Android Auto, Google’s application for the car, has succeeded in replacing the proprietary driving systems of the brands. Today, many vehicles integrate this system into the center console to control aspects such as GPS navigation, call management, or multimedia playback. Many others have Bluetooth and cable connections that make Android Auto compatible with the car despite not integrating an onboard computer. The problem with the latter is when Android Auto does not connect to the car, even if it has been previously linked to the mobile.
Fortunately, there are several ways to reconnect Android Auto to the car if there is a connection problem, and this time we will look at some of the most useful solutions if Android Auto works do not connect does not play music or does not make calls.
FIRST OF ALL, IS YOUR CAR COMPATIBLE WITH ANDROID AUTO?
Although Android Auto is compatible with a large number of car models and radios, the truth is that its compatibility is limited to the newest models on the market. Models launched in the years 2015 and 2016. This article shows a list of all the cars compatible with Android Auto.
MY CAR IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANDROID AUTO. WHAT DO I DO?
Suppose our car is incompatible with Android Auto, and we want to connect the mobile. In that case, the only viable option to make the application compatible is to use a radio compatible with the application.
To find one of these radios, it is best to go to Amazon with search terms similar to the following:
- Radio compatible with Android Auto *car model*
- Radio compatible with Android Auto *screen inches*
- Radio compatible with Android Auto *1 DIN / 2 DIN.»
Another option to use Android Auto in the car without compatibility is the mobile application. Although it works as an independent device, connecting it to the vehicle’s sound system via Bluetooth or via a 3.5 mm mini jack cable is recommended to enjoy its multimedia functions (music playback, call management…).
ANDROID AUTO DOES NOT CONNECT VIA CABLE
The fastest and most efficient way to connect the car with Android Auto is based on using the USB port of our vehicle. Generally, mobile phones and vehicles include USB cables (micro USB or USB type C) that support file transfer and are compatible with Android Auto.
We can use many compatible cables if our cable does not connect due to its state or is incompatible with data transfer.
ANDROID AUTO-COMPATIBLE USB CABLES
Not all cables are compatible with Android Auto. Although there are no specific models, we can find a multitude of compatible cables on Amazon. The only condition is that they must admit the transfer of data.
We leave you below with several cables compatible with Android Auto:
- Rampow USB Type-C Cable
- Syncwire micro-USB cable
- Aukey USB Type-C Cable
ANDROID AUTO WON’T CONNECT VIA BLUETOOTH
If the problematic element of connecting to Android Auto is based on the Bluetooth connection of our car or vehicle, the way to proceed is as simple as unpairing and re-pairing the car on our phone.
Android Auto’s process is as simple as accessing the application’s Settings by sliding the main menu to the right. Once inside, click on Connected Cars and then on the three points on the top bar.
Finally, we will click Forget all cars and uncheck the Add new cars to Android Auto box. We must follow the same process in the Android Settings application, specifically in the Bluetooth section with the car’s Bluetooth connection.
If none of the above has worked, we must reinstall the application and download the latest version. Since Google Play does not have the latest version of the application, it is best to use pages like APK Mirror.
Download Android Auto from APK Mirror
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