Having traveled the world and experienced many who have learned to speak English as a non-native language, I have come to appreciate that they don't speak with an accent so much as I hear with an accent ;-)

@@juicer52 great response ... growing up in Miami taught me that ... from Jamaicans to old Benny Hill movies

I have had problems with AA since the get go. Yesterday used the "Mirror" image on my car screen and it worked great!

Trust me, the Android head units are much better than what you have. Make sure to get at least 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of ROM.

Me too. I'm stuck with an Android phone since the first one came out about 10 years ago, and never had an iPhone. By the way, you don't need WiFi capable head unit, because the data comes from the phone connected via USB.

@@MBZMaster Nice, my first Android device was a ZTE Blade from 2010 🙂 What a beast! Yea, regarding WiFi head units in some cars, you don't even need the USB cable, the data is sent thrugh WiFi 🤓 I think that it's so magical! Honda has some videos about that feature, maybe an idea for a future video? 😉

@@RaDoNkron Watch my next video that I'm working on right now. It will be exactly about that subject. You can be notified by subscribing here: kzfaq.info

You can even add wireless android auto to older systems by using a dongle, there are multiple options available. Really cool, especially for navigation

You can do it either way - you can download apps via Google Play and it will be available in AA automatically. However, if you go via "Apps for Android Auto," (like I've shown in this video), AA will filter out any non-compatible apps, so you know it's compatible before you download it.

1. In order to use Android Auto, your cell phone has to be connected via a USB cable, unless your car is equipped with the wireless Android Auto function. 2. Navigation will not go away if there is no reception. However, the online functionality like real time traffic, et. will not work. 3. AA maps are downloadable, so they can work without any reception.

Also, check out my other video about the Multimedia Video Box. It will give you much more than just the wireless AA. It will make your car smart, where you can watch videos, KZfaq, Netflix, mirror your phone to your car screen and much more. Check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5p0qqxizKe5eoE.html

I actually prefer the SPLIT screen instead of FULL screen, so I can see and control different apps at the same time. As I've shown in this video, for example, you can see and control Navigation and Music on the same screen. I think it's more useful than stretch 1 full screen at the time.

@@MBZMaster The same could be said about Windows, Mac, and Linux apps. But most people choose to view the apps fullscreen.

@@bomatdaman You don't drive a car with Windows, Mac, and Linux when you need to see the telephone and navigation screen at the same time. Plus, I use multiple windows on my computer all the time. Actually, I have 2 monitors side by side and at least 2, 3 windows displayed together when I do my work.

@@bomatdaman You're wrong. MOST people do NOT use full screen in Windows or other computers. They normally have several things open on the screen and switch back and forth. CRapple Car Crap is HORRIBLE!!! It's nearly as useful as AA, and the ONLY thing it does slightly better, is how it looks when you open it. Outside of that, it falls flat on its face when you need to do anything of use. AND it's relegated to ONLY CRapple apps. Which they all suck!!! We've done several side by side comparisons, and ACP just looks good, but isn't useful at all with its limited apps.

Welcome aboard!

Android Auto works in 16 x 9 aspect ratio, but Google will come out with a new update in a few months that will allow you to have a fluid, multi windows screen.

As I've shown in this video - you can't. Depending on the make and model of your car, you either have to wait until Android update will be compatible, or your vehicle software update will make it compatible. However, you may need to update your Android Auto app inside your phone if it's not up to date automatically. Some cars, like Jaguar in this video, are already compatible.

You can access all the messages... but by voice. AA doesn't want you to read the screen while driving to prevent accident. So, you can read out loud or search messages by voice. Obviously, when you stop driving, you can read your messages on your cell phone or home computer.

Usually no problems with the newer Type-C USB equipped models. But if you have Type-A USB, you need a good quality that can hold a grip, while shaking during the driving. Cheap Type-A's loose the connection pretty easily.

Any USB C cable will work.

You can download TomTom AmiGo app into your Android Auto.

@@MBZMaster Thanks. Looks like an awesome app. I will see how it goes on my next trip.

Probably it's because USB drive turns off with the key (is not powered when the car is off) and doesn't have its own back up battery to keep the memory. Instead of using USB, use your cell phone to stream music as I've shown in my video tutorial, you can watch it here: bit.ly/VM-4

In Android Auto, open the Apple Music app and play music.

