If there is a retrofit available, would you pay to get it? I think if the hardware is there for CarPlay, adding Android Auto should be just a firmware upgrade.


On the other hand, I have been receiving regular monthly updates on the Entune unit (I have the DCM equipped radio).

 

When Toyota released the carplay update retrofit for 2018 Camry/Sienna back in May 2019, the cost was around 60 dollars but some dealers were charging more than 100 dollars. Other dealers were doing it for free.

 

Android Auto just got updated and it looks way better in functionality as well, so timing is everything.

 

Man this sucks. I just bought my Corolla Hatchback yesterday and I refuse to use an iPhone. Now I'm really hoping they'll do an OTA update on the head unit. Worst case, we might have to pick up a 2020 head unit and swap it assuming the connectors are the same.

 

I just spoke with a moron at my local toyota dealership who was positive that was not possible, I'm pretty sure he was totally ignorant about the subject and wouldn't admit it. He also said it is 100% impossible to ever get android auto on the '19 hatchback.

 

According to the 2020 Corolla Hatchback Navigation and Multimedia Manual, it will have android auto. Here is the pdf so you can see it yourselves, https://docdro.id/qv6AjY9.

There is no 2021 Corolla sedan manual out but most likely it will be getting it as well.

It's still not confirmed if the 2019 hatchback and 2020 sedan will get an update to get android auto but hopefully it will.

Nice catch. Where did you find the manual? I think I'm going to wait till the 2020MY hatchback comes out before pulling the trigger. Trying to figure out when the 2020s are actually going to be available.

 

Even if it's $100, it's worth it as I'm sure it'll increase the value of the car by more than $100. People are literally buying other makes because of the lack of AA. I wouldn't try and sell mine without it if it's available.

 

As far as I understand the new hatchback/ sedan are using the same headunit seen in the '19 hatchback. So a usb software update is likely on the horizon. There are rumors AA update is planned for 2020.

I've been adding android auto news and rumors to this thread if your interested in additional info.

Infotainment and Settings

Android Auto coming soon? / Infotainment and Settings I thought I would create a Q/A thread for infotainment and settings. To start off, is there a way to display what gear your in with the manual transmission? [I have the SE model so I do not have that full digital display.] I'd like to...

www.toyotanation.com

 

My local dealer here in NC indicated it would be a free dealer update once the 2020 hatchback drops. Similar to the Camry / Sienna 2019 head unit updates.

 

I sure hope this is the case, lack android auto is the one thing I do not like about my hatchback

 

Funny story. I visited the Apple store not too long ago. Inquired about the camera issue on the iphone6. Was informed that apple won't support iPhone 6 after next update.

Sales tactic. Denied repair but had the camera repaired anyways. They just want to sell a new one anyways.

This just shows the public how apple runs their ecosystem. Not surprised that apple doesn't want Android to run off the same head unit.

At what point will 2 ecosystems coexist? We aren't playing Monopoly anymore.

 

Funny story. I visited the Apple store not too long ago. Inquired about the camera issue on the iphone6. Was informed that apple won't support iPhone 6 after next update.

Sales tactic. Denied repair but had the camera repaired anyways. They just want to sell a new one anyways.

This just shows the public how apple runs their ecosystem. Not surprised that apple doesn't want Android to run off the same head unit.

At what point will 2 ecosystems coexist? We aren't playing Monopoly anymore.

When it comes to phones most people don't keep one longer than 3 years, especially younger people that want the latest tech. I see very few iPhone 6's as those came out so long ago now. The iPhone 6 is now 5 years old and the 6+ is 4 years old. Both are still supported. Even the 5S which is 6 years old is still supported and that is the oldest supported iPhone. Since cell phones are mobile they take a beating, hence why most people never have the same phone more than 3-4 years at the most. Plus the cameras keep improving and people use that feature a lot.

If I designed a product I would want to run it as Apple does too. They have more consistent quality since things are designed in house instead of by many different companies. Interesting enough I just watched the movie on Steve Jobs this week and it was amazing seeing things from that point. The man was truly inventive and brilliant. The computer world owes a lot to him for thinking out of the box and insisting on selling only quality products and not just trying to make things cheaper to hit a price point. That being said many android phones cost just as much as iPhones.

I used to own PC's but I got tired of all of the patches and crap that was always needing fixing. When my Dell laptop died when I had gone back to school I started asking around on what people thought I should get. The interesting part is that everyone that owned a MacBook loved it, every single person. People that owned a PC seemed to not care much. That shocked me. I had never owned an Apple computer of any kind but I decided to try one anyway. It was so much easier to use and just worked, and worked well. That's why I buy Toyotas! My favorite feature though is that when I do something on my MacBook or iPhone it updates my other Apple products. Simply brilliant.

Just my 2 cents. I'm not a computer guy so I just like products that are easy to use and work. And work well for a long time.

 

With the on going tariff battle, likely the price of the Apple products will rise as they shift production elsewhere to get around the tariff. We shall see.

 

I think that you mean most products since so many things are made in China period.

 

Price is set at what the market will bear, not anything else... And Apple is using this tactic... Their profit margin per phone is higher than Toyota's per car...

 

Maybe from the dealer side but not from Toyotas side.

 

However it looks, apple carplay is part of the ecosystem. Therefore, the end user is forced to deal with it.

Reminds me of the whole Microsoft anti trust suite from back in the 90's.

The ecosystem is setup so that users will not leave it. Besides, paying full price for a $1k phone might be easy for some.

This is why I prefer to just use Bluetooth as it doesn't care if it's apple or Android and always works well.

 

However it looks, apple carplay is part of the ecosystem. Therefore, the end user is forced to deal with it.

Reminds me of the whole Microsoft anti trust suite from back in the 90's.

