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[Android Auto General] arzoo1:
Hey all, we're currently running AAW in passthrough mode with our 22 Hyundai. It's working well except when trying to switch phones. I believe the latest firmware update might resolve this but I've read there's an issue with Hyundai's? Should I hold off?
[Android Auto General] djjoshchambers:
When will this release?
[Android Auto General] djjoshchambers:
How does one downgrade. Is there an apk somewhere?
[Android Auto General] bagadj:
for companion app just check in the web and you will find all releases,
[Android Auto General] garybray:
I have 2 AAWireless dongles and I love them the 90% of the time that they connect to mine and my wife’s phone. The other 10% of the time, you constantly must unplug/re-plug the dongles back into the USB ports to get the head units to recognize them. I drive a 2018 Hyundai Kona and she drives a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. I have tried various settings in the AAWireless app as well as my head unit and finally resorted to just buying a couple of these USB adapters with a toggle switch on them to reset the USB connection rather than try to unplug/re-plug the adapters in while I’m driving.

https://www.amazon.com/wishacc-Adapter-Switch-Upgraded-Extension-Recorder/dp/B07QTJZD99/ref=sr_1_3?crid=LXDWRURSLOW7&keywords=usb+a+male+to+usb+a+female+with+toggle+switch&qid=1652463495&sprefix=usb+a+male+to+usb+a+fenale+with+toggle+switch,aps,81&sr=8-3

It’s a less-than-desirable workaround! I wish the units would just work consistently! I was thinking of purchasing a couple of the Motorola MA-1 units to compare their usability/consistency.

UPDATE: received a Motorola MA1 this past week and the connectivity thus far has been stellar! It connects automatically EVERY time and reads my USB connection! No more unplugging/replugging in the dongle like I was doing constantly with both of my AAWireless devices! This is the unit to get! (if you can find one). I had to pay more and get mine from eBay but the performance and satisfaction is worth it.
[Android Auto General] DeanGibson:
Or Sabrent HB-UMLS 4-port USB 2.0 hub with switches, which is what I use.
[Android Auto General] pacogeno:
Hello: I have disconnections and continuous connections in my Dongle, has firmware 2.0.0, is configured USB Direct, network 5G, country Spain, hotspot, and Dongle enabled, I restarted the dongle and the device number has changed, I now there are two WiFi networks with the same name AAWvAN8dXVB, and one of them appears as 5g me but when I try to connect to the network 5G asks me password, which password is, it is necessary, as I act? Thank you
[Android Auto General] major_fallout:
I also would like to downgrade back to 1.8 please. It worked perfectly then - but now with 2.0 it just about connects by the time my journey ends....!

car: VW Caravelle MY20

phone: ONEPLUS 9 pro (Android 12)

AAW APP VERSION: 2.14.0

AAW FIRMWARE: 2.0.0

DEVICE NAME: AAWireless-fY4XSPWT
[Android Auto General] djjoshchambers:
Does anyone have a trusted site for the old apks. There's tons of options out there but they are looking to various versions above 2.0 so I don't trust them.

Also, any suggestions on the most recent stable version?
[Android Auto General] josefsch:
For Dongle mode to work, you need

to connect your phone to the headunit with cable first and establish Android Auto connection

unplug your phone from the cable and connect the AAWireless device to the cable

wait for the headunit/AAWireless/phone to connect with Android Auto (this can take some time, in my case I think a few minutes, I was almost giving up...)

The WiFi network and password are setup somehow automatically, you do not need to do it manually.
[Android Auto General] andreaslev:
I would also like to test the new firmware prKTuQ57
[Android Auto General] Gee11:
i have connection issues too. Want to Try HW Firmware 1.8. How can i downgrade ? Simply downgrade app version will not help cause the app is looking online for new Firmware Version
[Android Auto General] PinkiPL:
Please provide firmware version 2.1.0, thank you

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[Android Auto General] SkyNaras:
Please provide firmware version 2.1.0, thank you

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[Android Auto General] baldor43:
Please provide firmware version 2.1.0, thank you

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[Android Auto General] davy1010:
Please provide firmware version 2.1.0, thank you

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[Android Auto General] Gee11:
WTF. Its the 3rd time my post get ignored. I paid 100USD for a partial working product. Crashes every few minutes
[Android Auto General] RealNBB:
Please provide firmware version 2.1.0, thank you

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[Android Auto General] Gee11:
Please provide firmware version 2.1.0, thank you

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[Android Auto General] Rom4egT:
Please provide firmware version 2.1.0, thank you

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[Android Auto General] major_fallout:
Just updated to 2.0.1 and problem seems to have fixed itself! Well done for sorting this out 👍
[Android Auto General] mobileman88:
I don't mind testing it too. Both my dongles are freezing.
[Android Auto General] quique:
Please, can you enable the last firmware for my device:

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Thank you
[Android Auto General] ctasich:
I'm also having this issue. I'd be happy to test as well. Thank you for your work on this.

