[Emoto]

Originally Posted by HyperM3

Which sounds picky to me.

Except that isn't android being picky. When you use a cable without the data wires in it, nothing reaches Android for it to be picky about.

[I`m Batman]

OP

I'll make this simple. Go to the Settings menu on the stereo and scroll down, you'll see Apple CarPlay and you should see Android Auto. If you don't see Android Auto then you need software update.

If you do see Android Auto in the menu, then you need better cables.

/the end.

[HyperM3]

Originally Posted by Emoto

Except that isn't android being picky. When you use a cable without the data wires in it, nothing reaches Android for it to be picky about.

Right, but as a consumer, most people dont understand the difference that the cables can have and just order "USB-C" cables thinking they all work the same. Hence, why its easier to just say "USE OEM CABLES WITH ANDROID" to guarantee they work for AA.

[kropscamaro16]

if i connect bluetooth and plug in my phone it works try a different cord

[rayhawk]

Originally Posted by Bodyslide

I think now they charge $150.00 for the update. The free one ended sometime back in 2017.

I just got my 2016 updated, they charged me $80.

[squish72]

Originally Posted by rayhawk

I just got my 2016 updated, they charged me $80.

that sucks I got mine updated in november and wasnt charged anything.
but sadly that was after a second dealer tried to do it. first dealer had me sitting around for a few hours just to come in and tell me they dont have a usb thumb drive to install the software Second wasnt as peachy either as it took 5 hours to do.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by HyperM3

Yeah, I have found that you need to use the OEM cable that came with the phone in order to make AA work well in ANY car. Try that, see if it helps. Regarding the wireless charging, if the charging ring isnt spot on, it wont charge. Again, thats with any wireless charging dock and phone.

My failure has been present with the oem cable. I believe it should be instead an update issue.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by TJay74

The OP has a 2016, they didnt come with AA or Apple Car Play from the factory. The original owner had to bring it back into the dealer to have them update the firmware to add AA/ACP to the vehicle.

As said now GM wont cover it for free so you are up to the dealer charge to have the update flashed into the vehicle. Any Android cable will work, Android isnt nearly as picky as Apple is with the cable requirements.

My car has the (android) projection icon on the screen but it doesn't connect with my S9 plus. cellphone

[GearheadSS]

Originally Posted by TJay74

Any Android cable will work, Android isnt nearly as picky as Apple is with the cable requirements.

It has to be a cable that transmits data. It can't just be a charging only cable.

OP, make sure you have the app downloaded on your phone. Also go into the mylink settings and make sure it is selected and activated. If it still doesn't work, it's probably going to be one of 3 things. The cable, the USB port in the console or something in the programming in the Mylink.

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by GearheadSS

It has to be a cable that transmits data. It can't just be a charging only cable.

OP, make sure you have the app downloaded on your phone. Also go into the mylink settings and make sure it is selected and activated. If it still doesn't work, it's probably going to be one of 3 things. The cable, the USB port in the console or something in the programming in the Mylink.

Hi Jeff,
I followed the mentioned steeps with my stock cellphone cable and it did not worked on neither of the 2 usb ports. Here I send you pictures of my car screen & cellphone screen with the Android auto app screen.
I only see the apple option as you can see on my picture.
Please advise.

[I`m Batman]

Originally Posted by Bosse'sBoss

Hi Jeff,
I followed the mentioned steeps with my stock cellphone cable and it did not worked on neither of the 2 usb ports. Here I send you pictures of my car screen & cellphone screen with the Android auto app screen.
I only see the apple option as you can see on my picture.
Please advise.

As I mentioned previously... That means you need software update from the dealer.

[kropscamaro16]

or you have to use the oem cord not aftermarket one

[Bosse'sBoss]

Originally Posted by I`m Batman

As I mentioned previously... That means you need software update from the dealer.

Yes I would follow your advise for an update, that seems to be the problem

[Need4Camaro]

Do you have a way to test on another phone and cable?
I have seen cables go bad but still allow charging and I have had that happen which wouldn't allow me to use AA. I would first replace the cable before forking out for the update. At the very worst you will just have a spare cable you can keep in the car and dedicate to AA