Android Auto sometimes disconnects when I move the phone or cable. Even aggressive breaking or turns can sometimes move the cable/phone and cause this. However, during other times, even when I intentionally aggressively move thephone/cable, the connection remains intact.
After the disconnection, sometimes it reconnects automatically . During other times, I have to unplug and plug the usb cable to the phone to reconnect. In either case, I have to manually restart my music and navigation - it does not resume automatically and it is frustrating.
I do not think there is an issue with the phone port or USB cable because it works flawless when I connect it to a computer and use it as a storage device.
I tried changing cables but the issue persists. I use CM 12.1 on a GS4. - Is anyone else experiencing this frustration - Any suggestions?
Yeah it can happen if the cable can be wiggled. In my case, it came up through a rubber grommet in my console, and connected to my phone in an X-Grip. Once I changed that routing so the cable could be physically connected to the X-Grip (so it moved in unison with the phone/mount), there were no more issues.
One of my major beefs with Android is the near worthless micro USB connector. Hopefully the rumors are true and new phones soon start rolling out with USB-C.
i want it to be wireless.. there is no reason that it can't operate over wifi direct.. thats what CarPlay will be doing also, why not AA.
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i want it to be wireless.. there is no reason that it can't operate over wifi direct.. thats what CarPlay will be doing also, why not AA.
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WiFi code is in AA.
Google hasn't enabled it yet, same as Apple pretty much.
I've had my Android Auto 2016 Buick for 2 months, and for the entire time my Samsung Galaxy Core Prime "cheapo" phone will loose connection with my car. 15 minutes was the longest it would go without having to unplug my phone and plug it back in, where it connected again with AA. What a pain! I tried 4 different cables including the original cable, and ALL would disconnect in 15 mintues or less. TODAY I fixed it. I purchased an 18 inch cable (more than long enough for my hookup) with gold connectors on Amazon for $4.99. My previous cables were 3 or 4 ft. In an hour of driving today AA worked perfectly, the first time since I bought the car. I don't know if it was the gold plated ends, or the shorter cable, but it worked flawlessly and never once disconnected. Here is what I purchased:
Ugreen Micro USB Cable, USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B Charging Cord and Sync Data Cable 1.5 Ft Gold
Thank you very much.
I had the same problem: I disconnected my Samsung S7 Android Auto from the Volkswagen Jetta Sporwagen.
I bought the cable on Amazon and solved the problem. I've tried it twice and it worked perfectly.
Thank you very much.
Shorter cable works better. I also test this.
Also it depents of the phone. I have test note 4, lg g2, nexus 5x.
The first 2 connect/disconect often. Max 30 min without disconect.
The nexus 5x (which i bought from second hand for 50€) will never loose connection. It always connect 1st time. Rock stable.
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Hi to everyone. Sorry if I will not be brief, but this problem makes me going crazy.
My previous phone died prematurely, so I bought a shiny Oneplus 3T and I'm very satisfied with it. Problem is, that this new piece of technology has an USB-C connector instead of the good old microUSB one.
In my car (Opel) I put an USB extension cable from the Android Auto unit (Intellilink r4.0) to the inside of the center arm, and since now I used that cable to connect my previous phone to the unit. Cable is 1.8 m long (about 5 ft for English people) and worked very well.
Now there goes the trouble: to connect my new OnePlus, I bought a simple microUSB to C adapter... it works very well at home with my PC but... Android Auto unit doesn't recognize the phone.
It says "connect the USB cable". At the same time, phone is charging, so power is connected to it.
Ok, maybe there are inconsistencies with the USB converter, I thought.
So I purchased a USB A to C cable, 1.8 m long (just like my previous normal microUSB one).
No way. Unit insists to not recognize the connection!?
Now, to cut this long thing out... I tried any combination of things, extenders, adapters... the only way to make things work is to use max a 1 m (3,3 ft) long USB A to C cable. No longer than that. Neither with a short extension cable.
