POSSIBLE Android Auto Fix

[ElvisJL]

What's up ladies and gents, I've been lurking for a couple weeks and finally created an account to hopefully contribute back.


It seems that many have had issues with Android Auto not working when they plug their phones in. I was in the same boat with my 2018 Unlimited Sport S. Much to my surprise I had the issue in my 2018 with 22K miles. I've read through a number of posts and tried several things other mentioned with no success. My USB ports would charge the phone but wouldn't trigger Android Auto. So I jumped on Amazon and purchased a USB C to USB C and plugged my phone in when the cable arrived. Android Auto kicked right off and has done so dozens of times over the past week throughout testing.

I don't know why a USB C to USB C would be any different than a USB A to USB C but it worked for me and I thought it might work for others. Hope this helps some of you out.

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[Htfan]

What's up ladies and gents, I've been lurking for a couple weeks and finally created an account to hopefully contribute back.


It seems that many have had issues with Android Auto not working when they plug their phones in. I was in the same boat with my 2018 Unlimited Sport S. Much to my surprise I had the issue in my 2018 with 22K miles. I've read through a number of posts and tried several things other mentioned with no success. My USB ports would charge the phone but wouldn't trigger Android Auto. So I jumped on Amazon and purchased a USB C to USB C and plugged my phone in when the cable arrived. Android Auto kicked right off and has done so dozens of times over the past week throughout testing.

I don't know why a USB C to USB C would be any different than a USB A to USB C but it worked for me and I thought it might work for others. Hope this helps some of you out.

Welcome to the forum!

I'm wondering if your previous USB A to USB C cable was defective. I'm running the same type of cable and it works fine. Unless your JLU USB port is defective...

 

[ElvisJL]

I tried 4 different cables at both ports and they all charge but no Android Auto, so it's possible the USB is defective. Figured I'll see how long this "fix" lasts.

 

[captainstabbins]

I have USB C to USB C and it charges but does not run Android Auto. USB C to USB A works fine. I know my issue is my Pixel 2 phone since my wife's phone works on the USB C to USB C.

 

[Htfan]

I have USB C to USB C and it charges but does not run Android Auto. USB C to USB A works fine. I know my issue is my Pixel 2 phone since my wife's phone works on the USB C to USB C.

Great point! This makes sense that it can be device dependant.

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