yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] lorax70:
Android auto 2016 VW Tiguan

I was having troubles getting my VW's system to recognize the phone. I kept getting USB device not supported. That is until I went into my cars android auto

menu and manually selected my Pixel 2 XL. After doing that, Android auto connects automatically when I plug it in.

Seems to connect about as fast as my OG Pixel (7.1.2 & 8.0), and op3t.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
no issues setting up or connecting for me.

only issue I have is no ringing on incoming phone calls, I get notification and all, just no sound.

had this issue intermittently on original pixel xl also.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Toothdock:
Negative.

Using a Sony XAV-AX100, works for maybe a minute sometimes at first. Then cuts in and out rapidly. Then other times it won't even recognize it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sirlinux03:
I'm having issues as well. I have a 2017 GTI and mines connect similar as the pixel XL, the issue is that the Pixel 2 XL disconnect and reconnect often times and that's very annoying. Probably every 5-10 minutes. I have cleared cache and data from the app and reset the phone and still with the issue. It happens with 8.0 and 8.1

BTW I'm using the USB cable came with Nexus 6p. Have been using the same one since.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] twiz0r:
hmmmm 2 VW owners with this issue. No other vehicle manufacturer's mentioned. Looks like it's related to the emissions cheating if you ask me.

Just kidding. I really hope they get this figured out - I currently don't have android auto in my 2016 - it will be in my car I get next July.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] billmoresi:
Same Issue

I'm having the same issue. I have a 2015 Kia Optima and Android Auto worked flawlessly with my Nexus 6p. On the Pixel 2 XL, it disconnects every 5-10 minutes. Tried all the same troubleshooting steps with no resolution.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jmelan:
Exact same problem with xav ax100.

No problems with OG XL on 8.0

I think this thread makes it pretty clear this is a pixel 2 XL issue
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bkrickles:
It works perfectly in my 2017 Honda Accord. I upgraded yesterday to 8.1 and it still works great. And I have the 2 xl. It even allows me to use "hey google" in the car. Love android auto
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jawmail:
Me too, with new 2017 Pilot, use maps, use ok google, send texts all without touching phone, love it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] LordGrahf:
Works like a champ on my Chevy where I used to have some issues with the onePlus 3t
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jaben2:
First day it kept closing every 10 mins. Now it works perfectly. Not sure what changed. 2017 Ford fusion
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dmb219:
Earlier this year I had trouble with AA stopping/disconnecting. I had a Pixel XL and a new crv. I read in a crv forum that Google Maps beta caused problems for some. I was on the beta. I deleted the app and got off the beta channel, then reinstalled everything. It worked well after that. That was 6 months ago, not sure if it applies any more but if you are on the beta channel & having issues I'd try changing. My son has a new GTI and also had trouble with AA. He was on Maps beta also and going stable helped him. You need to delete the app and its data then reinstall.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] darkcroc:
im having issues with it working then 2 -3 mins later i get error 12 and AA crashes :/ anyone else getting this
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] lorax70:
Fwiw. My fix was manually selecting my 2XL in my 2016 VW Tiguan's AA car's menu, after I did that it connects automatically every time I plug it in.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Toothdock:
I 'Forgot' my Sony XAV-AX100 and reconnected and went on a 35 minute drive with no issues (see my previous post about my issues).

Time will tell.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] terre08:
I have the same Sony but I have no sound when navigating using Google Maps, It's the same for my OnePlus 3T as well ifI use the XAV-AX100. You can tell the navigation is running because it pauses the podcasts. Waze is working though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Toothdock:
Since they added Waze I totally gave up on Google maps...Especially because you cant get satellite on google maps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sirlinux03:
R u on 8.0 or 8.1? I can't find the way to make it work
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] lorax70:
Running 8.0.

Your mileage is going to vary as each car's AA menu is probably different. In my case it was..

Connect 2XL to my VW.

In my car's menu..

Menu -> Android Auto -> Device list

I saw my Pixel 2XL., selected it, android auto started up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sirlinux03:
Yeah! I've done that, but still giving me issues. I'm switching back to 8.0 to see if I can make it work. Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigblueshock:
I'm on 8.1.0 Preview on a 2017 Ford Fusion. Please let me know if 8.0 has any difference

Using Waze, it disconnected after about 5-10 minutes. Happened twice. Will try Google Maps on my way home from work.

Edit: Google Maps crashed within the same timeframe.