The ecosystem is setup so that users will not leave it. Besides, paying full price for a $1k phone might be easy for some.

This is why I prefer to just use Bluetooth as it doesn't care if it's apple or Android and always works well.

I've never really understood the love affair with Apple Carplay or Android Auto. As you said you can take calls hands-free with your BT connection. Some of my cars have navigation built-in and if they don't I can always use a Garmin or my phone. So why the need for ACP or AA??

 

I really don't know what or why Toyota shifted from their basic headunits to ACP or AA.

I get the fact that entune didn't pan out as designed and caused freezing or bricking.

We will never see the stripped down entry level trims from the 90's. No radio and ac.

 

I like to just have a head unit that has Bluetooth. It's reliable and no special connectors or software to worry about.

I just use a $15 Bluetooth adapter that gets powered through the power port/cigarette port. It's run through the FM channels. It's better for me since I don't really want to make myself a target for thieves.

 

I like to just have a head unit that has Bluetooth. It's reliable and no special connectors or software to worry about.

I just use a $15 Bluetooth adapter that gets powered through the power port/cigarette port. It's run through the FM channels. It's better for me since I don't really want to make myself a target for thieves.

I have a few cars with 7" screens that I bought before ACP and AA were around but they have BT and navigation so I still have what I need. If I need to see traffic issues I can just pull it up on my iPhone. Again, I'm not losing anything.

 

I don't have a touch screen. That's what I have my copilot for.

 

I know some drivers that rely on carplay navigation like google maps or waze so much that they don't know the streets at all. A local grocery store that is 3 miles away from where they live, they need to use google maps to map it out...every time they go to the same grocery store... really? That's just sad.

 

That it is...

I need Google Maps exclusively for traffic information. On usual days traffic my commute is 1 hour long, but about once a week it can be up to 2 hours. Seeing the congestion ahead helps me plan the route and make the commute shortest possible...

 

great post from another thread about getting android auto:

Options for replacing the head unit on XSE hatchback w/...

Really love the car itself but the lack of Android Auto (particularly for navigation) has been an issue. Has anyone replaced the head unit with one compatible with Android Auto?

www.toyotanation.com

 

It looks like the 2020 hatch is out and does indeed have Android Auto!

 

D'oh! I just got mine last month and I really wish I waited now ?‍♂

 

The question is whether Corolla 2019 will get the Android auto.....

 

What are you talking about, AA is not available in any Corolla tiers yet. If toyota were to put AA in the new factory delivered cars then it surely has to be available to the owners of the car purchased previously. Plus there is not official announcement nor any proofs of AA update on any Corolla 2020 tiers yet. I just checked in my car and no there is none!

 

What are YOU talking about?

This is the US site btw.

 

My infotainment center is just an oversized MP3 player fueled by a USB drive with 800+ songs on it. I'm not interested in playing around with my smartphone in the car (or anywhere else for that matter really ), so the lack of Android Auto was a total non-issue for me. No use for the Bluetooth either. I seem to be the minority in that regard in 2019, as those things are deal-breakers for many people.

 

My infotainment center is just an oversized MP3 player fueled by a USB drive with 800+ songs on it. I'm not interested in playing around with my smartphone in the car (or anywhere else for that matter really ), so the lack of Android Auto was a total non-issue for me. No use for the Bluetooth either. I seem to the minority in that regard in 2019.

Yep, definitely a minority. I live and work in LA so it'd be nice to plug in my phone and it shows me the fastest way home. Also, it's nice to say "Okay Google, play some Eminem" and it plays Eminem.

 

Just looked at the configurator and there's some new options, in addition to Android Auto. There's two tone paint options available similar to the Camry. You can also get a frameless rearview mirror with HomeLink. Hopefully 2019 owners will be able to get Android Auto.

 

Well it's official, the hatch has AA so we know it's possible in the sedan. If they don't offer a free update...

 

You are talking about the 2020 hatch right? Does anyone have any info on a possible AA update for the '19 hatch?

 

The 2020 HB xse also now has lighted footwells, front console tray, rear console box and glove box. *Actually it's standard on all trims.

Here is the ebrochure for the 2020 corolla HB.

https://www.toyota.com/content/ebrochure/2020/corollahatchback_ebrochure.pdf

 

The only thing my '19 XSE doesn't have are lit up foot-wells. Those would be nice to have vs must have Android Auto...

 

The question is... will the customers who purchased a Corolla 2020 (any trim) as soon as it was launched, be able to get the free Android Auto update in their infotainment system?
or is it a hardware addition they did by releasing newer version of cars later on?
This is soo unfair.. to purchase the car as soon as it is launched, just to find that a few months later, they give you additional benefits and extra features which the early adopters might never get? dafaq

 

Toyota did this with the C-HR. The 2018 model had a very antiquated head unit. The 2019 model introduced Entune 3.0 and Car Play support which from a strictly OEM standpoint is eons better than the 2018 head unit. But from an aftermarket standpoint, so far, the 2018 model is the one to have as it's easy to find a suitable double DIN head unit which will provide both CarPlay and AA.

It'll be interesting to see if there is an update for those of us with the Entune 3.0 head units with CarPlay only. In my opinion, Toyota is doing a terrible job with messaging Android Auto capability with their various model cars. The slow roll in information on models which will have AA along with silence about any upgrade is not helping matters. Along with what amounts to hearsay from dealership sales people about whether or not there will be a firmware update available, makes this a total fiasco.

 

Looking at the Toyota.com, only 2020 hatchback gets both Android and Apple. Sedan gets only Apple:

2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Specifications | Toyota.com

Visit the official Toyota website to view the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback specifications. Explore trim levels and performance, safety, and technology features.

www.toyota.com

 

This further cements my opinion of Toyota is really botching this whole AA roll out.