Android Auto Won't Connect or Not Working in Nissan? How to fix and Troubleshooting

Is your Android Auto not connecting to your car? Here Christopher shows some common solutions and how to fix most immediate problems. First thinks first get yourself a quality cord, preferably the one that came with your phone.
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Troubleshooting Android Auto connection issues in your Nissan vehicle can be a bit frustrating, but there are several steps you can take to get it working again. Here's a list of ways users can reconnect to Android Auto:

Check Compatibility: Ensure that your Nissan's infotainment system is compatible with Android Auto. Not all Nissan models support Android Auto, so make sure yours does.

Update Android Auto: Ensure that both your Android Auto app on your phone and your vehicle's infotainment system are running the latest updates. Outdated software can cause compatibility issues.

Use a High-Quality USB Cable: Connect your phone to the vehicle using a high-quality USB cable. A poor-quality cable can result in connection problems. Consider using the cable that came with your phone.

Enable Android Auto: In your vehicle's infotainment system, make sure Android Auto is enabled and set up correctly. This usually involves navigating to the Android Auto settings and following the on-screen instructions.

Enable USB Debugging: On your Android device, go to "Developer Options" in your phone's settings and enable USB debugging. This can help with the connection.

Restart Your Phone: Sometimes, a simple restart of your Android device can resolve connection issues.

Restart Your Vehicle: Turn off your Nissan's engine, wait for a moment, and then restart the vehicle. This can help reset the infotainment system.

Factory Reset Android Auto: In some cases, performing a factory reset of Android Auto can help. Go to your Android Auto settings on your phone, tap on the three dots in the upper-right corner, select "About," and then tap "Reset Head Unit."

Check Permissions: Ensure that Android Auto has the necessary permissions on your phone. Go to your phone's settings, find the "Apps" or "Application Manager," locate Android Auto, and ensure it has all the required permissions enabled.

Clear App Data and Cache: In your phone's settings, under "Apps" or "Application Manager," find Android Auto, and clear both app data and cache. This can resolve any data-related issues.

Check Bluetooth Connectivity: Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both your phone and your vehicle. Android Auto often uses Bluetooth for initial pairing.

Test with Another Phone: If possible, try connecting another compatible Android device to your Nissan's infotainment system. This will help determine if the issue is with your phone or the vehicle.

Contact Nissan Support: If none of these steps work, contact Nissan's customer support or visit a Nissan dealership. There could be a deeper issue with the infotainment system that needs professional attention.

[takestepsfwd]

The better quality cable did the trick for me too. Thanks so much for your help, Christopher!!

[BlakeBickerstaff]

It was my cable, thank you!!! I used a higher quality cable and now I'm good!!!

[sonyajones]

I was having theis same problem with my ford escape connecting to my pixel 7. I did everything he mentioned.but it srill didn't work. The sync work well with my precious phone and cable. What i did i stead of a factory reset i reset all my apps setting and this fixed the problem.

[omaruto]

Also for your information, after I changed the car battery, it no longer worked, and I noticed that the date and time were different after I changed the battery, and when I reset them, Android Auto started again at the same time and the problem was solved 👍

[haydenmichael]

Deleting my entire phone for a connection.


Absolutely not.



Thx for all the other info though.

[edh]

Factory reset on the Nissan did the trick..
Our problem was receiving calls. There would be a quick notification of an incoming call, and then it would disappear. Callers received a message that we were not available.

[GabrielOE-tcik]

Just tried your recommendation and it worked! Kudos.

[nathanfumagalli]

Resetting the nissan menu worked for me, thanks

[Goldy]

Resetting to default worked for my issue. Thank you so much !

[sallyjb]

I have a 2023 Nissan Sentra and haven't fully comprehended what is going on with Android Auto (AA). I have Spotify on my Android Smartphone and like to listen to music from my playlists. When I plug the phone into my USB port, it usually works fine - then suddenly will stop or flicker on and off. I then discovered the Bluetooth connection worked wirelessly without any noticeable reduction in sound quality. I've had the car for a year and still fumbling with the infotainment panel when navigating from one application to another. I use Maps a lot, but while Spotify is playing, I cannot figure out how to pull up the Maps app without interruption. Your feedback is welcome. Thank you for this great video.

[TheKwilliam]

Thank you this fixed my issue. I have the Motorola Android Auto wireless dongle and it broke itself and the Nissan's wired Android Auto. Resetting the car fixed it right up.

[jennifermanecke]

Just came across this video. I have a 2019 nissan sentra and AA was working fine up until i got a new phone. Did everything i should with connecting new phone to the car but all i get is a black screen when connecting via USB to AA. Not sure whats hoing on but it worked fine with my previous phone. Was using a moto G stylus 5G phone and now using a samsung galaxy A15 5G phone

[Stephen_A.]

LOL ! "How Dare You". Epic. 😃

[lr]

Just watched this and previous videos, and I had to reset my car. I think I'll look at another cable too, but this is annoying.

[sarae]

Does there ever seem to be a problem on the nissan receiving end?? I got the new cable, did all the resets and my phone will charge but it absolutely will not connect to android auto. Even the little triangle icon is gone when i go to the connection tab. Had the car for 3 years no real issues until today..

[tugboat]

So do you need to have the cable connected all the time for use? Thanks
Have a 2022 Nissan SL Warrior .

[woodandwheelz]

Not sure if your still paying attention to this video or not.
Is my 2019 Nissan Armada SV compatible?

[mohsinmohammed]

Reset the car screen worked for me thanks

[ianmckinney]

I have just bought a 2017 nissan Micra 1.5 dci and everywhere i look online all say it should have it. However when i look in my cars apps its not there, it just has some junk apps like travel and Google but when i click on them it says please connect a android phone via Bluetooth and here's the kicker my phone is connected.

[michellerizley]

2023 Nissan Rogue and Samsung S22. I have done everything suggested, but when I try to use quick links to map to a location on my phone, I get an error saying that Google Maps cannot be used while Android Auto is connected. I have to unplug my phone, hit the quick map link, then reconnect before it will navigate me