Thank you so much for creating this video. I didn't even know my 2017 Ford Fusion had this feature. I bought it about a month ago and now I will enjoy the car even more. I have Napster and now I can jump back and forth within a track by just sliding the progress bar on the Sync screen rather than having to do it on my phone. Google maps is awesome, too. I like my Sync navigation system, but having another option is awesome. Thanks!
you can download Google maps and select use map offline. the same can be donr with Google music. I have used both before over Bluetooth as I didn't have my sync updated to 2.2 and Android Auto wasn't working. I never bought the navigation system as I just used Google Maps on my phone. I am looking forward to using the whole screen. thanks for the video, everything was explained including making sure phone was connected via usb
Thanks for doing this video. I have the same model F150 but just got an android. Frustrating trying to set everything up. I really appreciate that folks are willing to take the time to do these videos. I feel like a genius now. LOL
Thanks for a good overview of using the Android Auto with Sync 3. My dealer was extremely unhelpful with this and a lot of the videos I've seen have skipped important steps. I was able to get it set up in my Mustang after watching your tutorial.
Cars Unlocked, Hi thanks for a great video !!!! But I can't get mine to show Sygic navigation ??? Could you please make a video with how to get this to function step by step 😎
Thanks for the video! I needed just a little nudge to help set up Android Auto. My F450 came with the Sync 3 system but did not have satellite radio or navigation. They can be added, but as you noted it is very expensive. This kills 2 birds with one stone! I can use/control my Waze traffic/navigation app and listen to Sirius/XM with ease.
Just wanted to say hi, I used to live in Wellandport. I'm an American and have lived in the states my whole life except for the 2 years I spent at the school there on Chippewa Rd. There's some delicious pear trees on that road by the way. :)
I love this app! Just got an android auto compatible phone that works with my 2017 Ford escape. Didn't know about the other stuff, except maps. THANKS!
My Galaxy S6 works just fine but my wife's LG (model?) will not sync or it will sync once and then lose connectivity. I think the phone is too old. BTW good video. Dealership did not even have the know how to show us all the features.
It is rude to hang up on your Mom :) Thanks for the instructional... At first I was a bit bummed about it not working through bluetooth but connecting via USB cable will keep my phone charged.
You have a great review just have one big problem with android auto. Hope you can help There is no option to have your contact to be added to your favourite so you don’t have to go through your contacts which is dangerous while your driving
My phone is iPhone so that option will not work I’ve my contact downloaded from my phone once it is on the android auto there is no option to pick my regularly called number to be saved on it
My car radio had issues so I figure I could use the android auto. The original radios in most cars do favourite call list feature either use android or iPhone . With all the things android auto dose I didn’t think this will be an issue
I could do it in my 2015 Escape but not my 2016 Mustang GT, it was such a cool feature to personalize. It seems Ford is going backwards. If you ever find a way to add one please post it, Thanks for getting back :)
Great video. I just bought an Elantra with this feature and plan to play with it over the weekend. Is there a list of android apps somewhere that is compatible with android auto?
Thank you, been having trouble with this. After you've plugged it in with the USB once, do you have to do it every time? Or is Bluetooth the only necessity after the first time of plugging in?
Great video, really helpful. We've just got a car with Sync 3 so have downloaded Android Auto (AA) and we are impressed so far. However we do have a query about what happens when the phone loses signal (frequently in rural Scotland). When phone/Google maps loses the cellular connection, AA just disconnects even though we have downloaded Google maps area to use offline. Just reverts to the Sync 3 homepage. We thought it should just seamlessly shift to the offline map then switch back when phone signal picked up again but we have to disconnect cable and plug in phone again when signal resumes to get maps And navigation back. Are we doing something wrong?
The Ford Sync3 shouldn't drop the Android Auto interface if you have lost internet connection. I constantly use AA in Australia with toll tunnels in Brisbane where data & GPS is lost when very deep under the city. AA doesn't have an issue & estimates the cars location based on speed etc which is pretty accurate. Sounds like macelven has a Sync3 / AA bug. Maybe it's the phone? I use a Nexus 6p...
Daniel Martin Thanks Daniel, we managed to solve some of the glitches with a new cable but turns out we also have a slightly loose USB which is being sorted. Apart from this we think the Sync is brilliant and way better than our old sat navs.
