Android Auto and MIB II

[mattaus]

I noticed with my Nexus 6P, the only way to guarantee connection was to reduce the number of running tasks/apps. I think it's related to RAM issues as Android Auto requires a large RAM footprint (virtual display adapter, running maps/navigation, music, phone and the required background services simultaneously) and if there is already a significant number of running tasks, Android can take a number of "attempts" to acquire the RAM required to run AA successfully. If there's no running apps, I noticed my connection rate was close to 100%. It will be interesting to see how people with the S7 Edge+ might fare with the increased RAM (which might be offset by Touchwiz though).

You're definitely onto something there. I've noticed recently that if I have lots of apps open it struggles. Close them all and it connects very quickly. This is a bug bear of mine with Android. They tell us stock Android doesn't need a 'close all' button because of how Android handles background tasks. Android's resource management is good, but not that good!

[Ralfi]

How's Google Maps, Androids? Does it work identically to the phone version (suggests new routes if traffic builds on your current one/can you add POI in the middle of your trip etc.)?

What doesn't the Android-Auto version not do that the mobile phone version does?

It's the one thing CarPlay's missing.

[mattaus]

How's Google Maps, Androids? Does it work identically to the phone version (suggests new routes if traffic builds on your current one/can you add POI in the middle of your trip etc.)?

What doesn't the Android-Auto version not do that the mobile phone version does?

It's the one thing CarPlay's missing.

Well I'm not sure about adding a point of interest as you are driving, but it does re-route based on traffic conditions. Considering it works fairly well via voice commands it's pretty flexible. You could ask to go to your POI and then simply continue on your way with a new voice command once you are done at that location. If you ask it for the nearest bottle shop, it'll present a list and simply selecting an option will start the guidance. You can turn traffic on and off. No earth view is available.

[Jebus99]

You're definitely onto something there. I've noticed recently that if I have lots of apps open it struggles. Close them all and it connects very quickly. This is a bug bear of mine with Android. They tell us stock Android doesn't need a 'close all' button because of how Android handles background tasks. Android's resource management is good, but not that good!

For anyone keen, try the new Android Auto 1.6 APK here. I don't have to close all my apps now and the connection has improved to working on the first attempt for the last 2 days for me. There was an XDA article which does support the suggestion that poor memory management affects the multitasking requirements of Android Auto and that non-stock/Nexus phones do worse because of the way manufacturers like Samsung alter the memory management profiles of their phones (for the worse).

[mattaus]

For anyone keen, try the new Android Auto 1.6 APK here. I don't have to close all my apps now and the connection has improved to working on the first attempt for the last 2 days for me. There was an XDA article which does support the suggestion that poor memory management affects the multitasking requirements of Android Auto and that non-stock/Nexus phones do worse because of the way manufacturers like Samsung alter the memory management profiles of their phones (for the worse).

Installed this morning. First connect was almost instant, although I'll be skeptical and put that down to the fact I essentially did a fresh install of AA. Everything runs better after a clean install. I'll use it for a few days and report back.

[gh172]

Lately my MIB II keeps popping up with reading USB but fails to connect when I try to start Android Auto.

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[fatredwombat1]

Try removing your vehicle from the Android auto app. Do this by going into android auto when you aren't connected. Tap the Cog in the top right corner. Tap the overflow menu Dots, top left, and forget all cars. Then proceed to reconnect the phone. This usually fixed the issue for me.

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[mattaus]

Try removing your vehicle from the Android auto app. Do this by going into android auto when you aren't connected. Tap the Cog in the top right corner. Tap the overflow menu Dots, top left, and forget all cars. Then proceed to reconnect the phone. This usually fixed the issue for me.

I also suggest removing the phone from your cars system as well. Basically a clean slate.

[gh172]

Will do, cheers guys!

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[Obake]

My partner just got her 2016 Golf Mk7 Trendline and I wanted to buy an iPhone 5c or a cheap android, maybe a kogan or xiaomi for app connect and navigation and music. She currently got a windows phone and happy with it so I wanted to know if she can continue to use bluetooth and make/receive calls using her windows phone AND use app connect at the same time. Is this possible?

I've got a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (T310) that i was thinking of rooting and installing marshmallow onto it to test android auto. Will a tablet work or is it phone only?