Funny as I saw your comment he had Staind on and they are from my town!

The internet connection is not in the car, it's in your phone. So make sure your cell service includes a data plan, and there is an internet reception in your area.

I don't think it's a problem with AA. Most likely, either problem with your cell phone, or you're in the area with a bad reception. If you think the problem is with AA app. Just uninstall it, reboot, then install and reboot again.

Because Android Auto has a separate audio adjustments than all other sources. Watch my MBUX quick shortcuts video, where I demo how to do it in one of the shortcuts here bit.ly/MBZM-8m

@@MBZMaster thanks

Welcome aboard! Browse all my stuff for your car in one place at MBZMaster.com/

The split screen will be available automatically on the update. Some vehicles already support it.

It depends on your model, but you need to connect via USB cable, where you see an image of cell phone. On MBUX models, you'll see a tab with Android Auto that you have to touch. For previous models I have an older video how to connect AA here: bit.ly/MBZM-Android

Probably because Samsung Music is your cell phone's default. If you watch this video at 15:48 you'll see your cell phone settings on the screen. One of those settings is "Google Assistant," where you can change your defaults. Go there and select "music." There you can link other apps and make them the defaults, as you wish. Let me know if it worked.

You should either replace your system for the newer one, or find some aftermarket add-ons to add the Android Auto capabilities to your existing multimedia system.

You should be able to change the default navi in the settings of your phone.

Make sure you use the correct USB port the one which has a screen icon

I agree with @aruna260 , make sure to connect to correct USB port. Also, go to Android Auto Settings on your phone, as I've shown in this video, and enable Autolaunch. If you have MBUX, you can go to APPS and select Smartphone Integration.

I guess the reason they made this box is so you can quickly take a peek while driving, because it's very easy to immediately locate it on the screen. You can also use alternative Navigation systems like Waze and some others that I'm going to test in my upcoming videos, so stay tuned!

I'm not Argentinian, but I liked their style of play at the time when I bought this shirt about 20 years ago, I also ordered #9 Crespo shirt from Adidas at the same time, and I still have both. Google Maps is an essential Android Auto app, which can't function without it, so it's impossible to get rid of. But I think you can change the primary Navigation app to Waze in your phone, so do a little search because I've never tried it.

Doesn't make any difference for Android Auto... but it may have a better quality in area with a bad reception.

I’m having the same issue. CarPlay works full screen with no problems… I want full screen on android auto

No need to order Navi. However, depending on the model, Navi may come with some extra features for your car, like Voice Control, bigger screen etc... Plus, if something happens to your phone, you can then use the stock Navi.

Not on 2013. AA rolled out on some 2016 - 2017 models, and it's widely available on all the latest models. I actually made my first video when Android Auto became available in 2016 here: bit.ly/MBZM-Android

Android Auto doesn't connect via Bluetooth. It needs much stronger connection via USB cable, if your car supports AA software.

Personally, I prefer a split screen. This way I can see and control 2 apps at the same time, and don't have to change screens all the time.

@@MBZMaster But why not give the user an option? Apple Carplay lets you decide.

I agree, but don't forget Apple is a closed source and works only with 1 phone - iPhone, so it's easier for the car manufacturer to integrate it in vehicle's software. Android is an open source - free for all, and it works with hundreds of different phones and devices. So even though Android Auto is capable to work on the full screen, it doesn't mean the car companies can integrate it as easy as just a single iPhone.

First, make sure to install Waze on your phone. Second, make sure to update your phone to the latest version. On older models you may need to do it manually, or even inside the Android Auto settings turn to the newest version. I have a video where I showed how to use it on older Android OS systems. You can watch that video here: bit.ly/MBZM-Waze

Yes,works with any phone. In fact, if you watch all my videos, I use the Samsung phone.

@@MBZMaster ok thats awesome can you send the link to order thank you

Sure it's bit.ly/MBZM-MMB , but I just want to make sure, this Box doesn't work with Android Auto. It has it's own Android OS, where you can use Google Maps, KZfaq etc... Watch some videos at the above link.

Android. I find Apple products less performand, worst quality lagging behind in terms of features and more expensive than Android

Endless money pit lol.. hope you just lease it

Yes, the Maps follow you all the time, even if you didn't enter the destination. So you can see everything around you.

