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Old Jul 16, 2025 | 12:17 PM
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I have been having a problem lately, both, before and after I had my GTS software updated by Harley. If I plug my phone in before I have keyed on or started the bike (2020 SGS) Android Auto will not connect. I have to unplug my phone and plug it back in. I the key is on or the bike is running and then I plug in my phone, Android Auto fires right up. Has anyone else ran into this? How is it fixed? Thank you all!!!
 
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomJune

I have been having a problem lately, both, before and after I had my GTS software updated by Harley. If I plug my phone in before I have keyed on or started the bike (2020 SGS) Android Auto will not connect. I have to unplug my phone and plug it back in. I the key is on or the bike is running and then I plug in my phone, Android Auto fires right up. Has anyone else ran into this? How is it fixed? Thank you all!!!

I'm not a tech guy, and don't know anything about Android auto, but I'll take a stab at it....

Plug in the phone after the key is on..?

Told you I wasn't tech savvy....
 
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same with me. have to plug in phone after ignition key is turned.
 
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I'm not a tech guy, and don't know anything about Android auto, but I'll take a stab at it....

Plug in the phone after the key is on..?

Told you I wasn't tech savvy....
And there's the first dick answer
 
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Originally Posted by Punkin49
same with me. have to plug in phone after ignition key is turned.
Have you had any problems with it disconnecting while riding? This also happens. I had 3 to poke the play button to get it playing again. I may try switching the cord later
 
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Mine works even if I plug my phone in before I turn the key on.

Try this - go into your AA setting and make sure your default is Start Android Auto automatically.
 
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomJune
And there's the first dick answer
It was a joke. Lighten up, Karen.
 
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I have Android Auto issues with my Toyota Tundra.

I'm more inclined to believe the problem lies with your phone, not Android Auto.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomJune
I have been having a problem lately, both, before and after I had my GTS software updated by Harley. If I plug my phone in before I have keyed on or started the bike (2020 SGS) Android Auto will not connect. I have to unplug my phone and plug it back in. I the key is on or the bike is running and then I plug in my phone, Android Auto fires right up. Has anyone else ran into this? How is it fixed? Thank you all!!!
What phone are you using?

Originally Posted by Punkin49
same with me. have to plug in phone after ignition key is turned.
What phone are you using?

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Mine works even if I plug my phone in before I turn the key on.
Try this - go into your AA setting and make sure your default is Start Android Auto automatically.
What phone are you using?
 
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Originally Posted by Bone Doc
I have Android Auto issues with my Toyota Tundra.

I'm more inclined to believe the problem lies with your phone, not Android Auto.


What phone are you using?


What phone are you using?


What phone are you using?
I have a Motorola Razr.
 
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Originally Posted by hattitude
I'm not a tech guy, and don't know anything about Android auto, but I'll take a stab at it....

Plug in the phone after the key is on..?

Told you I wasn't tech savvy....
 
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