But with 1 m I can't reach the center arm! I need at least 1.2/1.4 m (4-4.5 ft) cable lenght.
So, this is it. Who can be the culprit? AA head unit? Or perhaps Oneplus 3T has a "weak" USB?
I wonder if anyone has experienced issues like this... and if there are workarounds. :fingers-crossed:
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Hi to everyone. Sorry if I will not be brief, but this problem makes me going crazy.
My previous phone died prematurely, so I bought a shiny Oneplus 3T and I'm very satisfied with it. Problem is, that this new piece of technology has an USB-C connector instead of the good old microUSB one.
In my car (Opel) I put an USB extension cable from the Android Auto unit (Intellilink r4.0) to the inside of the center arm, and since now I used that cable to connect my previous phone to the unit. Cable is 1.8 m long (about 5 ft for English people) and worked very well.
Now there goes the trouble: to connect my new OnePlus, I bought a simple microUSB to C adapter... it works very well at home with my PC but... Android Auto unit doesn't recognize the phone.
It says "connect the USB cable". At the same time, phone is charging, so power is connected to it.
Ok, maybe there are inconsistencies with the USB converter, I thought.
So I purchased a USB A to C cable, 1.8 m long (just like my previous normal microUSB one).
No way. Unit insists to not recognize the connection!?
Now, to cut this long thing out... I tried any combination of things, extenders, adapters... the only way to make things work is to use max a 1 m (3,3 ft) long USB A to C cable. No longer than that. Neither with a short extension cable.
But with 1 m I can't reach the center arm! I need at least 1.2/1.4 m (4-4.5 ft) cable lenght.
So, this is it. Who can be the culprit? AA head unit? Or perhaps Oneplus 3T has a "weak" USB?
I wonder if anyone has experienced issues like this... and if there are workarounds. :fingers-crossed:
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Some of the specs for USB-C cables are less than 1m, depending on what the other connection/adapter is. I guess your PC & car outlets are different specs.
See
http://www.cypress.com/knowledge-ba...ngth-cables-usb-type-c-applications-kba204034
Or maybe your cable is not certified so may be more sensitive to outside interference eg from ignition system.
Uhmmm... very interesting information. I'll try to borrow a "certified" cable. Since now, I tried with normal cables (4 different sizes and brand) to no avail (more than 1 m lenght).
Thanks!
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Uhmmm... very interesting information. I'll try to borrow a "certified" cable. Since now, I tried with normal cables (4 different sizes and brand) to no avail (more than 1 m lenght).
Thanks!
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Check what is the spec of your USB outlets on car and PC, are they different? Then cable may not make any difference to your result.
I'd think that if you have a will known brand cable it would be certified. The "full feature" cables have a chip inside that the device reads, it then sends data etc to that spec. I'm not really up to date with this stuff anymore.....
By the way, my new phone is a Oneplus 3T and I discovered that has many problems with AA in general. And (perhaps) even an USB-C port not completely complying to the standard.
Still, I will try other brands of cables in search of the good one.
Thanks again
Hi,
I had exactly the same issue as you but with the One Plus 3. Had a couple of aftermarket cables (USB - A to C). Sometimes, it connected for about 1-2 minutes but then i had to disconnect and reconnect the cable. Not fun when you are driving.
Also have an Opel (2017 Astra Sports Tourer K) with the Navi900. The only way i found out to solve this issue was to use the original, red cable that comes with the phone. Since i didn't want to lose the Dash charging or, everytime carry the cable with me, i bought a second cable (1,0m) from Oneplus store.
After i did that, i never had disconnections or problems recognizing the phone. 2 weeks driving with various amount of driving time and so far, zero issues.
Also helps if you are using any battery saving apps like greenify or droid optimizer, that you whitelist the android auto app from the auto closing ( i know there's a better name for it).
Hope it helps.
