Audio skipping / Android Auto not starting

[DHermit]

Hello all! I have a new 4Runner Platinum and I've found a couple issues I cannot seem to resolve. First, when I have my bluetooth on my phone on, I've previously connected to the system and ran android auto, and then I go and start the car for a new trip, it won't auto connect. I have to go to Profile > Connected Devices, and manually check "use android auto" every single time. I tried it with a USB cable into the nav system today and that seemed to work fine and automatically start.

I also have skipping of the audio ALL THE TIME. I can't get through 30 seconds of a song it feels like, without the auto cutting in and out for a second. I read in the manual that if you have the phone set for Hands Free Calling (Use for phone in settings) and Audio (Use for audio in settings), it can cause issues. However, if you turn on "use for android auto" it says that automatically turns on the first 2 options. So it feels like using AndroidAuto enables both settings, and both settings being on causes the audio issues? I assume others are having this same problem, would love to know if anyone has found a fix?

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[Roysleight]

I was having the same issues and I finally disabled AA in my phone. I didn't use it for music anyway. Works great now, still connects to phone with Bluetooth for calls and messaging.

 

[sartwell]

It happens to me with Apple using the beta of OS26

 

[4jogger]

Any fix? I am having the issue. It wasn't like this before and it has gotten progressively terrible. Can listen to 5 second of audio without cutting.

 

[Bobcat]

I am having a similar problem. Android Auto with a Galaxy S22. Worked fine for two weeks when I bought the vehicle, then I got an"Android Auto experienced an unexpected error" message for several days. Now AA does not even start. Does not matter if I connect it via USB or wireless. I have tried several suggestions on the phone but nothing has worked fix the problem

 

[4jogger]

I have an s22+ and I have the same issue. It also doesn't connect that well. I think it's the phone. In curious if people with more modern phones have the same issue

 

[MikeD]

Just a data point: I have S22+ and no issues with Android auto. Spotify music and connecting wireless. (I have some issues with onX but fairly certain it's the app)

 

[Archer]

Are you starting the car manually, key fob, or app?

Key fob or app, if your phone is not within a certain distance it will not connect. Work around, once the initial screen startup, push the volume and hold until it turns off, release button and let it restart and reconnect with your phone.

Usually works but I've had this for a year and a half and it still disconnects completely from my phone and wife's occasionally, especially after using OnX offroad.


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[Bobcat]

I normally get in the vehicle and press the start buttion. Phone in my pocket or on the charger. I have suspected the phone. The Toyota bluetooth apps function, I can play music, make/receive calls and text, etc.

 

[ACJ]

Initially I had to disable Google VPN. Now android auto starts fine 3 out of 4 times. When it does not start I can get it to start by going into 4runner settings. Music fine when connected. I feel my 4runner is not persistent enough. If it does not see my phone immediately it gives up.

 

[ThatSickRIp]

Not the phone, its Toyotas issue. We both have Apple, not Android, and in the Old Ladys 25 LC theres hiccups in connectivity with both our phones.

My 26 4R? Yep, we both have connectivity hiccups as well

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