I just tried this and it worked OK. For 2 relatively short 4-mile errands I had access to the new interface. While I can't guarantee that I will not run into issues down the road it seems to currently be working for me.


I've found that my F-150 seems to be somewhat fussy with regard to USB cables. I had an older USB C cable that I've used without issue that simply would not work with my phone. I replaced it with a coiled USB C cable from Amazon and it works just fine. I'm guessing that either it's expecting specific signals on pins that it's not seeing, or it's possibly wanting different voltages than some cables are capable of carrying.

 

I've thought about this possibly being the issue.
I'm using a cord that's been fine for data between phone (S10e) and computer, but might break out the Samsung cord it came with and try it. Although it seems to work fine if I use the old AA version.

 

Tried dozens of times over the last few days.. still no dice.

Left it uninstalled the last time.

 

Are you guys that are having trouble seeing the new version flicker for a moment then revert back to the old version?

 

Just checking because there was no reason to uninstall it at any point. The steps are:
Go to app manager
Tap on Android Auto
Tap on Storage
Tap on clear data
Tap on clear cache
Go back one screen and "force stop"
Go back to the AA app icon on your phone and start normally.

I believe this exact sequence has worked for numerous people including myself.

Hope it helps. Good luck.

(I would reinstall the app and reboot before doing any of this if you left it uninstalled)

 

I would say the same. Leave it installed and unfortunately wait it out.
It could be two more weeks for some.
I don't know if the version of android you're running, is the delay in some cases.

 

Not sure if it will help, but you should get it running on your phone BEFORE you plug it into your truck. Just a thought.

(and don't restart your phone after you force stop the app. That will just enable it to start again.)

 

Samsung S8 - had to do the clear data and cache and force stop steps outlined above but just tested in truck and looks like it works fine. Defaults to last app you had - in my case I selected Waze and afterwards it defaulted to Waze upon start-up. Would be nice to be able to delete some of the icons that are displayed like calendar I never use - probably a setting somewhere for this.

 

I tried that, multiple times. I never get the "try new version" to appear.

 

OK, finally got so spend some time with it driving today... Waze was all screwed-up.... Now, the fix could have was either clearing all the Waze data, OR, got the August Android 9 update... It was probably clearing the data, but just throwing the update as possible fix.