Thanks for your contribution, inccubbus. I think I read a post from you in Oneplus forum, perhaps.
Fact is that 1 mt cable to me is short, I was using 2 mt with my previous phone (LG with microusb port) and no problems at all! Perhaps I may try with the new 1,5 mt red cable from Oneplus store.
But all of this is just ridicolous. Adapters won't work... in example I tried a 20 cm microusb cable with adapter to usb-c and (guess what) no connection!? I start to think that Oneplus is the culprit.
No problem mate. Sorry to hear that you need a longer cable. Before I bought the OnePlus "official" cable, I bought a total of 4 cables from different brands and lengths. 50cm, 1m, 1,8m and 2m. Total of about 60€ to find out that I needed the one cable I already had.
This is borderline ridiculous. Never tried the original because... No fast charge in the car. Duh.
Hope that the official cable works for you. Fingers crossed!
I must add that, even with a short cable, connection drops every now and then with AA freezing.
Another known Oneplus 3T issue...
One thing that occurred to me: do you also have turned on the "automatically connect with Bluetooth" option? I did a test with that option on and the cable connected and, almost like clockwork, every 3-4 minutes I'd lose the connection. Turned that option off and everything came back to"normal".
Did some research and that option is only for cars that don't have a display/Android auto compatibility so the phone screen is the interface.
Sorry if I am writing something that all knew but, in the options doesn't say anything. I was under the impression that I could "cast" the phone to the display without needing the cable. Like Chromecast
@inccubbus, I noticed that issue... but nevertheless I have trouble of disconnections even without checking "automatically connect with BT". However, I have also a BT headset, and if that BT setting is enabled it will disconnects the headset too every few minutes. AA software is very rough.
@jonsat @inccubbus
Just come across this browsing, interesting
https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/02/cheap-usb-c-cables-could-kill-your-phone-or-laptop/
Not sure if this will be applicable to anyone else, but just in case. I started to get connection issues between my Nexus 6p and Pioneer stereo via the cable. Tried multiple cables, but all had the same issue to differing degrees. Then realised there was some lint in the phone USB c port, so cleaned it out with a tooth pick. That seems to have fixed it.
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@jonsat @inccubbus
Just come across this browsing, interesting
https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/02/cheap-usb-c-cables-could-kill-your-phone-or-laptop/
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Yes, very interesting although not directly related to topic. Thanks anyway.
Very interesting indeed. Even though the prices of the "aftermarket" cables I purchased were even more expensive than the OnePlus originals, I see what the article mean. Most people think they are just cables but, capacitance, impedance, amperage... All of these things usually are not "copied" from the original and can cause serious damage, since they need to be "universal" and suit different brands/models with different needs.
Thanks for sharing the article! I almost see the link with the issue discussed here.
Btw, I had one random disconnection on Sunday in the final 5 minutes of a 1 hour drive.
Disconnected the cable, reconnected it and, since then, 2 hours of driving with zero disconnections. I really can't find a pattern for these things.
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Hi to everyone. Sorry if I will not be brief, but this problem makes me going crazy.
My previous phone died prematurely, so I bought a shiny Oneplus 3T and I'm very satisfied with it. Problem is, that this new piece of technology has an USB-C connector instead of the good old microUSB one.
In my car (Opel) I put an USB extension cable from the Android Auto unit (Intellilink r4.0) to the inside of the center arm, and since now I used that cable to connect my previous phone to the unit. Cable is 1.8 m long (about 5 ft for English people) and worked very well.
Now there goes the trouble: to connect my new OnePlus, I bought a simple microUSB to C adapter... it works very well at home with my PC but... Android Auto unit doesn't recognize the phone.
It says "connect the USB cable". At the same time, phone is charging, so power is connected to it.
Ok, maybe there are inconsistencies with the USB converter, I thought.
So I purchased a USB A to C cable, 1.8 m long (just like my previous normal microUSB one).
No way. Unit insists to not recognize the connection!?
