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    Android Auto Issues (GPS / Apps)

    I resolved the GPS issue after ready several online forums. The first weekend that I had the phone, I went to Disney World and set the battery mode to Power Saving. Apparently, this has an effect of not keeping a consistent GPS connection which impaired the Google Maps app on AA. Still having...
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    Android Auto Issues (GPS / Apps)

    GPS I just recently took a weekend vacation to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. When attempting to navigate using Google Maps via AA, I am constantly plagued with "Searching for GPS Signal". I had finally decided to unplug from AA and just use the step-by-step navigation print-out when I...
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    Android Auto Apps Skipping Audio

    This could be very frustrating, as I already know. Just as randomly as it started happening, it had stopped. I wish you luck!
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    Android Auto - Lots of hype but what am I missing?

    The Google-esque interaction with your car. The communication is more varied and can tell you how far the moon is. I know it sounds funny, but I love listening to audiobooks on long trips and when I hear a word that I don't understand the meaning I ask my car and it tells me. Also, I can ask...
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    Always On Display - You leaving on or off?

    I'm keeping min on. It looks fancy.
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    Cases for the S7 edge

    [Spigen® Neo Hybrid® Cover Case for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge] -- Case feels light, but thin. The Galaxy S6 Edge+ screen protectors DO NOT FIT.
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    Android Auto not connecting since OS upgrade to 6.0

    I am connecting a Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935T) on a T-Mobile Network to an AVH-4100NEX (1.053) in a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. I can confirm that my connection was successful and I was able to use Google Maps, Spotify, and BeyondPod without error. Something different that I noticed with this phone...
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    Verizon Galaxy S7 NOT working with Android Auto ...

    I am connecting a Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935T) on a T-Mobile Network to an AVH-4100NEX (1.053) in a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. I can confirm that my connection was successful and I was able to use Google Maps, Spotify, and BeyondPod without error. Something different that I noticed with this phone...
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    Android Auto not connecting since OS upgrade to 6.0

    I'm having the Galaxy S7 Edge delivered on Tuesday. It has Android 6.0. I can relay my feedback once I try connecting using the Marshmallow OS.
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    Image Button

    I'm assuming you're talking about the settings. If you attach a readable memory device (USB Thumb Drive, SD Card..etc) with images on it, you can essentially copy them over to AA so that you can set a custom load/home screen.
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    Recommendations and Rant (4100NEX worth it?)?

    Re: Recommendations and Rant (4100NEX worth it?) I am connecting a Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T1) on a T-Mobile Network to an AVH-4100NEX in a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. I simply love this unit. The only differences I saw between this model and the more expensive Pioneer models (AVIC-7100NEX /...
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    Pioneer (4100NEX) or something else wroth the fight? Ranting here..

    I am connecting a Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T1) on a T-Mobile Network to an AVH-4100NEX in a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. I simply love this unit. The only differences I saw between this model and the more expensive Pioneer models (AVIC-7100NEX / AVIC-8100NEX) is that this one does not have a navigation...
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    Android Auto BUGS thread! Let's talk about the bugs...

    I am connecting a Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T1) on a T-Mobile Network to an AVH-4100NEX in a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. Here are the bugs I've noticed: Messages Stack Up - after receiving and listening to an SMS, if you get another one it will always read the first one first. This is quite annoying on...
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    How do I rid my phone of this?

    -- This is what it looks like in the App Drawer. -- This is what it looks like when you run it as a stand alone App.
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    Android Auto Apps Skipping Audio

    This issue still happens frequently and only appears to happen when playing large audio files (such as audio books). I've tried clearing out my cache, reinstalling Android Auto on my device (SM-G920T1), and updating the firmware of my head unit (AVH-4100NEX). I'm starting to wonder if this is an...