Android Auto Questions

sbkim · 02-19-2022, 03:55 PM

Just got the new Samsung S22 and using Android Auto for the first time in the X7. Pairing worked without a hitch but I am noticing that notification for email doesn't work. I also don't hear the phone ringing through the car (just the phone). I've tried rebooting but to no avail.

For those using Android Auto - are you getting email notifications? I get notifications for Messages/SMS but no other messenger applications (e.g, Kakaotalk etc.).

Thanks

Kivilig · 02-20-2022, 08:27 AM

I would say the best solution would be to return the Samsung and buy iPhone and start using apple car play, that would solve the problem quickly

sbkim · 02-20-2022, 09:15 AM

Yep, for sure... we are coming from Iphone and really missed stability of Car Play

Hopefully Samsung/Google or BMW will provide an update.

My single biggest complaint is not being able to hear the phone ring or provide notification when connected to the car.

blutob2 · 02-21-2022, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sbkim

Yep, for sure... we are coming from Iphone and really missed stability of Car Play

Hopefully Samsung/Google or BMW will provide an update.

My single biggest complaint is not being able to hear the phone ring or provide notification when connected to the car.

Haha interesting because there have been more complaints on here or maybe on FB Forums of carplay then AA. Anyways, I only have the S21 and don't have any issues.

Kivilig · 02-21-2022, 12:54 PM

Try removing all connections from your phone to the car and remove the Bluetooth connection and try adding it again,
Also make sure the developers mode on your android device is deactivated
That might help

sbkim · 02-22-2022, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by blutob2

Haha interesting because there have been more complaints on here or maybe on FB Forums of carplay then AA. Anyways, I only have the S21 and don't have any issues.

Just curious - do you get sound notifications for emails and car rings with ringtone per your S21?

blutob2 · 02-22-2022, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sbkim

Just curious - do you get sound notifications for emails and car rings with ringtone per your S21?

It's been awhile since I used AA but I'm certain it rang through the car. Email notification, I honestly don't recall. I'll look at it our next drive.

I just stopped using AA because I like the factory maps and have had no issue with texts, etc using factory radio.

cheapie408 · 02-22-2022, 11:58 AM

Check all your permissions in the app settings. I have no issues getting notifications on my note 20 ultra.

Get FermataAuto installed and you'll gain access to YouTube while on the move.

rich5741 · 02-22-2022, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by blutob2

It's been awhile since I used AA but I'm certain it rang through the car. Email notification, I honestly don't recall. I'll look at it our next drive.

I just stopped using AA because I like the factory maps and have had no issue with texts, etc using factory radio.

I’m pretty sure the phone rings in the car, but usually through the BMW system rather than Android Auto. I’ve found that Android Auto notifications only work if I’m in Android Auto itself (for example, if I’m using the BMW nav, Android Auto won’t show any notifications). This did not used to be the case when I first got but car last year, but after an Android Auto update around the May timeframe, I lost my ability to get notifications.

Also, if you use the Samsung email app (versus the Google/Gmail one), I’m not sure that’s Android Auto compatible.

unfoundnemo · 02-23-2022, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sbkim

Yep, for sure... we are coming from Iphone and really missed stability of Car Play

I reluctantly made the switch to iPhone last spring when I was due for a new device. I never got AA working because my MDM was prohibiting something and I was getting tired of testing changes as I was the only use-case for the issue.

Once they released new version of the iOS-only M laptimer, I confirmed my decision. It's great for the occasional track day without having to invest in some gear that I'd use a couple times a year. I still can't stand the iPhone for most things (unlock, notifications, and other iOS nuances), but it at least works well with my car.

jvanderiet · 04-08-2022, 04:18 PM

I am looking at a 2020 X7 at my local dealer and the dealer says that since it was built prior to July 2020 that it is not eligible to be updated to enable Android Auto. Does this sound correct? I have researched this and it sounds like many others with even 2019 X7s have gotten an OTA that enabled Android Auto.

Any advice is appreciated.

schkube · 04-08-2022, 04:38 PM

Yes -- we used Android Auto on our 2019 X7 after an OTA update sometime during 2021.

ENstig8or · 04-09-2022, 09:24 AM

Android auto works fine for me. I have the S22 Ultra. It does ring with my phone's ringtone through the BMW sound system. Honestly I haven't noticed if emails make a tone but I'm guessing it doesn't because I'm sure I'd remember that if for no reason other than I get so many emails it would annoy the hell out of me. I don't want email sounds in the car. Just text.

Nath4n · 04-11-2022, 12:36 PM

Notifications have been broken for quite a while, Google is supposedly working on a fix (like many other things...). Ringtone should work.

02-19-2022, 03:55 PM	#1
sbkim Lieutenant 59 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2021 X7 M50i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	Android Auto Questions Just got the new Samsung S22 and using Android Auto for the first time in the X7. Pairing worked without a hitch but I am noticing that notification for email doesn't work. I also don't hear the phone ringing through the car (just the phone). I've tried rebooting but to no avail. For those using Android Auto - are you getting email notifications? I get notifications for Messages/SMS but no other messenger applications (e.g, Kakaotalk etc.). Thanks
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Kivilig Private 59 Rep 87 Posts Drives: X7 M50i Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I would say the best solution would be to return the Samsung and buy iPhone and start using apple car play, that would solve the problem quickly
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sbkim Lieutenant 59 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2021 X7 M50i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	Yep, for sure... we are coming from Iphone and really missed stability of Car Play Hopefully Samsung/Google or BMW will provide an update. My single biggest complaint is not being able to hear the phone ring or provide notification when connected to the car.
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02-21-2022, 12:54 PM	#5
Kivilig Private 59 Rep 87 Posts Drives: X7 M50i Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Try removing all connections from your phone to the car and remove the Bluetooth connection and try adding it again, Also make sure the developers mode on your android device is deactivated That might help
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cheapie408 Private First Class 51 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2019 X7 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0)	Check all your permissions in the app settings. I have no issues getting notifications on my note 20 ultra. Get FermataAuto installed and you'll gain access to YouTube while on the move.
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jvanderiet Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Matthews, NC iTrader: (0)	2020 X7 Dealer says Android Auto not available via OTA I am looking at a 2020 X7 at my local dealer and the dealer says that since it was built prior to July 2020 that it is not eligible to be updated to enable Android Auto. Does this sound correct? I have researched this and it sounds like many others with even 2019 X7s have gotten an OTA that enabled Android Auto. Any advice is appreciated.
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schkube New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X7 40i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: NW Arkansas iTrader: (0)	Yes -- we used Android Auto on our 2019 X7 after an OTA update sometime during 2021.
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ENstig8or New Member 12 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X7 40i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Android auto works fine for me. I have the S22 Ultra. It does ring with my phone's ringtone through the BMW sound system. Honestly I haven't noticed if emails make a tone but I'm guessing it doesn't because I'm sure I'd remember that if for no reason other than I get so many emails it would annoy the hell out of me. I don't want email sounds in the car. Just text. __________________ Current: *2022* X7 40i xDrive Gone but not forgotten: *2016* 650 Grand Coupe, *2013* 550, *2011* X3 *2008* 535, *2007* X3
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Nath4n Private First Class 34 Rep 157 Posts Drives: X7_M50d(2020), X5_30d(2015) Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dunno, don't have GPS iTrader: (0)	Notifications have been broken for quite a while, Google is supposedly working on a fix (like many other things...). Ringtone should work.
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