@@MBZMaster But does the street name display anywhere prominently? At the top/bottom of the screen as it does in Here WeGo?

Google Maps displays a lot of info on its map, plus it's customizable. And it also tells you how long to get to your previous destinations, before you even enter them. And it's always up to date. Original Mercedes Navigation looks much better and more convenient, however it's not always up to date and not as smart, as I showed in this video a few examples.

@@MBZMaster What's new with Android 12? It won't work by the phones internet but with an car internet network. Thanks Google to support consumerism!

It's going to change very soon. I'm planning a new Android-Auto video very soon, so stay tuned!

As I showed in the video, Mercedes doesn't support the split screen yet. It's not up to Google, but it's up to Mercedes to update their software and make it compatible.

Did you enable developers mode in AA and allowed video support 1080p/allowed unknown sources? Screen always on when device is connected? Enable developers mode in settings and turn on usb debugging. Did you try AA aio tweaker and force widescreen mode on rooted device only. The small screen splitscreen is at 480p. Try 720p - 1080p

Can't use it because it doesn't connect to your car?

You go to your car, plug your phone in, and see if it works or not. That's the only way to see.

Make sure to install the right app, called "Android Auto" (not Android Carplay), which is made by Google. Do you have a voice control button in your car? If yes, try to press and hold for about 5 seconds and see if it activates the voice for AA, same like I've shown in this video.

That's what I downloaded.

@@MrYayoperez On your Android phone, go to Settings > Apps > Android Auto > Storage and clear both Cache and Data. Reconnect phone to your car and re-initialize Android Auto. If that doesn't work, try a different cable.

Try another USB port. My music-filled USB thumb drive will only work on the port, below the screen, not the one near the rear seat. I own the 2021 Honda Pilot.

Noted!

No, it's not because of the phone... it's because of the car's software. In this video I used exactly the same phone in both Mercedes and Jaguar. While it split the screen in Jag, it didn't in Mercedes. The same phone in both cars. The vehicle software has to support it, in order to work.

@@MBZMaster did you enable developer mode on your Android device and in AA app and other features? Android v6-v9 enable developers mode in handset settings and USB debugging must be enabled. Now in AA app enable developers mode, select developers, enable video support upto 1080p and allowed unknown sources. Connect your handset via Data usb transfer usb cable to meced-ben car and see if you get full widescreen? For Android 10+ disable usb debugging but enable developers mode in phone settings and AA app. Very disappointed that you did not install waze for AA and didn't demonstrate how it shows on the car headunit splitscreen. because if music app is primary (larger region), waze will be on smaller scale but will not show the map in this area due to layers error code, only navigation direction will appear. Also splitscreen mode is not new, its a setting in AA code resolution just not available to the public when AA was first released.

@@kingshonen It's an MB issue, they are very slow in updating, and actually don't want their customers to use Android Auto.

What year and model of your car?

@@MBZMaster 2022 Camry XSE V6

I specialize mostly in Mercedes-Benz, and occasionally on some other brands. I'm not very familiar with Toyota. But once you disconnect AA, it has to go straight to where you left off. So instead of using FM radio when you connect to AA, use MEDIA input, or something similar. So once you finish using AA, it will take you back to where you left off.

@@MBZMaster thanks for replying. I've had a 2019 Camry, same V6, but without AA. The whole entertainment system connection was horrible. I thought Toyota fixed it by now, but they didn't. I always keep it connected to Bluetooth, infact I haven't used FM in ages, definitely over 10 years 😂😂. It's Toyota dumb infotainment system. Thanks!

I’m right there with you! I want full screen!

You can play audio and video from your SD Card as I've shown in my Mercedes Manual Part 4 video tutorial here: bit.ly/VM-4. While playing any audio, hit NAVI button in the center console. It will take you straight to Android Auto Navi screen, while still playing your Audio from SD Card.

@@MBZMaster Understood. However, while AA Navi is displaying, if I hit Media, nothing happens. I wish to see the Media screen, to click down to Search, to select a different file. The Radio button, though, opens that screen.

@@MBZMaster Correction--hitting Media turns on the Google maps icon at the lower left of the AA Navi screen, but nothing else happens. No media plays and I can't see the Media menu screen.

