topic Re: Re: Re: Android auto in Mobile Apps & Services

Android auto

JohnS — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:39:48 GMT

Android auto not connecting to my car everytime. It's hit and miss, I've tried a wifi dongle, cable and give it every permission, unrestricted power and background use. I have tried every thing suggested by Google. Any ideas any one?

Re: Android auto

Obsydian — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:01:24 GMT

Hi what car and what mobile ?

AA can be temperamental with wired, but that was years ago for me.

Have you tried clearing the mobile AA app cache and data, delete from your car, then start clean.

Re: Android auto

Obsydian — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:02:32 GMT

Oh depending on your car, OEMs also can be the issue, most car manufacturers are not tech types and hopeless at testing and updating every new app release, or Android update.

Re: Re: Android auto

JohnS — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:06:00 GMT

Yep tried everything. My car is a Nissan Qashqai 73 model. But doesn't have WiFi, that's why I tried a dongle. Thank you

Re: Re: Re: Android auto

Obsydian — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:28:41 GMT

So wired just doesn't connect, odd, even a different cable.

Wireless is overrated.
Try Nissan forums i think 🤔

Re: Android auto

Moiramon — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:45:49 GMT

I have the same problem with our vauxhall Astra. It's a 2016 model so getting on a bit now. It either refuses to connect or you get sound with a black screen. Then on the odd occasions it works. I've just gave up with now. Just use my phone as a Satnav if needed.

Re: Android auto

Moiramon — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:47:52 GMT

Forgot to mention we also have a VW campervan fitted with an android head unit. That works all the time.

Re: Android auto

Obsydian — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:24:28 GMT

Manufacturers have to keep testing updates, but automotive in particular are bad and just amass tech debt and do nothing.