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[Android Auto General] djjoshchambers:
Can I also get the new firmware to fix dropping?

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[Android Auto General] AggelosGR:
Please provide firmware version 2.1.0, thank you

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[Android Auto General] festor:
Are there any MIUI users who switched to another ROM to fix the random disconnections? Did it work and what did you switch to?

I mostly use the phone (POCO F3) for communication and nav so my priority would be a secure and stable alternative that gets regular updates/support.
[Android Auto General] mobileman88:
I am using xiaomi eu for my mi 10 ultra. I am not getting random disconnections but getting the freezing issue. Hopefully this new firmware makes it better
[Android Auto General] festor:
2.1.0 (aka 2.0.1) fixed the freezing for me. They are currently rolling out 2.0.1 in phases. From what I understand, 2.0.0 introduced freezing where a disconnection would have happened previously for MIUI 12.5 and above.

Are you saying you didn't get disconnections with 1.8 and the current (non beta) Xiaomi EU ROM?
[Android Auto General] shawkes:
I have not seen one post of yours that gives any information about what settings you have tried or anything you have done to try to solve the problem.
[Android Auto General] -Loom-:
I'd also like th enew firmware. Please add me to the list:

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[Android Auto General] valeri_s_k:
Actually I think that freezing in 2.0.0 @mobileman88 mentined is due to random disconnections from MIUI. With 2.0.1 freezing is fixed, but I am afraid disconnections will remain...

AAW firmware/app version have nothing to do with that issue.

For now I am stuck with MIUI beta rom release from Oct 21 (with no disconnections), considering all disadvantages of using an outdated rom. I am already tired of flashing new vesrion, test it and downgrade...

Will also appreciate any info for newer rom release without the issue - does not matter MIUI, AOSP etc.
[Android Auto General] Gee11:
I tried EVERYTING.

- with /without Dongle

- with /without Passtrough

- VAG Crash fix (since update grayed out)

- Start /stop

- every usb mode

- played with timeouts

- several combinations of the above settings

- different android auto versions

no matter what i do, AAW will restart every few minutes (looses BT connection to phone, WiFi stays connected)

Unusable atm

when i connect my phone via USB with Audi A6 4G HU i never have interruptions.

Distance between my phone and AAW is 5cm, its no signal strength problem

My phone is Android 12 Galaxy S20 plus

i want to try new firmware 2.1.0 and older one 1.8
[Android Auto General] festor:
I might have misunderstood the "Actually" part of your post, but that's exactly what I was saying. What was previously a disconnection was turned into a freeze. It's why I asked @mobileman88 about disconnections before 2.0.0 firmware.

As for the beta, it would be interesting to know why it works. Maybe they used an old network stack for some reason?
[Android Auto General] valeri_s_k:
Yea, just wanted to reconfirm what you said. IMO some users mix disconnections caused by AAW wifi interferences at some loactions (this seems fixed with 2.0.1) and disconnections caused by MIUI
[Android Auto General] RealNBB:
Thank you for sharing 2.0.1 Update!
[Android Auto General] J_E_F_F:
Please push 2.0.1 to:

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[Android Auto General] serakar999:
Hi to all,

I have received my AAWireless a couple of weeks ago and have been using it with Poco F2 Pro (MIUI 13) and Jeep Renegade MY20 (Europe). I have two main issues:

1. The system freezes at random intervals. It can be after 10 min, it can be after 90 min of operation. Unplugging the device and plugging it back solves the issue.

2. Every time the phone rings and I answer it through android auto, or if I initiate a call through the car android auto screen, the android auto interface disappears from the car screen and the bluetooth connected phone screen appears on the car screen. After 3-5 seconds the android auto interface appears again on the car screen and the call is shown using android auto display. Same thing when I hang up, android auto disappear from the car screen like it is disconnected for 3-5 secs and then reappears and works normally. This of course does not happen when I have the phone connected directly to the car.

