Android Auto

[Edmguy]

So Friday on my way home from work it asked if I wanted to try the new AA and then all I had to do was unplug the phone and plug it back in.

I like how it now seems to start at the screen you last left off on and that when on nav it has the controls for music on the bottom of the screen. Overall though doesn't seem majorly different and hard to believe they took so long to update.

 

[Ahrapattoni]

Has anyone gotten the new Android auto update. Apparently it's going to be a big change to the interface. It's starting to roll out, wonder if anyone has any experiences to share with it yet.

Yes! I've been using it for about a week now. You can download the. Apk online and push it onto your phone. After that, clear cache and data in the AA app and force close it. Relaunch the app on the phone (not connected) and turn on the "try the new Android auto" toggle in the settings. It's a much better interface and easier to navigate.

 

[danygenesis]

Yes! I've been using it for about a week now. You can download the. Apk online and push it onto your phone. After that, clear cache and data in the AA app and force close it. Relaunch the app on the phone (not connected) and turn on the "try the new Android auto" toggle in the settings. It's a much better interface and easier to navigate.

You don't have to sideload the apk, just download the last update from the Playstore, clear cache and data, in the phone go to AA app, settings and turn on "try the new Android Auto.

 

[surprisinguy]

just download the last update from the Playstore

I tried that and didnt work... i just ended up having to go through the setup again

 

[PhenomChimp]

I tried that and didnt work... i just ended up having to go through the setup again

Did you clear data clear cache, force close and then try? I mean doesn't really matter that or APK work just fine who cares how you got it.

 

[danygenesis]

Did you clear data clear cache, force close and then try? I mean doesn't really matter that or APK work just fine who cares how you got it.

That's correct. In your phone you need to go to settings/apps/Android Auto force stop and clear cache and data. Open Android Auto app in your phone and go to setting/ try new Android Auto.

 

[surprisinguy]

did that, no go - now that IS without side-loading the app

 

[danygenesis]

did that, no go - now that IS without side-loading the app

Try to sideload, do the same cleaning and please post.

 

[MrMegadeth]

My understanding is that it is a server side push...just like dark mode.

I've got it on. I'll walk out to the car and try when I drive home.

 

[JayceM]

It's server side. So until Google enables it for you, you can clear data and cache until you're blue in the face and it won't do anything. I've been trying my best to get it to work. Google is so annoying with that crap. Just let me get the upgrade.

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[surprisinguy]

yeah, I'll just patiently wait - the regular version seems to be working fine for me now anyway

 

[JayceM]

yeah, I'll just patiently wait - the regular version seems to be working fine for me now anyway

So apparently there's a bug preventing people from being able to enable the new version. Here's instructions on how to do so. I guess it's supposed to be available for everyone who wants to try it now.

Tip: If you still don't have the new Android Auto, check your app settings

 

[danygenesis]

So apparently there's a bug preventing people from being able to enable the new version. Here's instructions on how to do so. I guess it's supposed to be available for everyone who wants to try it now.

Tip: If you still don't have the new Android Auto, check your app settings

That was the fix we posted before. Apparently is not working either.

 

[Alfer]

Worked fine for me. Matter of fact I used this method earlier this week when I updated my car software. I uninstalled AA and reloaded it, the "try new AA" popped up on the setting screen on my phone.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Looks like it's showing up for me...




...haven't tried it yet, though.

 

[surprisinguy]

Well finally was pushed through... Initially had a hard time with it - it was only using my phone sirius app instead of the car sirius app and I couldnt figure out how to make it work correctly. So I disabled it for the time being. Will have to sit and figure it out to see if I want to use it or not.

 

[MrMegadeth]

I played with it on a trip to Dallas. I like the new AA better. easier to use and more useful use of the available screen area.

 

[NLJ]

I'm surprised nobody has made a USB dongle to enable wireless AA and CP.
There are some that requires you to use an intermediary app to connect.
The phone does not need to know what HU it is connecting to afaik. It's only whether the HU is capable of wireless which probably means some extra security protocols and handshakes. Can't see why it can't be solved unless it is licensing that Apple or Google doesn't want to allow!

 

[EdP]

I'm surprised nobody has made a USB dongle to enable wireless AA and CP.
There are some that requires you to use an intermediary app to connect.
The phone does not need to know what HU it is connecting to afaik. It's only whether the HU is capable of wireless which probably means some extra security protocols and handshakes. Can't see why it can't be solved unless it is licensing that Apple or Google doesn't want to allow!

It also has to have a higher data transfer rate than Bluetooth. It essentially needs a wi-fi connection. If a dongle can do that at reasonable price I imagine it would be rather popular.

 

[NLJ]

It also has to have a higher data transfer rate than Bluetooth. It essentially needs a wi-fi connection. If a dongle can do that at reasonable price I imagine it would be rather popular.

Yeah a dongle that can do WiFi Direct. All phones can do that already. I suspect a licensing issue.