Oct 14, 2022

Android auto doesn't launch on my 2021 RAV4 and pixel 7

I connect the pixel to the car with a cable and android auto doesn't launch. The phone just keeps trying to find the app but never does.

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Last edited by Aanchal - Android Auto Team Oct 19, 2022

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Nandresh -The Android Auto team

Community Specialist

Oct 28, 2022

Hi everyone,

For all of our users that experienced the app isn't compatible with your device error on Pixel 7/7 pro devices, we are excited to share that the issue is now fixed. Thank you all for providing the responses and bug reports that helped us investigate and resolve this issue.

Thanks!

The Android Auto Team

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Pawan - Android Auto Team

Community Specialist

Oct 15, 2022

Hi Eddie,

Thank you for reporting this issue. We have forwarded your issue to rest of the team and will keep you updated with the available information. Meanwhile, could you please help us with the below details:

Android Auto app version:
Google Play services version: (Settings > Apps (or Apps & notifications > App info) > Google Play services

Note: Anyone facing the wired connectivity issues with Pixel 7/ Pro, please follow the template to share information that would help us in the investigation. For wireless issues, share the details on this thread.

Thanks!

Last edited Oct 15, 2022

M_R_D

Mar 27, 2023

Error message: No message on car or phone
Were you able to connect to Android Auto prior to the issue? Yes a Pixel 5 connected to the same car with the same cable
Car / head unit make & model: 2018 Mercedes E- Class
Phone make & model: Pixel 7
Android OS version: 13
Android Auto app version: 9.0.630834-release
Google Play services version: 23.10.15 (190400-51766699)

I am so so disappointed with this...

Connect using known good USB C to A cable (same cable used successfully with previous Pixel 5).

AA does not load on the car display. The car recognises a USB device is connected, but AA does not load up.

PLEASE GET THIS FIXED THANK YOU!

Matthew Dykes 8824

May 1, 2023

I have this same issue. Pixel 6a with a mercedes GLA 2019. Has this issue now fixed I have done all actions like clearing cache and troubleshooting as discussed on another thread

jocenil nascimento

Dec 15, 2022

Meu celular a31 só conecta no Bluetooth

Mark 01902

Dec 16, 2022

New Pixel 7 user. neither i nor the hyundai dealership could get my phone to connect via AA with this new phone. We tried updating the car software, and then even replacing the car's entertainment unit and still no results.

Left apple for this?

Last edited Dec 16, 2022

Robert Beckett

Dec 24, 2022

My ford Van, we did exactly the same replaced the entertainment unit. Still nothing

N. Schonfelder

Dec 28, 2022

Also the Sony Xperia 5III wont't connect with my car. Even I change the cables.

Nothing new. The phone and the car recognize each other but don't connect.

-> My Xperia show the error: change the cable

-> My Car shows, what do you connect. Mirrowlink, Apple etc.

Suyash K

Jan 7, 2023

It doesnot even works for pixel 4a ...

Stephen Cooper 9860

Jan 13, 2023

Won't connect to my truck

Stephen Cooper 9860

Jan 13, 2023

Keep flickering back and forth.

F D 8434

Jan 16, 2023

Keep flickering back and forth.

Same to me with OnePlus 8T and Android 13

Jarrett Shakespear

Jan 20, 2023

My pixel 7 android auto won't connect to my Hyundai Tucson 2022 to project and only can with USB now. My pixel 4 would connect just fine. Now I can't use my brand new phone with my car. Fix this.

Gordon Baldwin

Feb 9, 2023

Still not working for pixel 7 Feb 10.

User 12639726821440864732

Feb 11, 2023

I have a Pixel 6 and have continue to receive error messages and my device disconnecting. It makes it really inconvenient and unsafe when it continually disconnects while I am driving. I drive 2 hours each way every week from Massachusetts to Connecticut and not being familiar with the areas, I constantly need directions. It would be appreciated to have this fixed and not continue to disconnect all the time.

Simon65

Apr 25, 2023

yep same here! though on a 7 Pro!

Last edited Apr 25, 2023

Nagarjuna Reddy Gurugari

Mar 15, 2023

I have 2016 Honda AccordEx and Android Auto was working with Samsung Galaxy S8+. However recently purchased Pixel 7 and it is unable to over-wired interface. It keeps reports as unknown device.

I love Pixel 7 but it makes me uncomfortable in the car.

Is there any workaround solution?

Last edited Mar 15, 2023

Nothando Adelaide

Mar 21, 2023

Android Auto isn't compatible

Kristopher Miller

Mar 29, 2023

I have a 2022 Ram 1500 with UConnect 5 and a Pixel 7. When I'm streaming a podcast through the Google Podcast app or music through YouTube Music, the audio will sometimes just cutout. The song/podcast doesn't stop playing, just the audio cut. If I pause it and then play it after 5-10 seconds the audio is back. This usually happens in pairs and not just a single event. This just happened to me this week. Everything was updated to the extent it could be to that point and this ongoing issue still occurs.

KMKM

May 5, 2023

I FOUND A SOLUTION - hopefully it helps someone else who's given up on connecting a Pixel 7 Pro to Android Auto.

I had the same problem as so many. Brand new P7P and a 2023 Pathfinder which connected to Android Auto without any issues with my old Pixel 5.

Spent several hours this morning doings lots of uninstalls, resetting network connections and other things, updates, and many different cables trying to get Android Auto to connect. Nothing worked. My phone would say it was connected, but the car system didn't recognize anything was connected, or only for a second, then would prompt me to follow the prompts on my phone screen. No prompts because it thought it was already connected. Was completely frustrated and considering returning my new phone and living with the old one till this is resolved.

But.... somewhere I saw someone post that they got an Motorola M1 adapter that allowed them to it over Bluetooth and the adapter connects through the port to the Android Auto. Within about 2 minutes, tops, I was fully connected again! I resent having to pay for the adapter when it should've never been an issue with a system that was already working fine with an older phone, but at least it's working. Ran seamlessly for hours today so, *knock on wood* I think it's good to go.

Molly McGuigan 821

May 15, 2023

I'm going to try this! I hope it works. Is yours still working?

User 1400160535533528549

May 7, 2023

It keeps cutting off