[Camaro_QC]

Originally Posted by SSport16

I meant for downloaded music stored on my phone, non-streaming. I prefer Samsung Music instead, not a fan of Play Music.

I bought Poweramp few years ago and I love this app. I even get some buttons like play/pause + fwd and back when I browse the map with AA.

I highly recommend it!

[SSport16]

Originally Posted by Camaro_QC

I bought Poweramp few years ago and I love this app. I even get some buttons like play/pause + fwd and back when I browse the map with AA.

I highly recommend it!

Thanks, have to check it out. I really like the Samsung Music app, works real well, but it does not work with AA active, so for now Play Music is the only option, which is OK, not great. Tends to just stop playing music for no reason at all. When I am not connected via AA, I just stream BT with the Samsung app and works great, no browsing issues.

[Camaro_QC]

Originally Posted by SSport16

Thanks, have to check it out. I really like the Samsung Music app, works real well, but it does not work with AA active, so for now Play Music is the only option, which is OK, not great. Tends to just stop playing music for no reason at all. When I am not connected via AA, I just stream BT with the Samsung app and works great, no browsing issues.

I used it only once but didn't have any issue like yours with Poweramp.

[PnCRedJwl2SS]

Originally Posted by SSport16

I meant for downloaded music stored on my phone, non-streaming. I prefer Samsung Music instead, not a fan of Play Music.

Ah, I get that. Have you considered downloading the music on your phone to a usb drive? Then you can play everything you want (with album art and everything). Full control of your music and you can still use AA for navigation (Google Maps or Waze) and streaming audio (music, podcasts, radio) if you are in the mood.

So many options!

[SSport16]

Originally Posted by PnCRedJwl2SS

Ah, I get that. Have you considered downloading the music on your phone to a usb drive? Then you can play everything you want (with album art and everything). Full control of your music and you can still use AA for navigation (Google Maps or Waze) and streaming audio (music, podcasts, radio) if you are in the mood.

So many options!

I have some on a USB stick, I just prefer an all in one with my phone.

[Emoto]

Originally Posted by JBinSD

I like the new interface, but also not sure if it has some bugs over the last iteration, as I've had connectivity issues switching between my Camaro and truck. Hopefully it will all smooth out eventually, the new screen does look more modern, but I didn't mind the specific 4 soft buttons on the old program, for nav, phone, settings, etc.

I have had in-progress cell phone calls stop being on the car system and suddenly be only on the phone itself a couple of time now since going to the updated AA. Is anyone else having that issue?

[Move'n Up]

Originally Posted by Emoto

I have had in-progress cell phone calls stop being on the car system and suddenly be only on the phone itself a couple of time now since going to the updated AA. Is anyone else having that issue?

No not yet but, I have had that happen previously. Usually answers in car and then a second or two later switches to cell phone. Very aggravating

[Emoto]

Originally Posted by Move'n Up

No not yet but, I have had that happen previously. Usually answers in car and then a second or two later switches to cell phone. Very aggravating

Did you figure out what caused it? I am typically driving along and have AA and Waze running on the dash screen.

When I drive my Jeep (which does not have AA capability but does have bluetooth) the phone is still running waze, but it never disconnects on me.

[PnCRedJwl2SS]

Originally Posted by Emoto

I have had in-progress cell phone calls stop being on the car system and suddenly be only on the phone itself a couple of time now since going to the updated AA. Is anyone else having that issue?

Not yet...but did you know you can touch the phone icon in the control widget along the bottom of the screen to bring up the phone app and then manually switch right back to Bluetooth?

I have always had an issue (with old and new versions of AA) where my phone does not connect to Bluetooth right away. If I try to make a phone call (or if I receive a call) right after getting in the car and starting up AA, it will start on phone speaker. I just quickly switch to the phone app, click on the phone speaker icon, and select Bluetooth from the menu that pops up.

Easy-peasy!

[Emoto]

Originally Posted by PnCRedJwl2SS

Not yet...but did you know you can touch the phone icon in the control widget along the bottom of the screen to bring up the phone app and then manually switch right back to Bluetooth?

I have always had an issue (with old and new versions of AA) where my phone does not connect to Bluetooth right away. If I try to make a phone call (or if I receive a call) right after getting in the car and starting up AA, it will start on phone speaker. I just quickly switch to the phone app, click on the phone speaker icon, and select Bluetooth from the menu that pops up.

Easy-peasy!

Very interesting! Thanks for that info!

I will try this when I get in the car later to head home. I need to sit and explore menus while not driving.

[Osbornsm]

How does one obtain the "new" android auto?


Or is it just an app update on the phone?

[PnCRedJwl2SS]

Originally Posted by Osbornsm

How does one obtain the "new" android auto?


Or is it just an app update on the phone?

Make sure you have Android Auto: 4.5.592854-release. Go to Settings within Android Auto. Turn on the option to "Try the new Android Auto."

Should be the very top option.

Enjoy!

[TheRealJA105]

Originally Posted by PnCRedJwl2SS

Make sure you have Android Auto: 4.5.592854-release. Go to Settings within Android Auto. Turn on the option to "Try the new Android Auto."

Should be the very top option.

Enjoy!

Mine doesn't show this option on a Galaxy S7

[Emoto]

Originally Posted by TheRealJA105

Mine doesn't show this option on a Galaxy S7

It worked on my S4.

You don't need to be connected to the car, in fact I recommend against being connected to the car.

1. Fire up AA on the phone.

2. Tap the three horizontal bars in the upper right corner.

3. Tap Settings

4. First item under General is "Try the new Android Auto...". It has a slider switch next to it. Slide the switch to on.

That's it.