Author fixes Android Auto lag with certified cables and phone management
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Updated · MUO - MakeUseOf · May 4
Author fixes Android Auto lag with certified cables and phone management
8 articles · Updated · MUO - MakeUseOf · May 4
The reported fix uses a USB 3.1 Gen 2 cable rated at 10Gbps, keeps cables under three feet, and disables battery-saver mode to reduce startup delays and disconnects.
Closing background apps, clearing Android Auto and Google Play Services cache, restarting the phone, and installing updates improved map responsiveness and reduced audio skipping.
The report says Android Auto relies on the phone to project a continuous video stream, so weak cables, electromagnetic interference and resource-heavy apps can cause freezes, lag and dropped connections.
Is Android Auto's poor performance a user's fault, or a fundamental design flaw by Google and car manufacturers?
With phone connectivity the top car problem, why don't automakers just include the right USB cable with new vehicles?