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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 05:17 AM
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Android Auto without cable

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I wanted to know if its possible to use Android Auto without having to plug the phone in via cable every time? Mine is working fine while plugged in, but I can't get it to start when not plugged in.

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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 08:05 AM
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Android Auto should work wirelessly if your car is running MBUX2.
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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 09:46 AM
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2024 has wireless AA and CP. 2023 and older does not but you can purchase a cheap dongle ($50-$100). There are a dozen different ones sold on Amazon and they all pretty much work the same. Buy a few, see which one works the best and return the rest. I specifically got one with a USB-C pigtail so I wouldn't have to clutter that tight space with a USB-A to USB-C adapter.

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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 03:02 PM
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Ok thanks, my car is 2020 gle, was hoping I could just get some kind of software update to allow this but sounds like I need to purchase the dongle..cheers
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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruby2023
Ok thanks, my car is 2020 gle, was hoping I could just get some kind of software update to allow this but sounds like I need to purchase the dongle..cheers
If you just want to access tunes that are on your phone, you don't need any wire at all.
Just link via Bluetooth.
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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mikapen
If you just want to access tunes that are on your phone, you don't need any wire at all.
Just link via Bluetooth.
Thanks, I like Android Auto for Google maps, just find it a bit easier than the in built nav... cheers!
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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruby2023
Ok thanks, my car is 2020 gle, was hoping I could just get some kind of software update to allow this but sounds like I need to purchase the dongle..cheers
Just search "android auto wireless adapter usb c". on Amazon.
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 10:26 AM
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This dongle will do it :

Carlinkit 5.0 2air CarPlay Wireless Adapter,Android Auto Dongle-2023 Release,for OEM Wired CarPlay and Android Auto Car,Auto Connect,Lossless OTA Update,for iPhone and Android,via plug-in USB Link https://a.co/d/gTqIF9l
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Originally Posted by krzyoldgy
This dongle will do it :

Carlinkit 5.0 2air CarPlay Wireless Adapter,Android Auto Dongle-2023 Release,for OEM Wired CarPlay and Android Auto Car,Auto Connect,Lossless OTA Update,for iPhone and Android,via plug-in USB Link https://a.co/d/gTqIF9l
Just note that this is dual platform so beneficial if your household has both Android and iPhone. It's a bit more buggy because the software has to negotiate both platforms. There are wireless adapters out there that are single platform (Android Auto or carplay but not both) with a USB-C pigtail. I found those to much more reliable since it only has to deal with a single platform. Just my experience.
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Yes, this model is for Android and iPhone (I need it this way).

This brand Carlinkit also offers single platform dongles in Amazon.
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