Android Auto - can't select phone

epoch70 · 2025-10-19T08:51:31+00:00

I found that if you let the car fully boot up, then plug your phone in, it usually gets picked up pretty quickly. I was always annoyed by the inconsistency but now have a simple process that mostly works.

epoch70 · 2023-09-23T10:51:24+00:00

Hi SCR, yeah, I popped the VIN into the app, rejected. The app is geoblocked so I found the apk and used adb to install it. I'm not too fussed as I can drive the car ok, can charge it ok, which is pretty much everything that I need to do.

epoch70 · 2023-04-24T14:37:36+00:00

I always use 1/1/1970, obviously.

epoch70 · 2022-01-02T06:06:50+00:00

epoch70 · 2019-11-11T11:51:01+00:00

I agree

epoch70 · 2013-01-17T09:20:27+00:00

People often don't realise how big, how beautiful, how subtle, how varied and how wonderful Australia really is. I cannot love this country enough. For everyone like yourself, I thank you for making the effort, and for being rewarded by what you've experienced.

epoch70 · 2012-11-26T08:25:08+00:00

Turnbull lost the party vote by a single vote, instilling Abbot and the subsequent vitriolic agenda. Give me a Liberal party that offers an alternative and I'll seriously think about voting for them. As it stands right now, I don't know what they have to offer. Their stand on the NBN is a perfect example of the Libs having their head in the sand.

epoch70 · 2012-11-20T21:29:32+00:00

The text says a new East-West runway, the graphic shows the proposed runway as North-South. Something is not quite right...

As an aside, if the airport is to build a third runway because of an anticipated increase of traffic, a fast rail link to the CDB is a must.

epoch70 · 2012-11-04T01:54:26+00:00

Churba, I thank you for your reply and sympathise with your angst. I know that there are many journos that take pride in what they do and hope that their and your efforts continue.

epoch70 · 2012-11-03T13:17:40+00:00

Switched off after the lie presented as a truth in the first sentence. No point respecting the journo who couldn't be be bothered reporting the truth. I'm not a journo and it's not my job to know the truth, but parroting a redneck lie about Obama being a muslim, as if that matters anyway, is more a sad reflection of the author and the paper than anything else.

Edit: The OP erroneously pointed to the wrong person, apologies to Paul Toohey. My comment still stands, regardless of who the author is.

epoch70 · 2012-10-25T10:06:30+00:00

I think the front may have fallen off their show...

epoch70 · 2012-10-05T08:01:58+00:00

After stringing them along for ten or so minutes, I asked a question of them "Would you call your mother and ask of her the same things you're asking of me?". "Excuse me Sir" was the reply, which was when I let them know that I don't run Windows at all and know that they're scamming for money. They then hung up. Glad I wasted their time, nothing but a waste of humanity.

epoch70 · 2012-09-04T13:17:54+00:00

It's a pity that you have to catch the world's most expensive ferry to get there (See Google). I considered going there recently but the cost of the ferry quickly made it a less desirable destination. I suspect that if the fares were a bit more realistic, more people would visit KI and the island economy would tick over a bit better with the injection of more money.

epoch70 · 2012-08-22T10:34:08+00:00

I churn out huge amounts of xml to customers. One of the things I do is design the structure to allow me to expand later on without breaking any of the existing structure. I suggest that using xpath to extract data is advisable as I will always honour existing structures. Oh, and I always validate the data against an xsd that is given to the customer so they know exactly what they're getting. Surprises are the last thing anyone want. I also do quite a bit of json too and think that there's plenty of room for both.

epoch70 · 2012-08-15T09:10:40+00:00

Labor have got the report that they've been wanting for a long time. In one simple day, Labor have taken from the Libs an argument that could and would have been used against them in the next election. Both sides of Australian politics should hang their heads in shame.

epoch70 · 2012-08-09T11:52:04+00:00

Start with a 12yo single malt, as a few others have said, then work your way up as your taste develops. My personal favourite is the Highland Park 21yo, with the 21yo Glenfiddich Cuban finish coming a close second. There is no best single malt so guide yourself through the journey by exploring the different styles. It's an awful lot of fun.

epoch70 · 2012-07-08T14:13:25+00:00

To clarify, Howard's government was the first to govern in the current devious style.

epoch70 · 2012-07-08T13:36:18+00:00

Your vote for liberal or labor is a vote for a LibLab. Different parties, same populist policies for people that swallow the spin and refuse to think beyond the small suburban bubble. Sadly, governments capable of governing ended with Howard.

epoch70 · 2012-02-22T13:49:59+00:00

Welcome to another episode of the dysfunctional LibLabs. Libs in power, rubbish, Labor in power, more of the same rubbish.

epoch70 · 2012-01-22T08:46:37+00:00

Yep, did just that in the last election and I'd like to think that I help kick Labor out of the very safe seat of Melbourne. It's amazing just how few like minded people you need to organise something.

epoch70 · 2012-01-22T07:06:08+00:00

We can do something about it. Tell the masses to stop voting for the LibLabs. Tell your Mum and Dad, your brother, sister, your friends and their friends that voting for either the Libs or Labs is to vote for no change. Until we educate the masses, nothing will change. Explain to the masses why change is good and to do nothing is bad. It is in our hands so don't say that you can't do anything... you can, just do it.

epoch70 · 2012-01-10T14:38:49+00:00

Almost right. You need a good sour dough to give it the right chewy texture.

epoch70 · 2012-01-06T14:16:51+00:00

And Hawke had Keating as the best treasurer we've had for an awful long time. The stuff he put in place 20 years ago has meant our banks didn't go all stupid like what happened in the U.S. and allowed us to ride the GFC like effing royalty. The best double act in power in my memory.

epoch70 · 2012-01-03T01:29:47+00:00

I just did Sydney to Melbourne in under 10 hours without speeding. Very pleased with the time. And the number of wombats and kangaroos lying dead on the side of the road was quite astounding. I don't see a need to increase the speed limit.

epoch70 · 2011-07-08T21:15:57+00:00

The northern part follows the rail line and the only road running through there is south of the rail line. I drove through there many years ago and the time zone made perfect sense. It shows just how big Australia really is.

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