Anyone else having this Android Auto Issue?

[Markii56]

Most times when I get in the truck, start it up and then connect my phone for Android Auto, nothing happens. I have to disconnect the phone and re-connect it to get it to work (sometimes twice). Anyone else with this problem? Any solutions? I've searched dozens of other posts, but could find nothing.

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[paneubert]

Try a better quality cable.

 

[Mavforever]

Most times when I get in the truck, start it up and then connect my phone for Android Auto, nothing happens. I have to disconnect the phone and re-connect it to get it to work (sometimes twice). Anyone else with this problem? Any solutions? I've searched dozens of other posts, but could find nothing.

I’ve had a similar issue for the last year (iPhone) and I’ve even had the car usb jack replaced under warranty as it stopped working entirely. It’s still hot and miss now and I’ve used many cables.

 

[Samus]

Most times when I get in the truck, start it up and then connect my phone for Android Auto, nothing happens. I have to disconnect the phone and re-connect it to get it to work (sometimes twice). Anyone else with this problem? Any solutions? I've searched dozens of other posts, but could find nothing.

Another option is one of the wireless Android Auto dongles you can buy. I'm thinking of grabbing one this go round because the extra stuff you can do with them (like watch streaming) sounds nice.

Possible fixes I have found. Sometimes going into your phone and force stopping Android Auto, then relaunching it, helps.

 

[Last Truck Ever]

Another option is one of the wireless Android Auto dongles you can buy. I'm thinking of grabbing one this go round because the extra stuff you can do with them (like watch streaming) sounds nice.

Possible fixes I have found. Sometimes going into your phone and force stopping Android Auto, then relaunching it, helps.

A dongle is the way to go. I installed the MA01, connects flawlessly every time I get in the truck.

 

[gp1200x]

I use a USB cable --high quality,,,but noticed that sometimes if I am not signed into the phone it doesn't connect until I renter the passcode on the phone

 

[YazYaz]

Most times when I get in the truck, start it up and then connect my phone for Android Auto, nothing happens. I have to disconnect the phone and re-connect it to get it to work (sometimes twice). Anyone else with this problem? Any solutions? I've searched dozens of other posts, but could find nothing.

The Internet is loaded with millions of posts regarding this issue. No matter which cable you use or if you go the wireless option, you will have this issue with Android Auto intermittently. I have found that the wireless route for me works the best but still, every week or two, it will disconnect for no apparent reason.

 

[Montana]

Just Android Auto things lol.

I can't say it's normal for it to happen all the time, but once in a blue moon it will happen.

 

[Dryflytie]

Yes, two things helped to solve this issue for me:

1. Get a usb-c to usb-c male to male cable. The truck's smaller port gives me fewer issues in general.

2. Unlock and wake up your phone screen right before you connect it.

 

[vinnymac]

Most times when I get in the truck, start it up and then connect my phone for Android Auto, nothing happens. I have to disconnect the phone and re-connect it to get it to work (sometimes twice). Anyone else with this problem? Any solutions? I've searched dozens of other posts, but could find nothing.

I bought this 2 weeks ago connects quick no dropped calls works on both CarPlay and android see pic

 

[Karl John]

Most times when I get in the truck, start it up and then connect my phone for Android Auto, nothing happens. I have to disconnect the phone and re-connect it to get it to work (sometimes twice). Anyone else with this problem? Any solutions? I've searched dozens of other posts, but could find nothing.

I had dust and dirt in my phone's USB-C port. Cleaned that and android auto now works every time.

 

[maggie06]

Yes, two things helped to solve this issue for me:

1. Get a usb-c to usb-c male to male cable. The truck's smaller port gives me fewer issues in general.

2. Unlock and wake up your phone screen right before you connect it.

Bingo on #2. Once my phone alerted me to unlock phone i do it automatically now, and no probs since then.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Most times when I get in the truck, start it up and then connect my phone for Android Auto, nothing happens. I have to disconnect the phone and re-connect it to get it to work (sometimes twice). Anyone else with this problem? Any solutions? I've searched dozens of other posts, but could find nothing.

Hey there, Jeff! Can you please send me a DM with your VIN and dealer name so I can look into this Android Auto issue for you? To send a direct message, just click on our username and select "Start Conversation". I'd be happy to see what I can do to assist!

 

[billbillw]

I've noticed it plenty of times. I think it has more to do with the timing than anything else. It is not cable quality.

If I plug in before the head unit fires up, I usually have to unplug/re-plug. If I wait for the head unit to come up, then plug in, it almost always starts Android Auto. The problem is, the damn head unit sometimes comes up in 10 seconds, other times it takes a minute.

It is a glitchy system for sure. I've had mine for almost 4 months now and I keep hoping for a software update to cut down on the glitches, but there hasn't been any yet. I check about once a week.

 

[Samus]

A dongle is the way to go. I installed the MA01, connects flawlessly every time I get in the truck.

I bought the MA01 to try it out on my current vehicle...damn thing was setting off my alarm, haha. Promptly returned it. I might buy one when the Maverick comes, but I'll probably go with the AAWireless one. Idk yet.

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