Android Auto has learned to detect faulty USB cables

If you regularly use Android Auto in your car, then you’re no stranger to connection issues. They are often caused by an unsuitable or faulty USB Type-C cable, though most end up blaming Android Auto or their phone for it.

Android Auto has learned to detect faulty USB cables

However, in many cases it can be quite difficult to determine if the problem is with the cable or if there is something wrong with the car’s USB port. Now Google has made things easier by adding a new diagnostic tool to the latest version of Android Auto.

Android Auto has learned to detect faulty USB cables

Android Auto version 7.5.121104 introduces a new startup USB diagnostic tool that checks for cable connectivity and other obstacles to launching Android Auto.

Don’t be surprised if Android Auto’s new diagnostic tool finds a problem with the cable you’re using. USB Type-C cables can have completely different specifications even though they look the same, which can cause a lot of problems.

Source: ixbt

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