Android Auto

socalcowboysss · 06-01-2016, 10:29 AM

Hey Everyone,

just got my ss a week ago love the car, one thing I am having an issue with is the Android Auto with my Samsung S7. Is anyone else having that issue or know of any work around?

cellsafemode · 06-01-2016, 10:30 AM

is the issue that it doesn't work at all? if so you may not have the current version of mylink firmware and will have to take it to the dealer to update (should have been updated by him prior to delivery though)

If the issue is something else you'll have to describe it a bit more.

Richard0nee · 06-01-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cellsafemode

is the issue that it doesn't work at all? if so you may not have the current version of mylink firmware and will have to take it to the dealer to update (should have been updated by him prior to delivery though)

If the issue is something else you'll have to describe it a bit more.

LOL!

I still haven't took mine to the dealer fo the software update.. I'll go once I go in for the 1st oil change.

socalcowboysss · 06-01-2016, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cellsafemode

is the issue that it doesn't work at all? if so you may not have the current version of mylink firmware and will have to take it to the dealer to update (should have been updated by him prior to delivery though)

If the issue is something else you'll have to describe it a bit more.

hey thanks for the reply, I connect my phone to the USB drive and I press the projection screen and nothing happens. It says nothing is detected, I purchased the car at the dealership a week ago do you think it still has the old firmware?

CapeCruisin · 06-01-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by socalcowboysss

hey thanks for the reply, I connect my phone to the USB drive and I press the projection screen and nothing happens. It says nothing is detected, I purchased the car at the dealership a week ago do you think it still has the old firmware?

possibly the android auto update was missed/skipped at PDI, yes

keysersoze · 06-01-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by socalcowboysss

hey thanks for the reply, I connect my phone to the USB drive and I press the projection screen and nothing happens. It says nothing is detected, I purchased the car at the dealership a week ago do you think it still has the old firmware?

If the build date is older than April i'm willing to bet it wasn't updated. The behavior you're describing is exactly what mine did prior to the update it doesn't do anything.

Call the dealer about the update with your vin# they can tell you if it was installed or not before you head down.

nbryant · 06-01-2016, 05:33 PM

Picked up my SS 5 days ago, build date was Mar/16 and my S6 connected right up with no issues and does so (Bluetooth) each time I get in the car. May want to discuss it with your dealer.

BloodiedWraith · 06-01-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nbryant

Picked up my SS 5 days ago, build date was Mar/16 and my S6 connected right up with no issues and does so (Bluetooth) each time I get in the car. May want to discuss it with your dealer.

Connecting via Bluetooth and using Android Auto are too different things.

socalcowboysss, dumb question, but you did download the Android Auto app right? Otherwise yeah it would seem that the update wasn't done on your car.

diirk · 06-01-2016, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by socalcowboysss

Hey Everyone,

just got my ss a week ago love the car, one thing I am having an issue with is the Android Auto with my Samsung S7. Is anyone else having that issue or know of any work around?

Check your phone when you connect it. It doesn't default to File Transfer, it just thinks you're charging. So pull down the quick bar on the phone and select USB Charging. Change it to File Transfer and then see if Android Auto app works.

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Originally Posted by nbryant

Picked up my SS 5 days ago, build date was Mar/16 and my S6 connected right up with no issues and does so (Bluetooth) each time I get in the car. May want to discuss it with your dealer.

As far as I know, Android Auto only works via USB cable (for now). The BT phone connection is a separate feature.

nbryant · 06-01-2016, 05:48 PM

I connected it initially through the USB port and everything linked fine. Ran through the app without any issues. The Bluetooth connectivity came post app set up.

Sev · 06-01-2016, 06:15 PM

I've heard the usb cable could be the problem, using thw samsung cable might solve the issu.

diirk · 06-01-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sev

I've heard the usb cable could be the problem, using thw samsung cable might solve the issu.

Tat's a good point. I had heard that with iPhones but it makes sense that it could apply to Android products too.

MovieGuy · 06-01-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by socalcowboysss

hey thanks for the reply, I connect my phone to the USB drive and I press the projection screen and nothing happens. It says nothing is detected, I purchased the car at the dealership a week ago do you think it still has the old firmware?

Mine was doing that. I discovered that it only works if I unlock the phone before plugging it in. When I do that it works flawlessly.

Edit: By "unlocking the phone" I mean typing in my security password to open it.

uberjeff · 06-01-2016, 09:25 PM

My car was built in March and did not have the Android Auto software when I drove it home. The cutover was around the last week of March. The good news is that since the update my Galaxy S7 Edge has been working great. It was a bit flakey with the 2016 Malibu rental I had a while back so there have been major stability improvements made since then. My work iPhone works well too, but Google maps is vastly better than Apple's nav. Get the update done if you need to. It is worth the effort.

06-01-2016, 10:29 AM	#1
socalcowboysss Drives: 2016 SS1 Hyper Metalic Blue A8 NPP Join Date: May 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4	Android Auto Hey Everyone, just got my ss a week ago love the car, one thing I am having an issue with is the Android Auto with my Samsung S7. Is anyone else having that issue or know of any work around?

06-01-2016, 05:33 PM	#7
nbryant Drives: 2016 2SS Red Hot Join Date: May 2016 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 627	Picked up my SS 5 days ago, build date was Mar/16 and my S6 connected right up with no issues and does so (Bluetooth) each time I get in the car. May want to discuss it with your dealer. __________________ 2SS, A8, NPP, Nav, Sun Roof, Bose Audio, MM Catch Can, RPI chin splitter

06-01-2016, 05:48 PM	#10
nbryant Drives: 2016 2SS Red Hot Join Date: May 2016 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 627	I connected it initially through the USB port and everything linked fine. Ran through the app without any issues. The Bluetooth connectivity came post app set up. __________________ 2SS, A8, NPP, Nav, Sun Roof, Bose Audio, MM Catch Can, RPI chin splitter

06-01-2016, 06:15 PM	#11
Sev Drives: 2016 2SS / 2004 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 795	I've heard the usb cable could be the problem, using thw samsung cable might solve the issu. __________________ 2SS, Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, Medium Ash Grey, Black Wheels, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Black GM Tail Lights, Oracle LED side markers. "I'm going to drink you pretty, beautiful toad"

06-01-2016, 09:25 PM	#14
uberjeff Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: AZ/CA depending on the week Posts: 40 View My Garage	My car was built in March and did not have the Android Auto software when I drove it home. The cutover was around the last week of March. The good news is that since the update my Galaxy S7 Edge has been working great. It was a bit flakey with the 2016 Malibu rental I had a while back so there have been major stability improvements made since then. My work iPhone works well too, but Google maps is vastly better than Apple's nav. Get the update done if you need to. It is worth the effort. __________________ Hyper Blue 2SS - A8, NPP, 56W wheels

06-01-2016, 10:30 AM	#2
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,522	is the issue that it doesn't work at all? if so you may not have the current version of mylink firmware and will have to take it to the dealer to update (should have been updated by him prior to delivery though) If the issue is something else you'll have to describe it a bit more.

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