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Android Auto for the Rest of Us

At this point, does the Android Auto app, w/o an Android Auto vehicle, do more than the Moto driving mode which handles calls and texts for me?

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I installed the what I thought was the new app and tried to run it. But it still won't do anything with "Connecting" to a car? I couldn't figure out how to get to run stand alone. Unless I'm missing something?
 
Like me, it probably installed the May 4th version. I had to wait a couple days for Play Store to offer the update to the latest version. That was this morning. Haven't tried it out yet though.
 
This is finally here ! I use Android Auto in my truck with the USB . Not having to connect it all the time will be nice . I have a subscription to Slacker Radio and my stations are offline so I don't use data . Since it works so well , I canceled my subscription to Sirius XM . The one thing they promised was the ability to use Waze , however it appears all you can use is Google maps . If someone knows how to enable Waze please let me know . I updated the app here at work today and can't wait to try it with my Bluetooth tonight !
 
I guess I jumped the gun a bit, even though my Kenwood DDX9902S is compatible and works with USB (very well with my V20), I was under the impression that the new Ver 2.0 was going to eliminate the need to plug into USB at all and would display the Android Auto. I already had my car stereo to automatically start my Slacker Radio with BT anyway, so this does me little good, because I don't have a cradle to set my phone in while in the car.

Hopefully one day I can eliminate the USB. If I want to see Google Maps then I'll continue having to plug into USB for now.
 
this does me little good, because I don't have a cradle to set my phone in while in the car.

Give this a try Vulcan.
THE best phone holder on the market for your vehicle. I think Sajo recommended this awhile back. It was closer to 20 bucks when I originally purchased mine well over a year ago, but it's currently on sale for $11.99, which is an absolute steal IMO.
Mpow Cell Phone Car Mount, Universal Air Vent Magnetic Car Phone Mount Holder for iPhone, Moto, LG G5, Nexus, HTC, Sony and Other Smartphones (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0158H6CTM/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_kwOjyb3D0MM6T

S5 tap'n
 
Give this a try Vulcan.
THE best phone holder on the market for your vehicle. I think Sajo recommended this awhile back. It was closer to 20 bucks when I originally purchased mine well over a year ago, but it's currently on sale for $11.99, which is an absolute steal IMO.
Mpow Cell Phone Car Mount, Universal Air Vent Magnetic Car Phone Mount Holder for iPhone, Moto, LG G5, Nexus, HTC, Sony and Other Smartphones (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0158H6CTM/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_kwOjyb3D0MM6T

S5 tap'n
That's not bad. I just got a new case for my V20 and not sure if it would work though.
 
It will, it's got an extremely strong magnet. Both my wife and I use it for our vehicles and we've used it with a wide variety of cases.

S5 tap'n
 
It will, it's got an extremely strong magnet. Both my wife and I use it for our vehicles and we've used it with a wide variety of cases.

S5 tap'n
Ok I will probably order this then. Thanks for the heads up and will let you know how it works out.
 
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