Check the corresponding table to see when each Mazda model below has Android Auto integration. Meanwhile, those using Apple smartphones may find the post on Mazdas with Apple CarPlay helpful. Mazda Cars with Android Auto #1 Mazda 3 (Sedan & Hatchback) This compact car is available in sedan or hatchback body style. Apr 18, 2023. #5. sphughes101 said: I have the same issue with my 2023 Mazda CX-5, in addition the navigation instructions on the HUD stop at the same time. I have found by resetting the HUD settings to factory default things seem to start working again. Android Auto is also missing, Apple Carplay is however present. In the meantime, these steps may help to connect to your vehicle: First, make sure your phone is not connected to your vehicle via Bluetooth. Then, launch Pandora on your phone before starting you car. Once Pandora is playing, then connect to your vehicle via Bluetooth. Thank you all for your continued patience. 7. Reboot or Reset Your Infotainment System. Depending on how your car’s infotainment system works, it may not perform a clean bootup every time you get in and turn the key. So it’s worth looking in your manual whether there’s an explicit way to reboot the system. 8. Clear Android Auto’s Cache. Learn how to connect Android Auto to your Mazda 3 & Mazda CX-30 that features Mazda Connect, so you can access important functions.On the Infotainment System If using the touchscreen, press 99. This starts the software update process. If not using the touchscreen then just press the centre knob to the left (like 2 or 3 times depending on where you were previously) until you see 99 on the screen. Press ok to activate that command. This will start the software update process. LhGN. If using the touchscreen, press 99. This starts the software update process. If not using the touchscreen then just press the centre knob to the left (like 2 or 3 times depending on where you were previously) until you see 99 on the screen. Press ok to activate that command. This will start the software update process. 1. enables use of touchscreen while driving and 2. enables list items (such as text messaging and enter address for navigation) that are normally disabled while driving. The latter of these has a side effect, it disables the compass (and cluster compass if available). It’s awkward. It’s awkward in the Mazda-designed UX that was specifically designed to work with this setup, and it’s even more awkward when using something like Android Auto or Apple CarPlay – interfaces whose designs are based on phone interfaces that were really only meant to be manipulated via a touchscreen. 2017 Mazda 6 GT. With my Galaxy S9+ recently updated to Android 9 Pie - AA Maps directions have magically appeared above and behind the existing HUS speed info. Full disclosure, I still have the old hardware and used AIO to tweak the system and allow install. I've been using it well over a year, and with the phone update, now I can have AA Maps The only way to restore voice commands in Waze on Android Auto is to downgrade to an earlier release. The process involves the user manually downloading the APK installer of a previous build and I was. Turns out I'm an idiot and you have to have the phone plugged into the USB port while the car is running for Android Auto to work. It's best to wait until the headunit had completely booted up, about 30 seconds, before plugging the phone in. I've found that plugging it in before starting the car has caused it to not work at all

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