Android Auto Help

[Wattie 61]

Have just purchased a new MG 3 Hybrid + Trophy Model . Has anyone had issues when connecting your mobile phone with Android Auto?
Have tried a few cables with one connection only lasting for a few seconds then going back to the Home Screen.
Any Help.

 

[Hybrid Ann]

Make sure you're using an official cable for your phone. Sometimes non-official cables can be temperamental.

 

[Coulomb]

an official cable for your phone

Or a known-good quality one, whether official or not. Anker cables seem good to me, and many have reported good results. Beware of imitations, as with all good products. I look for the Anker logo and compare it with known-good photos.

 

[Wattie 61]

Make sure you're using an official cable for your phone. Sometimes non-official cables can be temperamental.

Thanks for the information

 

[Countjagular]

I had the same problem. Cured it with this from Amazon current price £6.99. . Has worked perfectly since purchase last July. Note: Research suggested shortest cable practical.

CONMDEX USB C Cable Short 50cm/0.5M 10Gbps Data USB3.1 Gen2 Type C Android Auto Cable QC3.0 3.1A USB A to C Fast Charger for Samsung Note20 Galaxy S24/S23/S22/S21 Tab S9 Pixel 9 M4 iPad Pro 2024-Grey​

 

[crowe99]

Easiest solution I found was to add another USB C cable into the mix. I know that sounds bonkers but I haven't had a single issue since. So I have a USB C Male plugged into the car port then that has a USB C female end that I plug a standard USB C <--> USB C cable in to attach my phone. Fingers crossed that works for you!

TLDR: Best solution I found

Car <--> USB C Male <--> USB C Female <--> USB C Male <--> USB C Male

 

[Davyboy]

Have just purchased a new MG 3 Hybrid + Trophy Model . Has anyone had issues when connecting your mobile phone with Android Auto?
Have tried a few cables with one connection only lasting for a few seconds then going back to the Home Screen.
Any Help.

AAWireless TWO - Wireless Android Auto Adapter

✔Wireless & automatic connection to Android Auto ✔ Button to switch and pair multiple phones ✔ Free companion app

www.aawireless.io

I bought one of these. It recognises both mine and the wife's android phones, and switches to whoever is in the car , wirelessly.
I used the usb port at the back of the centre console, to charge the phone, as this device plugs into the port that the Android Auto cable plugs into.

 

[bobuzz]

Have just purchased a new MG 3 Hybrid + Trophy Model . Has anyone had issues when connecting your mobile phone with Android Auto?
Have tried a few cables with one connection only lasting for a few seconds then going back to the Home Screen.
Any Help.

 

[bobuzz]

AAWireless TWO - Wireless Android Auto Adapter

✔Wireless & automatic connection to Android Auto ✔ Button to switch and pair multiple phones ✔ Free companion app

www.aawireless.io

I bought one of these. It recognises both mine and the wife's android phones, and switches to whoever is in the car , wirelessly.
I used the usb port at the back of the centre console, to charge the phone, as this device plugs into the port that the Android Auto cable plugs into.

Try a dongle. Mg' s are very temperamental with cables

 

[chrisg]

I bought a dongle for my iPhone. Works fine. So much less hassle than cables.

 

[kopkon]

I have been trying to get it working on any of our phones for MONTHS without success. I have tried different cables, bought dongles, reset everything, deleted everything, restarted everything, and have not had any joy. I would love to hear if you do and what you do to achieve it!

 

[Hybrid Ann]

I bought a dongle for my iPhone. Works fine. So much less hassle than cables.

Could you tell me what dongle you bought please. I have one and I just can't seem to get it to work. I'm probably doing something wrong. Any advise would be appreciated.

 

[chrisg]

Lyssiefeel wireless CarPlay adaptor for iphone. Amazon £24.64.

 

[MG Clive]

Lyssiefeel wireless CarPlay adaptor for iphone. Amazon £24.64.

This one? > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lyssiefeel...efeel+wireless+carplay+adaptor,aps,143&sr=8-3

 

[chrisg]

Yes. It automatically picks up your iPhone once you’ve paired it

 

[Hybrid Ann]

Do you know if there are proper video instructions for a dummy like me. As I haven’t had much luck with them.,

 

[Radar]

This may help
https://www.mg.co.uk/android-auto-setup-your-mg

 

[chrisg]

Do you know if there are proper video instructions for a dummy like me. As I haven’t had much luck with them.,

I think there are instructions fot pairing but usually you just need to plug it into the usb port on the car then make sure you have Bluetooth active on your phone and it will search for devices. Once it finds the dongle it should be good to go. Mine said something about a pairing number but I didn’t need it.

 

[Tim19]

If you're going to use a dongle with android you need to enable wireless connection in the android auto app

 

[Hybrid Ann]

I'm using Apple carplay.