AA shouldnt turn off and once you've been to a destination your map should hold the gps location even offline and curaor should still be able to travel back through that now known location
I have a 2017 F350. I follow your directions to enable android auto. Then connected my phone to blue tooth. I got the screen where I'm told some services can be disabled. I hit continue but the next screen doesn't show up. I use android auto with my phone on my 2 other vehicles. Do you have any suggestions on how to get android auto to work with my truck?
Question please. If I am using AA for Nav., am I using cell data? If I just use the phone as the screen in a holder on the dash for Nav., I don't think I am using any data from my cell plan. Thanks.
If using Google maps via of android, won't that use data? If so wouldn't it be better to use the Navi that came with sync 3 since that doesn't use data??? just wondering
Hi.I recently got mustang 2017 ecoboost premium and this tutorial helps great in understanding the AA, however i have question if you can help me with. When i connect the phone or open the AA my Android phone goes to silent mode and i couldnt hear if anyone is calling it does displays on the screen but i couldnt hear it.So i keep missing the calls. Please can you help with any solution. ??
might be a silly question but I see SYNC and SYNC 3 in different ads for cars. Is there a difference? if so, what is the difference? I'm looking at a 2014 Mustang Premium. Thanks for any and all help
Love Android Auto on Sync 3, however i'm currently having an issue with it - hoping someone might be able to help? Basically, Android Auto keeps disconnecting when i'm driving, which is becoming quite frustrating! It connects and functions properly while the car is stationary, but as soon as i pull away above 5 mph, Android Auto disconnects. I connect my phone using the manufacturer supplied USB. Wondering if there's a setting i'm missing or something? Thanks!
Hello! Is it possible to listen to my sirius satellite radio and also be using android auto? I don't have the online streaming with my sat radio. I just access it through my car. If so, I'm just a dummy that can't figure it out, if not that's a huge downside for me.
Can you respond to text messages with the voice control with your own personal message or can you only use the preset choices they have for returning a text message such as " I'm out of the office"?
So I just got the 2017 F150.. And I keep my phone plugged in for too much all the time keep it connected to Bluetooth. And I still can't get Google Maps to come up. Do you think that could be a problem with my cord? It's the one that came with the phone when I bought it new
Guess I don't see what all the excitement is about with AA. If you don't have the NAV version of Sync 3 I guess it would have value. My number one issue with this is it completely takes over your phone. At least with mine, the screen locks on the AA page and becomes non-functional. Also, the reverse is true in that AA seams to over ride all of the Sync functions. You have to exit the app to use any other function. As for saving money. I guess it's a matter of how you want to pay. To up my phone plan to unlimited, requires another $60 as I use very little data on my phone. The $800 dollars mentioned is only to have the unit upgraded by a dealer. The option price in a new vehicle is no where near that. Then and finally, I am one who feels Google knows enough about what, where and when I'm doing things as it is. While browsing my Google page I noticed that just about every mile I had driven, every stop, how long has been recorded and available to view. Off with the location service right then and there. If I need it, I'll turn it on. Not that I fear the heavy hand of government but it's just non of their business. The less I use Google, the better I like it.
I'm having a hard time finding and answer to this question. Can my android auto navigation be viewed on the right side of the gage cluster? Or is that just the stock navigation?
I don't have nav in my truck I am using Android phone for nav. How do I get the nav / radio/ and phone to come up on the screen like you have at the beginning of video. Thanks
I opted out of the $800 Voice activated navigation but i do have voice activation....so its free not $800, the way i see it the Nav feature of sync 3 is $800
TShill7 It’s also frustrating when somebody makes a detailed video and people don’t pay attention and then make whiny comments and don’t apologize for their mistake
Well technically yes... but he also said to connect via bluetooth. Without specifying USB I was confused as well. I have since figured it out, but anyone who is technically challenged might stumble over that missing tidbit of key info. Never assume everyone knows as much as you lol
aahhh,i dont like the head unit of my everest,do i really need to connect my phone to the so it will have maps..??😔cant i just download it and install it in the headunit
I wanted to know what browsing through the usb stick is like (sorted as local structure on the stick, song title, artist name,...) and if i can play music from the back USB Port or front only. I was interested if the SD Card can be used for music if i got navigation or if SD is navigation only then.
My phone connected to the car via usb, AA and google map are launched. After a few minutes, the google maps disappeared. I need to reconnect the cable via usb again. What's the cause of this problem? I have tried smart lock, clearing data and cache on AA app but to no avail. Please help.
