Android Auto not working? Here's what to check first Chances are there's a connection issue between your phone and car if Android auto isn't working. Android Auto is a neat way to extend your smartphone to your car's infotainment screen. Maps, messages and more are all accessible once you've hooked up your phone up to your car. The experience is designed to be seamless, so long as your phone and car are actually compatible. What happens if Android Auto isn't working, though? Well, assuming a rare bug isn't the cause, fixing a faulty Android Auto hookup to your car is a pretty easy process. You don't need to a ton of technical know-how to fix the problem, as one of the more common fixes will likely to be all you need to get it working again. Check your cable and connection settings The weak link between your smartphone and your car is the connection, wireless or wired. For wired users, you can start troubleshooting by checking that your cable is connected properly and free from any damage. If there's no visible problems, the cable or port could still be fried — switch it to another USB port or switch the cable out for a replacement. You don't want to be using a cheap USB cable that's designed for charging for this job, as you'll need one that supports data transfers over USB. This Google guide recommends that you use a cable shorter than six feet and to ditch any cable extensions, too. If you're using Android Auto wirelessly, you'll need to make sure that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are switched on. If they are, and it looks like you're connected, then disconnect — you want to force it to make a manual reconnection to your car. That'll also mean making