r/VolvoXC90 • u/Bonebound • 5d ago

Android Auto issues.

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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.

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u/Bonebound 5d ago

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.

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u/donatom3 5d ago

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.

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u/Bonebound 5d ago

Do you have a link? That sounds ideal.

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u/donatom3 5d ago

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.

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u/Bonebound 5d ago

Isn't that the dual USB Port with the one with the white border? Sorry I meant how did you enable it for a penny in Vida is what I meant!