Are you able to see the satellite view on the navigation with google maps? Is there anyway to have the google maps if you have an iPhone and have the google maps app?
@@carsunlocked I am in inherenting a 2017 Escape SE, and am trying to find out if Android Auto comes standard on that trim level. Or does Sync 3 come standard on the SE?
I have a 2018 f150 with sync3 but it does not have factory navigation. When using Google maps or Waze through Android Auto, can I play music at the same time and still have my map displayed ?
So, that means without using cable, connecting android phone isn't possible? Well then, why they add bluetooth connection? Expecting to connecting phone to android auto via bluetooth isn't so high...
Grnbaracuda you can still use ur wireless bluetooth connection using the standard sync 3 however you cannot use the android auto app without connect through usb
Cars Unlocked do you know if there's been any other upgrades that allows you to get rid of that annoying green box on the left side when your navigation? Kind of stinks that you can't go full screen map! Not complaining as I love seeing traffic and everything, for no cost, and not having to update a navigation system is very cool, but it sure would be nice to have it on full screen
Why does it have to be cabled in....the settings have a spot for "launch via bluetooth". I find that I have to be plugged in...I just don't understand why. I feel like we are doing something wrong.
I am pretty sure it connects your phone as a storage device... the same connection that happens when you plug your phone into a computer. This type of connection connect access all the phone information via bluetooth
When I connect my phone to the car, Android Auto pops up on the car's screen for one second and then closes. Android Auto is running on the phone and it's turned on in the settings of the car, but it just disappears. WTF?!?!
Update. Apparently Ford uses low quality very thin low gauge wiring in these circuits. My cord was 6' long. When I switched to a 2' cord it worked fine. Ford's wiring cant handle the signal drop of 4' of wire. The signal is too weak to even use the short cord to connect through the hub inside the console.
When I connect my phone it asks how I want to treat connection, i.e. charge phone only, midi, tether, file transfer, etc. Which one should I choose? tethering or midi are the two that seem to make most sense but which one is the right one?
Cars Unlocked i have a 2016 Ford Edge Titanium l, but im in the military and stationed in Germany also. its a american car but dont know if being in europe changes anything
thank you so much for your comment and of course your military service. try to download the latest update via wifi and see if the android auto icon comes up when you are all up to date
Cars Unlocked i called ford and they said it hasnt been released to download yet i guess it's just in 2017 models and late 2016 models, but i dont know when it'll be released.
This does not work on 2017 F-150 with Sync 3, connected through bluetooth and/or usb cable. Is there any way to update sync? This makes zero sense, that all of these cars are running the same software and only some will work.
@@carsunlocked I have tried several times and now I have been told it's the model I bought but that is crazy every 2018 Chevy 2500hd has android auto doesn't matter model mine is a 2021 F250 just crazy a 2021 vehicle dosen't have it
Looks good, but don’t buy SYNC fitted in the 2017 Transits! Ford are still installing SYNC 1 as released in 2007 - it’s absolutely hopeless, every function is totally janky.. You’re much better passing up the ‘City Nav Pack’, and spending the same money after purchase on a high-end info/nav and camera package, You’ve been warned.
The problem is that Sync 3 only supports Android Auto on old Android phones!!! For example, I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and the current version of Sync 3 does not support it! Ditto for the brand new Galaxy S8.
Cars Unlocked Hello Christopher. My father, will have his 2017 f-150 this Friday. He has the sync3 radio. I would like to learn how 2 operate sync 3 radio. Can you give another review sync 3?
Thank you Christopher. I'm going 2 use my phone 2 blue tooth my father's, sync3 infotainment system for starters. Huh, how do you unpair from sync3 infotainment system?
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Thank you so much for creating this video. I didn't even know my 2017 Ford Fusion had this feature. I bought it about a month ago and now I will enjoy the car even more. I have Napster and now I can jump back and forth within a track by just sliding the progress bar on the Sync screen rather than having to do it on my phone. Google maps is awesome, too. I like my Sync navigation system, but having another option is awesome. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
you can download Google maps and select use map offline. the same can be donr with Google music. I have used both before over Bluetooth as I didn't have my sync updated to 2.2 and Android Auto wasn't working. I never bought the navigation system as I just used Google Maps on my phone. I am looking forward to using the whole screen. thanks for the video, everything was explained including making sure phone was connected via usb
Thanks for doing this video. I have the same model F150 but just got an android. Frustrating trying to set everything up. I really appreciate that folks are willing to take the time to do these videos. I feel like a genius now. LOL
So glad I could help thanks for watching
Just bought my f150 in December and finally getting around to using Android Auto. thanks for the simple yet excellent tutorial!