In AA apps menu you can hit "Exit to Car," to have the car controls. In my next video, I'm going to demo an interesting gadget to solve many problems with AA, so stay tuned!

Wireless Android Auto is capable and available, but only few cars are compatible at the moment. F-Pace is not one of them. AA doesn't use anymore data than you normally use on your phone. But most people have cell phone plans which include an unlimited data, which I recommend anyway.

How?

@@MBZMaster you need an app to change the dpi the Android device is reporting. Check KZfaq or Google, there are explanations you can follow if you like 🙂👍

Mercedes screen is not an Android device, so you can't change DPI of Mercedes display. Plus, even if you could change DPI, it would just change the size of content, but not the width and height of the aspect ratio. If you've seen anyone doing it successfully, please share the link with us.

@@MBZMaster take a look: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJN4nqt31NuZkoE.html - this device enables Android Auto Wireless, and is basically an android phone itself. You can use the same method to spoof the info your car gives to the phone so the phone can choose the layout. An app you could use is AAGateway, but there are others, too.

So AA Wireless is an Android device, which you have to buy separately, but MBUX screen is not.

Android Auto is updated on your phone, not in a car. Should be automatic, but you can check manually in AA settings whether you have the latest version. Your vehicle software update should be performed at the dealership.

@@MBZMaster Automatic updates is enabled. AA just updated to 6.3 on phone. Dealer updated head unit in the car but AA in car is still at 1.5

Probably, because your car uses your phone's address book. So instead of saving to your car, maybe you need to add address to your contacts in your phone. It depends on what type of Navigation you have. Watch my video tutorial how to save a current location here. It maybe a different model than yours, but it will give you idea: bit.ly/MBZM-9Nav

@@MBZMaster Thank you for the answer. I'm wondering if we can get a Mercedes Me Adapter in USA? Thanks.

What year is your car?

@@MBZMaster 2017

@@dr.larryeemanuel.sr.861 I don't think yours has it. And it can't be added unless you add some kind of aftermarket (not original) system.

@@MBZMaster Which after market brand will work?

There is a ton of aftermarket products offering an Android Auto. The best thing is talk to any of your local car stereo shops, so they can recommend the best solution.

Go to the Settings of your phone - to Notifications. Make sure to allow them for What's app. Also, check the settings inside What's app itself.

@@MBZMaster All are on

Yes, I will. Stay tuned!

I hope it's going to change. Interestingly enough, the Android Box, which runs Android OS, fills the whole screen on the E-Class as I've shown in this video: bit.ly/MBZM-AnB , but doesn't stretch on other Mercedes models.

If you cancel the split screen, it will be 16:9 aspect ratio. So it will not cover the whole screen, leaving big black gaps on both sides, as I showed in the video. And you'll need to keep switching between screens. For example, if you want telephone or radio, you'll need to close the navigation screen so you can see only 1 app at the time. You will not be able to see both at the same time.

@@MBZMaster Thank you but I just want to make it full screen while watching movies or videos My screen is narrow and long like a 10 inch cinema screen If I make it full screen I think it will be very enjoyable while watching movies or videos so I want to do it

Any video will keep 16:9 aspect ratio, regardless of the size of your screen. All TV's and monitors maintain 16:9 size ratio. If you watch my video bit.ly/MBZM-AnB , when I use the Android Box on Mercedes E-Class - it stretches to the whole screen. But as soon as I start playing video - it goes back to 16:9 aspect ratio.

@@MBZMaster Yes, if we use Android box, there is no problem anyway, it is full screen, but I do not use Android box Android Auto I put 2 programs in it, I watch it through them, I did not root the phone

Android Auto

It's not up to Google, it's up to a car manufacturer, whether they want this integration to happen. A lot of car makers want to keep their own technology. But some are open to a non-intrusive integration. For example, the latest Mercedes-Benz let's you see the Android Auto in the instrument cluster.

The Honda Accord allows this, my 2018 Honda Accord Touring had AA and ACP in the head up display and in the instrument cluster.

Very cool!

Mazda HUD module allows AA integration with Google/waze some DIY mod since 2017 AA splitscreen etc. Brandon do you have a video or link to show AA/ACP google/waze on your HUD, does it shows street names for each turn like in mazda? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pa1keN1qrZjJiGQ.html