The Android Auto team is recommending you submit logs if you get the crashes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sirlinux03:
I read some are having issues with the charger came with the pixel XL 1 not charging the phone as supposed. Since I was using the same USB to type c cable that came with my 6p, I went to the store and grabbed a new Belkin high quality cable this morning and I didn't have the issue on my way to work. I can't say this solved the issue yet, but it seems like it might. I was reading that you need a USB 3.1 capable of 3.0 amps. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WJSPB5A/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1509452773&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=belkin+3.1+usb+to+type+c&dpPl=1&dpID=41JzUnxnDbL&ref=plSrch
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sirlinux03:
The new cable did fix the issue, used today on my way to work and back home and didn't disconnected once.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigblueshock:
This probably isn't cable related. I have no issues with my Nexus 6P driving for hours in my car. But anything's possible...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jaben2:
I've got a 2017 Ford fusion as well. I'm on the preview and ran it on 8.0 for a little while.

It did crash on me a few times when first using it. I didn't change anything, but it has ran flawlessly since those first crashes. I've used both Waze and Google maps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndrasLOHF:
2017 Edge Titanium running Sync 3. Constant crashes with messages about USB error. Using the short charging cord that came with the 6P. Seeing that the person above me mentions having a Fusion and it working after a few crashes, I'm going to give that a try.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] RED ZMAN:
After using Android auto for the last 2 years or so in my Kia Soul I got pretty pissed off that it didn't work with my brand new pixel 2 XL but work fine with my Nexus 6p.

I rebooted my phone and tried a different cable and now it works fine. I've gone back and try the other cable again and no worky.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndrasLOHF:
Which cables are you guys using?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sirlinux03:
I'm using the Belkin one I posted before. Found it on "clearance" at Walmart. $15
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndrasLOHF:
Tried the cable from the Pixel XL and made it to work with no crashes.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigblueshock:
Yeah honestly, I tried a day after and had no problems for a half hour or so, then I reached my destination.

It feels like it comes down to some communication timeout issue of some sort. Will probably be a simple fix in the works by google
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mooonshine199:
The cable was the issue for me as well

I had a Pixel XL and used an aftermarket Monoprice USB-B cable with a USB-C adapter and it worked fine with Android Auto in both my 2017 Chevy Volt as well as my 2017 GMC Acadia.

When I got my Pixel 2 XL, Bluetooth would connect but the AA didn't work in either car.

The Volt gave me all kinds of "trying" issues but wouldn't connect while the Acadia wouldn't even try to work.

After trying all sorts of things, I went and grabbed the native USB-C cable from the Pixel XL box and used it and check and both cars connected via Android Auto immediately with zero issues with the Pixel 2XL. Clearly the cables are causing a lot of headaches. Good luck!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Av8or1ab:
I had 2 seperate Pixel 2 XL phones with this issue. I have a Pioneer AVH-2330 unit. I upgraded from a Pixel OG and it was working fine, albeit slowly. I could never get it to work with the new phones, it would constantly show power/no power in a cycle. I used multiple cables even. I ended up calling it and sending the phones back, this is a complete debacle and I lost a lot of faith in the QA that google is capable of doing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Toothdock:
Mine has worked, not worked, and sometimes not even registered that it is connected.

Is this an android 8.0 issue or a pixel issue? I will return the phone if this is ANOTHER pixel issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] deepukoshy5:
Connectivity issue resolved

I had my Pixel 2 xl disconnecting from Android Auto ( Sony xav-ax100) every few min and needed USB to be disconnected and connected again, like many others are experiencing. It was almost as if the phone is going into some kind of 'sleep'. Using the same USB cable that used with my Nexus 6p and never had this issue. But once I disabled the battery optimization for Android auto ( just for the AA app), that issue seems to have resolved.

---------- Post added at 02:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:07 AM ----------

I have the same Sony unit and was having the same issue. But disabling the battery optimization for Android auto app on the phone fixed it for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Toothdock:
This was the initial experience I had. It wasn't working then I changed the optimization and reconnected my phone and it worked for a couple of trips. However now it's back to only staying connected for about 30 seconds then it connects again for about 5 seconds, then it totally will not even recognize it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] merlot2k1:
2017 Lincoln MKZ (Ford Sync 3) - works great. So much faster than my 5X.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigblueshock:
Which cable are you using exactly? I'm willing to buy and try a different cable possibly
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] AndrasLOHF:
I don't want to call the fix... But for sure it's cable related. I haven't had a single issue since changing cables while the original one I was using wouldn't work at all or world crash within 5 minutes with a USB error.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] BasedxPepe:
Oh wow. I'm having problems with my 2016 VW GTI. When you say you went into the cars' android auto menu do you mean you went to the screen that says android auto, carplay, media link , and clicked at the bottom left? Also, are you using the cable that came with your pixel? I feel like I've tried everything .
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] merlot2k1:
Cable is made by Anker, bought on Amazon. It was part of a 2 pack of USB-C to USB-C 2.0 and USB-C to USB-A 3.0 cables. Ordered in Jan this year, it's no longer available, but there are plenty of Anker cables on Amazon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] lorax70:
Mine is, Menu -> Android Auto -> Devices