Thanks for a good overview of using the Android Auto with Sync 3. My dealer was extremely unhelpful with this and a lot of the videos I've seen have skipped important steps. I was able to get it set up in my Mustang after watching your tutorial.
Greg F thanks for the positive words. enjoy your new mustang definitely a sweet ride
I just bought my Focus yesterday and no one there knew how to do it. Thanks man.
Matt Morrison glad I could help enjoy !
Cars Unlocked, Hi thanks for a great video !!!! But I can't get mine to show Sygic navigation ??? Could you please make a video with how to get this to function step by step 😎
Thanks for the video! I needed just a little nudge to help set up Android Auto. My F450 came with the Sync 3 system but did not have satellite radio or navigation. They can be added, but as you noted it is very expensive. This kills 2 birds with one stone! I can use/control my Waze traffic/navigation app and listen to Sirius/XM with ease.
Awesome glad I could help cowboy
Just wanted to say hi, I used to live in Wellandport. I'm an American and have lived in the states my whole life except for the 2 years I spent at the school there on Chippewa Rd. There's some delicious pear trees on that road by the way. :)
AWESOME JONNYBOY THANKS FOR THE LIKE
I love this app! Just got an android auto compatible phone that works with my 2017 Ford escape. Didn't know about the other stuff, except maps. THANKS!
Hey im john lost my fob will this app still work without it my fob ???
This was exactly what I needed to use spotify in my car. I thankyou for explaining in detail.
Great useful video, but there's a question can we use a RUclips on car screen?!
unforunately not
My Galaxy S6 works just fine but my wife's LG (model?) will not sync or it will sync once and then lose connectivity. I think the phone is too old. BTW good video. Dealership did not even have the know how to show us all the features.
I have a stupid question.. what if I cannot find the android auto options on my car anymore? Thanks for giving way to my question..
Try uninstalling it from your phone and reinstalling it
@@carsunlocked in my phone there is...but it disappeared on the AA screen..😪
Awesome vid and many thanks for making and posting this. Just to confirm...can you run WAZE with this ??
Depends on the model of your car and I believe you need to up your software to the most recent update for the waze
I use Waze with my 2017 F-150 Lariat.
Hey thank you, got it working i'm tickled to death! Cant wait until i'm off today to try it out.
This was VERY helpful! Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Hows the nav work if you get an incoming call while you're using it?
It is rude to hang up on your Mom :) Thanks for the instructional...
At first I was a bit bummed about it not working through bluetooth but connecting via USB cable will keep my phone charged.
You have a great review just have one big problem with android auto. Hope you can help
There is no option to have your contact to be added to your favourite so you don’t have to go through your contacts which is dangerous while your driving
You should be able to save the favorites on your phone and then it will come up in Android auto as a favorite
My phone is iPhone so that option will not work I’ve my contact downloaded from my phone once it is on the android auto there is no option to pick my regularly called number to be saved on it
@@Home-fz5kb if you have iphone why are you using android auto?
My car radio had issues so I figure I could use the android auto. The original radios in most cars do favourite call list feature either use android or iPhone . With all the things android auto dose I didn’t think this will be an issue
@@Home-fz5kb you want to use apple car play not Android auto
Awesome vid! My friend was actually having trouble with this
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
If the phone is already connected to the car via Bluetooth why do you need to plug it in?
Android Auto od Car Play works only with plugged in device. At the moment this is only way to use these apps.
Great video, is there anyway to add wallpaper to the home screen? it just looks so plain. Thanks
Unfortunately not my friend. Only change color
I could do it in my 2015 Escape but not my 2016 Mustang GT, it was such a cool feature to personalize. It seems Ford is going backwards. If you ever find a way to add one please post it, Thanks for getting back :)
@@richiebricks4320 yea your 15 has the older version which allowed for that
Great video. I just bought an Elantra with this feature and plan to play with it over the weekend. Is there a list of android apps somewhere that is compatible with android auto?
play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_3001303_android_auto_all?hl=en
it also varies from manufacturer
Cars Unlocked thanks.
