New Owner (to be) Android Auto Question
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New Owner (to be) Android Auto Question
Morning all,
Going to be new to Jaguar ownership with my first purchase of an XJ 2018. I'm going to see the car next week, and all things being straight and true, will be purchasing it as it fits all the criteria I was looking for (bar the black roof lining, so that'll be a retrofit). My question and the dealer hasn't managed to answer, is does it have Android Auto. Googling gives me mixed ideas, some saying the larger 10.2-inch screen supports it, and some saying that only cars after 2019 do. Without getting there and testing it, I was interested to know if there a definite, yes, these screens do, or model year does.
When I turn up to view, is it likely to support it?
Thanks in advance
Oibren85
Going to be new to Jaguar ownership with my first purchase of an XJ 2018. I'm going to see the car next week, and all things being straight and true, will be purchasing it as it fits all the criteria I was looking for (bar the black roof lining, so that'll be a retrofit). My question and the dealer hasn't managed to answer, is does it have Android Auto. Googling gives me mixed ideas, some saying the larger 10.2-inch screen supports it, and some saying that only cars after 2019 do. Without getting there and testing it, I was interested to know if there a definite, yes, these screens do, or model year does.
When I turn up to view, is it likely to support it?
Thanks in advance
Oibren85
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QP7 (02-04-2024)
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Mine has the larger 10" screen. Not sure if all 10" screen XJs have android auto. If you want to save a wasted journey, ask the dealer to send you a pic of the dash page which has the "android auto" icon on it for at least some reassurance it is fitted, then take your phone and a USB cable to confirm when viewing the car.
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The car’s entertainment computer has the capability. The deciding factor is the screen size.
8” screen is disabled.
10.2” screen good to go
Also even if it has the 10.2 inch screen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay has to be enabled by the dealer. There are workarounds you can find in the forum
8” screen is disabled.
10.2” screen good to go
Also even if it has the 10.2 inch screen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay has to be enabled by the dealer. There are workarounds you can find in the forum
Last edited by SAAlexander1985; 02-03-2024 at 06:41 PM.
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OK, went and test drove the car. Really liked it, found the driver seat a bit thin on the bottom, but the car is nice. Tried the android auto on got this screen
so is this just needing the up date to the newest firmware?
checked settings on phone and is all correct, plus android auto worked in the Toyota I drove there.
Any ideas?
so is this just needing the up date to the newest firmware?
checked settings on phone and is all correct, plus android auto worked in the Toyota I drove there.
Any ideas?
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I'm also interested in your lower dash and heat controls. Is that a late model design or something extra. Looks really cool and not seen an XJ in the UK for sale with that setup!
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Can you post a link to the one you bought? Do you know if it works with massage seats? Any issues, would you do it again if price wasn't a concern?
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It supports every feature my car has. I know some people complained about not having the heated windshield button but mine has it. The only little minor annoyance is sometimes when am turning on the AC, I have to try to hit the Auto button 2-3 times. Seems like the screen calibration is a little off but it only happens for the Auto button. Everything else works fine. Very minor issue so yes I would %100 take that over stock.
When I get home I’ll try to fine the link and send it to you.
When I get home I’ll try to fine the link and send it to you.
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lotusespritse (02-07-2024)
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OK, went and test drove the car. Really liked it, found the driver seat a bit thin on the bottom, but the car is nice. Tried the android auto on got this screen
so is this just needing the up date to the newest firmware?
checked settings on phone and is all correct, plus android auto worked in the Toyota I drove there.
Any ideas?
so is this just needing the up date to the newest firmware?
checked settings on phone and is all correct, plus android auto worked in the Toyota I drove there.
Any ideas?
Once you fo that, you can choose to have Android Auto automatically start when you plug in.
I find the Jaguar InControl apps useless, personally.
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lotusespritse (02-07-2024)
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I did plug the phone in with the cable into the centre console bit, in the drivers side USB port (as I read somewhere the port mattered). It didnt go onto Android Auto like it doesnt on the other cars or ask to set it up etc.
I didnt even know you could buy wireless Android Auto devices!! I'm 100% getting one of those. We have wireless some of our new Transits as its bob on bar not charging the phone.
So I guess my last question is, should not having Android Auto be a deal breaker, and looking at the car, etc, what percentage-wise is it likely to be a simple firmware update that just hasn't been done to add the Smart Phone Pack to the car that I can take it to Jaguar to have done. if its only 50% then I might bite the bullet and get the car.
I didnt even know you could buy wireless Android Auto devices!! I'm 100% getting one of those. We have wireless some of our new Transits as its bob on bar not charging the phone.
So I guess my last question is, should not having Android Auto be a deal breaker, and looking at the car, etc, what percentage-wise is it likely to be a simple firmware update that just hasn't been done to add the Smart Phone Pack to the car that I can take it to Jaguar to have done. if its only 50% then I might bite the bullet and get the car.
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