Android auto

[JohnS]

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?

[Obsydian]

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.

[Obsydian]

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.

[JohnS]

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

[Obsydian]

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

Wireless is overrated.
Try Nissan forums i think 🤔

[Moiramon]

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.

[Moiramon]

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

[Obsydian]

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