In Devices I'll have the 2XL button, after selecting that. No more connectivity problems. Fwiw, I'm not using the regular cable. Any good quality cable should do.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigblueshock:
I'm assuming you're using the "USB-C to USB-A 3.0" in your car? Considering I don't know of any cars which come with USB C from the factory...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] merlot2k1:
Correct.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wawdallas:
17' VW GTI Pixel 2 XL Connectivity Issue

Have a 17' GTI as well with the Pixel 2 XL and it will connect, but seems to be serious sensitivity with the USB C jack. I can do at times if I play with a little and just leave it alone and not disturb it in any way. I don't have a USB A to USB C cable from Google, using the one that worked like a champ with my Galaxy S8 Plus. I was going to purchase another and see if it would help, but seeing others are having the same issue, I am wondering if it some connection issue with the VW software and the Pixel 2. Guess I will have to continue to experiment and research. Just don't understand why this can't be a Bluetooth function instead of a cable needing to be attached. We think we are progressing away from cables and we get suckered back into them.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] strawnj:
I use AA on the phone, not connected to the car's nav. So my only connection with the car is bluetooth. It seems my problem is dropping bluetooth every 5-10 mins and that causes AA to freeze. Also, when I ask to play music via Google Play, AA crashes. Frustrating!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dadoc04:
working just fine....18' Durango
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jasonfreeland:
Count me as another that had to change cables, to get it to work. The cable that worked with my Nexus 6P would not work at all with my Pixel 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] irwin.brent:
re:Auto

3 separate cables and still no soup. The crashes are not predictable either. Sometimes I can get to work (about 20 minutes), sometimes it's 3 minutes in.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] veetvoojagig:
Same. 2016 Veloster Turbo Tech package. 6P cable, a Belkin micro USB with adapter, and a 4 foot Modal branded one from Best Buy. Absolute random crashes. Haven't heard anything decent back from Google either.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] enzoevo:
Add me to the list. Periodic crashes with no regularity, except to say it happens at least once every trip. I've tried at least 5 different cables including the Google issued cable. Always happens. This never happens with my Nexus 6 or 6P running Oreo. I've submitted bug reports to Google, and have seen others complaining on Google's issue tracker. I also have issues with the USB port auto-sensing when it's plugged into a PC or the USB headphone adapter. I have to manually select the USB function under developer options. Not sure if all these issues are related. It's f'ing annoying at every rate.

Adding my car:

Volvo XC90
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Rogue_Blade:
Android Auto/Pixel 2 XL issues fixed by enabling USB debugging

Alot of people are having success by enabling USB debugging. It worked for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] martinomac:
It seems very sporadic as I enabled USB debugging as well, but works 50% of the time. Sometimes for a full 30 min, other times it disconnects within 5 min. It seems to be Android Auto issue and Google is trying fix.

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/android-auto/t4qkE0zr1s4/hNvJcoNXAgAJ
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigblueshock:
Android Auto officially updated to 2.8.5745

Just a FYI,

Android Auto was officially updated to 2.8.5745 on 11/28/17

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/android-auto/android-auto-2-8-5745-release/

May not have rolled out to everyone yet, however you can install the APK manually if you really want to test it ASAP.

On the official Google forums, it's reported this has fixed several peoples disconnection/crashing problems.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ewans:
Big problems here until i change cables to the headunit (Kenwood) and made the USB debugging change. Still get the odd crash.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lucke:
mine was crashing randomly in 2 cars (2017 CR-V Touring and 2017 Civic Si) with a 6ft USB 2 cable, and a 3ft USB 2 cable (both Benson approved). i tested with the 3ft USB 3 cable that came with my wife's Pixel XL and it works flawlessly. i'm starting to think that it's a USB 2 issue with the throughput needed to "mirror" the screen.

purchased a 3ft USB 3.1 cable from monoprice (https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030319&p_id=24287&seq=1&format=2) and will test with that when it comes in the mail later this week.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] 2x4:
works great for me
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lucke:
looks like the USB 3.1 cable fixed all my issues. might work for everyone else too
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jmelan:
Thought I would add a working configuration for others with the Sony receiver. No disconnects for the past couple of weeks.

Sony xav-ax100 (1.02.06)

Connected Anker USB 3 6 ft powerline+ A to C directly to back of device

Pixel 2 XL

Prior Google USB cable connected via Sony extension cable did not work. Never tested the new cable with the Sony extension, that may have worked as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] thekoopakid22:
2 different issues

Okay so as winter approaches the first issue came to light. I've noticed Android auto was crashing immediately after launching but only after returning to my vehicle from overnight. Turns out the temperature of the USB cord was the problem. If it got below ~40° at night the cord would be too cold in the am. Warming the cord up a little completely solved that problem. Hope that helps.

