To be safe, don't cheap out here and use high-quality cables. Sometimes when the cable is damaged or just plain unsuitable, it won't work well - this also applies to brand new cars too.
If Android Auto doesn't work, start by checking your cable. You should see Google Maps or Waze pop open on your headunit, and that means Android Auto is now in the system! Now what's left is configuring things to your own preferences, including downloading apps and syncing them with your phones. At the same time, you'll also have some permissions to approve on your phone as well, so make sure that's done too. Select 'Via USB' and click on your phone's name. Once that is done, there should be a few prompts on the headunit asking for permissions which are vital for the system to work properly. Most aftermarket headunits will have a USB port or two which is where you should connect your phone to. Step 3: Connect your phone to your headunitīe sure that you’re not connecting to your charger instead. Once you’ve verified that the file you downloaded is clean, you then need to turn off (or on, depending on your device) the ‘unknown source’ toggle in your phone’s setting menu.Īlso, note that Android Auto is free. The site also provides various file hashes for you to verify that the app has not been tampered with in any way. What makes trustworthy is the fact that all apps are reviewed and approved. If you're on an older version of Android however, we recommend grabbing the APK file from a trusted site, such as apkmirror. This is not a concern for phones running Android 10 and above as they come with it preinstalled.
Step 2: Install Android Auto on your phone
There’s a 7-day free trial version, but the full app costs RM 20.99. Once you’ve connected your headunit to the Internet, open up Google Play Store and search for ‘ Headunit Reloaded’. Step 1: Install Headunit Reloaded on the headunit With that out of the way, let’s get it started. doesn't require a seperate app like in this guide) typically cost more than regular off-the-shelf Android-based headunits. Headunits with native Android Auto support (i.e. Note the price disparity between the two units. Unscrupulous sellers might try to confuse you by saying it's 'Android Auto' but you can prevent that simply by checking the manufacturer's websites. Android-based players differ from headunits that have native Android Auto. Don't all Android headunits come with Android Auto? I installed a relatively cheap (~RM 300) Android-based touchscreen headunit in my 2003 Toyota Vios, and this guide will help you get Android Auto running on something similar installed in your car. But not everyone of us can go after a new car in this economic climate, so we'll show you the next best thing - getting Android Auto to work on the car you already own. Trust us when we say Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity are make-or-break features when it comes to buying a new car in Malaysia.