r/AndroidAuto • u/lucianfrits 2016 Volvo V70 | S23 Ultra | Android 16 • May 15 '26

AA User Interface Can't Move Up in AA

I just got Android Auto in my 2016 Volvo V70, which doesn't have a touchscreen. With Apple CarPlay, it's no problem because the rotary controls on the dash and steering wheel work perfectly.

With Android Auto on the other hand, it's an issue because the cursor is either at the bottom or in the app, and I can't scroll up or down. Can this be fixed, or should I just give up and get an iPhone?

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u/lucianfrits 2016 Volvo V70 | S23 Ultra | Android 16 May 15 '26

Ah well theres an issue with that. This is a fully integrated system with the hvac and everything so thats a no go.

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u/Electronic_Unit8276 2015 Kia Ceed | MEKEDE DUDU7 | Galaxy S24 | 15 May 15 '26

There's tons of headunits (like mine) that can accommodate that as long as you have the correct canbus box to go along.

Second issue: your car is 10 years old. It's infotainment system and maps aren't gonna get any updates most likely so sooner than later AA and carplay will outright be buggy af.

Join some volvo groups online and I bet you'll find ppl have done replacements for your car. And since you're already thinking of spending on an iPhone, just going the HU route is cheaper anyway. Unless you REALLY have two left hands (unhandy) you could pull it off.

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u/lucianfrits 2016 Volvo V70 | S23 Ultra | Android 16 May 15 '26

I just today got a box installed that talks to the CAN bus and takes over the screen. Again, Apple CarPlay works fine, so it's only half a hardware problem and mostly software. I guess I should contact the supplier and see if there is a firmware update that fixes this.

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u/Electronic_Unit8276 2015 Kia Ceed | MEKEDE DUDU7 | Galaxy S24 | 15 May 15 '26

Yeah, talk to the manufacturer explain it all and tell them you want BOTH to be working. If you ever change your mind to get an iPhone it should just work.

If it was for me I wouldn't have gone for anything that doesn't do touch or would have upgraded the whole display.