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Android Auto Installation

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  • 28-12-2021 2:22am
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    Laid Back Bill
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭


    Wondering has anyone got a recommendation for car audio companies.

    I have a 172 reg Renault Grand Scenic with R-Link. I can connect the phone with Bluetooth and all that good stuff. The car manual does mention Android Auto, but I think it is a generic reference and doesn't apply to my car. When I open Android auto while connected via USB, nothing happens on the dash.

    Wondering is it possible to retrofit (somehow) Android auto, either via some form of software cheat, or via a new media headend (and what would that look like?).



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    #2
    SylviaBogle
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭SylviaBogle


    No idea of it. But I would like to learn more about this car audio companies. Thank you so much!



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    db
    Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭db


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058224609/android-auto-installation

    You need a good quality USB cable that supports data transfer. A lot of cables only have the power pins connected do will not work with Android Auto. I use cables with magnetic connectors so you only have to put the cable near the phone and it will connect.



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    Laid Back Bill
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Laid Back Bill


    @db I've tried a few USB cables at this stage, from proprietary to big standard. Nothing works.



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    neilthefunkeone
    Registered Users Posts: 1,522 ✭✭✭neilthefunkeone


    What version of rlink is yours? Think Android auto is only on rlink 2.

    As soon as you plug in a compatible phone with android auto app installed Android auto should come up on bottom or car screen if available.



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    neilthefunkeone
    Registered Users Posts: 1,522 ✭✭✭neilthefunkeone





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    Laid Back Bill
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Laid Back Bill


    @neilthefunkeone R-Link 1 I think. Was hoping something like the video below, can be done. Or if not a new *something* in the car to do it.

    https://youtu.be/izJWMMoGRCs



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