I hope the second problem is clear, if not I can post a video.

Firmware version is 2.0.0

Thank you
[Android Auto General] F4PX:
Please push 2.0.1 to cl9aHUWo

Thank you!
[Android Auto General] adixs:
Can I also get the new firmware 2.1.0 to fix dropping?

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[Android Auto General] festor:
The freezing issue will probably be fixed with firmware 2.0.1 which will hopefully be made available for everyone over the next day or two.

like me (POCO F3) you will probably still get the disconnections though. A freeze will just change to a 3-5 sec disconnection. It seems the issue started with MIUI 12.5. It happens when the phone drops or lowers the mobile signal which also then affects wifi for some reason.

You can recreate the disconnection by manually switching/forcing a lower network in SIM card settings > Preferred network type.
[Android Auto General] mobileman88:
I am using the May 11th eu rom. Disconnections are happening with 2.0.1 now at places with very poor reception not all the time. However the freezing issue is gone. I am using in non transparent mode if it helps.
[Android Auto General] mata77:
Pls add me for new firmware

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[Android Auto General] welshblob:
That's a shame as I thought the EU rom might have been the fix. I'm on the global rom miui 13.0.4 and still on firmware 1.8.

Wonder what the lineage rom is like?
[Android Auto General] acme anvil:
Please add me for the new firmware

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[Android Auto General] kb_79:
It's now in a stable version on the official channel version 2.0.1
[Android Auto General] arzoo1:
Can anyone confirm if 2.0.1 has resolved the certificate issue with Hyundai vehicles?
[Android Auto General] mobileman88:
Have not tried it. But other than the AA weirdness. Everything is very good with the eu rom.
[Android Auto General] acme anvil:
Except it won't download for me. Tells me there is an error and aborts. If it can make a connection it will start the download and then almost immediately aborts.
[Android Auto General] festor:
Do you run a VPN? Disable it and try again if you do.
[Android Auto General] acme anvil:
No VPN but tried to download and install one more time and for whatever reason, it downloaded and installed without any issues.
[Android Auto General] mobileman88:
I had to move to the EU rom because many of my app notifications were delayed for hours using the CN rom which came with my phone.

Going EU is worth it. Only thing that was a pain was waiting more than a week for the bootloader to be able to unlock so I could wipe out the CN rom crap
[Android Auto General] serakar999:
Thank you very much for the detailed answer. So I guess, since it is a MIUI issue that causes the problem, we will have to live with it? Anyway, I will wait for the new firmware to be applied and see how things are. Since it is going o to be a couple of days, I don't know if there is any reasone to ask for an early application, but here is my device code:

AAWAFZdNk8J

Thanks :)
[Android Auto General] worldonfire:
Hi!

I also have problem with random disconnections. Have tried all (at least i think) possible settings, have changed usb cables, have talked with support, have tried 4 different devices (my friends one, then it got replaced by new one and now two of my devices have arrived). Have tried these on different cars (at the moment two vw passat b8 with mib 2.5 Harman and vw tiguan 2017 with mib 2.5 technisat). Two samsung phones (s22 ultra and note 10) and onepluss 6.

With all devices/cars, have not found solution that has no dropouts.

Sometimes it can be somewhat stable - 15-30m without a drop and on second day, drop after drop.

At some point, usually it did not drop in the mornings when driving to work. Today (using dongle mode) had still few drops.

All devices running 2.0FW.

Are there any ideas what to try next?
[Android Auto General] Rampio:
For me everything works fine AAW 2.0 with Pixel 5 on Opel Grandland. The only problem is that the voice command "Hey Google" works at first then stops until restart, sometimes AA totally loses the ability to listen even if I activate the assistant with the touch button. Has anyone had the same problem?
[Android Auto General] Gee11:
actual no disconnects with 2.0.1

EDIT: i still have the WiFI disconnects
[Android Auto General] gcd:
did you try to change wifi channel? try 165
[Android Auto General] BlueMeany68:
Using AAWireless on Ford Sync 3. There are times though when I don't want Android Auto to automatically run when I get into the car - at present when I get in car and start, everything just works (which is great).