Thanks for the great walk through! Is it possible to stream u-tube or any other video while the truck is in park?
Brad Callan unfortunately not it does not support video playback
Some other dude proofed that it does.... :S
@@vemelon Proved. Proved is the word you are looking for. 🙈
Thank you, been having trouble with this. After you've plugged it in with the USB once, do you have to do it every time? Or is Bluetooth the only necessity after the first time of plugging in?
Josh_Wilko thanks Josh. Unfortunately you have to plug in to the usb every time to use the android auto
Cars Unlocked thanks for the response :)
Great video, really helpful. We've just got a car with Sync 3 so have downloaded Android Auto (AA) and we are impressed so far. However we do have a query about what happens when the phone loses signal (frequently in rural Scotland).
When phone/Google maps loses the cellular connection, AA just disconnects even though we have downloaded Google maps area to use offline. Just reverts to the Sync 3 homepage. We thought it should just seamlessly shift to the offline map then switch back when phone signal picked up again but we have to disconnect cable and plug in phone again when signal resumes to get maps And navigation back. Are we doing something wrong?
the android auto only works while connected to the internet which is why I said to be careful if you do not have unlimited date
Cars Unlocked Thanks. This makes sense now.
The Ford Sync3 shouldn't drop the Android Auto interface if you have lost internet connection. I constantly use AA in Australia with toll tunnels in Brisbane where data & GPS is lost when very deep under the city. AA doesn't have an issue & estimates the cars location based on speed etc which is pretty accurate. Sounds like macelven has a Sync3 / AA bug. Maybe it's the phone? I use a Nexus 6p...
Daniel Martin Thanks Daniel, we managed to solve some of the glitches with a new cable but turns out we also have a slightly loose USB which is being sorted. Apart from this we think the Sync is brilliant and way better than our old sat navs.
AA shouldnt turn off and once you've been to a destination your map should hold the gps location even offline and curaor should still be able to travel back through that now known location
I have a 2017 F350. I follow your directions to enable android auto. Then connected my phone to blue tooth. I got the screen where I'm told some services can be disabled. I hit continue but the next screen doesn't show up. I use android auto with my phone on my 2 other vehicles. Do you have any suggestions on how to get android auto to work with my truck?
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here is my trouble shooting video
Question please. If I am using AA for Nav., am I using cell data? If I just use the phone as the screen in a holder on the dash for Nav., I don't think I am using any data from my cell plan. Thanks.
Got it thanks to your vid. Thank you!
Hey so glad it helped
If using Google maps via of android, won't that use data? If so wouldn't it be better to use the Navi that came with sync 3 since that doesn't use data??? just wondering
nevermind I finished the video. it does like I thought
Nice tutorial. Very helpful.
Does the USB wire have to be used every time or will it work wirelessly?
yes
Hi.I recently got mustang 2017 ecoboost premium and this tutorial helps great in understanding the AA, however i have question if you can help me with. When i connect the phone or open the AA my Android phone goes to silent mode and i couldnt hear if anyone is calling it does displays on the screen but i couldnt hear it.So i keep missing the calls. Please can you help with any solution. ??
might be a silly question but I see SYNC and SYNC 3 in different ads for cars. Is there a difference? if so, what is the difference?
I'm looking at a 2014 Mustang Premium. Thanks for any and all help
The Microsoft sync is the older software I was referring too.... That is what would come with your 2014 models
Love Android Auto on Sync 3, however i'm currently having an issue with it - hoping someone might be able to help? Basically, Android Auto keeps disconnecting when i'm driving, which is becoming quite frustrating! It connects and functions properly while the car is stationary, but as soon as i pull away above 5 mph, Android Auto disconnects. I connect my phone using the manufacturer supplied USB. Wondering if there's a setting i'm missing or something? Thanks!
I have a 2017 escape and does Android auto work through Bluetooth too instead of plugging in
no unfortunately you have to plug In
Hello! Is it possible to listen to my sirius satellite radio and also be using android auto? I don't have the online streaming with my sat radio. I just access it through my car. If so, I'm just a dummy that can't figure it out, if not that's a huge downside for me.
lightuplion you should just need to install the Sirius XM radio app on your phone
Can you respond to text messages with the voice control with your own personal message or can you only use the preset choices they have for returning a text message such as " I'm out of the office"?
