2019+ Sierra / Silverado Android Auto Connection Issues - Date and Time Fix

[ls5454ss]

Hey everybody,

 

I just wanted to let everyone know something that I found out while troubleshooting an Android Auto connection issue on my 2020 GMC Sierra, base mode audio/screen, no OnStar.  Long story short, I had to disconnect to battery to fix a blank screen issue.  Afterwards, my Android Auto would not work (CarPlay worked fine with my wife's phone).  After messing with it for a good long time, I discovered that Android Auto seems to be pretty dumb with regards to a vehicle with an incorrect date.  Once the battery was disconnected, the date reverted back to some time in 2014...obviously well before today being 1/10/2021.  Until I corrected the date (and time I guess) on the truck, Android Auto would not connect.

 

Figure this may help some people out if they are having connection issues - make sure the date and time on the truck are correct!  

[BigTill]

Good tip. That actually happened to me on my previous truck (2018 Silverado). I had totally forgot about it.


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[bluemonstercali]

First time having android auto. Should it connect automatically everytime after initial set up??? I'm sure it should but I just got my truck and everytime I get in I have to set it up. And I can't do that while I'm driving. Thanks for any help

[RWTJR]

14 hours ago, bluemonstercali said:

First time having android auto. Should it connect automatically everytime after initial set up??? I'm sure it should but I just got my truck and everytime I get in I have to set it up. And I can't do that while I'm driving. Thanks for any help

 

Your phone should connect automatically via Bluetooth when you start the truck if it's configured properly. To use the Android Auto App you have to plug your phone into a USB port unless it's a 2021 model with wireless android auto.

 

Your phone connects via Bluetooth. Bluetooth will handle all regular phone functions, (calls, stream music, etc.), but it lacks the bandwidth to carry Android Auto (maps, etc.). The wireless Android Auto now available on 2021 GM products uses WiFi, not Bluetooth.

 

Short answer, your phone should automatically connect but not Android Auto.

 

JMHO

No expertise implied or expressed

 

 

[ls5454ss]

20 hours ago, bluemonstercali said:

First time having android auto. Should it connect automatically everytime after initial set up??? I'm sure it should but I just got my truck and everytime I get in I have to set it up. And I can't do that while I'm driving. Thanks for any help

It should automatically connect once you plug in the phone and select Android Auto on the screen.  You should not have to do the "setup" each time.