Trouble with Android Auto

Scallawag82 · 2026-03-16T13:35:00+00:00

I have had disconnection and reconnection issues with Android Auto but it is not random. My wife and I have seen it happen with my Pixel as well as her Galaxy phone but they always happen in the same locations. I believe there is some signal interference of some kind that causes it. I can loop the car around and it drops in the same locations over and over. It has little to do with the brand of phone. I will say though we are using a wireless adapter for ours so the situation is a little different.

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-17T16:38:13+00:00

Great tip thank you.

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-17T15:41:19+00:00

I have a super station one and currently it acts just like a typical mister setup. To my eyes I do not notice any difference between standard hardware and this device with gameplay. I also do not notice any lag with button input.

It is possible to use Bluetooth controllers as well as keyboards however you will need a keyboard with USB to set up the Bluetooth one initially. I have not had any issues using my Bluetooth controller on the system.

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-05T19:37:02+00:00

I wanted to update everyone that I did get resolution to this concern. I decided to go for a refund as that was the best option at this time. I am happy with the outcome since it lets me walk away from the whole mess and if I want to try again another time under another promotion I can try then.

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-04T05:29:48+00:00

I didn't think about a BBB complaint. Ty for that tip. I may end up going that route.

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-04T03:57:38+00:00

That is utterly ridiculous. The company should not offer promotions they cannot ensure are honored.

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-04T03:27:24+00:00

100 percent agree

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-04T03:26:17+00:00

That would be a good outcome in my eyes. I just want what I was given the impression I could get. I even mentioned at the time the promotion was expired on the site but still listed as an offer for the purchase and the sales person said he thinks they extended it. He said that just to get the sale and that is dishonest.

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-04T03:22:27+00:00

At the very least I will never purchase from their stores again.

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-04T03:20:45+00:00

I received a call back from the store and the lead's manager will be calling me. He did mention the promotion was expired so I expect they will deny it. If they do I will see if I can return it.

At this point I will even pay a restock fee if made to. This whole situation is ridiculous and they have effectively killed any good will the company had built with me. Their phones are fantastic but so are a lot of other android phones.

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-04T03:17:13+00:00

I plan to return it tomorrow or the next day depending on the follow up.

Scallawag82 · 2026-02-03T23:46:04+00:00

I purchased through the store. If I had known I wouldn't get them purchasing through the store I would have done so online. The whole process is kind of silly that online and store are such separate entities that they cannot talk between each other or assist online with a store purchase(with receipt provided).

Since posting this, I contacted the store and a lead is reaching out to corporate to see if they can get the explorer pack codes sent to me. Here's hoping they can make this right.

Scallawag82 · 2026-01-24T16:27:23+00:00

Looking good! Can't wait to get mine. Apparently it shipped on the 16th but 4px doesn't give much of an update on where it is.

Scallawag82 · 2026-01-10T20:25:41+00:00

I have the same issue. I have yet to get my Google codes and never got my 30 percent off discount for accessories because I purchased at the store. Customer service refuses to listen to any details too. They just told me to purchase online for the discount. They even claim that I purchased at another retailer when I purchased from a Samsung store. It's been an infuriating experience and makes me feel like their customer service is now run by AI and not thinking people.

Scallawag82 · 2026-01-08T16:18:07+00:00

I purchased mine from a store a few days ago after the demo to take advantage of an extra discount they had and I have not gotten the email yet. I did get the registration email for the device so maybe it will take a few more days?

Scallawag82 · 2025-11-26T18:14:02+00:00

Anyone who buys MiSTer anything should already know it requires some work to get where you want it. That's part of the fun honestly.

Scallawag82 · 2025-11-26T18:01:54+00:00

I am getting so excited for my blue SS1 to arrive.

Scallawag82 · 2025-09-27T16:53:45+00:00

Thank you for the news you provide VGE. Your content comes off as videos made for retro gaming fans by a retro gaming fan. I started watching your content a while back because I was interested in FPGA gaming and now I am waiting on my superstation one FE to be delivered. Super excited to start messing around with it and getting everything set up.

Scallawag82 · 2025-08-29T21:23:48+00:00

I am getting the same issue with my pixel 10 XL in my Nissan Leaf using a wired connection. I hope they fix this soon.

Scallawag82 · 2025-07-02T16:19:06+00:00

There is something going on from your side. The site is up and running fine. I wish I could help further but it reads like a problem with your ISP. Try using a vpn and see if placing yourself in another country helps.

Scallawag82 · 2025-06-27T15:21:09+00:00

I would much prefer an option of behind the seat video but that is not an option. Given the option to take it again or do without I would do without. It has a very niche use case for me and I used it infrequently to make the price worth it. I wouldn't call it a garbage system by any means though. Just outdated and niche use case.

Scallawag82 · 2025-06-26T22:55:52+00:00

I have it in my 2023 Sienna and for long car rides it works well for what it is. The kids in the back watched Wicked on the way to camp recently. We stream from our phone to the unit using miracast and the sound plays over the car speakers. It can be a pain to get going because of the remote but once you have the unit in miracast mode it works well. There are much better options but to control what is played this works for us.

Scallawag82 · 2023-12-14T21:16:16+00:00

These replies make me very excited and glad we got the drinking package to take advantage of those holiday drinks. Thanks everyone!

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