So I just got the 2017 F150.. And I keep my phone plugged in for too much all the time keep it connected to Bluetooth. And I still can't get Google Maps to come up. Do you think that could be a problem with my cord? It's the one that came with the phone when I bought it new
I would try uninstalling Google maps on your phone and reinstalling
Guess I don't see what all the excitement is about with AA. If you don't have the NAV version of Sync 3 I guess it would have value. My number one issue with this is it completely takes over your phone. At least with mine, the screen locks on the AA page and becomes non-functional. Also, the reverse is true in that AA seams to over ride all of the Sync functions. You have to exit the app to use any other function.
As for saving money. I guess it's a matter of how you want to pay. To up my phone plan to unlimited, requires another $60 as I use very little data on my phone. The $800 dollars mentioned is only to have the unit upgraded by a dealer. The option price in a new vehicle is no where near that.
Then and finally, I am one who feels Google knows enough about what, where and when I'm doing things as it is. While browsing my Google page I noticed that just about every mile I had driven, every stop, how long has been recorded and available to view. Off with the location service right then and there. If I need it, I'll turn it on. Not that I fear the heavy hand of government but it's just non of their business.
The less I use Google, the better I like it.
I'm having a hard time finding and answer to this question. Can my android auto navigation be viewed on the right side of the gage cluster? Or is that just the stock navigation?
I don't think you can do that
@@carsunlocked ok, thanks for the fast reply.
Does it need internet connection? If yes, is there any other offline navigation app. like (maps me)...etc. can be connected to SYNC3 plase.
As I said In the video it uses the data on ur phone . Basically every app is going to us the internet
I don't have nav in my truck I am using Android phone for nav. How do I get the nav / radio/ and phone to come up on the screen like you have at the beginning of video. Thanks
James Oliver thanks for the question make sure you are connected through blue tooth as well as plugged in
Big thanks ! Really good !
ur welcome
Fun fact, you don't need data for GPS, as long as you have your maps predownloaded on google maps..
yes thats one way to save the data usage
Can I use the built-in Sirius and google maps at the same time?
Yes you can have your Sirius in the background
I opted out of the $800 Voice activated navigation but i do have voice activation....so its free not $800, the way i see it the Nav feature of sync 3 is $800
hey, I did what you show but AA opens in my phone only, and Im connected via bluetooth already, they dont seem to hand shake!!
Leynel Wright did u plug your phone into the USB?
Probably most key bit of info not made clear in the video! Very frustrating when you don't know.
He did tell you to plug it in at the start.
TShill7 It’s also frustrating when somebody makes a detailed video and people don’t pay attention and then make whiny comments and don’t apologize for their mistake
Well technically yes... but he also said to connect via bluetooth. Without specifying USB I was confused as well. I have since figured it out, but anyone who is technically challenged might stumble over that missing tidbit of key info. Never assume everyone knows as much as you lol
Can I use Waze and Spotify the similar way?
fulesmackofule spotify for sure the waze I have yet to try let me know
Nice Vid, thank you very much!!!
thanks for watching
aahhh,i dont like the head unit of my everest,do i really need to connect my phone to the so it will have maps..??😔cant i just download it and install it in the headunit
what kind of car do you have
Works in my 16 ford f150 fx4
I wanted to know what browsing through the usb stick is like (sorted as local structure on the stick, song title, artist name,...) and if i can play music from the back USB Port or front only. I was interested if the SD Card can be used for music if i got navigation or if SD is navigation only then.
My phone connected to the car via usb, AA and google map are launched. After a few minutes, the google maps disappeared. I need to reconnect the cable via usb again. What's the cause of this problem? I have tried smart lock, clearing data and cache on AA app but to no avail. Please help.
could be the usb connect with your phone if you have an old phone the charging port could be damaged
Thanks for your reply. I changed the cable with the USB symbol and it is working now.
Are you able to see the satellite view on the navigation with google maps? Is there anyway to have the google maps if you have an iPhone and have the google maps app?
I have a 2016 escape with sync3 but it does not show this icon. I have vrsion 1.1 and it shows as being the latest version any help????
Make sure your phone is plugged in. If not try connecting to WiFi a and updating the software
Can you play Netflix thru the display screen
No, that would be illegal.
