Android auto question

DS80 · Feb 4th, 2023, 14:27

Good afternoon all. Quick question. Is the android auto update, a physical product or just a software update? I.e, do volvo have to disassemble the car in any way?

Many thanks

Lexman8 · Feb 4th, 2023, 14:36

It depends upon what car you have.

DS80 · Feb 4th, 2023, 14:41

Ah ok. Mine is a 2019 S90 T4

Lexman8 · Feb 4th, 2023, 14:54

In which case it should be a software only update. Android Auto only requires one USB socket but CarPlay requires two.

When I had CarPlay fitted it required my one USB socket to be replaced with two. Later cars have two sockets fitted as standard.

Note that the cost is the same whether you have AA, CP or both fitted so you might as well have both.

DS80 · Feb 4th, 2023, 15:08

Perfect. Many thanks for your help.

noodle1066 · Feb 4th, 2023, 18:47

Not strictly true above.

I had ACP with only 1 USB, had to have the update to two USB's for AA.

Lexman8 · Feb 5th, 2023, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodle1066

I had ACP with only 1 USB, had to have the update to two USB's for AA.

Interesting. My dealer said it was the other way round but, no matter, I now have 2 USBs rather than just one.

DS80 · Feb 5th, 2023, 13:04

OK. Interesting. Looks like I'd better ask my dealer and see what they say. I don't really want the dash pulled to pieces

Dan

Tony H · Feb 5th, 2023, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS80

OK. Interesting. Looks like I'd better ask my dealer and see what they say. I don't really want the dash pulled to pieces

Dan

I doesn't require the dashboard pulled to pieces - they just open the armrest pop the old one out and stick the new one in. Then flash the car software.

https://accessories.volvocars.com/en.../S90(17-)/2018

DS80 · Feb 5th, 2023, 15:06

Ahhh. That's cool then. I'll give them permission for that 😁

Feb 4th, 2023, 14:27	#1
DS80 Junior Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 04:33 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: London	Android auto question Good afternoon all. Quick question. Is the android auto update, a physical product or just a software update? I.e, do volvo have to disassemble the car in any way? Many thanks

Feb 4th, 2023, 14:36	#2
Lexman8 Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:22 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorkshire	It depends upon what car you have. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum: SENSUS, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Winter Plus, Fuel-fired Heater, Heated Rear Seats, Power Extensions, Tinted Windows Coming soon: XC60 Ultimate Recharge MY24

Feb 4th, 2023, 14:54	#4
Lexman8 Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:22 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorkshire	In which case it should be a software only update. Android Auto only requires one USB socket but CarPlay requires two. When I had CarPlay fitted it required my one USB socket to be replaced with two. Later cars have two sockets fitted as standard. Note that the cost is the same whether you have AA, CP or both fitted so you might as well have both. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum: SENSUS, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Winter Plus, Fuel-fired Heater, Heated Rear Seats, Power Extensions, Tinted Windows Coming soon: XC60 Ultimate Recharge MY24

Feb 4th, 2023, 15:08	#5
DS80 Junior Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 04:33 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: London	Perfect. Many thanks for your help. __________________ 2019 S90 T4 Momentum Plus Polestar

Feb 4th, 2023, 18:47	#6
noodle1066 Volvo is now in my blood Last Online: Jun 1st, 2024 19:02 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Guildford	Not strictly true above. I had ACP with only 1 USB, had to have the update to two USB's for AA. __________________ XC90 Ex Demo (Rugged Urban & High Spec) XC60 R-Design L/Nav - WPack, Heated SW, P Gl V70 R-Design - Heated Seats, Powered Tailgate

Feb 4th, 2023, 14:41	#3
DS80 Junior Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 04:33 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: London	Ah ok. Mine is a 2019 S90 T4

Feb 5th, 2023, 13:04	#8
DS80 Junior Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 04:33 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: London	OK. Interesting. Looks like I'd better ask my dealer and see what they say. I don't really want the dash pulled to pieces Dan __________________ 2019 S90 T4 Momentum Plus Polestar

Feb 5th, 2023, 15:06	#10
DS80 Junior Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 04:33 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: London	Ahhh. That's cool then. I'll give them permission for that 😁 __________________ 2019 S90 T4 Momentum Plus Polestar

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