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HELP: Adding Wireless Android Auto to 2020 Trail Boss LT

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I have been trying to add wireless Android Auto on my truck via a dongle that connects to my phone via Bluetooth.  I initially started with Motorola's MA1.  I followed the directions to the letter, but it didn't work.  I disconnected Bluetooth to mychevrolet, and gone as far as unpairing because the phone would try connecting again on its own.  I even made the truck forget my phone.  Phone is Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.  Going through the processes, the result is the same with the radio unable to find the phone.  This isn't just an issue with the Motorola MA1.  After a week of failures I decided to see if another device would work, and purchased the AAWireless dongle.  Going through the install processes the result was the same -- failure. 

 

I'd like to get one of these to work, and refund the other.  Is there anybody experienced with these devices and able to help?

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2020 Sierra SLT here.  Had the exact same problem trying to get the Motorola MA1 dongle to work. Finally went into the Radio/Entertainment Center and Reset to Factory Defaults. Dongle connected immediately and has been flawless ever since. Hope this helps. 

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14 hours ago, Dave Schlabowske said:

2020 Sierra SLT here.  Had the exact same problem trying to get the Motorola MA1 dongle to work. Finally went into the Radio/Entertainment Center and Reset to Factory Defaults. Dongle connected immediately and has been flawless ever since. Hope this helps. 

Thanks.  I'll look into that to ensure it doesn't delete the GM factory navigation I already have installed.  I don't doubt that last part doesn't make sense.  After all, why would somebody want Android Auto when they have the factory navigation?  I recently moved from California to Florida.  I ended up renting a house because I'll be here for only 3 years.  It's in a brand new area.  The roads aren't even on the GM Nav files.  Not sure if I'm able to get updated maps.  Just thought I'd give Google Maps a try because it's cheaper, and I assumed easier, to install.  I assume Google would be quicker to get the updated maps from. 

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When did you buy the AAWireless dongle? They've had a couple software and firmware updates in the year or so I've owned it. Also, what version of Android do you have? I know my previous Motorola phone kept crashing when running wired Android Auto and Google maps. I haven't had any of those issues once I got a new phone that had Android 10.0 and now 11.

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On 9/4/2023 at 3:46 PM, GETGONE said:

When did you buy the AAWireless dongle? They've had a couple software and firmware updates in the year or so I've owned it. Also, what version of Android do you have? I know my previous Motorola phone kept crashing when running wired Android Auto and Google maps. I haven't had any of those issues once I got a new phone that had Android 10.0 and now 11.

Just bought the AAWireless off Amazon within the last 2 weeks.  I have Android version 13.  My phone is a Samsung S21 Ultra.  Android Auto version is 10.2.633224, or something like that.  I did plug in with a wire and had no issues running Android Auto.  If like to go wireless so I can drop my phone in the wireless charger and drive. 

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I'm using a Motorola One 5G UW Ace running Android 12 and it works fine. There was just a software and firmware update to AAWireless last week.

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Are you using a VPN or a virtual VPN like DuckDuck tracking blocker? They will affect your wireless WIFI connection to run Driving Mode (FKA AA Auto). I'm running 13 as well along with DuckDuck tracking blocker and it affects my connection as will any VPN which need to be turned off for Driving Mode to function properly.

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I forgot about the VPN issue. It specifically mentions that if you have one you need to turn it of while using AAWireless.

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On 9/7/2023 at 2:22 PM, SEBFL said:

Are you using a VPN or a virtual VPN like DuckDuck tracking blocker? They will affect your wireless WIFI connection to run Driving Mode (FKA AA Auto). I'm running 13 as well along with DuckDuck tracking blocker and it affects my connection as will any VPN which need to be turned off for Driving Mode to function properly.

Nope.  No VPN usage here.  Only person in my household that uses that is my wife, and it's only when she's out of country. 

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On 9/7/2023 at 6:25 PM, GETGONE said:

I forgot about the VPN issue. It specifically mentions that if you have one you need to turn it of while using AAWireless.

I returned the AAWireless kit to Amazon and got a full refund.  Stuck with the Motorola unit due to throwing away the packaging, otherwise I would've returned it too.  I think I'm going to do an upgrade through WAMS.

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This worked on my generic dongle:

  • remove the AAWireless device from the phone's Bluetooth devices

  • remove the head unit from the phone's bluetooth devices

  • remove the phone from the head unit's list of Bluetooth devices

  • reset the AAWireless device (other devices, press and hold the button on it for about 45 seconds; during that time it should change color several times)

  • unplug the AAWireless device

  • connect AAWireless device to vehicle USB

  • pair AAWireless device with phone in the phone's bluetooth settings

  • wait for 30 seconds while phone connects to AAWireless

  • after the Map screen/Android Auto should pop up

  • phone should prompt for bluetooth access to vehicle

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