Good Job...Thanks
On the 2017 Escape, does Android Auto come standard on all trim levels?
no it needs to be equipped with sync 3
@@carsunlocked I am in inherenting a 2017 Escape SE, and am trying to find out if Android Auto comes standard on that trim level. Or does Sync 3 come standard on the SE?
Can you use the built-in AM/FM/Satellite radio while in Android Auto?
You can use the Satellite radio buying downloading the Sirius XM APP on your phone
I have a 2018 Fusion, How do I know whether I have Sync 3
You should have sync 3
My Fiesta ST doesn't have the option on sync 3
I have a 2018 f150 with sync3 but it does not have factory navigation. When using Google maps or Waze through Android Auto, can I play music at the same time and still have my map displayed ?
Waiting for when used 2016 mustangs become more common just for this.
The update to Sync 3 on the 2016 models happened in March 2017, apparently. Did you benefit from that?
Which of these options available on the Synce 3 without the phone being plugged in (or using bluetooth)?
Jerry Krabe you have to have your phone plug in to use the Android auto
Cars Unlocked Thanks. Hopefully that's something Ford will work on. Cords are a PITA.
Can we play youtube on sync 3 ?
Unfortunately not my friend focus on the road
Do you have to use google play music?
Pity you have to connect a wire other cars can connect to android auto wirelessly.
surethom I do agree pretty bull shit
So, that means without using cable, connecting android phone isn't possible? Well then, why they add bluetooth connection? Expecting to connecting phone to android auto via bluetooth isn't so high...
Grnbaracuda you can still use ur wireless bluetooth connection using the standard sync 3 however you cannot use the android auto app without connect through usb
I had to plug it in to usb in order to make it work. samsung s7 edge
My 2016 f150 has the sync 3 version 3.0 but on settings has no icon like the one you showing to click android connect? Any suggestions
I don't think it was available in 16 models did u try to update to current software
@@carsunlocked yes it is just updated last night
@@kbayoable then it's probably not compatible
Connect it with a cable first
can i do an upgrade on my snc three in my 2016 and get andorid auto?
John Keller you can not get the Android auto with the touch unfortunately
I don't have touch, the 2016 later versions came with sync 3, check my software and it's already updated with auto Android, thanks
John Keller awesome thanks for watching
Cars Unlocked do you know if there's been any other upgrades that allows you to get rid of that annoying green box on the left side when your navigation? Kind of stinks that you can't go full screen map! Not complaining as I love seeing traffic and everything, for no cost, and not having to update a navigation system is very cool, but it sure would be nice to have it on full screen
I don't have Auto Android Preferences,
Why?
Even though my car model 2019 F150.
Can you help me please.
you should is yours a 301a?
@@carsunlocked
The one I have is 302A
But nevermind once I plugged my phone it worked great.
Thanks for responding to me.
@@magician4444able thank you
Why does it have to be cabled in....the settings have a spot for "launch via bluetooth". I find that I have to be plugged in...I just don't understand why. I feel like we are doing something wrong.
I am pretty sure it connects your phone as a storage device... the same connection that happens when you plug your phone into a computer. This type of connection connect access all the phone information via bluetooth
It actually uses a video over usb connection to display AA.
Thanks!
do you have you phone plugged in USB at all times to use android auto I have android phone
Yes some cars do wireless but there's only a few
@@carsunlocked I have a 2017 ford galaxy titanium x but doesn't seem to have this wireless, for the money the car is worth
@@darrencross9060 no they have only just started to come out with wireless Android auto
thanks for reply
fish lens camera weakens the quality
Is there any way to connect samsung s10 to 2016 focus it just tells me it's not compatible
Does your focus have Sync 3
How do I check that? I have SYNC alright. Is there a way to update it or anything?
When I connect my phone to the car, Android Auto pops up on the car's screen for one second and then closes. Android Auto is running on the phone and it's turned on in the settings of the car, but it just disappears. WTF?!?!
Update. Apparently Ford uses low quality very thin low gauge wiring in these circuits. My cord was 6' long. When I switched to a 2' cord it worked fine. Ford's wiring cant handle the signal drop of 4' of wire. The signal is too weak to even use the short cord to connect through the hub inside the console.
How do you add Pandora and Google maps only
load them on your smart phone first
My bluetooth connection has disconected itself on two occasions ! Why???
Can you tell me how to switch to satellite mode? Regards
Work with micro-usb?
