[Kkr]

I downloaded Android Auto to my phone then plugged it into my 2016 Malibu LT. The infotainment screen does not show the icon nor does the car recognize or see Android Auto. I have followed all of the “fixes” for this that I could find online, with no resolution. Anyone with this issue and a resolution. Thanks

 

[campb292]

Do you have a 2016 Malibu Limited LT or a 2016 Malibu LT? You have posted on the gen8 section which seems to indicate 2016 Limited LT. If unsure, do you have a 2.5L, 1.5T or 2.0T engine?

 

[Kkr]

Do you have a 2016 Malibu Limited LT or a 2016 Malibu LT? You have posted on the gen8 section which seems to indicate 2016 Limited LT. If unsure, do you have a 2.5L, 1.5T or 2.0T engine?

I believe I have a Malibu LT. I have a 1.5T engine. Thank you

 

[campb292]

Ok, moved this one too. Usually, Android auto fails with older versions of Android. It shouldn't, but sometimes it does. Have you manually turned on Bluetooth prior to connecting?

Also do you have the 8" or 7" MyLink? The 7" came with Android Auto from the factory on all 2016 Malibus. The older 8" needed an update about 9 months after launch. If you have the 8, perhaps the previous owner never got the update as very few use Android Auto and CarPlay.

 

[JPNSUX]

Yup what campb said, more than likely you need the software update. My '16 needed it as well

 

[Marnita]

Yup what campb said, more than likely you need the software update. My '16 needed it as well

How do I do this upgrade? My Android Auto didn't want to connect even though my phone (Samsung 7 Edge) says it does. I have tried other cables with the same outcome. I'm hoping this may help. My car is a 2016 and that 8" purchased in April. Thank you.

 

[Vince Foster]

Known issues with Android Auto: certain USB cables won't work. Usually the cheaper kind, which do work on PC's or other devices. Starting AA on your phone first and then plugging in might keep the car from making the right connection via USB, even tho the phone says connected. There were other known bugs that supposedly have been fixed on new updates to AA, Latest version is 5.8.6xx I believe.

 

[Marnita]

Known issues with Android Auto: certain USB cables won't work. Usually the cheaper kind, which do work on PC's or other devices. Starting AA on your phone first and then plugging in might keep the car from making the right connection via USB, even tho the phone says connected. There were other known bugs that supposedly have been fixed on new updates to AA, Latest version is 5.8.6xx I believe.

I will try those. Thank you.