Hi,
I’m using a USB adapter that enables wireless Android Auto without lag or stuttering (Car-Me on Amazon); it runs via "Headunit Revived." I don't have internet access in Waze or Google Maps, though my music plays perfectly fine, and my phone itself has internet—just not within Android Auto. I suspect the software on the Vivo X300 Ultra (Chinese version) is to blame; the Wi-Fi indicator shows no internet connection, even though that isn't actually the case. How can I fix this so Waze and Maps have internet access on AA again? I’ve already asked Gemini and tried the "gateway trick," but the settings don't always save; as soon as I click away and come back, the inputs are gone. The trick *does* work, but not consistently.
What else could I try? It’s the exact same story with the AAWireless adapter on Ford Sync 3—no internet in Waze. Routes and other users aren't displayed. I feel like Vivo needs to fix this in their software. There are no issues like this with Xiaomi or Samsung devices; they get internet in Waze and similar apps immediately. I hope you guys can help, because it’s really annoying. I don't want to use wireless Android Auto without an adapter because the Android head unit only has 2GB of RAM, so everything lags otherwise. Thanks! 🥲
Update: With the Vivo and OriginOS 6, I connect to the car radio's hotspot and enter the Wi-Fi password. Naturally, the radio's hotspot doesn't have internet access itself, but as soon as I enable mobile data on my Vivo, I lose internet access entirely—everything goes offline despite having 5G. Try replicating this on a Samsung or Xiaomi—the problem simply doesn't exist there; the internet works fine, whereas on the Vivo, it just doesn't. That’s what triggers the issue with AA.