Ben Adams either or
Cars Unlocked so works with micro USB?
Ben Adams yes
When I connect my phone it asks how I want to treat connection, i.e. charge phone only, midi, tether, file transfer, etc. Which one should I choose? tethering or midi are the two that seem to make most sense but which one is the right one?
Sounds like you havent downloaded Android Auto from the play store.
so this will not work for 2016 models?
the SYNC 3 is in select 2016 models which vehicle do you have?
Cars Unlocked i have a 2016 Ford Edge Titanium l, but im in the military and stationed in Germany also. its a american car but dont know if being in europe changes anything
thank you so much for your comment and of course your military service. try to download the latest update via wifi and see if the android auto icon comes up when you are all up to date
Cars Unlocked i called ford and they said it hasnt been released to download yet i guess it's just in 2017 models and late 2016 models, but i dont know when it'll be released.
How do I get the navigation icon as soon as I turn on the car?
This does not work on 2017 F-150 with Sync 3, connected through bluetooth and/or usb cable. Is there any way to update sync? This makes zero sense, that all of these cars are running the same software and only some will work.
Philip Vitale you need to be running current version of sync, go to owner.ford.com and download update to USB drive if your sync is not running 2.2
I have a 2021 f250 and I can't get it to work
i am sorry to hear what is the problem
@@carsunlocked I have tried several times and now I have been told it's the model I bought but that is crazy every 2018 Chevy 2500hd has android auto doesn't matter model mine is a 2021 F250 just crazy a 2021 vehicle dosen't have it
Looks good, but don’t buy SYNC fitted in the 2017 Transits!
Ford are still installing SYNC 1 as released in 2007 - it’s absolutely hopeless, every function is totally janky..
You’re much better passing up the ‘City Nav Pack’, and spending the same money after purchase on a high-end info/nav and camera package,
You’ve been warned.
my phone having problem connecting androit auto in the car
Is ur phone plug in?
yea but it keep appearing sync is unable to initialize android auto
@@sebastianarcila5604 try uninstalling and reinstalling
Not (not yet 2016/12) applicable in Belgium
offshoreradio Mi Amigo when?
I Don't know when sir. When I trided to download this apllicaion
I got the message not avalible in your country . It happend Sutherday.
offshoreradio Mi Amigo hopefully it comes to ur country soon
Se puede instalar Android Auto en modelos Ford Explorer Limited 2013
no es compatible con 2013 explorador
The problem is that Sync 3 only supports Android Auto on old Android phones!!! For example, I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and the current version of Sync 3 does not support it! Ditto for the brand new Galaxy S8.
feinstei I have an s8 and it works fine
feinstei What the hell you talking about?? Got an S9 plus and everything works as it should.
must be at Mike Knapp Ford.
Steve O'Rourke how did you know
went to Notre Dame in welland
Steve O'Rourke awesome buddy thank you for watching
I am setting up Andoid Auto right now in my 2017 F150.
Steve O'Rourke amazing congratulations on the new truck
NO PLAY VIDEO? WHAT ONLY MUSIC?
korikawa exactly
Could be a good option for passenger seats.
not working in slovenia 2017/1
Gorazd Gašparič hopefully it comes to you soon
Cars Unlocked Hello Christopher. My father, will have his 2017 f-150 this Friday. He has the sync3 radio. I would like to learn how 2 operate sync 3 radio. Can you give another review sync 3?
ruclips.net/video/0ExncwH82Zk/видео.html here is my review of the sync 3 infotainment system
Thank you Christopher. I'm going 2 use my phone 2 blue tooth my father's, sync3 infotainment system for starters. Huh, how do you unpair from sync3 infotainment system?
android auto... NOT ANYMORE
I'd love to listen and watch, but, you're difficult to impossible to understand.
Fail, didn't show the USB preferences. waste of time
its a standard USB...
Sounds like you're under water
Will this work for the 2016 model?
what model?
@@carsunlocked the most expensive one, I just got it
@@dickdrip which fore though?
this was filmed with a GoPro
Were can i get a touchscreen for my 2017 Fusion Hybrid?
Did u try the dealership
@@carsunlocked sure did but Ford is super expensive
@@patsmith2505 have to go after market then
@@carsunlocked ive been looking around but i also need the dash kit. Its hard to find or I'm not searching right
@@patsmith2505 yea probably have to go into the stores itself so hard to do online