Android Auto Keeps Disconnecting

[pjmmk]

A lot of issues with phones dropping out in cars can be caused by dirt in the phone's socket as well. They generally sit in people's pockets picking up dust and fluff and it collects in the tiny USB port. For some reason. Android Auto seems extremely sensitive to losing its connection so keeping that port clean is important. Just blow it out with dry air every so often.

 

[Rah]

Has anyone found a solution to this? Is it a software update on the actual car that is needed? I've tried so many cables and 4 different phones and it just keeps disconnecting after 2 minutes each time. Not losing signal, not going over bumps, using Android 14.....

 

[MrRee83]

Has anyone found a solution to this? Is it a software update on the actual car that is needed? I've tried so many cables and 4 different phones and it just keeps disconnecting after 2 minutes each time. Not losing signal, not going over bumps, using Android 14.....

Hi,

I had a chat with a mobile phone shop when my last cable broke. I couldn't get Android Auto to stay on. They said that I need a data cable and not the basic charge cable. Android Auto uses the data part and weaker charge cables don't work properly. So once I got the data cable (USB A to C) it worked without fail.

So make sure you get a proper data cable and Yes, get the software update as well. But be advised the update will change the look and some features you might be used to, e.g. using the star button to map android auto which they now removed.

 

[fshuk1]

@siteguru recommended a very cheap wireless dongle. cheaper than a good cable. Go for that. Much better than cable. Works everytime.