Now, to cut this long thing out... I tried any combination of things, extenders, adapters... the only way to make things work is to use max a 1 m (3,3 ft) long USB A to C cable. No longer than that. Neither with a short extension cable.
But with 1 m I can't reach the center arm! I need at least 1.2/1.4 m (4-4.5 ft) cable lenght.
So, this is it. Who can be the culprit? AA head unit? Or perhaps Oneplus 3T has a "weak" USB?
I wonder if anyone has experienced issues like this... and if there are workarounds. :fingers-crossed:
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I don't have a OnePlus 3T, but my phone has a USB C connection (I have a ZTE ZMax Pro) and I haven't had any issues with the connections to AA (other than USB C is harder to plug in and unplug than before). I have a couple different USB C cables - one about 3-5 feet long, and the other about one foot - and both work fine. I'd guess your cables were the culprit. Hope this worked out for you!
EDIT: Oops, didn't read the replies so I see that my post was absolutely non-helpful. Sorry!
I've noticed on my pixel 3 that my cheap WD USB drive would take longer and longer to mount. After the Android 10 update it would simply crash the stock Files app. So when I got the pixel 4 it was one of the first things I tested as its something I use often.
When I plug it in with the supplied OTG adapter nothing happens for a minute and then a notification saying that it's charging the connected device. If you try and change it to "this device" controls the USB it fails.
Also during my testing I noticed some USB connections would fail. Using a Huawei mate 20 pro USB, it doesn't even register my Chromebook. However if I use the Nintendo switch USB cable, it sees it instantly.
Anyone else facing USB issues?
Not seeing that here, I have a couple Samsung USBC flash drives I use, no problem on device.
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Not seeing that here, I have a couple Samsung USBC flash drives I use, no problem on device.
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Yeah flash pendrives seem okay but HDD self powered platter drives don't work. Tried my dad's identical one and it also won't read.
Huawei mate 20 pro USB to USB-C didn't work when connecting the pixel 4 to a Chromebook.
hello i have a problem with my oneplus 3t
my phone wont fast charging and also no data transfer to pc/laptop
i already chande usb type c cable and also i changed my type c flex ribbon still same problem no fast charging and no data transfer no otg only charging
my laptop not recognize my phone noting happened.
what should i do ?!
I there any thing should i changed or repair?!
please help me thank you
No usb, no fast charging and no otg
This same issue just started happening to me a few weeks ago also.
I have two 5t phones so I know it's not the cables which I have multiple.
And I use my phone for work also and have been unable to connect to transfer work pictures.
I'm worried because I can't factory reset because I'm unable to back up my data. I cannot transfer 100gb!!
I need help. I have tried all developer options, also usb settings reset notification and permissions the phone and even had the usb port replaced thinking it may have been damaged with no help.
If you search the op3/t forums for the last three years a bit, you'll find that many (not all, but quize some) usb/otg/dash-charge issues (especially if happening out of the blue without changing roms, installimg new software or messing with settings) are due to dirt. Cleaning the device's usb-c port may help.
Hi Guys,
I'm having problems with A71 (SM-A715F/DS) connecting to car USB, I'm getting "the connected device is not supported" msg on the phone while connecting to my car USB port. I've tried several USB cables, and also tried another mobile phone (S20) which connects to my car with no issues. Someone suggested to check android auto battery settings to be changes to unrestricted but that doesn't help, in any case I don't think AA is the issue here as I'm not even getting to AA and phone is not charging when I try to connect it. Did anyone stumbled upon similar issues with A71 by any chance? TIA.
I've read lots of issues regarding A71's USB-C port. It's a very common failure in this device, so there's a good chance you are experiencing a faulty port.
Thanks for the reply, yeah I suspect new phone is in order and it's not something would be easy to fix, curious tho that its charging and operating well and never had any issues connecting it to my PC or laptop etc. There's always a first time I suppose...