android auto beta (2022)
#16
Lexus Fanatic
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update!
so the new AA beta with 'coolwalk' interface didn't do the same things on my Lexus LC500 as it does on the Hyundai Santa Fe. turns out this is because Google didn't make it work with systems that don't have a touch screen.
until now! an update this week has brought the whole Coolwalk interface to cars without touch screens too, so i just tried it on the LC and it's there!
of course the first thing i had to check is whether i could get full screen google maps. and yes! (for anyone with this, you get it by touching the map icon when you're in split screen mode).
and this all works wirelessly (neither of my cars have built in wireless android auto or apple carplay - but i added a tiny AAWireless plugin on each vehicle which provides the feature!
so the new AA beta with 'coolwalk' interface didn't do the same things on my Lexus LC500 as it does on the Hyundai Santa Fe. turns out this is because Google didn't make it work with systems that don't have a touch screen.
until now! an update this week has brought the whole Coolwalk interface to cars without touch screens too, so i just tried it on the LC and it's there!
of course the first thing i had to check is whether i could get full screen google maps. and yes! (for anyone with this, you get it by touching the map icon when you're in split screen mode).
and this all works wirelessly (neither of my cars have built in wireless android auto or apple carplay - but i added a tiny AAWireless plugin on each vehicle which provides the feature!
#17
Lexus Fanatic
#18
Lexus Fanatic
update!
so the new AA beta with 'coolwalk' interface didn't do the same things on my Lexus LC500 as it does on the Hyundai Santa Fe. turns out this is because Google didn't make it work with systems that don't have a touch screen.
until now! an update this week has brought the whole Coolwalk interface to cars without touch screens too, so i just tried it on the LC and it's there!
of course the first thing i had to check is whether i could get full screen google maps. and yes! (for anyone with this, you get it by touching the map icon when you're in split screen mode).
and this all works wirelessly (neither of my cars have built in wireless android auto or apple carplay - but i added a tiny AAWireless plugin on each vehicle which provides the feature!
so the new AA beta with 'coolwalk' interface didn't do the same things on my Lexus LC500 as it does on the Hyundai Santa Fe. turns out this is because Google didn't make it work with systems that don't have a touch screen.
until now! an update this week has brought the whole Coolwalk interface to cars without touch screens too, so i just tried it on the LC and it's there!
of course the first thing i had to check is whether i could get full screen google maps. and yes! (for anyone with this, you get it by touching the map icon when you're in split screen mode).
and this all works wirelessly (neither of my cars have built in wireless android auto or apple carplay - but i added a tiny AAWireless plugin on each vehicle which provides the feature!
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 12-15-22 at 04:36 PM.
#19
Lexus Fanatic
I don't want them to ruin the dash with a touchscreen like they did to the LS...
#20
Lexus Fanatic
Does the LC500 have a wireless charger?
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 12-15-22 at 04:54 PM.
#21
Lexus Test Driver
Not letting my wife see this, she holds the Garmin when we travel.
Plan on getting android auto or carplay for my aftermarket deck, not expecting to have any wireless ability tho.
#22
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no. not an issue for me for 2 reasons.
1) my typical time in the LC isn't too long and battery life on my phone is amazing so i can just leave the phone in my pocket or center console.
2) the center console has the usb port so for the longer drives i've done in the LC, i just plug the phone in with a 6" usb-a -> usb-c cable i have.
lol - you know smart phones have maps apps even with traffic alerts, etc.
#23
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#24
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More directly OT, I haven't had a chance to join the coolwalk beta yet, as it's been full on the handful of occasions I've tried. Looking forward to it though!
#25
Speaks French in Russian
I have yet to use an in car wireless charger that doesn't turn my phone into a Hotpocket. Stinger has a built in fan and it still overheats the phone, though not as bad as other makes. My friends XC90 Volvo, charged for 5 minutes before overheating, same in an Infiniti and BMW.
Not sure why these systems always overheat my phone in cars, yet I have a few wireless chargers (some portable) in my home that never get close to overheating. I was thinking it was an Android thing, but speaking to the owners of those cars, it overheats their Apple phone too.
I love the idea of wireless charging in the car but for now since they don't work properly it's wasted space in my opinion.
Anyway I still haven't updated my head unit for the new Android Auto full screen but will try during the holidays. Cool walk update is soooo much better though!
Not sure why these systems always overheat my phone in cars, yet I have a few wireless chargers (some portable) in my home that never get close to overheating. I was thinking it was an Android thing, but speaking to the owners of those cars, it overheats their Apple phone too.
I love the idea of wireless charging in the car but for now since they don't work properly it's wasted space in my opinion.
Anyway I still haven't updated my head unit for the new Android Auto full screen but will try during the holidays. Cool walk update is soooo much better though!
#26
Lexus Fanatic
And not all wireless chargers are equal either. My next car (not revealing yet!) has an optional one, which I'm debating removing from my build, because people who have it report it is only really good at heating up your phone. Particularly with larger phones (I currently have an S22 Ultra), it reportedly charges very slowly if you're not actively using it, to barely slowing the discharge rate and making the phone overheat if you're using navigation. I'm thinking I might just save the money and the space, even if it means using a wire on the rare long drive.
More directly OT, I haven't had a chance to join the coolwalk beta yet, as it's been full on the handful of occasions I've tried. Looking forward to it though!
More directly OT, I haven't had a chance to join the coolwalk beta yet, as it's been full on the handful of occasions I've tried. Looking forward to it though!
I have yet to use an in car wireless charger that doesn't turn my phone into a Hotpocket. Stinger has a built in fan and it still overheats the phone, though not as bad as other makes. My friends XC90 Volvo, charged for 5 minutes before overheating, same in an Infiniti and BMW.
Not sure why these systems always overheat my phone in cars, yet I have a few wireless chargers (some portable) in my home that never get close to overheating. I was thinking it was an Android thing, but speaking to the owners of those cars, it overheats their Apple phone too.
I love the idea of wireless charging in the car but for now since they don't work properly it's wasted space in my opinion.
Anyway I still haven't updated my head unit for the new Android Auto full screen but will try during the holidays. Cool walk update is soooo much better though!
Not sure why these systems always overheat my phone in cars, yet I have a few wireless chargers (some portable) in my home that never get close to overheating. I was thinking it was an Android thing, but speaking to the owners of those cars, it overheats their Apple phone too.
I love the idea of wireless charging in the car but for now since they don't work properly it's wasted space in my opinion.
Anyway I still haven't updated my head unit for the new Android Auto full screen but will try during the holidays. Cool walk update is soooo much better though!
#27
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#29
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#30
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Do you find that wireless dongle works well? I have had one for a while in the Pacifica and it did work great and then all of a sudden stopped working. I even ordered another of the same unit and it also didn't work without freezing