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Android Auto update

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:18 pm
by MilgeS
Hi all, I got the new update today and think it's a nice improvement over the old version, anyone else got it yet and have any thoughts, pro's/cons?

As an aside, Google Maps, is there any way to turn off road names on the map display please? I have searched settings but can't find a switch to turn them off. And is it possible to show the speed on the display too or is it just the phone app that shows it?

Re: Android Auto update

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:15 pm
by S_94
I've just given it a try. Looks much better than the previous version, although the majority of apps it displays I won't use. Spotify looks much cleaner and the message notifications also look good as well.

Only gripe with it is that Google Maps opens by default when plugging my phone in. Would rather it go straight to Spotify but it's not a huge issue.

If anyone's hasn't updated you may have to change the settings in Android Auto seen below.

Re: Android Auto update

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:50 pm
by Adam_013
S_94 wrote:I've just given it a try. Looks much better than the previous version, although the majority of apps it displays I won't use. Spotify looks much cleaner and the message notifications also look good as well.

Only gripe with it is that Google Maps opens by default when plugging my phone in. Would rather it go straight to Spotify but it's not a huge issue.

If anyone's hasn't updated you may have to change the settings in Android Auto seen below.
You can change what opens when AA launches. I have it set to nothing.

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Re: Android Auto update

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:55 pm
by S_94
Adam_013 wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:50 pm
S_94 wrote:I've just given it a try. Looks much better than the previous version, although the majority of apps it displays I won't use. Spotify looks much cleaner and the message notifications also look good as well.

Only gripe with it is that Google Maps opens by default when plugging my phone in. Would rather it go straight to Spotify but it's not a huge issue.

If anyone's hasn't updated you may have to change the settings in Android Auto seen below.
You can change what opens when AA launches. I have it set to nothing.

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Is this in the settings? I can't see it.

Re: Android Auto update

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:30 pm
by MilgeS
S_94 wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:55 pm
Adam_013 wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:50 pm
S_94 wrote:I've just given it a try. Looks much better than the previous version, although the majority of apps it displays I won't use. Spotify looks much cleaner and the message notifications also look good as well.

Only gripe with it is that Google Maps opens by default when plugging my phone in. Would rather it go straight to Spotify but it's not a huge issue.

If anyone's hasn't updated you may have to change the settings in Android Auto seen below.
You can change what opens when AA launches. I have it set to nothing.

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Is this in the settings? I can't see it.
I haven't tried it in the car yet but just seen this "resume media" switch

Re: Android Auto update

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:37 pm
by S_94
Hmm I tried that and the music just resumed over the Google Maps screen. :cry:

Re: Android Auto update

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:52 am
by Laquel
Don't have my polo yet but could someone please clarify me, can I use google maps in the digital gauge cluster or only the center screen. I know that early on it was only the center screen but in some forum a guy said that after an update it's also usable in the gauge display.

Re: Android Auto update

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:01 am
by MilgeS
S_94 wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:37 pm Hmm I tried that and the music just resumed over the Google Maps screen. :cry:
Same, I'll have a look at other settings later when I get time.

Re: Android Auto update

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2019 6:55 pm
by Awesum
Laquel wrote:Don't have my polo yet but could someone please clarify me, can I use google maps in the digital gauge cluster or only the center screen. I know that early on it was only the center screen but in some forum a guy said that after an update it's also usable in the gauge display.
No, only in the center screen

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