Android auto & Galaxy A03 Core

[LowBum]

After a day searching the internet, I am hoping someone can give me a definitive answer to this question: Why does the Galaxy a03 Core not support Android Auto? I have the latest build (13), so what is the problem? and, is there a solution?

Nick

[Robin999]

Hi, and welcome to the UK community

Have a look through the requirements needed for Android Auto to work

https://support.google.com/androidauto/answer/6348019?hl=en-GB#zippy=%2Candroid-auto-on-your-car-dis...

https://www.tomsguide.com/reference/android-auto-faq

https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/i-am-having-difficulty-connecting-to-or-using-andr...

[Robin999 · Accepted solution]

Only WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) unfortunately for the OP

[LowBum]

That's my problem - it's 4G!

[Robin999]

Yes, sorry. You'll need to upgrade to a 5ghz wifi handset if Android Auto is something you really want.

[Piper123]

Apologies, I deleted my earlier comment whilst checking for accuracy. I have now checked this for the OP

Phone requirements

Your phone needs to be running Android OS 8.0 or higher, have an active data plan, and support 5GHz Wi-Fi.

[Robin999]

Yep, 5ghz wifi needed. OP only has 2.4ghz

[Piper123]

I thought so but was busy verifying it for my own reassurance hence removing comment until checked.

Thank you for confirming. 👌

[LowBum]

With further research - I think the that 5G is only needed for broadband connection using Android Auto. Connecting via USB does not seem to require 5G. I have no data plan on my phone at the moment, and I think maybe that is why the phone cannot download the app.