2nd issue is specific to the pixel 2 xl. Connecting the first time isn't the problem, but for example if I'm heading to work and stop for gas, turning the vehicle off causes Android auto to not work when restarting up the vehicle. The only solution is to restart the phone. But if enough time passes between disconnect ( a few hours) then no problem reconnecting.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] BabelHuber:
Android Auto itself works fine for me (Audi A4 B9 with MMI+).

I'm using the original wall charger cable from the Samsung Galaxy S7, this seems to be a high-quality cable.

The only problem I have is that I cannot browse through all my music files on the phone, Android Auto just lists the last few which have been played.

Streaming music to the car is the only use case for me - everything else Audi's MMI+ can do much better. I'm just using it because audio streaming doesn't work with my car currently.

Other phones do work, though. I hope this will be fixed with an update from Audi next week, for some other people with the A4 B9 it seems to work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] terre08:
I have the same except that I use the original Sony extension and it works fine.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ranger70:
That Monoprice cable totally solved the random disconnect issue between my 2016 VW Golf R and Pixel 2 XL. Thanks for the recommendation! I had previously tried an Insignia-brand cable from Best Buy, and it randomly disconnected every few minutes.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] josecorr:
How you make it work?

I have a Chevy Trax 2017 with lastest version of Chevy mylink software, when I plugged my phone to the car using Nexus 6p USB to USB type cable phone charges but AA won't startup on car screen. It does opened up on the phone but not in the car. I have tried uninstalling and then reinstalling AA as well as restoring to default car set up, I even tried a different cable and I got the same result. Do you think this could be related to Google making pixel AA function exclusively with their original cables and not generic cables or other brand cables? I am almost ready to get an original pixel 2 xl cable just to test
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dbrohrer:
I have been using the Anker Powerline+ usb 3.0 braided cable with my wife's 2018 Chevy Equinox with Chevy mylink. I have not had any issues.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Inthus:
I, too, have a 2017 GTI and am experiencing consistent disconnects with my Android Auto on my unit. I was using my small cable from my Nexus 6p. I had another, so I swapped it out and will see if that helps. If not, will likely try one of the cables here linked. 8.1 didn't fix the issue for me.

edit: spelling
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bfluckiger:
USB cable used?

Can I ask specifically what cable you are using in the Pilot? Does it support quick charge too?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] fliptwister:
Still not working for many people people.

I recently upgraded to the Pixel 2 XL and I love the phone. The one thing I do not like about the phone is that it does not function well with Android Auto. I have been having connection issues and Android Auto locking up after a short period of time. Apparently many people are having this issue with Pixel 2 phones. I find it odd that this subject has not gotten more attention here on XDA. Are there people here that are not having issues? How are you running Android Auto successfully on your car's radio/head unit? Is there a thread here that I'm missing?

After reading hundreds of posts other places I have come to the following conclusions:

* These issues are not related to the radio/head unit. People with factory radios (many different cars) and after market head units (multiple brands) are having the issue.

* These issues are not related to the version of Android being used. As an example Android Auto works fine with the first Pixel phones running Android 8.1.

* Some people have fixed the issue by using a different cable. Others have bought the same cable and continued to have issues.

* Google has known about this issue since at least November and has not resolved it.

For reference here is a thread over at google's product forums discussing these issues:

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-auto/MMzfS_EbBt0

To me and many others this appears to be an issue with the Pixel 2 phones. This is really a bummer. I used Android Auto a lot with my last phone and it sucks that it does not work with my Pixel 2 XL. My window for returning my phone is closing quickly and I need to make a hard decision very soon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] BabelHuber:
Funnily, I have the exact opposite problem: Android Auto does work flawlessly on my 2017 Audi A4 with MMI+, but I cannot disable it :p

I hate Android Auto's "feature" to only display the tracks which were played recently instead of providing the list of all tracks on the phone. Audi's infotainment system is much better anyways, no need for Android Auto at all.

Unfortunately, as soon as I connect the charger cable, Android Auto starts even though I have set it up to NOT start automatically. And when Android Auto is running, I have to use it to play music. The car's built-in player is disabled, then.

The only "problem" I have is that I have to start Google Play Music and let it run in the background when Android Auto is disabled (= charging cable not connected), otherwise the car doesn't find my tracks.

But I got used to it, I simply have to start Googly Play Music, then bluetooth, then turn on the car's engine. Everything works flawlessly, then. Even for hours.