Sometimes though, I'm only going a short drive and don't need directions/music etc etc (and don't need the battery drain)... and so just want to run the Sync 3 as is. I use bluetooth and wireless, so don't want to start having to turn those off

Basically, is there a way to turn off auto connect to AAWireless from within one of the settings (either AAWireless or AA itself) but that is simple enough to restart if/when required? Again, don't really want to start physically disconnecting the AAWireless unit all the time.

AA settings under "Start Android Auto automatically" is 'Default (set by the car)'
[Android Auto General] worldonfire:
Yes, i have tried several channels (both for 5ghz and for 2.4ghz). I'm quite sure that i tried 165 also.

My friend with tiguan also has tried different channels.

With regards,

Jaak
[Android Auto General] gcd:
I had the same problem until I replaced it with hardware ver. 2

If you have hardware v1(support can tell you if you have v1 or v2), you may need to talk to support about it.
[Android Auto General] festor:
@worldonfire are any of the AAWireless units you have used, v2 hardware? I'm not sure about the cut-off, but if received in the past few months, it should be. Also, have you tried any of the quick shielding methods, tin foil or crisp bag etc? You may be passing areas of unusually high interference if it's happening with different cars, units, cables and phones.

@gcd how are you getting on with v2 hardware?

EDIT: beat me to it :)
[Android Auto General] worldonfire:
I think I have had all of them. My personal ones that I received last week are produced this year.

The one that is in Tiguan at the moment (my friend using with note 10) seems to be one of the earliest devices (got it as replacement after long conversations with support). All act the same.

@festor It has been happening very random places... driving on highway between forests, even when standing in one place (at home/at work). I know only one certain place that has certain drop, but other seems to be random.

Have not tried tinfoil...
[Android Auto General] gcd:
Looks like it fixed the disconnections. I tried with 40 MHz and 165 MHz, not a single disconnection for now.

The only thing that is bothering me right now is, that if you stop and start the car for a min, reconnection takes a while
[Android Auto General] festor:
I used nickel compound and slug tape on mine and it stopped a guaranteed disconnection in a few specific areas. Maybe it's coincidental and they removed whatever was causing the interference, but it seemed to work. I still get random disconnections, but it's due to mobile signal drop and MIUI which I can manually recreate. I would have guessed you were using a phone running MIUI, but you mentioned Samsung phones.

I've been lucky myself, but have seen many posts from people with cable issues, even after trying multiple styles and makes. Have you tried moving the cable/unit manually while connected to see if it disconnects? The following cables work for me:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001626467639.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10000332303415.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33025185641.html
[Android Auto General] worldonfire:
Yup, I have Galaxy S22 Ultra and Tiguan user has Note 10. My Wife has Oneplus 6. All act the same.

I have tried moving the cable/unit etc, but it does not cause disconnection. Have tried quite many cables. All work flawlessly when using directly with phone. For example when we did the setup for tiguan user, then connection dropped when we were standing and no one was touching the aawireless unit.

How should I try to wrap the device for example with foil? Doesn't it interrupt connection with the phone?
[Android Auto General] festor:
Clean out a foil crisp/chip packet and place it inside or wrap the puck in tin foil. When I tested that method, the phone still connected fine.
[Android Auto General] worldonfire:
I think i'll try the tin foil one.

Also one thing i noticed today. I have read that dongle mode should initiate connection when bt is connected with headunit. Today my phone said that AA is connected already even though my car headunit was still off (car usb port wakes up when for example webasto is activated or doors unlocked and door opened).

Before I was using start/stop feature to avoid this behaviour but understood that it is not needed with dongle mode. Should I clear data etc from phone also? In the morning just did factory reset to AAWireless device, not to sw in phone.
[Android Auto General] festor:
I would do another factory reset (after updating to 2.0.1) clear all AA and AAW app data, remove any car/AAW Bluetooth pairings then try a full setup from scratch using dongle mode, but remember to setup AA and your phone by conventional cable first then plug in and setup AAWireless.
[Android Auto General] worldonfire:
Ok, will try that :)
[Android Auto General] Lord Paulus Cobris:
Hello my friends...

After testing AAWireless with my old phone, i purchased a new phone.

An Realme 8, that is now updated to Android 12 and its faster then the Smart X9 i had.

I can confirm that AAWireless likes my new phone much more...

I have update to 2.0.1 and from what i see if i use 2.4ghz connection i have slowdowns and audio breaks, changing to 5g seems to iron these kinks... (maybe more bandwith?).

What i do notice is that my phone really heats up! And if i look into it, i just see Android Auto app running.

