Oct 23, 2019
Pixel 4 connection On Ford F150
I bought a pixel 4. I was under the impression it would work to setup Android auto wirelessly on my 2018 f150. So far no luck. In addition, the new charger for pixel 4 is a dual USB type C, so I can't connect that in to my truck USB port. My old USB A to USB C cord that I used with my Galaxy s8 doesn't work either. What can I do besides looking into different cables or adaptors?
Update as of 10/31/19 ---
Just spent another hour on the phone with Google Pixel support this morning and at a high level, things still aren't working, but they recognize there is an issue and they're working to resolve it.
A few updates on my end. Using the feedback a few of you have left and following a few other threads like this reddit one, I've now at least have been able to see "flickers" of the android auto display on my vehicles screen. I won't detail all the steps since it still would lead you down a path of things not working, but the 2 main things I did were 1) when the pixel is plugged in, I set the USB preference in the notifications bar to file transfer / android auto since it doesn't do this by default and 2) I disabled developer options which were enable by a google support person on my first call with them (this might not be enabled on your device). However, like a few other people have mention the selection of 'File transfer / android auto' won't stay selected and will go back to the default selection every time.
Hopefully, this issue gets resolved soon. A disappointing start to the Pixel 4.
Update as of March 2020 ---
My issue has been resolved!! 6 months and it's finally fixed.
With that said, I fear my solution isn't going to be the solution for everyone since mine ended up being solved by Ford service and I know most people didn't have a Ford.
For the people who do have ford issues, here is how I got my pixel 4 to work. I took my F150 2018 Lariat to Ford service and they ran "Fords diagnosis steps" and they found that one of the Sync modules failed the hardware test. They ordered the new part and today they replaced it and as soon as they did that everything worked for me!
The technician said "There was recently another documented case from Ford on a similar concern." so I'm sure there are more pixel/ford owners who are having this problem.
I hope this helps someone and best of luck to everyone else!
Update as of 10/31/19 ---
Just spent another hour on the phone with Google Pixel support this morning and at a high level, things still aren't working, but they recognize there is an issue and they're working to resolve it.
A few updates on my end. Using the feedback a few of you have left and following a few other threads like this reddit one, I've now at least have been able to see "flickers" of the android auto display on my vehicles screen. I won't detail all the steps since it still would lead you down a path of things not working, but the 2 main things I did were 1) when the pixel is plugged in, I set the USB preference in the notifications bar to file transfer / android auto since it doesn't do this by default and 2) I disabled developer options which were enable by a google support person on my first call with them (this might not be enabled on your device). However, like a few other people have mention the selection of 'File transfer / android auto' won't stay selected and will go back to the default selection every time.
Hopefully, this issue gets resolved soon. A disappointing start to the Pixel 4.
Update as of March 2020 ---
My issue has been resolved!! 6 months and it's finally fixed.
With that said, I fear my solution isn't going to be the solution for everyone since mine ended up being solved by Ford service and I know most people didn't have a Ford.
For the people who do have ford issues, here is how I got my pixel 4 to work. I took my F150 2018 Lariat to Ford service and they ran "Fords diagnosis steps" and they found that one of the Sync modules failed the hardware test. They ordered the new part and today they replaced it and as soon as they did that everything worked for me!
The technician said "There was recently another documented case from Ford on a similar concern." so I'm sure there are more pixel/ford owners who are having this problem.
I hope this helps someone and best of luck to everyone else!
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Dec 17, 2019
Car: Volvo XC40
Phone: Pixel 4 XL
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Gentilissimi del team di Android Auto,
vieni a contatto per il problema che sta riscontrando in Android Auto con il mio Google Pixel 3a. L'unico modo per farlo funziona sullo schermo della mia auto, è riavviare il Pixel 3a. Ma al momento in cui lo stacco è il cavo USB tipo C e lo ricollego, il collegamento non avviene più, e il modo di riattivare lo schermo auto, è riavviare il Pixel.
Ho aggiornato l'applicazione Android alla versione 4.9.594934 , ma il problema non è risolto. Ho formattato anche il Pixel, cambiato cavo USB tipo C, ma nulla.
Risolverete questo problema al più presto? È assicurato che utilizzi un Pixel non si può usare Android auto.
vieni a contatto per il problema che sta riscontrando in Android Auto con il mio Google Pixel 3a. L'unico modo per farlo funziona sullo schermo della mia auto, è riavviare il Pixel 3a. Ma al momento in cui lo stacco è il cavo USB tipo C e lo ricollego, il collegamento non avviene più, e il modo di riattivare lo schermo auto, è riavviare il Pixel.
Ho aggiornato l'applicazione Android alla versione 4.9.594934 , ma il problema non è risolto. Ho formattato anche il Pixel, cambiato cavo USB tipo C, ma nulla.
Risolverete questo problema al più presto? È assicurato che utilizzi un Pixel non si può usare Android auto.
Jan 21, 2020
Obviously, everything worked just fine on my truck with my S8, but since my wife's S10 also doesn't work on my truck now, by my pixel does work on her KIA, then I'm left needing to rule out that it has something to do with my vehicle.
I plan on trying to plug my phone into another 2018 F150 Lariat to see if I can get it to work. Ford support believed it was possible it could be caused by my Ford Sync 3 not being updated, but I know most people in this thread don't have a Ford, so trust me when I say I know this is still a Google issue. I'm just trying to find a solid direction to pursue, so this is just one more thing to cross of the list after it inevitably doesn't work.
Jan 23, 2020
Jan 24, 2020
connect phone to car
double click USB connection notification in drop down on phone
change to transfer
Unfortunately you have to do this every time
After 10 years I finally get a pure google device like I always wanted and was surprised to see a native app not work. No issues on any previous androids with android auto.
Feb 7, 2020
-Messaggio di errore: "impossibile connettersi ad Android auto" auto sull'auto non si attiva e viene fuori dal messaggio che ho scritto precedentemente).
-Sei riuscito a connetterti con Android Auto prima del problema? sì
-Marca e modello della macchina / unità principale: Fiat 500 L 2017 Italia
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-Marca e modello del telefono: Google Pixel 3a
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-Marca e modello del telefono: Google Pixel 3a
-Versione del sistema operativo Android: 10
-Versione dell'app Android Auto: versione 5.0.50224
-Versione dei servizi di Google Play: 20.1.04
Vi ho inoltrato il report bug via e-mail;
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With that said, I fear my solution isn't going to be the solution for everyone since mine ended up being solved by Ford service and I know most people didn't have a Ford.
For the people who do have ford issues, here is how I got my pixel 4 to work. I took my F150 2018 Lariat to Ford service and they ran "Fords diagnosis steps" and they found that one of the Sync modules failed the hardware test. They ordered the new part and today they replaced it and as soon as they did that everything worked for me!
The technician said "There was recently another documented case from Ford on a similar concern." so I'm sure there are more pixel/ford owners who are having this problem.
I hope this helps someone and best of luck to everyone else!