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    Best Android Auto hub right now?

    Hi all! I just bought a 2017 CX-5 GS this morning!! I know there are quite a few questions floating around about this, so apologies for adding another one, but I'm having a hard time finding the answer I need: Which Android Auto module is the best one to get right now? It seems like the...
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    Guide Atoto Android Headunit install and review

    After many years with the stock radio and system I decided to install an aftermarket radio to my 2012 mazda CX-9. After some research I decided to go with an Atoto A6PF unit model. I found good reviews about them and also good customer support. The price was also very attractive on Amazon...
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    Issues Getting Android Auto to work on new (2019) Mazda CX-5 GTR

    Hello, I'm new to this forum and to Mazda. I just purchased a CX-5 GT Reserve and I'm having issues with Android Auto (AA). I've searched the forum (and the web) quite a bit but most treads have been about adapting older vehicles to the AA technology. My situation SHOULD be more...
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    New Android Auto UI

    Google is slowly rolling out the new UI for Android Auto. Has anyone received the update and tested it out on your CX-5? If so, what are your thoughts? source: https://www.droid-life.com/2019/07/30/android-auto-ui-update/
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    2013~2016 2016.5 cx-5 android auto upgrade

    Hey all. I have a 2016.5 cx-5 with sst nav. Wanting to install android auto as i hate.the normal infotainment look. What do i need to install it? I call mazda and they said i need a hard upgrade, dont know why?? I have usb ports.to install the program? Which i am having trouble finding the...
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    2016~2023 CarPlay, Android Auto and the HUD

    When you are using navigation via CarPlay or Android Auto does navigation info show up on the HUD (active driving display)? I wasn't able to find an answer to this anywhere. I guess I also don't know if it shows any navigation info when using built in nav... I just purchased a '16 signature...
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    Android Pie issue on CX-9 2018

    Got CX-9 2018 equipped with Android Auto. Worked great until Android Pie landed on my phone. From that moment CX-9 no longer mirrors the screen. Dealership sends to mazda online support. Online support sends me back to dealer. Anyone with Android phone on Pie version and using it with CX-9? Any...
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    CarPlay and Android Auto dongles

    Has anyone purchased and successfully installed one of those $60 ish USB dongles that claim you can use CarPlay or Android Auto? I've seen them on eBay...
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    CX-5 Android Auto / Apple CarPlay

    * Original Locked Sticky thread including link now opened and merged with a related currently active thread...Title updated as well...Thanks Chris!
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    Android Auto installed. Mazda CX9 Turbo

    Hi. I installed the last AIO tweak yesterday and added Video Player and Android Auto to my Mazda Cx9 AWD 2016 2.5L GT. Is not stable yet and need some fine tuning but I was able to test Waze, Google Maps and a better phone interface in my Mazda. Pretty cool. There is still issues and I will...
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    Android Auto may never be coming

    I emailed Mazda Customer Service today, to inquire about when Android Auto will be released for the 2017 CX-5. Based on their response, I didn't feel confident that it will ever be released. Dear Scott, Thank you for contacting Mazda Customer Experience Center about Android Auto. At this time...
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    New android 7 problems on Infotainment

    My phone, a Samsung S7 got an OS upgrade. And then the SMS function stopped working. (Never checked the address book). Checked with the local Mazda dealer, and I am on the latest software version for the Infotainment. I ended up going back to my cell phone company and had them reload the phone...
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    Upgrading 2012 Headunit

    I am tired of the navigation and bluetooth provided by my factory system on my 2012 CX-9 with Nav/Bose/Sirius/Backupcamera/RSES (RES). I have been doing a fair bit of research and summarize it below for others that may be considering this. Please correct anything in my summary that is...
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    Android Auto is coming to a Mazda near you!

    https://www.cars.com/articles/mazda-to-add-android-auto-apple-carplay-capability-1420694439589/ I hope they actually follow through and allow it on all models. Sweetness. I've compared my Mazda infotainment with my wife's Ford Flex (also 2016 model year) and her system absolutely runs circles...
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    Bluetooth irregular auto-connect with Android Nougat 7.0

    In my 2016 GT w/Bose, my current OS version is "59.00.441 NA N" with fail-safe version at 55.00.760. I just purchased a LG V20 to replace my LG V10. The V20 runs BT 4.2 and Android 7.0 Nougat. The problem I have now, since the phone swap, is that BT does not always auto-connect when I get in...
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    android tv stick, anyone tinker with this idea?

    I was wondering if anyone has tried to splice into the pins on the stock radio to feed another video source to an unused port? For example I have 2014 cx5 touring and I dont have nav, so that input is not getting a signal from a device (like the gps unit installed to the left of the steering...
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    Bluetooth Streaming sounds flat/sharp

    My last car was a 2010 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring and bluetooth streaming worked beautifully except for song data not showing up. I recently traded it in for a 2014 3 S Grand Touring, but when I tried bluetooth streaming I noticed the sound was...off... The sound goes flat and/or sharp on songs...
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    Need help installing Android Audio Head Unit

    I am trying to install an Android 4.4 Head Unit in my 2008 Mazda CX 9...
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    Android Aftermarket Head Unit ... Junk or Worth Consideration?

    Hi everyone, I'm new here so go easy on me. I've read a lot of threads on the aftermarket Pioneer and Clarion head units people have tried, but I'm just not too keen on them. I Googled around and found this product on many sites, sold from China, no reviews that I've found yet...
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    Android bluetooth problem: Upon connection, phone appears to be in call

    When my phone connects with the CX-5 (when I start the CX-5), the head unit thinks the phone is in a call and shows the in-call screen but I can't "hang up". Hence, I cannot play my music through the head unit. I have a workaround but I wanted to know if any of you have the same issue. This...
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