Android auto slow

I have left the phone on top of the dashboard but still have had the same issues, I was in North Wales today and during the last part of my journey it lagged and then I missed my turning which was so annoying.
 
I inadvertently upgraded Google Maps to the latest version last week, and have also got the latest Android Auto.

Initially thought the lag on the location of the vehicle on the map had been fixed as I was only doing local runs. Found out yesterday on a long run that it hasn't. It's definitely the car screen software that causes the issue - resetting the screen by holding the home button down 'til the clock comes up then pressing it again will cure the problem for about 30 to 40 miles, then it starts again.
 
I revert to the base Google Maps and remove any auto updates. Currently back on 10.80.0, That 'seems' to be more reliable, which is more than I can say for my Galaxy A40 phone, it's really in the lap of the Gods if it connects or not. I can drive 20 miles and Google Maps still shows me at the point of departure, other days it finds me in no time at all. Very frustrating.
Using AAWireless dongle......
 
Just adding in that I'm also having problems. I tried using Waze and navigation has the same problem there. I briefly tried AmiGo from TomTom yesterday and will test that on my work drives today as it seemed better than Google Maps yesterday
 
Since many obviously have no problems, it may be due to a certain constellation of software and hardware. Therefore, I share my configuration here: Samsung S21, Android 13, Android Auto Vers. 8.7.630264, Waze and Google Maps + Spotify. My MG EHS just shipped and has all new software updates.
Waze, Google Maps and Spotify display work very delayed (3 to 10sec.) after a short time. But only on the media display of the MG. On the smartphone it runs normally.
Am grateful for any tips.
 
tommmax64 said:
Since many obviously have no problems, it may be due to a certain constellation of software and hardware. Therefore, I share my configuration here: Samsung S21, Android 13, Android Auto Vers. 8.7.630264, Waze and Google Maps + Spotify. My MG EHS just shipped and has all new software updates.
Waze, Google Maps and Spotify display work very delayed (3 to 10sec.) after a short time. But only on the media display of the MG. On the smartphone it runs normally.
Am grateful for any tips.
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That was my experience with a very similar set up. If you press and hold the home button, a clock appears on the screen, and it seems to reset and clear out data. Press it again to bring back the home screen and Google Maps will be OK 'til the available data capacity fills up again.
 
TWbm said:
That was my experience with a very similar set up. If you press and hold the home button, a clock appears on the screen, and it seems to reset and clear out data. Press it again to bring back the home screen and Google Maps will be OK 'til the available data capacity fills up again.
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Thanks for the tip. This does not solve the problem, but it is a workaround.
 
Tarv said:
Just adding in that I'm also having problems. I tried using Waze and navigation has the same problem there. I briefly tried AmiGo from TomTom yesterday and will test that on my work drives today as it seemed better than Google Maps yesterday
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TomTom amigo is no better. Maybe worse
 
I'm now driving a Hyundai Tucson. Same phone, same cable, no issues with delay on Google maps.

All the evidence seem to point to the problem being the processing capacity of the MG display system.
 
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We just had our MG ZS (non ev) in for service and the dealership told us that MG Headoffice is aware of this and in the process of getting an update for all the Headunits on the range ... estimated time is May ... but may be longer

TWbm said:
I'm now driving a Hyundai Tucson. Same phone, same cable, no issues with delay on Google maps.

All the evidence seem to point to the problem being the processing capacity of the MG display system.
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we came from an i20 due to issues with the windscreen and wish we would have stayed on it or gone to a kona ....
 
Tarv said:
I think it's an issue with Google maps. I've installed a new maps app called HereWeGo and that's stopped Android Auto running slow
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google have said they have updated android auto and maps, this needs a head unit update, will try hear maps but I have my doubts
 
ajw1100 said:
Is this voice input or a finger tapping job?
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Didn't try the voice command.
But app is free , easy to use and gives you possibility to run offline maps.
Different languages are also available to download.
This is the only navigation map which is not freezing the screen as it happens with google maps / waze / sygic / on my MG EHS PHEV which is frustrating.
Carplay from apple is much better and optimized. Even google products works better on iphones. Thats a shame :(.
 
faraacte said:
Didn't try the voice command.
But app is free , easy to use and gives you possibility to run offline maps.
Different languages are also available to download.
This is the only navigation map which is not freezing the screen as it happens with google maps / waze / sygic / on my MG EHS PHEV which is frustrating.
Carplay from apple is much better and optimized. Even google products works better on iphones. Thats a shame :(.
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Thanks, as you didn't try voice command, can I assume it has voice command? I didn't note any mention of this on the app info.
 
ajw1100 said:
Thanks, as you didn't try voice command, can I assume it has voice command? I didn't note any mention of this on the app info.
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I know on my Pixel if I ask for a location and last used HereWeGo it will do a route on that app. I think there's voice in app but can't remember 100%
 
What worked for me is to put Android auto, Google Maps, and Spotify to the list of apps that can't sleep. Worked for a Samsung like a charm.

See screenshot below of the settings

https://photos.app.******/5EuwazW74Pa2xYQo7

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