Getting Android Auto to work on a 2016 with Sync 3

[Assmanfrom1973]

Hi

Took me a few tries and some patience to finally get our 2016 Expedition async 3 updated ftom vs.1 to vs.3.
I have read that we need to upgrade the usb ports to get Apple Auto play but not beeded for Android Auto. My wife and I have Android pjones, Samsung S22's, and I've played around with settings and still no Android Auto.
I ordered a better usb cable to try. I would primarily like to have the Waze App working by the weekend... any advice?

 

[rjhussel]

You need the USB ports for Android Auto. I also have an S22 and it only works with USB connected. And yes, the USB cable seems to matter. I had to try a few until I found one that works reliable.

 

[Assmanfrom1973]

Well... high quality cable arrived and still no Android auto.
What next?

 

[rjhussel]

In the S22 there is a whole section of Android Auto (Settings/Connected Devices/Android Auto, including a connection help menu. You could check if there are 'Previously connected cars' and erase them. Also, there are options to auto start Android Auto etc.

 

[purevw]

Well... high quality cable arrived and still no Android auto.
What next?

One thing to remember: Just because a vendor says their cable is high quality, it may not be. Advertisers are there to promise the world. As

rjhussel stated, you might have to try several.​