GR86 Android Auto Bluetooth Disconnect Errors

kinboshi said:
... and also gives the option for a higher resolution android auto then the software for the infotainment screen natively allows.
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Must admit I'd read your posts about it previously and just bought one in case the wired setup in the GR86 is pants. Or just easier with no bloody cables!
 
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I don't know if it's just me having messed up a setting or something, I've never used Android Auto before. However:

1) TomTom app only displays "My Places" beginning with A when accessed via the car screen.
2) If I'm using it, switch the ignition off eg to get fuel and then start again, the music plays like I've pressed a fast forward button.
3) Can't find my playlists via the car screen so have to resort to starting the playlist from my phone. Which kinda defeats the point!

The disconnections seem to have stopped though.

I think I'll revert back to having my phone on a mount.
 
Had it actually crash my phone today and it rebooted on it's own. I use the app Pulsar to play my music and for the most part it's been fine. Not sure if it struggles with certain file types as there has been some off behaviour. Like it says it's playing but no sound. But if it lets me skip back and forth I can get it to start again. It's not all music and it's not the cable as I've tried a few.
 
Dal3D said:
£75 delivered at the moment đŸ˜‰

carsifi.com

Wireless Android Auto adapter for all cars and head units - Carsifi

Carsifi is an adapter(dongle) that plug-in to Android Auto head unit and connect to your Android device Wirelessly. Make your life easier without extra cords in your car. Compatible for all cars and head units which have Android Auto support. Quick and automated connection, easy setup, small size.
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Are these things reliable?
I'm using a fixed phone holder at the moment, because my experience with wireless AA is that although it's more convenient, it drains battery so much that you need it plugged in anyway.

However...the USB ports don't supply enough juice to fast charge. So even with wired AA, there's not enough power to do anything other than slow down the battery discharge.

So I'm thinking I might switch to a wireless AA dongle like the Carsifi, then re-route the phone holder plug to a faster charging 12v adapter in the glovebox and get the best of both worlds....wireless convenience for short journeys but enough power to charge the phone while using wireless AA for longer drives.

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with them in the GR86 specifically, if there's any lag, do they take a while to connect etc . I see people mentioning that it allows resolution changes but I thought all it did was act as a wireless bridge between the phone and headunit.
 
SmokingPancakes said:
Hello all!

When I'm driving along with android auto on, every now and then I get an error stating something along the lines, of bluetooth has disconnected, please check your android auto device. But after a few seconds the error clears automatically. Does anyone else get this issue? I tried to get a picture with engine off but not would not reoccur of course! :ROFLMAO:
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Did you find out what was causing this ? Recently switched from iPhone to Android and am also getting this message every now and again.
 
Little update on this, I switched phones from Samsung Z Fold 3 to S25 Ultra, and now don't have any issues, so it could well be a bug within the andriod auto software, not a cheap fix for sure!
 
I'm holding out for them to release the Pixel 10 as my OnePlus8 Pro, the charge port is failing and the camera is crap. In the car I have to jam the phone in tight with a cloth so it doesn't move when driving.
 
KobayashiMaru86 said:
I'm holding out for them to release the Pixel 10 as my OnePlus8 Pro, the charge port is failing and the camera is crap. In the car I have to jam the phone in tight with a cloth so it doesn't move when driving.
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Just a little tip if you don't know this already - check that the charge port (assuming it's a USB-C) doesn't just need a good clean.

I get this every so often, when any cable I plug in doesn't make a good connection, so charging keeps dropping out. It turns out that the port can get easily blocked up with fluff and dust from your pockets. It gets compacted as you use the port, which stops the connector seating properly, but also means you can't clean it with just compressed air.

Get something like a sewing needle (thick enough to use without bending, but thin enough to fit between the outside edge of the socket and the connector in the middle) and scrape around in there - you'll probably be surprised at the amount of muck which comes out. You might find this helps immensely - you'll because when you next plug something in, you'll feel it 'click' home more securely.
 
Conscript said:
Just a little tip if you don't know this already - check that the charge port (assuming it's a USB-C) doesn't just need a good clean.

I get this every so often, when any cable I plug in doesn't make a good connection, so charging keeps dropping out. It turns out that the port can get easily blocked up with fluff and dust from your pockets. It gets compacted as you use the port, which stops the connector seating properly, but also means you can't clean it with just compressed air.

Get something like a sewing needle (thick enough to use without bending, but thin enough to fit between the outside edge of the socket and the connector in the middle) and scrape around in there - you'll probably be surprised at the amount of muck which comes out. You might find this helps immensely - you'll because when you next plug something in, you'll feel it 'click' home more securely.
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I've made a tool for cleaning (a cable tie shaved down) to get in and clean. It does help a little but in my case it's wear. Used to use a USB-C to headphone jack daily to listen to music in bed. It's also better with some cables than others.
 
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GS6R4 said:
1) TomTom app only displays "My Places" beginning with A when accessed via the car screen.
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I'd highly recommend you ditch tomtom and just use google maps. I used to use tom tom at work. batch uploading pins, planning routes etc but most of that functionality is available in google maps and once you learn it, its way more user friendly. It also works much better with car play and is free.
It's also really easy to share the maps that you have created with other people.

There are loads of youtube videos on how to batch upload pins / places into google maps. you should check it out
 
GRistopher said:
I'd highly recommend you ditch tomtom and just use google maps. I used to use tom tom at work. batch uploading pins, planning routes etc but most of that functionality is available in google maps and once you learn it, its way more user friendly. It also works much better with car play and is free.
It's also really easy to share the maps that you have created with other people.

There are loads of youtube videos on how to batch upload pins / places into google maps. you should check it out
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Thanks, my post was from when I'd had the car around a week, I've since moved to Waze and sometimes Google maps via Android Auto.
 
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