Alex.S Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I’ve got the car, I’ve got the app. I HAD the phone paired up! Can’t figure out how to get my apps on the car screen. Anyone had similar issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Are you connected via cable? Sometimes it's worth deleting the app from your phone and restarting the phone, then unpair and delete the connection on the phone and car. Then reinstall the app and repair the phone.Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Thanks Jon. I’ll try that tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 No problem, hope it works.Remember you must connect via a cable, bluetooth won't work with AA, you can see apps via bluetooth using the stock Sync systemSent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 So AA has to be physically plugged in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 9 hours ago, Alex.S said: So AA has to be physically plugged in? Yes it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Jonro2009 said: Yes it does. I followed your instructions and it worked but now when I plug the phone in the phone apps appear and work on the car screen for a minute, then goes back to the usual Ford Navigation etc. Any ideas? maybe it’s the phone 🤔 or the cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 25 minutes ago, Alex.S said: I followed your instructions and it worked but now when I plug the phone in the phone apps appear and work on the car screen for a minute, then goes back to the usual Ford Navigation etc. Any ideas? maybe it’s the phone 🤔 or the cable Fixed it ! Was the lead ! Im getting about 10 apps , is that normal? I have about 25 on my phone, most of which I don’t need or use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Nice one. That sounds about right, some apps aren't compatible with AA so won't show up. Only apps I tend to use are Waze, Spotify, Google Maps, Messenger and WhatsApp. I can't access messenger and WhatsApp directly but I can receive messages and reply to those apps which is all I need. amazon music will work and I occasionally use Tune In radio too. Glad you got it sorted, I know it's a bit of a PITA to have to connect all the time but it's become as routine as putting my seatbelt on now, don't even think about it. Plus the added bonus of the phone charging during the journey can be a lifesaver sometimes.Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 I’d read that Spotify (which I don’t have yet) can’t run at same time as Ford Navigation? Anyway, it’ll be google maps or waze I’ll use as Ford Navigation doesn’t seem as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I’d read that Spotify (which I don’t have yet) can’t run at same time as Ford Navigation? Anyway, it’ll be google maps or waze I’ll use as Ford Navigation doesn’t seem as good. You can't use ford nav while connected to AA full stop. It will always default to Google maps, unless you don't have it installed. When you install Waze you can set that to be default if you want.Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 So, Spotify, I can use while using google maps? Ive got an extensive CD collection! Now pretty much defunct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Yes, you can use Spotify and google maps\waze at the same time.What's a CD [emoji2957]Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 See if I got my CDs transferred onto a memory stick, can I listen to that thru AA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I've not tried but you could use the memory stick at the same time as AA but not via AA if that makes sense.When you connect up and AA starts you would have to use the button on screen to exit AA and then choose the memory stick as your Audio source. Then just press the button that takes you back to AA.If you were already listening to your memory stick then it 'should' just continue with that as the default.Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 It’s a brand new ST-Line x. It has 2 USB ports. Obviously one is for AA. Not sure if the other port is for just charging, or maybe for 2nd input into AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Both USB slots can support AA but only one connection at a time, so one port can be used as a mass storage device of your music whilst your AA works from the other port. you can definitely use AA and USB music at the same time. Spotify is £9.99 a month and you won’t buy another CD ever again, or if you have a contract with Vodafone then you can choose a free Spotify subscription as part of your deal on their ‘red’ plans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOG Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 3:01 PM, Jonro2009 said: ...............Glad you got it sorted, I know it's a bit of a PITA to have to connect all the time but it's become as routine as putting my seatbelt on now, don't even think about it. Plus the added bonus of the phone charging during the journey can be a lifesaver sometimes. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Now, I only have SYNC on my ST, so can't use AA. However, this might save some people having to plug in a cable each time they connect to the car. We also own a Citroen C4 Cactus (my wife's!), with Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™, and MirrorLink®. For some time, we have used magnetic connector cables for charging our mobiles. Until recently, most of these cables did not also allow data transfer. However, we've recently purchased revised editions which allows both. The advantage of this particular one, is that it has 360 degree circular connecting, removing the need to align a plug/cable each time. Insert the adapter once into the phone socket, leave in place, and from then on, the cable will magnetically connect for charging and data transfer. We have used it successfully for nearly 2 weeks, and AA works fine. I don't see any reason why it would not work on any make of car. This is the one we purchased (USB type-C). Obviously you'll need more than one cable, so that you'll also have one to charge from a mains adapter plug/connect to a computer. One point, although they show IOS connectors, I can't seem to find them on the site, so Apple users may be currently unlucky. https://uk.banggood.com/Bakeey-3A-Micro-USB-Type-C-Fast-Charging-Data-Cable-For-OPPO-R11-R15-R17-HUAWEI-P30-XIAOMI-MI9-S10-S10-p-1537123.html?utm_design=41&utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=Neworder171109&utm_campaign=trigger-emarsys&utm_content=winna&sc_src=email_2675773&sc_eh=78beb3e4fbfc79ed1&sc_llid=16648946&sc_lid=105229698&sc_uid=UX6NXkAMEn&ID=6157220530122&cur_warehouse=CN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pateksan Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 On mine it stopped connecting but then sorted itself out after 48 hours. The first time it didn't work was after my phone got soaked in heavy rain. It was still charging though, so no idea why AA wasn't starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Pateksan said: On mine it stopped connecting but then sorted itself out after 48 hours. The first time it didn't work was after my phone got soaked in heavy rain. It was still charging though, so no idea why AA wasn't starting. I had an old Samsung 5 , I think that was the problem. After upgrading to an iPhone 7 I’ve had no issues with plugging in for Carplay. Apart from I had to delete waze as it was causing an issue with the audio volume , even when the waze app wasn’t open . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frowma Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I've got the same car as you Alex (albeit an estate) I've got about 30gig of music on a USB stick that sits in the glovebox USB port. When you plug the stick in it comes up as an option to select from *select source*, you can have both the phone and the stick plugged in at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomshepp Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 That is handy. Ford documentation gives the impression that only one USB can work data at a time. I wonder if temporarily stopping maps from working on the phone would allow Ford's nav to work whilst connected through AA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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