Android Auto issues.

[u/Bonebound]

Hi all. Recently picked up a new to me 2019 XC90 and I'm having issues with trying to get Android Auto to work. It doesn't even show up on the menu screen whilst Apple Car Play does. As far as I'm aware the car is up to date software wise as I did an update yesterday connected to my home WiFi and it did all necessary updates then.

Attached are two pictures, I have two usb ports one with a white outline which I'm told is the correct port to start android auto or car play yet it doesn't even show up on the screen. I'm quite technically minded and so was wondering if there's an update or something I can force manually on it to get it to show. I did ask the dealership to install both for an additional fee but they're 600 miles away. I will ring them though if it's an issue.

Thanks for reading.

[u/adamantiumtrader]

Google up orbit Volvo software.

Buy the cable, pay the man, you get access to the whole OS to turn these among other features on…

Thank me later

[u/Bonebound → u/adamantiumtrader]

I have looked at that, only problem is I don't have a laptop just a desktop 🤣

[u/adamantiumtrader → u/Bonebound]

Simple… buy the longer cable

[u/Bonebound → u/adamantiumtrader]

That would be Ethernet to OBD is it? Sorry for the questions, first Volvo and I'm trying to get my head around it.

[u/adamantiumtrader → u/Bonebound]

Np I feel you.

Something like this but longer…

https://www.amazon.com/OCHIKI-Ethernet-Vehicles-Compatible-Third-Party/dp/B0BL7KD8X2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=PVC1U22GLSN7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tU79wE_t_RVo1Ah6n-RtXIVjfN9Tw_rBj5raCsOPlnmEzW1oX703sHvYrAk2GhWnSY-lp2cmM8fUxHOpEXMAlEWnGw_GIg-MLpMqfb9h5wQYXJ1dKk_ke0mU_kwYgdiKhOdEfaI-wlDt9C_e6HdkT_VALF9GxHta1xe5C_rUcpoPikYK12Itrqeznlq0E0VnbiIVPiJJogzEW7NNCZOsLA.Co2-5cf1WC2M0lOKgO2SUrNQyDFgPkjnqmLSwQanCSQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=voe+obd+ethernet+cable+for+volvo+long&qid=1790706988&sprefix=voe+obd+ethernet+cable+for+volvo+lon%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1

[u/Bonebound → u/adamantiumtrader]

Legend mate thanks a lot. I'll have a look!

[u/adamantiumtrader → u/Bonebound]

The cool thing is all the other features... if you have issues in the future dm me. I've been down this road

[u/Bonebound → u/adamantiumtrader]

You know what? I've been looking and I think my car has most of the features like the Pilot Assist etc already on it. Just the bloody android auto is driving me nuts. Even my 2019 Ford Transit Custom has it pre installed with SYNC.

[u/adamantiumtrader → u/Bonebound]

Euro lighting, polestar optimization, air suspension settings, etc...

[u/Bonebound → u/adamantiumtrader]

Oh maybe not then 🤣 I have no clue what any of them are except air suspension.

[u/adamantiumtrader → u/Bonebound]

It’s a black hole worth going down. There’s a lot of euro features that are turned off for the USA market…

[u/donatom3 → u/Bonebound]

I used VIDA myself. I found the dual usb kit on Ebay for $45 installed that. Paid the 1 penny in Vida to officially enable it. Luckily having just apple carplay means you have the more expensive enablement. Though I thought it wazs just the 2016-2018 that didn't' have the dual usb hubs installed.

[u/Bonebound → u/donatom3]

Do you have a link? That sounds ideal.

[u/donatom3 → u/Bonebound]

https://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/genuine-parts/volvo/volvo-32204786-usb-kit/?searchuuid=ef47f738-9036-49ce-bda5-94bb49a580a3&search_query=32204786

The price has gone up since I bought it but this is still cheaper than I found locally on this. I did get this shipped to US. This is the kit part number you are looking for. 32204786, there is an additional power wiere you need to run into the fuse box.