Its normal for the phone to be so hot?

whats going on? maybe its the WIFI connection?

Does it drains faster the battery? (that would defeat the idea of Wireless Android Auto)...

Here is the Specs:

AAWireless runing 2.0.1

AAWireless on the latest APP Version

Realme 8 with the latest updates and firmware on Android 12

Car: Citroen C5 Aircross (2019) NAC System (from Continental)

Thanks in advance...

Best Regards,

LPC
[Android Auto General] Dangze:
Hello,

I have the following problem, related with my WiFi connection at home : if I connect the dongle to a wall charger in order to install a new firmware version, after disconnecting the dongle, I cannot connect my phone to my home WiFi, it keeps disconnecting, so I have to restart the phone to solve the problem ! I suspect there is a mismatch with WiFi settings, but I have no idea of what happens...

Thanks for your help !

My phone is Samsung Galaxy A52 5G...
[Android Auto General] Dangze:
Hello,

I have the same car, and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G phone which also heats up (and drains battery) when running AAW...
[Android Auto General] pittrich:
Everything works fine on my Pixel 5 with A12 and Mokka X. Today I updated to 2.0.1... all perfect. The Google Assistant also runs smoothly. Whether via the steering wheel button or the touchscreen.
[Android Auto General] Rampio:
thanks for the feedback. It seems that it happens after I go to the car infotainment and go back to Android Auto, I updated today to 2.0.1, I will try again tomorrow, I have been using it for a week I may have messed something up. It worked today. Do you use Passthrought mode? I have not made any changes to the initial configuration and everything is fine, no drops, just this thing to clarify
[Android Auto General] mcgyver83:
Hi, I'm using aawirelss with a Xiaomi redmi A3 (android 11 - build RKQ1.200903.002).

I'm able to use android auto wirelessly but I'm not able to have data internet connection while WiFi connected to aawireless.

In the support site there are a couple of ticket related to Xiaomi and internet connection but screenshots don't refer to my android version (what is shown is not the same I see)
[Android Auto General] DeanGibson:
Try Sabrent HB-UMLS 4-port USB 2.0 hub with switches, which is what I use.
[Android Auto General] Lord Paulus Cobris:
Hello,

From what i understand, when the AAWireless connects to the BT, it also connects to the Wifi of our phone.

So we are limited to Mobile Data for Internet connection to the car and to the AAWireless.

Best Regards,

LPC
[Android Auto General] mcgyver83:
I'm fine using mobile data connection to keep "WhatsApp" (example) working.

But the issue is that having the phone connected via WiFi to aaw, for some reason WhatsApp is off line.

I have "mobile data always active" enabled in developer mode settings of my phone.

Sorry, now it works :)

I had to manually connect phone to aawireless via BT and now I can receive WhatsApp messages while using android auto wirelessly :D
[Android Auto General] Gee11:
with 2.0.1: WiFi still disconnects every few minutes. Dongle/Direkt/Pass

Audi A6 4G Galaxy S20+ Android 12
[Android Auto General] Gee11:
I have update to 2.0.1 and from what i see if i use 2.4ghz connection i have slowdowns and audio breaks

->>> same here
[Android Auto General] DeanGibson:
I struggled with this for four days, trying to get my Motorola G7 Power (official Android 10) to get a cellular connection.
[Android Auto General] Gee11:
@shawkes :

pls can u provide me FW 1.8 for test

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[Android Auto General] shawkes:
How can I do that? I'm not affiliated with AAW.
[Android Auto General] SOFO888:
As the topic battery drain came up again: yes, it is normal that the phone needs a lot of energy with wireless Android Auto. This leads to a fast battery drain and heat.

You have to remember that WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS are running. Especially WiFi and GPS need a lot of energy.

Moreover the phone is online as Google Maps downloads all information in real time. By this the phone uses also the internet connection all the time, which also needs energy.

I lose about 12.5% of my battery level per hour with wireless Android Auto running.
[Android Auto General] sibesaver:
Yeah I don't understand the battery drain complaints. If your phone did this much work on your home Wi-Fi with GPS and streaming music the results would be basically the same. Whether it's OEM wireless Android auto or using a dongle like AAW you really should have some sort of wireless charging setup to make it effective.
[Android Auto General] Lord Paulus Cobris:
Hello,

Try the 5ghz mode, is faster and less stutters and breaks with music...

LPC