available in the app store.

Currently, it isn’t possible to display an app on both the central and passenger screens.. You will instead receive a pop-up notification asking if you want to use the app on the other display. However, it’s possible to use different apps on both screens simultaneously, providing greater flexibility and customization options.

To exit full screen mode, simply swipe from the left-hand side of the driver’s side screen edge towards the center of the screen. This will automatically minimize the app and return you to the main screen.

The secondary user doesn’t have access to the App Center. All downloaded apps are tied to the primary account. Guests can’t use the App Center either.

Your PCM has a total storage space of 60GB. To check how much storage space is available, please refer to the local storage information in your PCM settings:

Access the App Center

Tap the settings icon in the upper right-hand corner

Tap Memory

The storage will be displayed for each category. By tapping the category, all installed apps will be displayed

Please note, some apps offer downloadable offline content. This can lead to available memory being used up. It isn’t possible to extend this storage by adding external memory cards.

Currently, the PCM doesn’t support the use of gaming controllers.

Currently, the content filter can’t be set universally for all applications. However, some apps may have the option to enable the content filter. We recommend checking the settings of individual apps to see if this option is available.

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